third leg Fashion month has officially ended. Milan Fashion Week Fall 2022 showcased the best the fashion world has to offer. Arguably the best Milan Fashion Week in decades.
Glenn Martens kicked things off by hitting the scores with the Y2K-inspired Diesel collection. Meanwhile, there was something Hitchcockian about Kim Jones’ latest Fendi collection. According to Fausto Puglisi, the Roberto Cavalli woman will become a vampire, campseductive and difficult to obtain. In Max Mara, Ian Griffiths drew inspiration from the work of Swiss artist Sophie Taeuber-Arp. The models went through a metal sci-fi tunnel at Prada, where they produced perhaps their best collection ever with co-creative directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons. There are many must-have items such as sparkly slip skirts and blazers with strong shoulders.
As Gucci embarks on a surprise collaboration, this time with Adidas Originals, Jeremy Scott gave us a conceptual demonstration to remember where everything from lamps to sofas to curtains was inspired. The new era of Bottega Veneta kicks off as Matthieu Blazy celebrates the brand’s legacy of outstanding craftsmanship while combining color and texture with the long-awaited debut model. At Versace, no dress was too tight and no skirt was too short. While Giorgio Armani presented an elegant and sophisticated collection, the models walked silently down the runway out of respect. Ukraine.
Read on for an unbiased look at Milan Fashion Week Fall 2022.
BATTLE: Prada
“Wow, what an amazing collection! I love everything, especially the coats! Bravo Miuccia and Raf!” [Ruito]
“I found their best offer. Very sharp, gorgeous coats and knitwear. Fewer and smaller Prada logos at least. And the casting is great!” [Kenzofanatic]
“Great collection! It looks so sharp at first. The coats look great, especially the leather ones. I’m sure you’ll love the aviator fur jackets as well as the flower-covered bombers. I really like the skirts, a lot!” [Valentine27]
“Alessandro Michele’s Gucci has NEVER done this for me – never! And at this rate, I’m convinced that Michele needs to collaborate with other brands to make their Gucci somewhat enviable and resounding. nothing.” [vogue28]
“His work is really done. It’s incredibly predictable. And at a certain point, the whole circle of shows starts to sound ridiculous… And can we just do one collection without collaboration these days?” [dior_couture1245]
“Oh my God! Moschino threw him out of the park! Show of the season!” [Ruito]
“This collection may be the best of Jeremy Scott’s career. It’s the perfect balance between decorative elements and classic tailoring. Lots of gorgeous evening dresses…” [THD96]
“I’ve relied heavily on Jeremy Scott’s Moschino over the years to give us a strong dose of glamor with a bit of kitsch, and he nailed it every time. What a spectacle! Another great collection with detail sublime. Lots of flawless looks.” [vogue28]
“Tailoring is terrible and the trousers need to be burned immediately.” [TianCouture]
“I don’t know how he did it, but it always seems like the cheapest fabrics were used. It’s just mind-blowing. He probably has a huge team of in-house designers working with him, not to mention people from the workshop. And yet such terrible fabrication and tailoring choices are made. . Nonsense.” [avonlea002]
“It’s so sad and bleak. Kim Jones has nothing to say and her tenure is boring.” [Lola701]
“It’s in a league of its own. It’s a perfect Giorgio Armani and extremely stylish. Everything feels so elegant and congratulations to this guy for making the velvet look so light and easy to wear.” [WAVES]
“Armani always manages to produce a sophisticated and elegant show.” [Urban Stylin]
“That dress with the shawl lapels towards the end is pretty eye-catching.” [RedSmokeRise]
“Ferretti’s collections always exude a sense of elegance, sophistication and luxury that this collection offers… The textures and color palette are both gorgeous – I love the gray tones that Ferretti has included this season.” [vogue28]
“So bushy, so charming, but brash and indifferent.” [disco54]
“I know Ferretti hasn’t changed his formula much, but he does what he does very well.” [Ruito]
“Versace has never looked so cheap. That might be the case for any random NYFW designer. It’s also the worst styling job I’ve seen in a long time. Everything was so poor quality, the clothes didn’t fit properly. The shoulder straps were sloppy. It’s disgusting.” [avonlea002]
