Fashion trends to "steal" from Milan Fashion Week

What will remain of this Milan Fashion Week dedicated to fall/winter 2024? Only time will tell. The impression is that there is a certain monotony, even in the trends. Brands have played it safe by offering easily marketable garments and looks, opting for trends that they already know work. The use of underwear as outerwear, transparency, military coats, accents of bordeaux and olive green, leather, and the bodysuit replacing t-shirts and tank tops all persist. So, is there no novelty? Classics like the blue shirt and stoles are making a comeback, accessories are presented in satin, the belly band becomes cool, and the grandpa cardigan enters our wardrobes.

Here are the fashion trends to "steal" from Milan Fashion Week and start flaunting right now. Who said we have to wait until next fall?

Total leather

Gucci

Gucci

N.21

Marni

Ferrari

Bally

Iceberg

Ferragamo

Bottega Veneta

Fendi

Roberto Cavalli

Dolce&Gabbana

Maxi trench coats, dresses, pants, blouses, cuissardes, bags, ... as long as they are crafted in leather, with a glossy finish, almost vinyl-like. Gucci has created total leather looks with cabans paired with miniskirts and high boots; Marni has matched long triangle dresses with elegant opera gloves; Ferrari has chosen a crinkled effect and workwear silhouettes; Fendi has crafted very fitted shirts and leggings. The standout piece that finds a new twist and adds an edgy touch to every outfit is the leather trench coat, presented, among others, by Dolce&Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, and Iceberg. The plus? It's also a versatile item to transition from winter to spring.

Ladylike

Prada

Prada

Ferrari

Sportmax

Max Mara

Del Core

Elegant women striding down the runway in tailored suits, flared skirts, suits, bodycon dresses, and chic details like pumps and fur trims. A true master at reinterpreting the ladylike style in a contemporary way is Prada. Modernizing past silhouettes, the brand has presented mismatched twinsets, austere suits with 1950s-style skirts, bon ton dresses adorned with bows and bordered with fur, and pointed shoes covered in satin. More than a collection, it's an entire mood to draw inspiration from.

Olive Green

Ferragamo

Gucci

Fendi

Gucci

Fendi

Alberta Ferretti

We had already seen it among the dominant colors of SS24, but we are destined to flaunt olive green even in the fall/winter of 2024. Dresses, trench coats, boots, sweaters—any item in this shade is poised to become a must-have in our wardrobe. Just take a look at the collections of Gucci, Fendi, Alberta Ferretti, or Ferragamo to understand it. The other shades to focus on in the coming months? In addition to classic black, brown, red, gray, and mustard.

Animalier

Marni

Marni

Dolce&Gabbana

N.21

Versace

Blumarine

Every now and then, someone tries to hide animal print patterns, hastily labeling them as kitsch or too dated, buried in the depths of a dusty wardrobe. The truth is that the patterns simulating the coats of leopards, zebras, and other beautiful specimens of fauna never go out of style and can take on different moods depending on styling. Dolce&Gabbana, Versace, Marni, Blumarine, and N.21 have interpreted them differently, but all are worth copying.

Blue Shirts

Etro

Bally

Tod's

Bally

Moschino

Etro

In cotton, with a masculine cut, and in blue, either solid or with subtle stripes, this is the shirt to add to our next shopping list. Whether it's the influence of the Office Siren aesthetic or perhaps designers have simply realized that it's a versatile item for everyday outfits, the blue shirt has returned to intrigue the world of fashion. How to wear it? A nice pair of jeans would be enough, but if we want inspiration from the FW24 runways, Tod's pairs it with tailored pants, Bally with a leather skirt, and Moschino with shorts.

Stoles and Capes

Del Core

Del Core

Fendi

Tod's

Ferrari

Moschino

Ferragamo

Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta

The act of draping a stole, shawl, or wearing a cape always exudes a bit of old Hollywood glamour. It makes you feel elegant, confident, and stylish. Plus, it keeps you warm, a detail not to be underestimated in the cold months. If you don't have a stole, it's fine to use a warm sweater. Inspiration comes from the collections of Tod's, Bottega Veneta, Moschino, Fendi, and Del Core.

Double-Breasted Coats

Tom Ford

Bottega Veneta

Dolce&Gabbana

Gucci

Ferragamo

Iceberg

N.21

Max Mara

The favored outerwear by brands for FW24 is the military coat, reimagined according to each one's unique style but always double-breasted and with a streamlined silhouette. The effect can be strict, as proposed by Tom Ford, sensual as seen at Dolce&Gabbana, worn over lingerie, more contemporary as by Gucci, or classic as by Max Mara.

Cardigans

Prada

Iceberg

Iceberg

Blumarine

Etro

Max Mara

N.21

N.21

Moschino

Marco Rambaldi

Marco Rambaldi

Gucci

Thanks to the Grandpa Core aesthetic, knitted cardigans, preferably maxi, warm, enveloping, and cozy, are back and can be worn with everything, from miniskirts to leather pants or used as a delightful mini dress. Prada uses it to create mismatched color twin sets, Gucci models wear it unbuttoned over matchy-matchy outfits, Marco Rambaldi offers it with both zippers and buttons, while Iceberg prefers plaid, almost grunge.

Fur and Fake Fur

Tom Ford

N.21

Marni

Dolce&Gabbana

Gucci

Marni

Tod's

Dolce&Gabbana

Bottega Veneta

FW24 season furs are large, bulky, almost primitive, preferably with long hair. The preferred colors are black or brown in all its variations, but it's also acceptable decorated with animal print patterns and vibrant hues. Is it because of the cold, the Mob wife style, or perhaps a revival of our wild side?

Belly Bands

Sportmax

Sportmax

Sportmax

Max Mara

Max Mara

Fendi

Not quite corsets. Not quite belts. Fendi, Sportmax, and Max Mara propose a sort of belly band, fabric bands that cinch the models' waists, enhancing the body's shapes and giving a twist to the looks. They can be worn over everything: coats and jackets, sweaters, ton sur ton, or in a contrasting color to the rest of the outfit. 

Visible Bodysuits

Fendi

Fendi

Versace

Will it definitively replace t-shirts and tank tops? Perhaps not, but the bodysuit is back to stay and be seen. At Versace, it peeks out from pants, revealing a small part of bare skin, while at Fendi, models wear it unbuttoned, clearly visible, over leather skirts and pants. An interesting styling idea or the definitive solution to flaunt the bodysuit without its discomfort?