Milan Fashion Week‘s latest installment was a remarkable display of what makes Italian fashion so iconic. The city’s signature labels like Gucci and Fendi put on collections that celebrated their heritage, while Prada once again moved the needle forward with a take on everyday glamour.
But, as always, Milan also shines via the street style. There’s just no other city that brings out the everyday luxe looks quite like Milan, where show attendees flexed their sartorial muscles this season via cherry red, leather looks, and sumptuous materials. It was all about elevating wardrobe staples like statement coats, two-piece suits, and denim with unique takes that showed the power of uniform dressing.
As the Fashion Month cohort moves from Milan to Paris, it’s time to visit Milan Fashion Week’s best street style looks.
Red Red Cherry
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Wearing head-to-toe cherry red is one way to make a statement. A classic two-piece suit is updated with a leather material and dark red tone.
Tied Up
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Not all suit and tie looks need to be basic, as evidence by this colorblocking take on the traditional work uniform.
Party Denim
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A white shirt and blue denim is a staple combo, but add in a sparkly fringe and you’ve got yourself a party-ready outfit that resembles a flapper dress.
Red and Wild
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The traditional pencil skirt takes on a new life via animal print in this red-and-black look that’s anything but basic.
Something’s Bubbling
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Bubble hemlines have been trending for quite some time. So a bubble jacket is right on par with the runway and street style trends witnessed over the past year. The more volume, the better.
That ’70s Look
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Thanks to the return of flared jeans and suede jackets, the ’70s are having a big moment in fashion. So leaning into the era’ style is just what Milan Fashion Week needed.
Statement Coat
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Winter is still lingering, so what better way to spice up an outfit than via a cherry red statement coat. Bonus points for the fun collar and eye-catching white heels.
Brown Velvet
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From the runways to the red carpet, velvet is gathering momentum. While it may seem intimidating and heavy, pairing two velvet pieces makes for a chic and simple outfit that’s still a showstopper.
Plaid About It
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The new prep rules say plaid is in. A way to make it modern is to mix it with denim for an interesting take on the classic style.
Pastel Treatment
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Pastels can be tricky, but if butter yellow‘s current domination is any indication, they’ll be more in than ever this spring. Go for a monochromatic look to really lean into the trend.
Trompe L’Oeil
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A sweater featuring 3-D mini sweaters? That’s the version of trompe l’oeil that’s in for 2025, and it makes a casual sweater look oh-so-avant-garde.
Seeing Red
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If there’s a color that’s dominating fashion right now, it’s red. So why not wear it head to toe? The key in this look is the different tones mixed together, alongside a statement-making plaid skirt.