Milan Fashion Week
Milan Fashion Week is one of the "Big Four" fashion weeks alongside New York, London and Paris Fashion Weeks. Spring collections are historically shown in September, while fall collections are historically shown in February. Milan falls as a the third major fashion week during Fashion Month, following New York and London, and before Paris. The main venue for Milan Fashion Week is the Milan Fashion Hub, though many designers show off-site.
In 1958, the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italia (National Chamber of Italian Fashion) was formed, with a mission to promote Italian design. Italian brands began to rise in prominence because they were more affordable than their Parisian counterparts.
At the time, many of Italy's major cities were in competition with each other for who would become Italy's fashion capital. Milan began to edge out some of its competitors, like Rome and Florence, thanks to strong links to manufacturing and the growth in ready-to-wear. In the '70s and '80s, the success of Milan-based designers, including Giorgio Armani and Gianni Versace, helped to solidify Milan's place as a fashion capital.
Versace, in particular, drew attention to Milan during fashion week, casting supermodels such as Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista and Cindy Crawford in his shows.
Today, many major brands show collections at Milan Fashion Week, including Gucci, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Missoni, Ferragamo and Etro, as well as Giorgio Armani and Versace.
Historic moments at Milan Fashion Week have included Tom Ford's 1994 debut show for Gucci, which began a revival for the then-stagnant brand. There was also Miuccia Prada's 1996 show featuring dull greens, browns and purples, contributing to the ugly-chic era of '90s fashion. More recently, at Versace's spring 2018 runway show, Donatella Versace brought back the '90s with the era's supermodels, including Crawford, Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Carla Bruni and Helena Christensen, who walked in the show.
Milan Fashion Week
EXCLUSIVE: The New Blumarine Store in Milan Is an Ode to Pink
A first look at the brand's new space that will be celebrated Friday, following the Blumarine fall 2026…
Roberto Cavalli Fall 2026: Back to Black
Fausto Puglisi wanted a change after so many years of animal prints in bright colors.
Giada Fall 2026: Magic Touch
Gabriele Colangelo described the collection as "intimate," and said he worked hard to create fabrics that not…
Are Pigtail Braids Making a Comeback? Missoni Thinks So
Models were seen with the youthful hairstyle at the fall 2026 ready-to-wear show on Wednesday during Milan…
Prada Fall 2026 Shoes: Feathered Boots and Embellished Heels Take the Spotlight
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons focused on layering for this collection.
Marni Fall 2026: Meryll Rogge Makes Her Debut
In her coed show, the Belgian designer dipped back into the founder's bourgeois-meets-bohemia sweet spot.
Nicky Hilton Channels Old Money Aesthetic in Max Mara’s Timeless Court Pumps in Milan
She wore a black leather style.
Quiet Ponytails Take Center Stage at Milan Fashion Week 2026
From Fendi to Jil Sander, brands paired the relaxed hairstyle with well-tailored, approachable garments.
Boss Fall 2026: Dress Up That Corporate Suit
Marco Falcioni wanted to spark the pleasure of dressing up.
Prada Women’s Fall 2026: A Lesson in Layers
Fifteen models stormed out four times, revealing new facets of their artfully decayed and styled outfits.
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Fendi Shoes: Feathered Heels, Animal Prints and More Styles Take the Runway for Fall 2026
This is Chiuri's first collection as chief creative officer at Fendi.
Jessica Alba Suits Up for Fendi
The Honest Company founder attended the label's fall 2026 show in Milan on Wednesday.
Onitsuka Tiger Fall 2026: Quirky Lolitas and Skater Boys
Andrea Pompilio conjured a manga-approved campus filed with characters who donned pastels, bows and…
No. 21 Fall 2026: Acting Out
"I wanted the clothes to be full of nonchalant glamour, elegant — and for adult women," said Alessandro…
MM6 Maison Margiela Fall 2026: Commuter Chic
The Paris-based label decamped to bustling Milano Centrale, with clothes for many different walks of life.