Gigi, Kendall, Natasha, Adriana, Jourdan, Irina, Mica... the roll call of famous faces at Versace were just rolling down the catwalk. Versace don't usually opt for navy, but this season Donatella was really feeling this colour. It featured on leather jackets, sporty trousers with neon stripes down the side, ankle boots and tailored coats.
Black and baby blue were added, with the mix of shades looking very pretty when worn together. There were a few jackets with large pockets which I completely fell in love with. Amazing. There were quite a few sugary sweet shades on mini dresses and coats, but there was plenty of sex appeal too, as there always is with Versace. Cut out black dresses clung to the body, sunglasses were paired with dominatrix leather coats while barely there slip dresses were a nod to the 90s. There were a number of looks in the middle of the show which looked like an explosion in a neon factory, with the bright colours featuring on suave jumpsuits and mini dresses. The styling was amazing with the sporty headbands worn around the forehead as were the delicate two tone jackets Donatella sent down her runway. One of my favourite Versace shows in recent years.
Giorgio Armani is always a big draw at MFW, especially his diffusion line Emporio Armani. This fall 2016 collection was particularly ground breaking or out of the ordinary, with all the classic Armani-isms present. The bowler hat, black suit with smart brooches, 80s mini dresses and jet set minimalism. The colours used were simple and refined as was the superb styling. It was nice to Armani take inspiration from the 80s hey day he was famous for, with all the geometric mini skirts and satin dresses a nice touch.
I don't usually pay much attention to Tods, even though I know they are such a respected Italian brand. Yet there was something about this collection which was extremely stylish and interesting. I loved all the beige tones, fur collars and long check coats, as well as the whole retro 70s theme. Models walked with hair simplified with hardly any make up on which was refreshing, and a little different to what we're used to seeing at Milan Fashion Week.
After the fantastic MaxMara show earlier on in the week, I expected this Sportmax show to be just as good. There were sporty stripes and geometric shapes, khaki tones and very loose silhoutees. I loved the mohair jumpers with squiggly lines printed all over them, the slouchy white trousers and shift dresses tied neatly at the front. Stripes are a big thing this season (aren't they always) and after this show, I feel as though they will for autumn/winter 2016 too.
I have to be honest here, and say that I was a little disappointed with this Etro collection. Usually I adore all the romantic florals, boho chic and sweeping dresses, but this show just seemed a little faded and not very exciting. The opening look of a long duster coat and knitted striped scarf was very un-inspirational, as were many of the dull looks that followed. I did however like the subtle military references on bolero jackets and coats. But not the best show from Etro.
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