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Milan menswear shows add bling with brooches

Long reserved for women or military dress, brooches adorned men's chests during Milan Fashion Week, a throwback to a bygone era but with jewellery now signalling individuality, not just status. From huge flowers or watch brooches at Dolce & Gabbana to pins at Armani, the bling passed from hands to jackets during the fall/winter 2026/2027 shows...

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Milan Fashion Week showcases precision in uncertain times

In an increasingly unpredictable world, men are searching for comfort and clarity -- at least in their fashion choices, according to designers in Milan this week. At Prada, Armani or Ralph Lauren, the US stalwart brand that returned to Milan Fashion Week, classic pieces underwent just slight variations without losing their comforting aspect. "We...

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Milan menswear fashion week heads to the slopes

Milan's menswear fashion week began on Friday, with very wintry, sporty shows from Ralph Lauren and Dsquared2. Ralph Lauren marked his return to Milan after a 24-year absence with symbols of American elegance, from formal suits and tweeds, toughened up with boots and cowboy boots, in front of celebrities including actors Liam Hemsworth and Tony...

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Is Milan Fashion Week a reflection of the creative leadership crisis in fashion?

How much change is too much change? It is a question that hung over Milan Men’s Fashion Week. At the end of a mere three day calendar, with once milan-loyal heavy-weight brands missing, the cities offerings not only felt sparse but subdued. Much of the turbulence is not Milan’s fault, per se. The past year has brought relentless transformation...

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MFW Men's SS26 showcased a “lifestyle-led approach to dressing”

Milan Men’s Fashion Week spring/summer 2026, which took place from June 20 to 24, was “less about trends and more about lifestyle,” according to Simon Longland, fashion buying director at Harrods. “With several key players absent from the official schedule, this edition of Milan Men’s Fashion Week relied heavily on presentations,” said Longland...

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Montblanc debuts first-ever fashion collection at MFW

Hamburg-based Montblanc, known for its craftsmanship across pens, watches, and leather goods, debuted its first-ever fashion capsule during Milan Men’s Fashion Week. The leather fashion collection was unveiled at Montblanc’s first-ever fashion presentation in Milan, alongside the brand’s second campaign with American filmmaker Wes Anderson,...

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Paul Smith to make Milan Fashion Week Men’s debut for SS26

British designer Paul Smith is set to make his debut on the Milan Fashion Week Men’s schedule for the spring/summer 2026 season. For core collections, Smith has previously shown at Paris Fashion Week Men’s, London Fashion Week and has held special events in locations like Tokyo, where his eponymous brand most recently participated in Rakuten...

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Milan Men's Fashion Week navigates global turbulence and industry evolution

Against a backdrop of unprecedented global events — from devastating Los Angeles wildfires that have imperiled the city's robust retail infrastructure to a geopolitical ceasefire in the Middle East and a pivotal US presidential transition — Milan Men's Fashion Week stands at a critical juncture, demonstrating the resilience of luxury fashion...

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Blauer and Pirelli unveil collaboration at Milan Men’s Fashion Week

American-born fashion brand Blauer, part of the Italian group FGF Industry, has unveiled a new collaboration with tyre manufacturer Pirelli during Milan Men’s Fashion Week. The Blauer x Pirelli capsule features four genderless outerwear items made from recycled materials, which have been designed to merge Blauer’s roots in workwear and technical...

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Slowear streamlines portfolio in strategic brand consolidation

Italian luxury group Slowear is set to consolidate its stable of specialist brands under a single umbrella, marking a significant shift in strategy for the business known for its premium casualwear. The Milan-based company, which built its reputation on high-end trousers through its Incotex line, will merge its portfolio of category brands...

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Milan Fashion Week Men’s SS25: British designers swap out London, Moschino returns

It feels like just yesterday that we said farewell to the autumn/winter 2024 fashion season, yet the spring/summer 2025 period is almost already upon us, kicking off next month with the start of Milan Fashion Week Men’s. The event will span June 14 to 18, over which time there will be 20 physical and four digital fashion shows, 44 presentations,...

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‘Kenough’, cosy layers and revealing details: FW24 street styles from Milan and Paris

During the FW24 season's men's fashion weeks in the fashion capitals of Milan and Paris, designers and their runway presentations were not the only ones to impress. Their guests also created individual looks and provided onlookers with quite a few contradictory style choices. While some guests opted for bare skin, others braved the wintry...