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Generations and styles collide in Gucci’s new collection

Valeriia — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:28:18 +0000

As part of Milan Fashion Week

Gucci presented its Spring/Summer 2027 collection at Milan Fashion Week. Titled «The Store Show», the presentation genuinely transformed the venue into a kind of Gucci store: the models appeared to walk in as if straight from the street, while life continued unfolding in the background — people moved through the space, scenes constantly shifted, creating the feeling that the audience had stepped into a real urban environment.

For Demna Gvasalia, it was a particularly significant show. The Creative Director described the new collection as the first in which he presented «his completely own vision of the brand». At the heart of his Gucci is a meeting of completely different people, generations and styles.

The designer successfully translated this idea onto the runway. Aristocratic elegance appeared alongside pop culture, sporty influences and bold kitsch.

The defining mood of the collection was jockey chic, complemented by preppy elements. The theme carries particular significance for Gucci — the house has a long-standing connection to equestrian sport. As a result, female jockey-inspired looks appeared on the runway, becoming one of the most noticeable references to the fashion house’s heritage.

The menswear line partly took the audience back to the Tom Ford era of Gucci. Demna presented slim-fitting leather jackets, low-rise jeans and shirts with turned-back collars, left open at the neck.

For younger customers, the designer proposed bomber jackets and zip-up styles.

The womenswear proved even more diverse. Demna seemed to divide the collection among different types of customers, almost creating a distinct version of Gucci for each of them.

For younger shoppers, there were sexy leather minis. For an older audience, Demna offered bomber jackets, fitted shirts paired with boyfriend jeans and turned-up cuffs, voluminous fur coats and striking maxi dresses with dramatic cut-outs.

At the same time, the collection refused to be confined to a single aesthetic. The runway featured checked skirts with a Vivienne Westwood mood, alongside fitted blazers reminiscent of Celine’s aesthetic.

Among the season’s key details were wide belts worn low on the hips.

Photo: Instagram @gucci

Leopard print, rhinestones and feathers: Roberto Cavalli shows what we’ll be wearing next season

Valeriia — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:41:13 +0000

The collection was presented as part of Milan Fashion Week

Roberto Cavalli presented its Spring/Summer 2027 collection as part of Milan Fashion Week, returning to the aesthetic that once made the Italian house one of the defining symbols of bold glamour. Creative Director Fausto Puglisi looked to the brand’s archives and the 2000s, when leopard print, sparkle and unabashed luxury were an inseparable part of the fashion image.

The collection is titled «House of Prints». Animal prints dominated the runway, quite literally taking over everything from tops and tunics to evening dresses. Even the footwear was adorned with distinctive «wild» patterns.

The models walked down a mirrored runway with casually teased hair and looks turned all the way up to glamour. Rather than simply recreating the house’s archival codes, Puglisi blended them with a vibrant color palette and contemporary silhouettes. The prints were paired with saturated hues, while lightweight slip dresses and fluid tunics brought movement and sensuality to the looks.

Jeans and capri pants emerged as particular stars of the collection. They were embellished with rhinestones, slits, appliqués and bold feathers.

The show also featured pieces that could easily become some of the season’s biggest hits. Slim trousers, minis and flared styles were generously embellished with bugle beads and feathers.

Photo: Instagram @roberto_cavalli

MM6 Maison Margiela shows how to wear familiar clothes in new ways

Valeriia — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:15:09 +0000

As part of Milan Fashion Week

At Milan Fashion Week, MM6 Maison Margiela presented its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, which quite literally invites us to look at the familiar wardrobe from a different perspective. Almost nothing remains where it traditionally belongs: garments change their purpose, proportions and the way they are worn.

The brand reimagined everyday wardrobe staples by shifting their proportions. Shirts became short dresses with slender straps, with collars repositioned across the chest. Trousers were transformed into sundresses, their unfastened waistbands sitting above the bra. Sweaters and T-shirts, meanwhile, unexpectedly became skirts, with their sleeves left hanging loosely.

