Milan Fashion Week, one of the most prestigious and influential events in the global fashion industry, kicked off on January 14 with a dazzling display of men’s wear for Fall-Winter 2024. The collections showcased a range of styles, from classic to avant-garde, that reflected the diversity and dynamism of contemporary masculinity. Here are some of the highlights from Milan Fashion Week’s men’s wear shows.
Diesel: A Mountain of Condoms
The Belgian label Diesel, known for its provocative and rebellious aesthetic, delivered a sexy and tongue-in-cheek runway for its Fall-Winter 2024 collection. The creative director Glenn Martens set up his show at a warehouse with a backdrop of a mountain of condom boxes, creating a contrast between innocence and sexuality. The collection featured low-rise jeans, skin-revealing clothes, sheer lacy effects, leather trims, animal motifs, faux-fur, black lace corsets, figure-hugging dresses, and more.
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Dolce & Gabbana: Hedonism and Excess
The Italian duo Dolce & Gabbana brought their glamorous and extravagant vision to Milan Fashion Week with their Fall-Winter 2024 collection. The show was inspired by hedonism and excess, with patchwork leather trimmed in crystals, animal prints, lots of faux-fur, black lace reinvented in various ways from corsets to tuxedos. The collection also included lingerie dressing for Kim Kardashian’s husband Kanye West, who was seated front row.
Max Mara: Gray Coats
Another brand that opted for a more conservative approach to fashion was Max Mara. The Italian label focused on tailored gray coats as its main statement piece for its Fall-Winter 2024 collection. The coats were paired with loafers, work boots, black patent shoes, or simple accessories like scarves or hats. The collection also featured other neutral colors like beige or navy blue.
Max Mara And again gray coasts appeared at Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani: Gray Suits
The veteran designer Giorgio Armani presented his Fall-Winter 2024 collection at his headquarters in Milan. The collection was dominated by gray suits, which Armani described as “the color of elegance and sobriety”. The suits were cut in various shapes and styles, from double-breasted to single-buttoned, from slim to relaxed, from pinstriped to checked. The collection also featured some pops of color, such as red, blue, or green, in the form of sweaters, scarves, or ties.
Giorgio Armani
Prada: A New Era
One of the most anticipated shows of Milan Fashion Week was Prada, which marked the debut of Raf Simons as the co-creative director alongside Miuccia Prada. The duo presented a collection that blended their respective visions and aesthetics, creating a new era for the iconic brand. The collection featured oversized coats, padded jackets, knitted bodysuits, leather gloves, and logo-printed bags. The colors ranged from black and white to bright yellow, pink, and green. The show also featured a video of the designers answering questions from fans and celebrities.
Prada
Versace: A Tribute to Greca
The Italian powerhouse Versace closed Milan Fashion Week with a spectacular show that paid tribute to its signature motif, the Greca. The show was set in a labyrinthine runway that resembled a giant Greca pattern, which also appeared on the clothes and accessories. The collection featured sharp tailoring, sporty elements, metallic accents, and vibrant prints. The models included some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Bella Hadid, Irina Shayk, and Adut Akech.
Versace
These are some of the highlights from Milan Fashion Week’s men’s wear shows. The event showcased the creativity and diversity of the Italian fashion scene, as well as the collaboration and innovation of the designers. Milan Fashion Week proved that men’s wear is not only about functionality, but also about expression and experimentation.
