Standout moments at Milan Men's Fashion Week 2024
Milan Men's Fashion Week 2024 kicked off with a spectacular showcase of menswear brands and a prominent presence of influential figures gracing the runways for Fall/Winter 2024-25 collections in the Italian city. From opulent sartorial choices to daring experiments, this week promises to be a comprehensive guide for the season ahead. Here's a glimpse into the forthcoming trends that will define men's fashion.
Debut
The spotlight on the first day fell on Sabato De Sarno, the creative director at Gucci, who unveiled his inaugural menswear collection for the iconic brand. Characterized by an effortless sensuality, the collection showcased a blend of innovation and sophistication. Additionally, the runway saw the historic debut of Stone Island, a cult Italian label founded in 1982, marking its first independent showcase.
Floor-sweeping overcoats and chunky-soled loafers
Sabato De Sarno's emphasis on clean lines and well defined silhouettes highlighted a minimalist yet refined and a timeless approach to menswear. The collection featured a curated selection of trench coats, impeccably tailored blazers, relaxed suits, pleated trousers, and stylish tank tops. Complementing these sophisticated ensembles were leather shoulder bags and monogrammed backpacks, adding a touch of understated elegance to the overall aesthetic.
Glimpse from Gucci's ready to wear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 fashion show
Jackets and coats
Stone Island has emerged as a thrilling and noteworthy addition to this season's Milan Fashion Week lineup. Despite its establishment in 1982, the Italian brand had never before graced the fashion capital with a show. The latest collection featured standout pieces such as military-infused coats, stylish bomber jackets, lightweight coats, utilitarian trousers, and suede jackets.
Maritime theme
A standout highlight of Armani's collection was the prominence of high collars, prominently featured on both overcoats and tailored pieces. The ensemble also included leather ankle-length coats, relaxed-fitting trousers, long trench coats, sailor-style hats, and trousers. Each element contributed to the overall aesthetic, encapsulating the brand's vision of a bold and grounded spirit inspired by the maritime theme.
Neutrals and monochromes
For its Fall/Winter 2024-25 , Prada's menswear collection, drew inspiration from nature encouraging an appreciation for the outdoors. The collection showcased monochrome turtlenecks coordinating with matching headwear, vibrant-colored cardigans, conductor hats in striking hues, as well as sweaters and balaclavas in tones of yellow, black, and brown. In deliberate contrast, woollen peacoats, trenches, and overcoats adhered to a palette of neutral colors.
Khaki, camel, beige overcoats
In the realm of clean-lined single-breasted overcoats, a palette adorned in tones of khaki, camel, and beige takes center stage. Accompanied by the understated sophistication of tab-fastening leather gloves and sleek riding boots, the ensemble paints a canvas of timeless elegance. Another embodiment of this sartorial innovation lies in a particularly covetable camel overcoat, adorned with epaulettes and folded military-style pockets.
