21 Italian Brands Defining the Trends at Milan Fashion Week

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Milan Fashion Week always brings out the best that Italian clothing brands have to offer. Fall/Winter collections can often feel a bit heavy, but not in the fashion capital of the world, where autumnal outerwear and layers were given a luxurious makeover. From Prada's modern takes on nostalgic silhouettes and Versace's punk-rock glamour to Ferragamo's aquatic-inspired dresses, there were countless looks to inspire your fall wardrobe. We've done the leg work and picked our favorite looks from Milan Fashion Week.

Alberta Ferretti

Bohemian glamour was alive and well at Alberta Ferretti's fall collection of breezy gowns, rich outerwear, and ornately embellished pieces. Each piece recalled the styles of a bygone era but felt new with their luxurious fabrications. The look above seemed as if walked off the stage of a 1970s concert with its stunning sequins and bell-bottom pants.

Bally

Luxury brand Bally sent models down the runway with terrifically tailored pieces that combined a simplistic approach to design with its Swiss origins. Dubbed the "Der Wanderer," the collection combined pragmatic pieces like blue button-down shirts, midi skirts, and LBDs with charming accessories like leather bags held with flowers, tops bursting with pins of adornments, and some models even carried actual cowbells that rang loudly as they marched down the runway.

Bottega Veneta

Designer Matthieu Blazy's latest collection for Bottega Veneta will surely set hearts on fire this fall with its mind blowing craftsmanship and stunning silhouettes. This flaming red dress had us in awe as it sauntered down the runway with its fabric fringe waving about like the feathers of a phoenix.

Emporio Armani

Models walked through sprinkling snow for the show's finale of its fall collection, twirling in delight in fun and flirty numbers, proving that the clothes bring charm no matter what the weather conditions may be. This look seemed like it stepped off the set of Madame Web with its cobweb-like sheer top, bold accessories, and voluminous mini-bell skirt.

Etro

Models walked down the Etro runway in a plethora of prints that upheld the brands' devotion to maximalist style. While the layers upon layers of prints may seem intimidating to the uninitiated, some looks were paired with solid pieces, like the one above worn with jeans, that provided visualization of how to wear the looks in everyday life.

Fendi

In the latest Fendi collection, designer Kim Jones explored the ease of dressing with sumptuous comfort and strident confidence. Jones described his approach to this collection as "how a woman dresses that have something substantial to do. And she can have fun while doing it," as seen here with this unexpected layered look.

Ferragamo

Maximilian Davis explored aquatic protection, showcasing pragmatic looks inspired by fishermen and magical evening wear that evoked armor-like scales. The above dress was created with over 950 laminated leather sequins that were hand-applied over 19 hours for a mesmerizing mermaid effect that had onlookers.

Ferrari

Ferrari really revved up the glamour with the brand's latest collection. Models raced down the runway in silvers, browns, navy, and the signature Ferrari red. A dazzling black dress emerged at the end of the show, which had an oil-like sheen that reflected and amplified the dark color of the fabric with nuances of silver, metal, and white because, as Creative Director Rocco Iannone believes, "There is no light without darkness."

Giorgio Armani

This midnight blue evening gown from Giorgio Armani's latest collection proved why the grand master of fashion never needs to follow trends and instead sticks to his tried and true formula of unwavering elegance. Perfect for galas, red carpets, or really any other formal occasion, this look is an example of why Mr. Armani's clientele is so loyal.

Gucci

For Sabato De Sarno's sophomore showing at Gucci, the designer wanted to "capture the extraordinary where the ordinary is expected." Classic ready-to-wear was subverted into daring, glitzy ensembles. Chic camel coats, like the one above, were embellished with a splattering of sequins and were worn over figure-forming body suits paired with micro-mini shorts for a winning effect.

Jil Sander

Designers Luke and Lucie Meier played with proportions for their latest work for the Jil Sander brand to reflect the protective qualities of clothing. Cropped jackets were given oversized sleeves and rounded shoulders that evoked armor; puffers were blown up to balloon-like territory, and quilted opera coats became cocoon-like protective barriers. Meier's use of color made these heavily designed pieces feel whimsical and charming.

Marni

The models at Marni were literal walking works of art. Creative Director Francesco Risso took his team's designs to new heights by introducing radically forward designs that threw notions of practicality out the window in favor of pieces that made one sit and ponder what they had just witnessed. Take the above dress, which left many wondering how a smattering of paints on a simple silhouette could be so thoughtful and provocative.

Max Mara

Max Mara's luxurious offerings for fall were anything but quiet. While they weren't attention-seeking by design, the collection was jam-packed with covetable pieces like sumptuous knits, chic outerwear, and generously cut trousers, which invited onlookers to reimagine their daily wardrobes.

Missoni

Stripes are a paramount factor in everything the House of Missoni designs. The brand's fall collection stripes were rendered in varying widths and hues, which created instant visual interest, and the eye was immediately drawn to the brilliant busyness of the print. Unexpected pieces were paired with the stripe prints, like the puffball of looped yarn, which added even more impact to the look.

MM6 Maison Margiela

This beautiful beige car coat worn with a distressed knit turtleneck and briefs from MM6 Maison Margiela felt like the perfect encapsulation of the brand known for its fresh perspective on high fashion that's conceptual but wearable. Protective safety glasses added a hint of humor to the looks.

Philosophy

Lorenzo Serafini at Philosophy tool mat and shiny surfaces of garments and color-blocked them to eye-catching perfection, creating seductive contrasts, highlighted by the juxtaposition of pastel silks and satins in vibrant hues. Working with shoe brand Malone Souliers, the collection's standout shoes were the perfect bright idea to finish off the looks.

Prada

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons joined forces on a collection that combined the old with the new. Clothes with innovative designs, like cashmere sets, tweed skirts, and tea dresses, are embedded with fragments of history. Take this purple number, for instance; using regenerated nylon, the designers took this classic silhouette into the future with its modern fabrication and sleek sporty details.

Roberto Cavalli

Designer Fausto Puglisi believes, "The seduction that Roberto Cavalli represents today for women is not to please anyone but herself." His emphasis on individual dressing was evident in the brand's latest collection, which featured modern marble prints and plissé pleating, making his models look like futuristic Grecian muses.

Sportmax

Pretty meets tough at Sportmax. Luxurious-looking power suits worthy of the 1980s with their sharp shoulders and roomy cuts were styled with leather button-downs and the skinniest ties you've ever seen for extra flare. Boxing elements like waist trainers were used as cool corsets, while the typical boxing shorts were elevated in leather iterations with micro-pleating.

Tod's

Under the creative direction of Matteo Tamburini, the balance between urban life and leisure, formal and informal, permeated the collection with wearable pieces reimagined in stylish, unexpected ways. This layered look perfectly captures the duality of Tamburini's vision for Tod's.

Versace

Versace went for '80s UK glam-rock, giving models spikey hairdos and extreme black eyeliner, which was an edgy counterpart to the lady-like pieces that walked the runway. Traditional outfits felt mosh pit ready with bold color combos and sleek accessories like this sheer blouse paired with a red-herringbone miniskirt that was worn with leather thigh-high boots and moto gloves.

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