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Our Favorite Moments From a Whirlwind 48 Hours at Milan Fashion Week

BYYassine Hariss

September 29, 2025

And that’s a wrap. Milan Fashion Week officially drew its curtains closed today, capping off what was, to say the least, an eventful run. For seven days straight, the city turned into the beating heart of fashion, pulling in its usual crowd— think editors, buyers, designers, the whole orbit— for a week packed with debuts, comebacks, and late-night after-parties that sometimes stole the spotlight away from the runways themselves.

Though we weren’t there for the entire marathon (other deadlines called), for the days we did make it, we caught more than a few moments worth talking about. Here’s a look back at the ones that stuck with us since we left.

Amouage

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Our week kicked off with a dinner reception hosted by Omani perfume house Amouage, which gathered close friends of the brand to unveil its latest olfactory work. Marking the seventh chapter of its Library Collection, the brand introduced Timber, a new wood-based fragrance “inspired by the wisdom and timeless strength of nature’s most enduring creations.” Featuring notes of cardamom, Palo Santo and balsam fir, amongst several other ingredients, the fragrance is strong, layered and lingers on the skin long after the first spritz.

The showcase, which was held inside the historic Biblioteca Ambrosiana in the center of Milan, gave guests the chance to sample the scent first-hand and quiz Renaud Salmon, Amouage’s Chief Creative Officer, and perfumer Alexis Grugeon, the nose behind Timber’s composition, on how the blend was conceived and came to life.

Diesel Spring 2026 RTW

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For its Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear collection, Diesel swapped its usual runway presentation for an immersive city-wide treasure hunt, inviting ordinary passers-by to literally track down the brand’s latest looks all across the city. Encased inside giant translucent pods, models showcased each new outfit while anyone who stumbled upon them could unlock gifts along the way. In his fifth season at the helm, creative director Glenn Martens opted for a different approach for this season— and honestly, it was a refreshing change. The prospect of sitting on another crammed bench in another humid venue felt far less exciting than an IRL egg hunt. We loved it.

Peserico Spring 2026 RTW

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Peserico presented its SS26 collection, ‘Diventare Natura’ (Becoming Nature in English), on Sept. 23 at the The Museum of the Basilica of Sant’Eustorgio in Milan. Inspired by nature’s regenerative cycles— light then shadow, silence then energy, fragility then strength— the museum’ courtyard garden served as the backdrop to this new line, featuring hand-braided ribbons, knitwear, crafted and crochet accessories, and other fabrics that felt like an ode to what the norm may consider imperfect such as crinkled chiffon, faded-effect jacquard and laminated gazar.

Jil Sander Spring 2026 RTW

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Marking Simone Bellotti’s runway debut at Jil Sander since his appointment as creative director in March, minimalism was the order of the day, proving that, sartorially at least, less is really more when done well. Stripped of extravagance, the collection felt extremely wearable though a palette of cuts and colors that did occasionally push past conventions yet never veered into excess.

Gucci Spring 2026 RTW

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Arguably one of the most talked-about shows of the season— as Gucci tends to be— this one drew even more attention as it marked Demna Gvasalia’s debut at the house following his exit from Balenciaga. Under the banner and apparent theme of “La Famiglia,” the SS26 collection unfolded across 37 looks, steeped in Gucci’s traditional codes: the G-monogram, the kaleidoscopic coffee-toned print, and the familiar green-red-black stripe — all tweaked and toned up or down by their new creative director’s vision.

The presentation came with a short film, The Tiger, starring Demi Moore, Elliot Page, Alia Shawkat, Kendall Jenner, among others. In it, the cast slips into the new collection to play an absurdly picture-perfect version of the Gucci family, performing for a journalist profiling them. Wryly funny, the film added a dose of theatre to the launch. And if you missed its first screening, it’s now available to watch on Gucci’s website.

Ferragamo Spring 2026 RTW

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Maximilian Davis clearly knows how to have fun with restraint. For Ferragamo’s Spring 2026 collection, he took the house back to its 1920s roots but dialed it up with just the right amount of playful subversion. Case in point: sleek, pared-back silhouettes suddenly sprouting fringed bursts of lime green or unexpected textures that make you do a double take. The looks felt refined and sexy, never fussy—Davis’s calling card—while Ferragamo’s curvy signature heel added a sculptural wink to the mix. It’s that perfect balance he’s mastered: cool elegance with a sly dose of whimsy right where you least expect it.

Antonio Riva

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Antonio Riva offered a private visit to his new collection; Mirage, at his Corso Venezia atelier. Paying homage to the stars of 1940s and 50s cinema, fluid silhouettes, layered volumes, sharp tailoring, and precise cuts made up most of this new line, dyed in a palette of black, rosé, and indigo. According to the label’s founder and creative director Antonio Riva, ‘the protagonists of this collection are women who aren’t afraid to rewrite the rules, just like the great cinema icons who inspired them’.

Valextra Spring 2026

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For Spring 2026, Italian leather house Valextra unveiled Valextra Anatomy: A Study of Movement inside its flagship boutique on Via Manzoni. The concept, as the team explained, centered on introducing new materials— from Senso nubuck to regenerated nylon and sublime leather— that proved how work is always in progress for the decades-old brand. Designed for everyday use and more elevated occasions, the new line is meant to function as “an extension of the wearer’s body” adapting to how we move while maintaining Valextra’s signature toned-down sophistication.

René Caovilla

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René Caovilla presented at Milan Fashion Week this season: a crystal-lit SS26 collection celebrating how light takes over darkness. Centered on a new line called Jahanara, the new rage of footwear payed homage to Indian culture, conceived to mirror the “golden glow of sunsets and the splendor of India’s royal palaces.” Featuring a chandelier, two versions with slingbacks, and a finely embroidered pump in shades of gold and ivory, the new offering reframed some classic designs with Caovilla’s signature know-how.

The launch also happened to coincide with the opening of the Maison’s first Indian flagship, set for March 2026 at New Delhi’s DLF Emporio Mall.

La DoubleJ

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La DoubleJ celebrated its milestone 10th anniversary with a Spring 2026 presentation at its new Milan home, The Star Quarters. The collection unfolded under three themes — Abundance, Sublime, and Mystery — exploring beauty, spirituality, and fulfilment, with Art Deco geometry hinting to a New York store opening next year. For the first time, every print was created entirely in-house, marking a new chapter for the brand.

Our Favorite Moments From a Whirlwind 48 Hours at Milan Fashion Week

Amouage

Diesel Spring 2026 RTW

Peserico Spring 2026 RTW

Jil Sander Spring 2026 RTW

Gucci Spring 2026 RTW

Ferragamo Spring 2026 RTW

Antonio Riva

Valextra Spring 2026

René Caovilla

La DoubleJ

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Our Favorite Moments From a Whirlwind 48 Hours at Milan Fashion Week

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Ferragamo Spring 2026 RTW

Antonio Riva

Valextra Spring 2026

René Caovilla

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