The same deliberately undone aesthetic continued through the collection’s details. Shirt collars appeared in unexpected places, while dress hems folded outward, revealing the lingerie underneath.

The collection featured plenty of crumpled textures, distressed denim and trousers gathered loosely around the knees. At the same time, relaxed pieces were paired with sharply tailored blazers and trench coats.

The designers also proposed new ways of wearing pieces that usually leave little room for experimentation. Shirts appeared directly over bare skin. Dresses were left unbuttoned to reveal the bra, while sweaters were worn with just a single sleeve.

For the finale, dresses with deep necklines and soft draping revealed the bras underneath. This interplay between concealment and exposure became one of the collection’s defining design gestures.

Photo: Instagram @mm6maisonmargiela

From the Renaissance to the age of technology: how Vogue World 2026 unfolded

Альона Плахтій — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:17:50 +0000

As part of Milan Fashion Week

The fifth edition of Vogue World took place in Milan the night before, celebrating Italian fashion, craftsmanship and technology. For one evening, the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II was transformed into a runway where the archives of legendary fashion houses met contemporary collections, opera, ballet, cinema and innovation. The event opened Milan Fashion Week for the Spring/Summer 2027 season.

The concept of Vogue World: Milano was structured around five acts, each representing a distinct stage in the evolution of Italian culture and fashion – from the craftsmanship of the Renaissance to the technologies of the future.

From the Renaissance to the Future

The first act – The Artisanal Revolution – was dedicated to Italian craftsmanship. Brocade, lace, ornate detailing and handwork evoked an era when art, craftsmanship and invention were closely intertwined. The segment opened with Gigi Hadid wearing a Valentino Haute Couture look from Alessandro Michele’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection. The dress was made from recycled Venetian blankets and took 1,680 hours to create.

The second act – The Industrial Revolution – transported the audience to Turin, one of the centres of Italian industry and automobile manufacturing. Decorative elements gave way to sharp silhouettes, monochromatic fabrics and meticulously crafted wool materials.

The third part – Made in Italy – turned to the cinematic image of Italy and the era of La Dolce Vita. Key references included the films of Federico Fellini and the iconic image of the Italian film diva.

During the third act, Italian tennis player Lorenzo Musetti led Jennifer Lopez from the audience onto the runway. Her appearance referenced a scene from Federico Fellini’s «La Dolce Vita», in which Anita Ekberg, playing Sylvia, dances in the Trevi Fountain.

Other participants in this act included Cardi B in a vintage Versace dress from the Spring/Summer 2018 collection, tennis player Aryna Sabalenka in Gucci and actress Simone Ashley.

The fourth act – The Age of Intelligence – brought traditional craftsmanship into dialogue with technology. The focus was on innovative and sustainable materials capable of responding to temperature, movement and environmental conditions. This was also the segment in which MGK – Machine Gun Kelly – appeared in a Byblos look, while robotic performers joined the staging.

The final, fifth act – The Imagination Revolution – transported the show into an imagined future. Here, Italian heritage became a starting point for new experiments and a rethinking of what the fashion of tomorrow might look like.

Fashion, Opera and Ballet

Vogue World went beyond a traditional fashion show. Teatro alla Scala and Accademia Teatro alla Scala took part in the event, while musical and theatrical elements were integrated directly into the production.

One of the highlights was a performance by Roberto Bolle, one of Italy’s best-known ballet dancers. He served as a performance consultant and lead dancer for the show, while the choreography for his interlude was created by Laccio.

Alicia Keys brought Vogue World to a close. She appeared at the piano in the centre of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and performed «I Feel Love» by Donna Summer. For the performance, the singer wore a dress by Bureau of Imagination – a collaborative project by Francesco Risso and Alex Soss. The look was made from fragments of satin, chiffon, georgette and crêpe de Chine, joined with threads and beads.

