by Brooke Varney
It’s that wonderful time of year once again, when fashion girls and boys all over the world rejoice and bask in the sheer joy of seeing their favorite designers premiere their latest covetable collections. As London Fashion Week has come to a close, it is proven that there is no rest for the fashionable, with Milan Fashion Week just beginning. It looks just as exciting, with the lineup including iconic Italian staples like Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Fendi, Prada, Moschino, Missoni, Pucci, and Ferragamo. Like London Fashion Week, technology will be playing a large role in Milan’s. Those not lucky enough to make it to Italy for the shows will be able to watch a live stream here, starting today at 4PM London time.
Last year’s Dolce and Gabbana SS 2014 collection was so unexpectedly beautiful and exquisite, with every piece looking as though it could double as a piece of fine art. We hope that this year’s collection is just as lovely, and brings the same element of surprise as past showcases.
Dolce & Gabbana’s dreamy Sicilian-inspired Spring/Summer 2014 collection
Versace’s SS 2014 collection included lots of draping, corseted dresses, and intricate detail. Loved by stars like Lady GaGa and Selena Gomez, this season’s show is sure to attract a large audience of celebrity clientele.
Versace’s drapey, tailored, body accentuating Spring/Summer 2014 collection
Selena Gomez with Donatella Versace at last year’s show at Milan Fashion Week
Last year’s Prada showcase featured bright colors and bold, graphic images of women emblazoned on every piece. The street art inspired collection made quite the statement, making us eager to see what Prada will come up with for this year’s collection.
Prada’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection
Missoni consistently brings us original, intricate patterns and prints on simple, flattering silhouettes. Last year’s earth, wind, fire, and water-inspired collection combined muted, earthy tones with brighter colors to create a varied and unexpected, yet cohesive collection.
Missoni’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection at last year’s Milan Fashion Week
Milan Fashion Week’s Full Schedule:
September 17th
09.00 – Chicca Lualdi BeeQueen
10.00 – Angelos Bratis
11.00 – Byblos Milano
12.00 – Stella Jean
13.00 – Andrea Incontri
14.00 – Gucci
15.00 – I’M Isola Marras
16.00 – Fay
17.00 – Alberta Ferretti
18.00 – N°21
19.00 – Fausto Puglisi
20.00 – Francesco Scognamiglio
20.30 – Nicholas K
September 18th
09.00 – Max Mara
10.00 – Emporio Armani
11.00 – Cristiano Burani
12.00 – Fendi
13.00 – Uma Wang
14.00 – Just Cavalli
15.00 – DSquared2
16.00 – Costume National
17.00 – Blugirl
18.00 – Prada
18.00 – Daniela Gregis
19.00 – Ports 1961
20.00 – Moschino
September 19th
09.00 – Sportmax
10.00 – Blumarine
11.00 – Ermanno Scervino
12.00 – Giamba
13.00 – Marco De Vincenzo
14.00 – Etro
15.00 – Missoni
16.00 – Iceberg
17.00 – Tod’s
18.00 – Les Copains
19.00 – Aigner
20.00 – Versace
21.00 – Philipp Plein
September 20th
09.00 – Bottega Veneta
10.00 – Giorgio Arrmani
11.00 – Mila Schön
12.00 – Roberto Cavalli
13.00 – Genny
14.00 – Antonio Marras
15.00 – Jil Sander
16.00 – Cividini
17.00 – Gabriele Colangelo
18.00 – Aquilano.Rimondi
19.00 – Emilio Pucci
20.00 – Elisabetta Franchi
20.30 – Musso
September 21st
09.00 – Massimo Rebecchi
10.00 – Marni
11.00 – Salvatore Ferragamo
12.00 – Laura Biagiotti
13.00 – John Richmond
14.00 – Dolce & Gabbana
15.00 – MSGM
16.00 – Trussardi
17.00 – Au Jour Le Jour
19.00 – Anteprima
20.00 – Simonetta Ravizza
September 22nd
10.00 – N.U.D.E New Upcoming Designers – Leitmotiv
11.00 – Heohwan Simulation
12.00 – Grinko
13.00 – N-U-D-E: New Upcoming Designers Alberto Zambelli