At Milan fashion week in September, Giorgio Armani was on everyone's mind. His fingerprints have been all over that city's style and psyche for decades, but with the fashion industry gathered in his home town to see the last collection he designed before his death, his spirit was more pervasive than ever. In other words: the king is dead, long live the slouchy suit.
Versace has always been synonymous with audacity, glamour, and a flair for redefinition. This season, Milan Fashion Week became the stage for a pivotal moment in the brand's history: the debut of Dario Vitale as chief creative officer. Taking the reins from Donatella Versace, who spent nearly three decades shaping the house into one of fashion's most recognizable names, Vitale faced both the weight of legacy and the opportunity for reinvention.
K-pop's biggest names are strutting their stuff at Milan Fashion Week and turning up in ultra-cool fits. Seventeen's Joshua Hong, BTS's Jin, and Stray Kids' Bang Chan were some of the K-pop idols who rolled up to the fashion week in the city. They were dressed by some of the biggest fashion houses, including Gucci and Fendi. While Hong went with a chic, neutral look, Bang opted for a bold, sheer outfit.