Which Brands Were Featured at Vogue World

The production featured looks from numerous Italian fashion houses – from Valentino, Prada and Gucci to Giorgio Armani, Versace, Ferragamo, Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana and others.

One of the defining features of the production was its combination of different periods in the history of Italian fashion: archival pieces, current collections and specially created looks all appeared on the runway.

The cast included not only professional models, but also musicians, actors and athletes. Alongside Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B and Alicia Keys, the runway featured Ashley Graham, J Balvin in Dolce & Gabbana, Sam Claflin, Iris Law, Madelaine Petsch, EJAE – the vocalist known for the soundtrack to KPop Demon Hunters – Jeremy Pope, Levi McConaughey, Matteo Bocelli, Adria Arjona and Simone Tabasco, among others.

Vittoria Ceretti also deserves special mention. The Italian model took part in the first act, walking the runway in an archival Valentino Haute Couture dress. For the final Vogue World: Milano look, she wore a custom Prada creation by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons.

Among the celebrities who attended the event but did not take part in the show itself were Dakota Johnson, Naomi Campbell and others.

Who Created Vogue World: Milano

An international Vogue team worked on the production. Juan Costa Paz served as Creative Director, while Francesca Razzi, Vogue Italia’s Head of Content, oversaw the editorial direction. The fashion component was led by Lady Amanda Harlech. Peter Alouan was responsible for Styling Direction, while Luca Galasso served as Fashion Director for special performers and casting.

The choreography was created by Charm La’Donna.

The event was held under the patronage of the City of Milan and the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana.

Milan as the Main Character

The central character of Vogue World: Milano, however, was neither an individual designer nor a celebrity, but Milan itself.

The event took place at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II – the historic glass arcade in the heart of the city, located between the Duomo and Teatro alla Scala. Here, Vogue created a space in which 19th-century architecture became part of a contemporary fashion production.

Across five acts, Vogue explored different stages in the evolution of Made in Italy – from Renaissance craftsmanship and handwork to the Industrial Revolution, cinema, modern technology and an imagined future.

At the heart of the concept was a question about how the role of human craftsmanship might evolve in the age of artificial intelligence. Vogue proposed viewing technology not as the opposite of craftsmanship, but as a new tool for creativity and experimentation. This is why «craftsmanship and the human touch» became the central motif of the show.

Vogue thus opened Milan Fashion Week not with a traditional presentation by a single fashion house, but with a large-scale theatrical production exploring the past, present and future of Italian fashion – from the Renaissance workshop to the technological laboratory.

Cover photo: Instagram @jlo

A Mirror maze and sensual looks: inside Fendi’s Milan show

Valeriia — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:30:35 +0000

Maria Grazia Chiuri turns to poetry

As part of Milan Fashion Week, Fendi presented its Spring/Summer 2027 womenswear collection. For Maria Grazia Chiuri, it marks her second Ready-to-Wear collection since her high-profile return to the Italian fashion house.

The designer dedicated the new show to the themes of the body, intimacy and freedom of self-expression. The collection was inspired by the poetry of American writer E. E. Cummings. A line from his poem «i like my body when it is with your» became the leitmotif of the show.

Chiuri explored sensuality through human intimacy, beginning with the most intimate layer of clothing — lingerie. The designer reinterpreted the language of lingerie by combining it with the precise tailoring of the Italian fashion house. The runway featured exposed bras, silk slips and short lace-trimmed shorts paired with wide-leg trousers, blazers and coats.

Overall, the collection was bold and unapologetically sensual. Sheer fabrics, delicate cut-outs and slits emphasized the silhouette, while feathered accessories added a theatrical touch to the looks. Alongside these light and sensual pieces, structured tailoring created a striking contrast between sharply defined suits and almost weightless fabrics.

Mirrors were another key element of the show. Models walked along a mirrored runway that literally multiplied each look and transformed its appearance depending on the viewing angle. In this way, the set design extended the collection’s central theme — the body as something we see not only through our own eyes, but also through the gaze of another person.

