Why 2025 when we are in 2024? This could be a question in someone’s mind. Worry not! Just read further!
Fashion shows, like Milan Fashion Week Men’s Spring/Summer 2025, are typically held a season or even a year in advance to set trends and prepare the market. Designers showcase their collections early so that buyers, retailers, and the media can preview the upcoming styles, place orders, and plan their inventory well ahead of the season. This lead time allows for production, marketing, and distribution processes to align, ensuring that the collections are available to consumers when the season actually arrives. Thus, while it is 2024 now, the Spring/Summer 2025 collections are being showcased to prepare for the fashion trends and retail needs of the coming year.Milan Fashion Week Men’s Spring/Summer 2025 showcased a relaxed approach to tailoring and vibrant colors. Tailoring next year will be well-cut but loose, aiming for a laid-back aesthetic in response to global concerns.
Back to the highlight of 2025 men’s fashion week!
The event showcased collections from top designers such as:
- Valentino
Valentino surprised everyone with a collection by new creative director Alessandro Michele, featuring 171 looks and marking his rapid impact at the brand. Known for his lavish style, Michele’s debut, “Avant les Debuts,” included turbans, clashing patterns, and intricate details, creating a refined and polished look. See pictures of some of the collections below:
2. GUCCI
At Gucci, Sabato De Sarno presented a surf-themed collection with bright prints and bold colors, including glossy leather mac coats and vibrant accessories. Despite some similarities to other designers, the collection was energetic and optimistic.
3. PRADA
Prada’s Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada focused on youth, showcasing lived-in looks with shrunken jumpers, twisted shirts, and colorful accents amid a subdued palette. See pictures of some of the collections: you can also watch the runway show.
4. FENDI
Fendi, introduced a new crest and emphasized craftsmanship, with detailed stitching and relaxed, carefree clothing like sleeveless rugby tops and semi-sheer shirts. Beautiful designs. I personally love all the designs. You can watch the runway show.
5. DOLCE & GABBANA
Dolce & Gabbana’s “Italian Beauty” collection highlighted artisanship with wicker-inspired jackets and a shift towards relaxed summer styles, including sheer polo shirts and breezy open shirts as you can see below:
6. EMPORIO ARMANI
Emporio Armani featured fluid suiting tied at the waist, creating a soft, enchanting look with tuxedo jackets, roomy trousers, and safari-like pockets in muted colors. Giorgio Armani, nearing his 90th birthday, took a bow with his team, hinting at future leadership. Watch the runway show.
Overall, the week emphasized a blend of relaxed tailoring and vibrant pops of color, reflecting a shift towards a more laid-back and colorful menswear aesthetic.
