As the curtain draws on Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2024, we are recapping the major moments from the runway. From unusual accessories and dreamy finales to unfiltered behind-the-scenes access, here’s what went down during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2024.
Scroll down to discover the highlights from Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2024.
FENDI INTRODUCED AN UNUSUAL ACCESSORY
Drawing inspiration from the eclectic energy of 1980s London and classic Roman style, Kim Jones presented the Fendi Fall/Winter 2024 collection in Milan last week. From the structured precision of tailored coats to the effortless draping of layered wool ensembles, each piece exuded a sense of understated luxury and bold confidence. The collection showcases Fendi’s unparalleled savoir-faire through innovative materials like high-shine waxed finishes and intricate needle-punched details. Recurring motifs and codes from the house’s storied past are reimagined with a contemporary twist, while iconic handbags like the ‘Peekaboo’ and ‘Baguette’ bags were reinvented with a focus on tactile utility. In an unexpected move, the Italian Maison collaborated with candy brand Chupa Chups to design an unusual accessory – lollipop cases.
EVERYTHING WAS ON DISPLAY AT DIESEL
For Fall/Winter 2024, Diesel did something that has never been done before – it gave audiences the world over an all-access pass into its atelier in the days leading up to the show. Live streaming the surveillance cameras from its design studio, Diesel gave spectators a Big Brother-esque role where everything from last-minute finishing, styling, and model fittings to the building of the show set was put on display via the brand’s social channels. That’s not all; the show venue was fitted with massive screens featuring 1000 virtual attendees on live video calls.
As for the Fall/Winter 2024 collection, Creative Director Glenn Martens‘ innovative vision shined through in every detail. Jersey tops and tanks featured burnt-out effects, while denim coats and jeans boasted coatings that cracked to reveal contrasting layers beneath. Trompe l’oeil prints and multi-layered textures added depth and intrigue. The brand’s signature denim remained a focal point affixed with interesting details like feathers. Accessories echoed the collection’s themes of duality and transformation, from playfully printed bags to statement footwear adorned with metal accents.
PRADA’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH HISTORY
For their collectively designed Prada Fall/Winter 2024 collection, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons romance the past. Embedding fragments of history in plush fabrics, the Prada Fall/Winter 2024 collection explored modern perceptions of beauty based on memories of the past. Contrasting elements like delicate ribbons, bows, and fringes collided with symbols of strength like military hats, echoing the coexistence of the past and present. Masculine silhouettes like oversized blazers with exaggerated shoulders were paired with feminine pieces like soft, pastel-hued shift dresses and skirts. Cozy knitwear and utilitarian outerwear affixed with playful bows further emphasized the contrasting nature of the Prada Fall/Winter 2024 collection.
ADRIAN APPIOLAZA MAKES HIS MOSCHINO DEBUT
At Moschino, Adrian Appiolaza made his much-anticipated debut with a collection that paid homage to the Maison and its founder, Franco Moschino. The collection serves as a testament to Moschino’s tradition of excellence and wit, weaving together history and innovation to craft a new narrative. Drawing inspiration from Franco Moschino’s universal messages of peace and love, the pieces resonate with a new generation while honoring the brand’s iconic past.
Each garment is a reinterpretation of Moschino’s iconic motifs, reinvented with modern proportions and fabrications while retaining their original energy. From classic trench coats to tailored suits and trompe l’oeil details, the collection embraces Moschino’s distinctive aesthetic, challenging conventions with playful irreverence. At its core, the collection exudes joy and originality, embodying the spirit of Moschino through a contemporary lens. With this showcase, Moschino reaffirms its status as a beacon of creativity and innovation in the world of luxury fashion, inviting fashion enthusiasts to rediscover the magic of Franco Moschino’s universe.