Another major musical and cultural reference for the collection was Italian singer Raffaella Carrà. Chiuri drew inspiration from her freedom, energy and confident attitude toward her own body.

Ultimately, Maria Grazia Chiuri presented femininity not as something static, but as the freedom to move, connect with others and experience one’s own body from different perspectives.

Photo: Instagram @bazaarthailand

A pajama party: inside Dolce & Gabbana’s runway show

Альона Плахтій — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:13:36 +0000

As part of Milan Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week is in full swing, and the Italian house of Dolce & Gabbana has already unveiled its latest collection.

Among the audience was Meryl Streep, who had come to the city for the filming of the sequel «The Devil Wears Prada 2» and once again stepped into the role of the icy, uncompromising Miranda Priestly. Wearing white-rimmed glasses and a leopard coat, the actress kept the crowd waiting a full 37 minutes past the scheduled start.

Her dramatic entrance alongside the «fictional» art director Nigel Kipling – portrayed by Stanley Tucci in an elegant pale-gray silk suit – turned into a performance of its own. The pair took their seats in the front row, directly across from Anna Wintour, who acknowledged them with a subtle gesture and a rare smile.

Once the guests were settled, the music began: a blend of classic hits, rendered in Patty Pravo’s velvety voice. The atmospheric «Notti Bianche» – meaning «night of love» in Italian – set the mood for the evening.

The runway came alive, transformed into a boudoir. Models appeared in various stages of «undress».

The first looks showcased striped men’s pajamas embroidered with crystals, deliberately left open to reveal sequined bras, sheer tulle tops, and lace lingerie – striking a balance between playful allure and bold provocation.

At times, pajama pants were swapped for black cotton tights – a direct nod to late-1980s shows featuring Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington. Other ensembles were completed with tailored blazers, leather bombers, or miniature jacquard jackets that seemed borrowed from a grandmother’s wardrobe.

«Like a memory», Dolce explained.

The evening looks shifted the mood: striped cotton gave way to black chiffon, while the collection closed with the house’s signature tuxedos. Footwear ranged from refined satin sandals to fluffy bedroom slippers.

«The new generation», Dolce remarked, «dresses in a relaxed way, without excessive styling».

All that remains is to see how Miranda Priestly herself will judge the collection – in the upcoming film «The Devil Wears Prada 2», parts of which were filmed in parallel with the Milan show.

Photo: Vogue Runway

Sarah Jessica Parker, Adriana Lima, and Deva Cassel at the Fendi Show

Eugenia Vlasenko — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:43:15 +0000

A spectacular fashion show in Milan

Milan Fashion Week is in full swing, enchanting fashionistas and celebrities from all over the world.

Yesterday, Fendi held a special anniversary show celebrating the fashion house’s 100th anniversary. The event gathered numerous brand friends, including actress Sarah Jessica Parker, actress Elizabeth Olsen, and Delfina Delettrez Fendi, heiress to the Fendi fashion empire.

Also spotted in the front row were model Bianca Balti, who is currently battling cancer, singer Rose Villain, and director Luca Guadagnino alongside actor Matt Bomer.

The runway was even more star-studded than the front row. This season, Fendi’s new collection was showcased by both «new generation» models such as Deva Cassel, Alex Consani, and Paloma Elsesser, as well as iconic supermodels from the ‘90s and 2000s, including Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Eva Herzigová, Carolyn Murphy, and others.

Fendi’s creative director, Silvia Venturini Fendi, presented an exquisite collection featuring 85 looks that strike a perfect balance between luxury and craftsmanship. Fur and intricate gemstone embroidery became the collection’s signature elements, adorning skirts, dresses, coats, and footwear.

Particular attention was given to textures: leather and sheer fabrics added depth and layering. The final touch was a surprising detail — nude nylon tights with contrasting toes, playfully peeking out from under shoes, creating an effect of understated yet confident provocation.