Milan Fashion Week may have flown by in a whirlwind, yet it was this season’s most jam-packed calendar so far. From Italy’s power house names (the recognizable Gucci, Prada, and Versace) to the modern tastemakers redefining fashion, the F/W ‘25 season is everything from contemporary and artisanal to daring and experimental. Take some notes from Milan because this season, we’ve been seeing lots of fur, structured silhouettes, and a surprising taste of florals for fall.
Before head to Paris Fashion Week, let’s walk through some of the top collections to grace MFW this season.
Gucci
Milan Fashion Week started off strong with Gucci. Though the Italian house currently holds no creative director at its reins, the F/W ‘25 collection was designed by the in-house team following the recent departure of designer Sabato de Sarno. A fresh start, Gucci presented a runway that blended a history of its house codes with nods to the 1960s mod revival and its 1990s Tom Ford era. An overall classic yet contemporary collection, Gucci gives a lesson on colorful dressing, adding a fun spin to the fall-winter wardrobe with its experimental textiles (including bejeweled knits and a tortoise shell-print coat), color popping, and Horesbit details all around (from bags to anklets and necklaces).
DSquared2
Photo from DSquared2Bold, rebellious, and provocative, the DSquared2 runway was quite the production. Set by the facade of an NYC nightclub, the show presented a lineup of characters: from the cowboys and the rockers to the divas and the gentlemen. The runway was opened and closed by Doechii. Like urban fashion, you’ll find a diverse range of garments, with laidback graphic tees and cargo shorts mixed with luxurious furs and crystal-embellished dresses. On its 30th anniversary, DSquared2 once again reminds us that when it comes to serving looks and attitude, they do it best.
Fendi
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For its 100th anniversary, Silvia Venturini Fendi draws from her memories of Fendi, inspired by her family’s legacy and a vision for its future. Like a wardrobe for a chic Milanese couple, the collection was an abundance of well-crafted leather goods, tailored outerwear, and, of course, furs—from head to toe. Bedazzled textiles once again resurface on the MFW runway, with tweeds and knits decorated with chunky appliqué. But, as always, Fendi isn’t complete without its classic pieces, from the Peekabo bag decorated with charms to the recognizable Baguette silhouette, both of which made their return on the runway.
Blumarine
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Boho chic goes gothic on the Blumarine runway. Newly appointed creative director David Koma takes inspiration from Italian cinema, dressing the classic femme fatale with a rock and roll edge. Romantic yet electric, the F/W ‘25 collection is painted with a minimal palette of blacks, whites, and reds, with an added touch of florals decorating its sheer fabrics, denim, and knits.
Prada
In a collection slightly disheveled yet womanly, Prada dissects femininity for its F/W ‘25 collection. Design powerhouses Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons collaborate once again this season, understanding the perceptions of femininity through exploring the behavior of clothes, the alteration of proportions, and the functionality of garments. The result is a runway of grown-up tastes, structured silhouettes, and the occasional touch of florals. Prada’s collection leaves us with the lesson that women can be real and raw, yet glamorous and refined all at the same time.
Versace
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Versace has always been synonymous to opulence. With their unmistakable gilded prints and their reputation for creating iconic evening dresses, the Italian house’s DNA remains one of the most distinct in the industry. This season, however, Donatella Versace’s vision branches out towards something even more modern, with voluminous drapes and sculptural silhouettes. With wavy crinoline dresses, 3D-printed pieces, and duvet-like garments, the F/W ‘25 collection gave a new meaning to the house’s codes—from the iconic Medusa emblem to Gianna Versace’s metal mesh gowns from the 1990s.
Tod's
The Tod’s show was Italian craftsmanship at its finest. Pristine leather, crisp tailoring, and seemingly seamless pieces, the F/W ‘25 collection was traditional yet contemporary, comfortable yet sophisticated. Championing Italy’s artisanal crafts, creative director Matteo Tamburini continues to redefine Tod’s, not only as a leather goods brand but also as an ever-evolving name in fashion.
Moschino
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This season, Moschino demonstrates that fashion, indeed, is in the eye of the beholder. Spaghetti, trash bags, and a bag of Pepperidge Farm cookies—everyday objects are turned into luxury pieces thanks to the vision of designer Adrian Appiolaza. Entitled “Collezione 04”, the collection was all about the “quiet joys”, where the fun lies in the small details. From the “Save Our Sphere” t-shirt worn by Alex Consani to pieces seemingly made out of trash bags, Moschino takes on a “C’est trash chic” mindset, proving that it doesn’t take luxury and glamour to be fashionable.
Lead Photos from Fendi and Gucci