The Milan Fashion Week Trends Are SO Italian

The most surprising trend to gain traction from the Fall shows is the healthy dose of pastel shades, we noted. The sugary shades are typically associated with Spring collections, but the lightness they bring is always welcome in our eyes. Look for feminine dresses, yes, but also sharp coats and loose pants.

It's with a resounding cheer that we can confirm: the fashion world isn't over leopard yet! The classic bold print was used on coats and dresses, but more subtle incarnations were spotted too, in case you prefer your feline understated. Either way, embrace it next season for a quick dose of Milanese sex appeal.

Fur on the Fall runways is nothing new, but the way we saw it walking down the Milan catwalks felt different. There were still plenty of full-on coats and throat-covering snoods, but strips and patches were also spotted on dresses, tops, and jackets. While the trimmings might not keep you toasty, they'll certainly serve to add intrigue to any look.

Designers had the Midas touch this season — and not just for evening wear. Runways delivered both special occasion pieces and more casual wear washed in gold, giving even shearling-lined jackets and knits a high-impact finish. Going gold may just be the easiest way to turn heads come Fall.

We may have borrowed the suit from the boys, but this season, the menswear staple is getting a decidedly feminine finish. With metallic bouclé, high-impact prints, sexier necklines, and skinny-fit trousers, these suits were made to show off a woman's personality — and her curves.

If you like all things kitsch or adorable, Milan has something for you! We were surprised by the sheer amount of creatures on the Fall 2014 runways, and the variation was enough to fill any of the world's largest zoos. Expect sweet birds, friendly foxes, and yep, even a chihuahua.

Designers constantly tweak volume and shape in order to alter a season's silhouette — and while we've seen big or sharp shoulders before, Fall 2014 toned it down a notch (while still being a little bolder than your average shape). The extra oomph makes power dressing a cinch.