Ciao Milano! From heartthrob crooners to slur-hurling streetwear, here are the standout moments from fashion week.
Top-Flight wingding
Getty ImagesThe Emporio Armani show was a nonstop flight of fancy. Held at a hangar inside Milan’s Linate airport, the 2,300 “passengers” were even required to go through passport check and security. With more than 150 looks modeled by both men and women and zero turbulence, this presentation soared.
Concert-ed effort
Singer Chris BrownGetty ImagesDesigners ditched celebrity DJs this season and tapped high-profile musical artists instead. Nineties superstar Robbie Williams entertained the audience after the Emporio Armani show; rapper 6ix9ine opened Philipp Plein while controversial singer Chris Brown closed it, and pianist and composer Michael Nyman tickled the ivories during the Missoni 65th anniversary spectacle.
Defamation duds
Actress Bella Thorne (left) and Nicki MinajCourtesy of DieselSocially conscious Diesel kicked off Milan Fashion Week with a fashion show and party for its “Haute Couture” anti-bullying collection, designed to “disempower hate.” Despite the apparent irony, the brand chose Nicki Minaj to co-host the event and created custom pieces for her and other celebs festooned with insulting comments that were posted on their own social media platforms.
Golden age
Stella Tennant (left), Shalom Harlow and Helena ChristensenGetty ImagesThe OG supes are as super-duper as ever, and their runway exits prove it. Shalom Harlow closed the Versace show then led the finale with a cat-that-got-the-cream grin. Stella Tenant opened Salvatore Ferragamo in minimal makeup while Carolyn Murphy closed it in chiffon. Dolce & Gabbana, meanwhile, cast throwback muses like Monica Bellucci, Eva Herzigova and Helena Christensen. It never gets old.
Scene stealer
Courtesy of AtticoAttico unveiled its “The Witches of Eastwick”-themed collection in such a breathtaking venue, it almost overshadowed the ’80s ensembles with deco details and ’40s silhouettes. The Eden Skyhouse Milano, a penthouse with an outdoor garden and pink marble fountain by Candoglia (the same quarries used for the Duomo di Milano cathedral) has 360-degree views of the city. Location, location, location – and this one was peak.
