This past week saw the fashion crowd head to the cobbled streets of Milan to soak up the latest bold, bright and beautiful designs of the spring/summer 2017 season. Here’s GLAMOUR’s look at the trends to come out of the city.
As seen at Arthur Arbesser, Atsushi Nakashima and Fay
The trend: Classic camo
Why we love it: Camouflage returns to the runways this season, which means either breaking out the camo you already own, or investing in a piece that’s sure to stay fashionable for seasons to come.
How to wear it: Conquer camouflage with a single item in muted tones paired with greens, browns or blacks. Want to stand out? Try colourful camo, but be warned: it can look tacky.
What to add: Balance out the masculine feel with strappy stilettos or gladiator sandals.
As seen at Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo and MSGM
The trend: All tied up
Why we love it: It’s practical and, thanks to the continuing athleisure wear trend, designers have embraced it as a decorative element.
How to wear it: Models at Versace rocked full-on drawstring dresses, with random rushing and pleating, but if you want something more subtle, choose a drawstring halter-neck dress.
What to add: White sneakers for that sport-luxe vibe.
As seen at Au Jour Le Jour, Antonio Marras and Arthur Arbesser
The trend: Check in
Why we love it: We associate the fabric with strong women, like Taylor Swift, Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot.
How to wear it: If gingham is too loud for you, start with a pair of shoes or an accessory, like a bag, belt or scarf.
What to add: Red lips, for that extra va-va-voom.
As seen at Prada, Luisa Beccaria and Fendi
The trend: Layer cake
Why we love it: School uniform-inspired fashion is always cute, and transports us back to the ’90s.
How to wear it: For a casual, daytime feel, layer a T-shirt under a denim pinafore. And as for the office, don a long-sleeved button-up shirt with a simple shift dress.
What to add: A choker, if you’re feeling extra nostalgic.
As seen at Emilio Pucci, Moschino and Salvatore Ferragamo
Bright yellow
The trend: Sunshiney day
Why we love it: Who wouldn’t be happy in such a sunny hue? Plus, it is definitely the colour of the season.
How to wear it: Pay attention to your skin tone: dark complexions can pull off any shade of yellow, but the lighter you are, the brighter you should go to avoid looking washed out.
What to add: Don’t think you can pull off head-to-toe yellow? Add pops of it to your look via shoes, handbags and nails.
As seen at Alberta Ferretti, Les Copains and Wunderkind
The trend: It’s a cinch!
Why we love it: A cinched-in belt instantly gives you that hourglass figure Kim Kardashian West is famous for – no uncomfortable corset required!
How to wear it: Nail two trends in one by wearing a bulky belt with an off-the-shoulder gypsy dress. Very Boho beautiful.
What to add: Not much! Since an oversized belt is a statement piece, models on the runway were styled with minimal accessories.
Want to see what happened in the other cities during Fashion Month? Click here for New York and here for London.
