Twice a year, Fashion Week commences to introduce the newest and upcoming trends. From January to March, the Fall-Winter collections are presented, and later in the year, usually around June or July, the upcoming Spring-Summer looks are shown. The top four Fashion Weeks take place in Paris, New York, Milan, and London, each introducing unforgettable trends to look forward to in the upcoming season. Milan Fashion Week began last week on Wednesday September 23rd and will conclude this upcoming week, with both virtual and in-person shows. Many designers took advantage of this virtual scape to push their fashion and themes even further than before.
Here are the some of the highlights of the show:
Addressing the Black Lives Matter movement, Stella Jean and Edward Buchanen issued an open letter to the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), asking ‘Do #BLM in Italian Fashion?’ They worked with the president of the CNMI in addressing the Italian Fashion industry and the erasure of Black talent.
Giorgio Armani:
Giorgio Armani finds value in being remembered but strays from wanting to be simply noticed. With careful attention given to deciding who wears the clothes, Armani showcased various neutral dresses, fluid materials, and unique pieces that explore the overall concept of formal wear.
Salvatore Ferragamo:
In Ferragamo’s showcase, the unique textures, shapes, and textiles explore a new era of fashion. Each outfit exemplifies care and attention to these individual pieces. Hand-applied feathers and other luxury materials create memorable looks that surpass way beyond expectations.
Moschino Jeremy Scott:
Moschino Jeremy Scott partnered with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to create an alternate dimension experience. Breaking the typical expectations of fashion week, Moschino created his own stage and exposed seams and zippers to push this idea of an alternate reality.
Sindiso Khumalo:
Khumalo was one of the 8 LVMH Prize finalists and launched her collection at Milan Fashion Week for the first time this year. Khumalo embroidered ‘Harriet Tubman’ onto a beautifully raw and detailed jacket. She explores violence against Black women through this line and collaborates with female artisans across Africa to encourage uplifting Black lives.
In addition to the aforementioned designers, Versace, Marni, Tod’s, Etro, and many others explored color, texture, and shape through their collection. They each pushed the typical Fashion Week trends in many ways; the push for ‘new’ designs and working in a virtual environment posed a unique challenge that each beautifully rose to and beyond. We cannot wait to see what these final days of Milan Fashion Week will bring!
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