«Don’t be swayed by trends. Don’t let fashion possess you; decide who you are and what you want to express». Gianni Versace defines perfectly what style is in contrast to fleeting trends, and it seems this concept clings to Milan Fashion Week. In fact, on this fifth day of shows we will glimpse the new collections of Ermanno Scervino, Dolce & Gabbana, Laura Biagiotti and Bottega Veneta.
Craftsmanship and savoir-faire have been very present in the different collections, but we have also seen sensuality laden with symbolism, especially in brands like Gucci under the direction of Demna — who still preserves that 1990s Tom Ford aesthetic. Though there is also room for that more preppy, posh style reminiscent of summers in the Hamptons and, of course, la dolce vita, as seen in Tod’s and Luisa Spagnoli.
Although we are already approaching the end of Milan Fashion Week, we still need to analyze designers who make craftsmanship their banner to reach the viewer who looks at every detail to understand their universe. A trends analysis, colors, fabrics and, above all, the imaginary each has built for a show that barely lasts twenty minutes, but is the result of long months of meticulous work.
A pirate-rock-inspired adventure by Ermanno Scervino
Ermanno Scervino presents a Spring-Summer 2027 collection through a journey between the sea and pirate aesthetics, but in a rock-oriented key. Napa leather, linen, suede and denim are the predominant fabrics of this show, where the pirate jacket is the clear protagonist, paired with voluminous mini-skirts and men’s jeans. There is also room for sheer elements, sculptural corsets and tuxedo-cut shirts complemented with asymmetric skirts.
Look by Ermanno Scervino during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Ermanno Scervino during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Ermanno Scervino during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Ermanno Scervino during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Ermanno Scervino during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Ermanno Scervino during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Ermanno Scervino during Milan Fashion Week.
The accessories, of course, continue this universe through napa leather and raffia bags and cork clogs, among others. This show lets us glimpse a sensual and adventurous woman, though upholding Italian sophistication with a slightly daring attitude.
Dolce & Gabbana presents Sicilian Stravaganza with its iconic codes
The Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana presents a collection that once again foregrounds its most recognizable language through its DNA. Visible lingerie is combined with lace transparency, but there are also ethereal designs, where denim plays a relevant role in jackets and jeans. All of this is completed with rosary accessories and all kinds of pearl necklaces, giving an exuberant sensation.
Look by Dolce & Gabbana during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Dolce & Gabbana during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Dolce & Gabbana during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Dolce & Gabbana during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Dolce & Gabbana during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Dolce & Gabbana during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Dolce & Gabbana during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Dolce & Gabbana during Milan Fashion Week.
The details of jewelry all over garments are another essential, but also that power to show us the Italian woman in all her facets, always from a feminine and sexy-chic perspective. A collection that blends delicacy and excess, playing with transparency and floral and animal-print patterns to reinterpret Sicilian aesthetics from a contemporary viewpoint.
Laura Biagiotti envelops spring in romance, flowers and transparency
Laura Biagiotti presents a Spring-Summer 2027 collection with some of the brand’s historically most identifiable codes: white and knitwear. Although these two elements have been the clear protagonists, there is also room for flowing dresses, floral prints, ruffled skirts and voluminous shapes that add movement to the silhouette. A fluid, delicate femininity that recovers the chic side of the Italian house.
Look by Laura Biagiotti during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Laura Biagiotti during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Laura Biagiotti during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Laura Biagiotti during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Laura Biagiotti during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Laura Biagiotti during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Laura Biagiotti during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Laura Biagiotti during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Laura Biagiotti during Milan Fashion Week.
Although there was also room for a fantasy universe, through sparkle, jewel-toned details and transparency. These elements transport us to more sophisticated and nocturnal styles in a proposal where the lightness of fabrics and the spectacular are the house’s emblem during Milan Fashion Week. Laura Biagiotti revisits her feminine language from a bright and fresh perspective.
Italian craftsmanship dressed in sophistication at Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta elevates tailoring through an innate elegance, but above all thanks to its characteristic savoir-faire. Neutral tones dominate a large part of its collection, yet there are also vibrant color notes such as lilac, navy blue, butter yellow and red, among others. Fringes add movement to many of its ensembles, while leather takes center stage in jackets, trenches and its iconic bags.
Look by Bottega Veneta during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Bottega Veneta during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Bottega Veneta during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Bottega Veneta during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Bottega Veneta during Milan Fashion Week.
Look by Bottega Veneta during Milan Fashion Week.
The craftsmanship, of course, is the great guiding thread of the show, especially in its characteristic braid, but also with other materials such as wicker and raffia, which complement many of the looks. A collection that proves the brand can explore new territories without renouncing its beloved codes, which already belong to the DNA of the Italian house. Each material forms a construction that asserts the value of handmade work as the utmost priority.
