The Best Looks From Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024

Dolce&Gabbana’s “Supported By” initiative invites international designers who may not have the financial means to stage a show at Milan Fashion Week to do so. This season, the brand chose Karoline Vitto of Brazil, whose body-loving, sensual plus-size ready-to-wear pieces have already captivated fans across the globe. The all-curve model lineup showed off Vitto’s draping savvy, and her signature metal work found its way onto bras and skirts that deserve a spot on racks in every department store, in our humble opinion.—Kevin LeBlanc, fashion associate

Under the direction of Matthieu Blazy, Bottega Veneta has been on an Italian world tour, because, when it comes to fashion, Italy is really a whole planet unto itself. His shows run a bit long, but it’s not for a lack of ideas, as there are so many Milanese, Florentine, Roman, etc. archetypes to lean into. The elevation of craft and handiness under his tenure are unparalleled elsewhere in modern fashion, and he demonstrated his range capably yet again, starting out with skimpy onesies and bodysuits and delving deeper into outerwear and weighty knits, and some leather trenches that look like they weigh about 50 pounds. The knockout looks were simple cream henley shirts paired with looped woven midi skirts, plus the finale embellished look that offered just the right amount of movement and heft.—Kevin LeBlanc, fashion associate

Seven years after the brand’s inception, designers Giorgia Tordini and Gilda Ambrosio finally brought The Attico to the runway. While one might expect a Milan Fashion Week debut to unfold in a grand, buzzworthy venue, the brand opted to position leather couches along a busy Milanese street—a fitting locale for an audacious, streetwise collection that demanded to be seen. Onlookers watched as a mishmash of feathers, fur, and fringe floated down the reimagined runway, infusing playfulness and femininity into an otherwise edgy collection of looks. Complete with padded-shoulder suits, utilitarian trousers, and voluminous trench coats that cowled and wrapped the neck, the brand’s overstated, vintage-inspired flair was on full display.—Elena Plumb, freelance fashion assistant

In what is typically a display of bright colors and bold, on-brand chevron, Missoni’s SS24 collection demonstrated restraint, but still maintained the brand’s playful ethos. The clothes were the epitome of spring: light pastels, sheer fabrics layered over each other, soft ruffles, and lots of white. From ultra minidresses to sheer skirts and low-rise trousers, legs were a focal point. So, too, were shoulders, with most silhouettes being sleeveless. The message? Spring will be all about lightness and movement. The woman who wears this collection is fun and flirtatious, ladylike yet cheeky, depending on what she wears underneath—if anything at all. She’s in either the Caribbean or the Mediterranean with her friends, living her best life somewhere warm, somewhere joyful, and perhaps above all, somewhere playful.—Madison Rexroat, fashion & accessories assistant

Jil Sander’s refined, cerebral minimalism felt refreshed this season, with intentional circular cutouts, shimmering confetti fringe, and hooded tops providing contrast to the pleated, oversized wardrobe staples that make up the brand today. This season provided some of the finest daywear Lucie and Luke Meier have produced yet, with shirt dresses, Bermuda shorts, and suiting that embody the spirit of Jil Sander’s craftsmanship and substance without weighing the wearer down.—Kevin LeBlanc, fashion associate

Entitled “WOMAN,” Dolce&Gabbana’s latest collection sought to harness the essence of femininity: grace, allure, and power. With a boardroom-meets-bedroom concept juxtaposing authority and sensuality, pinstripe jackets were paired with thigh-high stockings and oversized blazers were twisted and cropped to reveal lingerie underneath. Apart from a couple of leopard-print coats, the 79-piece collection was almost entirely black and white—a surprising departure from the bold colors and elaborate, mismatched prints that have long defined the brand. But despite this shift in perspective, the D&G DNA was as palpable as ever, centering signature codes like delicate black lace and capturing the seductive aura that has anchored the house’s identity since the ’80s.—Elena Plumb, freelance fashion assistant

Andreādamo brings sex appeal in a modern way, and in high quantities. This season was more of the same: cutouts, draped skirts, and body-skimming tops abounded, in designer Andrea Adamo’s usual restrained color palette. It was great to see him focus on strong outerwear offerings for the customer who needs daytime options, aside from the glitterati who are bold enough to wear bodysuits as whole outfits. Which reminds me, we’re calling it now: the bodysuit is the new going-out dress.—Kevin LeBlanc, fashion associate