VF NEWS: Versace Spring/Summer 2015 - Milan Fashion Week

Versace delivers serious sex appeal for spring, with an optic reinterpretation of the house’s signature Medusa motif, and silhouettes that leave very little to the imagination.

VF NEWS: Ports 1961 Spring/Summer 2015 - Milan Fashion Week

At Ports 1961, Fiona Cibani looks to the Greek goddess Artemis for spring inspiration, evoking both her sensual strength and her soft femininity for the modern woman.

VF NEWS: Fausto Puglisi Spring/Summer 2015 - Milan Fashion Week

For Spring 2015, Fausto Puglisi combines his passion for Ancient Rome with Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey for his modern-day gladiator woman.

VF NEWS: Fausto Puglisi Spring/Summer 2015 - Milan Fashion Week

For Spring 2015, Fausto Puglisi combines his passion for Ancient Rome with Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey for his modern-day gladiator woman.

Andrea Incontri Backstage | Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Top models and stylists backstage at the Andrea Incontri Spring/Summer 2015 show during Milan Fashion Week.

Best of Milan - Memorable moments from the spring summer 2015 collections

Milan renews a certain softness and celebrates next summer with optimism, each house staying true to their DNA, and their know-how. It’s around a flower market, in a bucolic ambiance that Marni celebrates the 20 years of the label. The flowers, the trademark identity of the brand, were at the heart of the event. Interviews: Carolina Castiglioni: Another ambiance, with Philipp Plein, we dive into a fantasy universe. More than a show, it’s a true spectacle. With a finale composed of swing dresses with projected images of animated aquatic elements. Philipp Plein: There is always a buzz at Moschino ever since of the arrival of Jeremy Scott, the head artistic director of the brand who advocates a certain extravagance. Fashion that wants to be playful and uncomplicated, with a Barbie Girl who takes the model role on the catwalk… Jeremy Scott: Another model making a noticeable comeback : Naomi Campbell, always so divine, and feline. Peter Dundas: With a decor of mauve sand dunes for a show that is the one not to miss in Milan. Prada, continues to make their mark on Italian fashion and announces a 70s revival that is very present in Milan... Flared trousers, pops of colour, floral prints...the designers revisit with sensuality these ostentatious years... Angela Missoni: But Milan is distinguished by firsts. Giambattista Valli, widens his universe. 10 years after his first Parisian fashion show, it’s in Milan that the Italian designer chose to present a new line christened Giamba… Roberto Cavalli: A new era at Jil Sander, with the arrival of Rodolfo Paglialunga who takes head of design. The collection gained softness and femininity but stays sharp, one will notice the leather leggings paired with sandals. A good summer feeling in Milan. At Missoni, with airy pieces, and clothes that move. An air of freedom at Milan The idea of heat is omnipresent… Other tendencies noticed in Milan, leather was found over all the couture, in colour block or in a sportswear feel, competing with inventiveness and technical prowess. Regarding leather, Milan remains the uncontested master. And the most beautiful declaration to be held this fashion week: Summer 2015 is announced under the best auspices... The woman inspires the designers and that is the feeling.

Anteprima Backstage | Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Top models and stylists backstage at the Anteprima Spring/Summer 2015 show during Milan Fashion Week.

Philipp Plein - Collection spring/summer 2015 in Milan

More than a just show, the Philipp Plein catwalk was a true spectacle with the incredible mise-en-scene seen at the last show of the day. The collection inspired by the depths of the sea was full of motifs, volume and colour. Short, flared dresses and long sequined gowns, accessorized with high heels or paired with trainers, were all extremely feminine. Embroidery covered the looks as well as gold studs on the biker jackets and short jackets. Shorts in leather with elasticated waists worn with a stripey, cropped mesh jumper and a corolla skirt were just some of the pieces on offer. The show ended with white dresses with aquatic creatures projected onto them s bringing a poetic close the Phillip Plein show.

Iceberg - Collection spring/summer 2015 in Milan

Summer, summer, summer is the word to describe the collection at Iceberg designed by Alexis Martial. With the heat of California as the influence for the collection the silhouette featured a highlighted waist on the suits and trousers that hugged the body. Nothing is left to chance, the designer worked on the construction of the clothes, as well as the prints and colours. Stickers - the new futuristic embroidery covered the short dresses at the end of the show. Fuchsia, orange, black and white as well as numerous fruity and abstract graphic motifs really brought a certain energy to the urban and feminine collection, and like always at Iceberg there was a sporty dimension as well.

