There are certain style cliches that are attached to certain fashion weeks—for example, London being regarded as ‘eclectic’ or Parisians having a penchant for ‘timeless’ style—and while these notions are grounded in some truth, they are not the whole picture. Street style as a phenomenon has certainly evolved a great deal since its infancy, and over time it has shifted the industry’s power dynamics and introduced different perspectives to our screens. There is no longer a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to the style profiles of different cities.
This season’s Milan street style shots perfectly speak to the sheer variety that fashion-lovers bring to their own personal catwalks at fashion week: Extroverted snake print! Minimalist tailoring! Sassy platforms! Artistic checks! It’s a veritable fashion safari out there, and after 2 years clad in tracksuit bottoms, we love to see it. And while every show-goer presented their own unique aesthetic, there were 7 themes in particular wove themselves through the outfits of Milan’s best-dressed.
My personal highlight? It has to be the graphic stripes and checks that adorned everything from suits to accessories. Naturally, Caroline Issa looked fabulous in a checked skirt suit and green base-layer in a way that only she could. I plan on recreating the vibe by throwing Colville’s striped poncho over wide leg trousers and a check knit for print-clashing appeal.
So if you’re looking for some spring style inspo, scroll down to see the outfits we loved in Milan.
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