“This was truly a disaster! The silhouettes were all so unpleasant!” [Ruito]
“I just feel like this collection doesn’t have much to offer in terms of fashion advice or fresh ideas…” [Lola701]
“Practical and the perfect mix of editorial and pieces is powerful. The casting is excellent and the style is great.” [Lola701]
“I like the color palette, materials, cuts, it makes the collection look very luxurious.” [THD96]
“A major Max Mara and as always the coats are superb. The color palette is gorgeous and the show as a whole feels very consistent. I’m a huge fan of this!” [vogue28]
“When you cut off a brand’s identity completely, at least have an idea of where you want to take it. It’s just embarrassing.” [Machinegumm]
“This man took over and destroyed someone’s brand. It’s a complete wreck. Francesco Risso doesn’t respect or love the brand. That’s the point for me.” [Lola701]
“Such a great collection. It’s not a huge departure from Daniel’s language, but it added so much more content and maturity. Here his experience shone, the tailoring was excellent, the fine craftsmanship, everything looks desirable including the accessories.” [Marc10]
“This sounds so mature and appealing. Some of these patchwork dresses remind me of old Balenciaga. Great job.” [Norden]
“For me it’s the highlight of MFW, and for Jil Sander I’ve never been one. Both the first and second looks are flawless, I love the texture of these two jackets. I’m a big fan of the fabrics and subtle color palette. What the show feels like is cohesive and luxurious, and I definitely do that.” I can appreciate it.” [vogue28]
“For me, this is a definite improvement over last season. It feels a little more grown-up and the usual color palettes work with that kind of ’60s reference.” [Norden]
“I love the big collars and the crochet lace pieces.” [Not Plain Jane]
“What a disappointment. The work on the leather is not impressive at all. That’s unconvincing for Trussardi. A miss!” [Lola701]
“Oh, this collection is definitely not a good start… I understand that Trussardi’s teams want to resurrect the brand somehow, but I don’t think that aspect is good. It’s very disconnected from Trussardi’s current image..” [perhydrol]
“There are bets on how long Serhat Işık and Benjamin A. Huseby will last as creative directors if they don’t come up with a bright idea next season.” [bc collector]
“She looks like the child of Balmain and Philipp Plein.” [Urban Stylin]
“This collection looks very old and has no identity.” [THD96]
“All this is a huge waste of time and money. Do they actually manufacture these clothes? Is anyone buying them? Are people actually aware of it?” [Marc10]
“I like the darker color palette this season, it felt a little less ‘girly’.” [gossiping]
“The opening numbers were great! I absolutely adore the rose collar dresses, the knits and those SHOES! I think it’s a great mix of new and old ideas.” [GERGIN]
“It’s a confident, strong, and pretty sexy collection IMO. I love the strong color palette (especially the purple and red pairing), all the lacy details, and throwbacks to Tom Ford’s Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent.” [vogue28]
“It’s an interesting combination between the Y2K era and the post-apocalyptic air. I also like the way you handle the materials here.” [Koibito]
“I liked it a little more than I expected. It’s worthless, bubbly, and funny, but it doesn’t reveal itself at first sight…” [YohjiAddict]
“In terms of the industry’s current Y2K obsession, I thought it was all about money! I love those oversized belts as mini skirts and the use of the Diesel logo that takes me back to when Diesel was one of the hottest brands. sleepy town in a long time.” [vogue28]
“I have to say I don’t hate it. It’s definitely less noticeable than usual.” [kenndale]
“To be completely honest, I don’t hate it either, and I can find a few elements and looks I love – cutouts and rhinestone details like all those black dresses. Like the military-inspired short dresses. The khaki denim skirt that takes me back to Christophe Decarnin’s Balmain. ” [vogue28]
“You know something is wrong when the most tacky brand offers a more digestible collection than the collections of more experienced and respected designers in the industry.” [Lola701]