Emilio Pucci - Collection Spring/Summer 2015 in Milan

The 70s never cease to inspire the designers and especially Peter Dundas who revisited the era for the summer collection at Emilio Pucci. We saw the influence throughout the collection, with flared trousers, crochet dresses and vibrant colours. There was lots of macramé embroidery work on the close fitting dresses and the lace was covered in rhinestones, diamantes and featured sensual open backs. The iconic Pucci prints were shown on many designs as well as tie-dye prints on the stunning long, strappy, chiffon dresses, worn by Naomi Campbell who made an incredible appearance on the catwalk. Emilio Pucci celebrates optimism this Summer with sensuality!

Jil Sander - Collection Spring/Summer 2015 in Milan

A page was turned at Jil Sander as this 2015 Spring/Summer collection was the first line by the new creative director Rodolfo Paglialunga. There was a new energy but the wardrobe stayed true to a certain minimalism which is so important to the label. Thanks to the rigidity of the materials, we saw a certain femininity and softness with the wrapped skirts, belted at the waist that revealed the lining and under skirt or the bottom of a long shirt. The contrast of colours with burgundy/sky blue/ navy and white carried a sophistication to the silhouettes. A number of finely knitted crop tops were seen in tank top and polo neck styles. The originality of the leather gaiters on the heeled sandals is the stylistic touch of the season.

Trussardi - Collection Spring/Summer 2015 in Milan

Trussardi is the last big fashion house to close this Milan Fashion Week. Gaia Trussardi created a collection inspired by an athletic universe. For summer 2015, she worked around the body that was slender and flexible, together with a strong commitment to timeless elegance. Tank tops, wrapped miniskirts and sporty shorts in leather, denim and ostrich all took their place and confirmed not only their importance but also the identity of the brand. The trousers are tight fitting and high waisted, and the suits featured masculine shapes. The knitwear is also very present throughout the collection in all-in-one pieces as well as polo necks, also in lurex presented in stripes. There is a timeless luxury at Trussardi, where the accessories included the new versions of the Bugatti and Cacciatora bags.

Philipp Plein - Collection spring/summer 2015 in Milan

More than a just show, the Philipp Plein catwalk was a true spectacle with the incredible mise-en-scene seen at the last show of the day. The collection inspired by the depths of the sea was full of motifs, volume and colour. Short, flared dresses and long sequined gowns, accessorized with high heels or paired with trainers, were all extremely feminine. Embroidery covered the looks as well as gold studs on the biker jackets and short jackets. Shorts in leather with elasticated waists worn with a stripey, cropped mesh jumper and a corolla skirt were just some of the pieces on offer. The show ended with white dresses with aquatic creatures projected onto them s bringing a poetic close the Phillip Plein show.

Antonio Marras- Collection Spring/Summer 2015 in Milan

At Antonio Marras it’s often a question of poetics with references to cinematographers or artists. For his summer collection, the designer was inspired by the work of Carol Rama the Italian “Louise Bourgeois” who he had the chance to meet. Her eccentricity and energy was brought to life with a combination of stripes, flowers, embroidery, colours and prints. There was lots of volume and the materials thanks to their rigidity were ultra-light. The accessories reinforced the silhouette, with colourful platform shoes and sculptural jewellery. Dresses featured pleats and were decorated with polka dots, flowers were appliquéd in relief all giving a certain sensuality. Once again, the magic of the show took over and we were blown away with the work that was shown before us with the know-how of the Italian designer who showed both talent and control.

Aquilano.Rimondi - Collection Spring/Summer 2015 in Milan

The dragonfly is at the centre of the Aquilano.Rimondi collection, which gave homage to Matisse and even more so to the Chapelle du Rosaire in Vence with the use of colours and contrasts. Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi showed the delicate work and precision by the construction of the clothes and in the choice of materials. The work outlined a certain Italian know-how and true workmanship of Italian couture. With embroidery applied on the tulle and painted motifs on pleated dresses in duchess satin, and in organza. The transparency gave femininity to the dresses, skirts and even the jackets all with an oriental touch. See-through designs were also found on the ankle strap high heels in Plexiglass. Colours flowed pass in a palette of nudes, intense blues and vibrant reds. It was a real life dream between purity and serenity combined with artistic elements by the designer, a truly beautiful moment suspended in time during Milan Fashion Week.

