In the marathon that is fashion month, Milan Fashion Week can often be dismissed as the water break between London’s lineup of indie darlings and Paris’s grand finale. In reality, though, with Gucci, Prada, Fendi, and Bottega Veneta finding themselves at the top of the fashion food chain these days, the Italian fashion capital has never been so influential.
Last season, Milan’s schedule gave rise to some of the year’s biggest trends and must-have pieces, from a goth-grunge comeback à la Prada to pouch bags and braided sandals via Bottega Veneta (thanks Daniel Lee!). And now that many attendees, at least those of the influencer variety, find themselves dressed by local brands, street style and runway trends have never been so in sync.
With that, fans of street style can expect to see looks that actually reflect the shows on the calendar: ‘70s-inspired getups outside of Fendi, maximal accessories and sartorial combinations for Gucci, and plenty of neutrals at Bottega Veneta. And the greatest part of all? The whole lot of it — XXL handbags, GG-embossed tights, grandpa-inspired cardigans and more — can be found right here in Milan.
Click ahead for all the best looks from Milan Fashion Week.
We can’t believe this butter-yellow skirt isn’t already in our spring wardrobes. Photographed by Seleen Saleh.From jet-side to runway-side, this burnt orange lounge set is perfect for any fashion month occasion.
Alyssa Coscarelli wearing a Simon Miller set.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.
Garage Magazine’s fashion director Gabriella Karefa-Johnson took a cue from Brad Pitt with this stylish take on the name-tag top.
Ready for rain (and also some ass-kicking).A caramel-covered ice cream sundae.
Wearing a Chanel bag. Photographed by Seleen Saleh.
This coat is an absolute gem (an emerald, to be more specific). Photographed by Seleen Saleh.In a sea of color, this all-black look stands out in the most fashion way possible. Photographed by Seleen Saleh.From the feather sleeves to the GG socks, there’s nothing we don’t want to copy off this look on Teen Vogue editor-in-chief Lindsay Peoples Wagner.
Lindsay Peoples Wagner wearing Loewe sunglasses, a Sleeper top, a Bottega Veneta handbag, and Gucci socks. Photographed by Seleen Saleh.
Fashion girls travel in pairs, don’t you know?Photographed by Seleen Saleh.Spotted: The very best of cow print in Milan.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.Who else is excited about the return of the big belt?
Wearing a Dior Saddle bag.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.
This coat doubles as a nap aid between shows. Photographed by Seleen Saleh.The subtle metallic sheen on this showgoer’s skirt makes the outfit. Photographed by Seleen Saleh.This is the 2020 way to do squiggle piping.
Wearing Bottega Veneta sandals.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.
Seashell jewelry? As if! We’re opting for shell-printed leisure sets instead this season.
Wearing Miu Miu sneakers.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.
These two showgoers are a beacon of light in Milan after London’s gloomy weather. Photographed by Seleen Saleh.Who would’ve thought that slime green and lilac were such a match?
Wearing a Saks Potts coat and a Ganni dress. Photographed by Seleen Saleh.
Match your cardigan twin-set to your jacket.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.Break up monochrome this season with an over-the-shirt bra top.
Wearing Bottega Veneta sandals.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.
The key to nailing an all-brown monochrome look is to mix up the textures.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.Snakeskin and zebra print? This showgoer has all her animal prints in tow. Photographed by Seleen Saleh.Imagine this couple’s communal sunglasses drawer.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.“Those pants are 100% beautiful and 100% you and 100% leather. Trust me.”Photographed by Seleen Saleh.This showgoer’s day one ‘fit predicted the fringe skirts and oversized blazers at Prada’s day two show. Photographed by Seleen Saleh.Socks and platforms are just one of the ’70s-inspired combinations that we saw in and out of Gucci’s fall ’20 show.
Wearing Gucci socks. Photographed by Seleen Saleh.
A Gucci grandpa cardigan with Gucci grandpa socks and loafers? This is the energy we’re manifesting in 2020.
Wearing Gucci.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.
The high-fashion version of Raggedy Andy’s iconic fit.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.Have you ever seen a more refreshing array of outfits in one photo?
Wearing Gucci.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.
Fifty Shades of Brown, followed by…
Wearing a Bottega Veneta bag.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.
…Fifty Shades Of Gray (denim). Photographed by Seleen Saleh.A leather suit might not sound subtle, but this super-soft one somehow is.
Nausheen ShahPhotographed by Seleen Saleh.
Consider this cute (and extremely easy) DIY trick.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.This look has us rethinking our never-again policy on harem pants.
Caroline Daur wearing Alberta Ferretti.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.
Of course you want air vents in your leather pants.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.If only pumping gas could always look this chic. Photographed by Seleen Saleh.A sunset of an orange leather trench.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.Extra olive juice, please!
Wearing a Bottega Veneta bag.Photographed by Seleen Saleh.
One set of stripes is never enough. Instead, mismatch horizontal and vertical lines like this stylish showgoer. Photographed by Seleen Saleh.
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