SW1: Creative director Alvaro Gonzalez has been the talk of the town this season with his innovative Barefoot Sandal — a new take on the wedge. The foot rests on the heel and ball only with the shank section of the insole removed for a comfortable fit.
ALBERTO MORETTI: Alberto Moretti is returning his collection to the U.S. market and showed sexy shoes like this black mesh and crystal-embellished sandal.
ATTILIO GIUSTI LEOMBRUNI: AGL made chic comfortable as seen in these color-blocked patent leather slipper loafers.
BRIAN ATWOOD: In a formal presentation for press in his new showroom on Via Lazzaretto, Brian Atwood showed elaborate creations like these leather floral paillette shoes on basket weave straw sandals.
BULGARI: A Chinese fan motif was a strong element at Bulgari, such as the one here on the sequined Isabella Rossellini, a staple style for the house.
CARMINA CAMPUS BY ILARIA VENTURINI FENDI: The designer took her recycled goods handbags into evening with these “light-switch plate” clutches.
Casadei: Designer Cesare Casadei was inspired by Helmut Newton and “Fifty Shades of Grey,” adding a “blade” heel to many of his styles, including this Swarovski Element-encrusted leopard print leather pump.
CHURCH’S: Instead of tassels on loafers, Church’s added its traditional motif on a fun, new sandal.
FRATELLI ROSSETTI: After unveiling its spring collection in New York, the line held another presentation in Milan that focused primarily on a group of lattice work in leather in one of the season’s hottest colors: white.
FURLA: Furla unveiled a limited-edition Piper Lux bag that only comes in black or white. Two hundred of the spring bags will be available for purchase in preview from Sept. 19 to 25 at the brand’s flagships worldwide.
GABRILLE CORTO MOLTEDO: The designer named his collection after Olive Oyl and designed this bag in her honor.
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI: Giuseppe Zanotti found inspiration in the energy and colors of Africa and the images of Veruschka by Franco Rubartelli. The brand is on fire with these flaming numbers.
JIMMY CHOO: Creative directors Simon Holloway and Sandra Choi were in a gypsy mood with shoes and bags decorated with tassels and coins. A brightly colored floral printed python was also key, adding a nice touch of embellishment.
OJOUR BY GIORGIA CAOVILLA: Designer Giorgia Caovilla looked to her hometown of Venice for a colorful collection of ladylike shoes such as this sandal adorned with coins and ribbons.
PAULA CADEARTORI: In an event at the Grand Hotel of Milan, Paula Cademartori celebrated her collection of colorful bags such as these blue clutches.
RENE’ CAOVILLA: René Caovilla created a bamboo effect on these chic interpretations of a tropical plant.
SERGIO ROSSI: Creative Director Francesco Russo continued with his Memphis movement inspiration that he showed for resort, adding more tribal elements such as the fringe on this sandal shown here.
VALEXTRA: The house developed a chain motif in the shape of interlocking V’s to create an X, adorning the new Dada bags, shown here, as well as other bag styles and a cuff.