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Standout Looks from Milan Fashion Week

Back in February, during the last few days of Milan Fashion Week, the city went into lockdown as the corona virus began to spread throughout Italy. At the time, even Giorgio Armani, the trade capital’s figurehead, decided to cancel his in-person runway show, presenting the collection to an empty room instead. Now, more than six months later, that is the norm. But the spring 2021 shows went on last week, with brands getting creative about how to safely present their new collections.

“During this year marked by the COVID pandemic, fashion has demonstrated, despite the struggles that lay before us, a great sense of heart, strength, and unity,” said Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana president Carlo Capasa.

Below, standout looks from Milan Fashion Week.

1. Fendi

This was Silvia Venturini Fendi’s final solo show before Kim Jones the house as an artistic director next season, and it was lovely. She was inspired by a familiar view from lockdown — a window onto the outside world — and also referenced domestic materials like linen tablecloths and bedding. Prints on breezy, sheer fabric resembled curtains with an afternoon shadow cast on them (left). And one of my favorite looks included a starched white napkin worn as a necklace.

2. Versace

Despite the show taking place “underwater,” models like Precious Lee looked absolutely smokin’ hot in the brand’s signature bright, neon aquatic prints.

3. Marni

4. Max Mara

Behold: a jumpsuit version of the brand’s signature camel-colored coat (for when you don’t need a coat inside).

5. Prada

Prada’s much-anticipated collaboration with designer Raf Simons did not respond. There was a lot to choose from in the collection, but the coats were a real standout. Models clutched them much like Mrs. Prada has been known to do herself, with the sleeves rolled up, as she also tends to style her personnel uniform. But they also had a sleek, modern look to them that we’ve come to expect from Simons.

6. Tod’s

Since creative director Walter Chiapponi joined the historic Italian accessories brand last year, he’s brought a youthful energy and color to the collections. I particularly like the way this look is styled: a vest with no shirt underneath, plus bright, casual pants tucked into equally fun socks — a good move if you’re biking around.

7. Emporio Armani

Another vest for spring! This one from Emporio Armani is a bit more formal, although probably just as comfortable.

8. Valentino

Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli is known for his colorful, show stopping gowns, which have been known to make Celine Dion cry.With fewer red carpets and occasions for wearing such a thing these days, though, he translated the style to a bright, oversize shirt this season.