Fresh off the high-energy, boundary-pushing creativity of London Fashion Week, Milan brought the heat with its signature elegance and glamour.
The Autumn/Winter 2025 season was all about luxurious textures, relaxed silhouettes, and a resurgence of fur (both shearling and faux).
Some of the biggest names in fashion delivered standout shows, despite a few creative director shake-ups. And let’s not forget the ongoing fashion industry gossip—word on the street is Prada might be eyeing a Versace takeover. Could this be Donatella’s last hurrah at Versace?
Speaking of Prada, the brand is thriving. According to Euronews (March 5, 2025), the Prada Group recorded double-digit growth for the fourth year running, defying the luxury market slump. The numbers? A 17% revenue boost, hitting €5.4 billion in 2024.
VERSACE
As expected, Versace delivered full-throttle glamour. The show kicked off with dramatic sculptural pieces crafted from Versace Home duvets, featuring those iconic 90s Gianni Versace prints—think op art meets baroque swirls, animal prints clashing with geometric patterns. From there, we got a lineup of slinky silk shirts, micro minis, belted coats, and structured blazers. The menswear? A nod to Gianni’s classic tailoring with rich leather and bold prints. It was a full-on Versace masterclass—sexy, decadent, and undeniably iconic.
FENDI
With Kim Jones exiting in October 2024, Silvia Venturini took the reins for Fendi’s 100-year anniversary collection. The result? A stunning fusion of 1920s, 50s, and 70s influences, reimagined for today. Fur and leather played a major role (a nod to the brand’s origins as a fur atelier in 1825), alongside razor-sharp tailoring and exquisite accessories. The bag game was on point, with classics like the Peekaboo and Baguette making an appearance, plus new additions—the FENDI Giano and FENDI Lui. The collection was a love letter to timeless elegance with a modern twist.
PRADA
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons stayed true to their signature offbeat aesthetic with their collection, Raw Glamour. Set against the same scaffolding backdrop used for their menswear show, the collection had a raw, unfinished energy that complemented the mix of oversized jackets, strapless dresses, floral smocks, and grunge-inspired “rolled-out-of-bed” hair. Standouts? A lime green and yellow dress with a statement bow, sharp black smock dresses, and slouchy, effortlessly cool outerwear. Prada’s quirky casting added even more personality, proving once again that imperfection is perfection.
GUCCI
With Sabato De Sarno’s sudden departure in February, Gucci’s in-house design team took the wheel, delivering a showstopping collection that paid homage to the brand’s past while pushing it forward. The mirrored runway, shaped like the interlocking G logo, set the stage for a lineup that mixed quiet luxury with a hint of Tom Ford-era sensuality. Women’s lace vests peeked from under structured jackets, while a shimmering silver jumpsuit stole the show. Menswear kept it classic with tailored suits, turtlenecks, and bold outerwear. And let’s talk accessories—the statement gold horse-bit necklace is already on its way to becoming a must-have.
DOLCE & GABBANA
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana switched things up with Cool Girls, a collection that leaned into effortless, off-duty chic. Lace lingerie-inspired pieces took center stage (hello, 90s nostalgia), alongside cargo pants, leopard prints, oversized coats, and shearling. Eveningwear was daring, short, and dripping in embellishments. The runway itself was set up outside their Milan HQ, with Måneskin’s Victoria De Angelis DJing in a glittering silver dress from the collection. By the finale, the models had turned the catwalk into a full-blown party—a perfect representation of Dolce & Gabbana’s rebellious, glamorous spirit.
Milan Fashion Week proved once again why it remains a powerhouse in the industry.
