Where unabashedly confident street style [1] is par for the course in Milan, the runways are just as bold. There, designers dipped into bright palettes, sought out artistic influences, sometimes in unlikely places, and delivered clever iterations on the clothes we love. After a look at the buzziest trends to march down the Milan Fashion Week runways, you may never look at your closet the same way again. Read on for the 10 Fall trends that just might change the way you dress next season.
- Sunkissed [2]
- Zoology [3]
- Chinoiserie Motifs [4]
- Going West [5]
- Digital World [6]
- The New Statement Coat [7]
- High Shine [8]
- Lingerie by Day [9]
- All About the Suit [10]
- Check Me Out [11]
Sunkissed
From bold, red-carpet-worthy dresses to smart suits, bright shades of yellow emerged as the standout color on Milan's Fall runways.
Roberto Cavalli
Arthur Arbesser
Emilio Pucci
Gucci
Max Mara
Missoni
No. 21
Ports 1961
Sportmax
Zoology
From quirky prints to subtle references, like a serpent belt at Cavalli, animal motifs featured prominently throughout Milan's biggest shows, making these clothes quite the conversation pieces.
Dolce & Gabbana
For Restless Sleepers
Gucci
Roberto Cavalli
Stella Jean
Chinoiserie Motifs
With fabrications and embroidery, designers referenced Chinese style and cultural influences on the runway.
Fendi
Alberta Ferretti
Alberta Ferretti
Gucci
Gucci
Luisa Beccaria
Roberto Cavalli
Going West
There were heavy Western references, from cowboy boots and hardware to leather studs and plaid, turning ordinary separates into statement-making looks.
Fausto Puglisi
Fay
Fay
Just Cavalli
Marcelo Burlon
No. 21
Tod's
Trussardi
Digital World
Digital prints punctuated the runways, enticing us with new optics and sharp, mismatched patterns for double the intrigue.
Emporio Armani
Marni
Prada
Emilio Pucci
Salvatore Ferragamo
Sportmax
Versace
The New Statement Coat
Fall's statement coat brings the wow-factor thanks to furry, textured patchwork iterations designers delivered, some even in animal prints.
Prada
Emilio Pucci
Alberta Ferretti
Gucci
No. 21
Roberto Cavalli
Versace
High Shine
Whether doused in sequins or coated in gold lamé, the wow factor remains the same. Designers are out to get you noticed — even if your daywear, thanks to the high shine effect.
Max Mara
Aquilano Rimondi
Diesel Black Gold
Gucci
Jil Sander
MSGM
Prada
Emilio Pucci
Roberto Cavalli
Lingerie by Day
With exposed bralettes, corsets, and negligee-inspired dressing for day and night, designers gave the runways a subversive, sexy edge.
Bottega Veneta
Missoni
Prada
Aquilano Rimondi
Roberto Cavalli
Alberta Ferretti
Blumarine
Dolce & Gabbana
Jil Sander
Les Copain
All About the Suit
Occasion suits might just be a new thing. Designers delivered what's been an office or event staple in bright patterns, fresh fabrications, and even deconstructed the look, giving us suits to wear just about anywhere we want to.
Gucci
Alberta Ferretti
Aquilano Rimondi
Blumarine
Bottega Veneta
Giorgio Armani
Max Mara
Tod's
Versace
Check Me Out
There's no contest — the favorite Fall print is decidedly plaid. From statement patterns to subtler versions, check them out everywhere.
Bottega Veneta
Dolce & Gabbana
Giorgio Armani
Gucci
Marni
Missoni
No. 21
Ports 1961
Prada
Tod's
