The hottest looks, the model of the minute and designers to watch from the spring 2016 collections.
Breakout star: Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid walked her way from newbie to runway regular as she took Milan Fashion Week by storm. Not to be outshone by big sister Gigi, Bella showed serious range.
All about Gucci
No matter what city you were in for fashion month, the only show that mattered was Gucci. Creative director Alessandro Michele lived up to the hype, serving up his already-ubiquitous hyper-colorful mashup of metallic pleated skirts, sheer ombre gowns and glittery bow-topped, geek-meets-chic dresses that spun editors into a need-it-now tizzy. The Instagram explosion from the front row will no doubt lead to retail gold for the buzzy brand.
Courtesy of Gucci (3)Stride in your step
Happy-go-lucky stripes are the thing for spring: Go bold or go home.
Missoni (from left), Au Jour Le Jour and SportmaxCourtesy of the Designers (3)Baby blues
Who knew that cornflower blue would be the season’s winning hue? This ultra-specific shade popped up everywhere, from Luisa Beccaria’s romantic lace frocks to Jil Sander’s minimalist shirtdresses.
Luisa Beccaria (from left), Jil Sander and Salvatore FerragamoCourtesy of the Designers (3)Femme florals
Ladies who (power) lunch will revel in the florals that flourished in this chic silhouette: nipped at the waist and finished with a modest hemline. Bellissimo!
Luisa Beccaria (from left), Moschino and Antonio MarrasCourtesy of the Designers (3)Earth angels
Romance took on some majorly boho-meets-ethereal vibes; gowns finished with lace and fringe and floaty skirts are perfect for a modern hippie moment.
Antonio Marras (from left), Alberta Ferretti and EtroCourtesy of the Designers (3)Play it by ear
Statement earrings ruled the Milan runways. Whether a single, ‘80s-inspired gold liquid fringe version, a la Roberto Cavalli, or Prada’s giant, bedazzled disco balls (we’re already calling them the It earring), the message rang loud and clear: the bigger, the better.
(Top left, clockwise) Roberto Cavalli, Marni, Gucci, Prada, Au Jour Le Jour, Alberta Ferretti, Antonio Marras and Giorgio ArmaniCourtesy of Gucci; Getty Images; WireImageAmp up your accessories game
Italian designers brought major flair to the accessories department. For spring, they’re bold and bright with a graphic spin. Top row: fruit-adorned tiaras at Dolce & Gabbana (from left), monogrammed handbags at Fendi, and ruby-red shades at Marco de Vincenzo. Bottom row: super-stacked square bangles at Marni (from left), bold T-strap stripes at Prada, and a modern spin on the vintage taillight at Moschino (yes, these actually light up).
Courtesy of the Designers; Getty Images; Startraks Photo; WireImageChanging of the guards
Two iconic Italian brands brought in fresh talent to spearhead their spring collections. Peter Dundas (who recently left a hot streak at Emilio Pucci) took over for Roberto Cavalli with a collection that was ruled by lots of leg, acid-wash denim, and some over-the-top ball skirts. But if this purple ruffled mini (left) has anything to say, it’s that Dundas has even bigger plans to revamp the flashy label.
Roberto Cavalli (left) and Emilio Pucci (right)Courtesy of the DesignersAt Emilio Pucci, MSGM founder Massimo Giorgetti showed a quieter, more covered-up, sea-inspired collection (signaling a departure from Dundas’ skin-baring offerings for the label), but it was this Technicolor feathery number (right) that most thrilled his fan base.