Marni - Collection Spring/Summer 2015 in Milan

Prints take center stage at Marni.At Marni, prints take center stage. Although the show started off with monochrome tones composed of white, off-whites and black. The materials were equally at the heart of the work of Consuelo Castiglioni, with raw, natural, quickly cut fabrics, sculpted over the bodies and cinched in at the waist with karate belts. Serenity resonated from the outfits made from linen, and cotton, and then the prints appeared in front of our eyes with colourful floral motifs and rich fabrics (raw silk, jacquard) as well as embroidered jet stones, crystals and mirrored pieces, and ruches in chiffon and raffia, as well as 3D flowers to embellish the clothes. The flowers were also painted on the rigid leather, because here the fabrics are the outfits. Notice the hybrid shoes worn by the models, part shoe, part trainer, part sandals with notched soles. A collection celebrating 20 years of the label, and proves that Marni still dominates Milan Fashion Week.

Dolce & Gabbana - Collection Spring/Summer 2015 in Milan

The theme of the show was the Spanish influence in Sicily between the years 1516 and 1713. Polka dots, roses, lace, black and red, fringing and flowing fabrics were just some of the many Iberian inspired elements at Dolce & Gabbana. Lace and red opened the show as castanets played in the background. Without a doubt we were taken straight into the heart of Spain in a space decorated entirely in red. Following, were a selection of crop tops and decorated shorts. The matador jackets and long, black, lacey dresses revealed the high waisted knickers and brassiers underneath. A red rose was placed in the buns, and the models looked even more graceful than ever. Little see-through tank tops with jeans embroidered with jewels, models carried traditional Spanish market boxed dolls, the collection was overflowing with details. The embroidered heart on many of the outfits highlighted the passion in the collection which beautifully ended Milan Fashion Week.

Tod's - Collection spring/summer 2015 in Milan

The subtle bourgeois charm, is seen again and again at Tod’s by Alessandra Facchinetti, and is a collection full of classic pieces, but reworked with the leather in all kinds of shapes. Perforated, appliquéd, patch worked shoulders and on a panel on a skirt, it even used lace and lattice on the dresses with surprising fluidity. Not forgetting numerous flower prints and brightly coloured suits, equally impressive were the pastel tones which showed in this strong and chic collection.

Roberto Cavalli - Collection spring/summer 2015 in Milan

Festival colours, prints, lace, pleats and above all feminity at Roberto Cavalli, symbolizing happiness and the joy of life this summer. The wooden catwalk echoed the deck of a marina and the inspiration for Roberto Cavalli came from his summer expeditions when travelling on his yacht which translated into a collection full of sunshine and sensuality. The dresses were long, fluid, sometimes see-through and embroidered, the Cavalli woman never goes by unnoticed! Leather was featured on short pleated skirts, and jackets were in crocodile skin, and for the evening, the black lace revealed the colours and skin underneath parsimoniously.

Etro - Collection Spring/Summer 2015 in Milan

The Etro girl seems to have come straight from a hot and arid desert. Wearing beaded jackets, short suede dresses in a Navajo print, and a poncho dress in fringed linen. There was a move away from the silhouette with some lighter designs, with frothy dresses in chiffon. It is exotic, refreshing and easy to wear. The motifs on the clothes were like tattoos, and the prints as trademarks of the house added a touch of femininity and ethnicity without being too folky. The top models had long hair which brushed their shoulders, with feathers on the earrings or necklaces. The soundtrack accompanied the feeling of the heat and the song “Riders on the Storm” by The Doors closed the show, and announced the stormy rain which suddenly fell on the streets of Milan. Veronica Etro: I describe this collection and woman like a free spirit because I imagine this woman being an artist living in the middle of nowhere in the desert, and she customized the prints, the jewellery and everything. I was fascinated at the beginning by the music festivals that take place in California, but not that much about the grungy and street style aesthetic, rather by it’s art scene and expression of freedom they had. I imagine her really working with the prints, and nothing had to be new, everything had to be washed, the prints were enlarged like a tattoo, and sort of watery effects were put as the background… as if she was living in the clothes and the clothes were telling her a story, a journey so there’s a lot of organic Also the fact of not using any metal, any black, she’s spiritual also because the foulards are not square anymore they’re circular and centered so to give a sort of energy and an effect like a dream catcher that’s native American tradition.