EMPORIO ARMANI MADE IT SNOW ON THE RUNWAY
While it may or may not have snowed on the streets of Milan this fashion week, it did snow on the runway, all thanks to Emporio Armani. Inspired by the luminous night sky, the Emporio Armani Fall/Winter 2024 collection translated the mystical elegance of cosmic bodies into sartorial excellence. A cold yet vibrant color palette became the canvas to explore textures and surface ornamentations. From faux fur, feathers, and floral looks, scintillating crystal embellishments, and smooth velvets to moon and star motifs, the Emporio Armani Fall/Winter 2024 collection brought drama to the runway. The highlight of the show, however, was the fake snowfall that added a dreamy touch to the string of all-black looks. Models strutted the snow-covered runway, twirling under umbrellas, giving us the dreamiest runway climaxes we’ve seen in recent times.
GUCCI LEFT US SPELLBOUND
Following an internet-breaking debut with his Gucci Spring/Summer 2024 collection for women and the Gucci Spring/Summer 2024 Men’s collection that cleverly mirrored its womenswear counterpart, Sabato de Sarne returned to the Milan Fashion Week runway with yet another spectacular collection. Every garment, from coats to bombers and leather jackets, was meticulously crafted and embellished. Delicate lace details were at the heart of this collection, while jacquard prints revealed hidden motifs, and knitwear was adorned with dazzling sequin and crystal details.
The eclectic color palette was an extension of the ‘Ancora’ collection, with various burgundy looks placed alongside buttery yellows, bright greens, baby blues, and, of course, neutral shades. The collection also debuted new handbag silhouettes adorned with the covetable Gucci logo. The Maison’s legendary ‘Horsebit’ details appeared on boots and loafers, serving as a reminder of Gucci’s connection with the equestrian world.
VERSACE ADVOCATES A SILENT REBELLION
Versace‘s Fall/Winter 2024 collection embodies a rebellious spirit. The clothes took signature codes of modern formal tailoring only to disrupt them with unconventional cuts, drapes, and embellishments. Sharp-tailored overcoats, jackets, dresses, and mini-skirts were at the heart of the collection. Tuxedo-inspired pieces exuded long, strict silhouettes, while Atelier Versace’s treatment offered a refined take on bustier tops and minidresses. Leather was tailored to craft trousers and draped with precision to create skirts. Additionally, the collection featured hand-draped metal mesh and a shredded tweed made of hand-embroidered chiffon, tulle, silk organza, and crystal. The footwear lineup featured fierce designs alongside sophisticated options, including the new ‘Slice’ heel and ‘Texano’ boots scaling up to thigh-high lengths. Famous faces like Gigi Hadid, Imaan Hammam, Mona Touggard, and Loli Bahia, among others, walked the Versace runway.
FERRAGAMO REIMAGINES 1920s DECADENCE FOR THE MODERN FASHION LANDSCAPE
Ferragamo‘s Fall/Winter 2024 collection, imagined by Maximilian Davis, drew inspiration from the 1920s, capturing the era’s liberated identities and celebratory freedom through a modern lens. From lacquered organdie dresses to masculine silhouettes inspired by icons like Joan Crawford and Greta Garbo, the collection embraced a spectrum of self-expression.
Sophisticated tailoring delivered sharp lapels and sculptural forms, and Ferragamo archives like Blanket capes reappeared on the runway. Inspired by utilitarian workwear, garments were softened with luxurious fabrics like wool-cashmere blends and unlined leathers. Footwear designs subtly echoed 1920s emblems, with satin pumps, T-bar stilettos, and strappy sandals echoing the decadence of the bygone era.
BOTTEGA VENETA CELEBRATED THE IDEA OF REBIRTH
Matthieu Blazy‘s vision for Bottega Veneta Fall/Winter 2024 encapsulated a profound sense of purpose and renewal amidst a world in flux. With a focus on simplicity and functionality, the collection embraced the monumentalism of everyday life, offering silhouettes that stand as timeless monoliths in the darkness of the current landscape. Negative space was celebrated, and embellishment was kept to a minimum, yet the sumptuousness of touch and feeling remained palpable in each fabric.
Through a fusion of past and present, materials were transformed into symbols of resilience, reflecting the fiery spirit of regeneration. Materials like jersey suiting, power-shouldered knits, and supple leather exuded a sense of authenticity and comfort. The color palette, dominated by deep and warm, underscores the collection’s narrative of hope amidst darkness. Leitmotifs of the snake, the flame, and the flower further enriched the collection, symbolizing resilience and rebirth.
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