Milan Fashion Week SS20 Film: FIB’s Verdict

It seems change is in the air this Fashion Month, with New York giving us experiential shows and London opening its highly exclusive doors to the general public. Milan on the other hand, got in touch with its fashion roots. Don’t mistake Milan Fashion Week to be the forgotten showcase, despite the fact that it’s wedged in the centre of London and Paris Fashion Week; it plays host to some of the greatest shows of the season. Picking up two brands that typically reside in a different fashion home; Milan hosted Peter Pilotto who is usually in London, and Boss who quietly slipped away from New York. Donatella Versace is a notable mention here as she made undeniable waves on social media by featuring Jennier Lopez on her runway, in a modified version of the very gown that made Google Images a reality. Similarly, Alessandro Michele boasted a cleaner, more streamlined collection while staying true to his design essence. His collection for Gucci, marking his fifth anniversary with the fashion house, took a step in the more refined direction, ditching the layered looks we’ve previously seen on their runways. Controversially, many reactions were less than pleased with the new collection, with one model staging a peaceful protest during their walk against the use of straitjacket imagery for the SS20 show. Whether you’ve come for the huge celebrity names, the animal prints, the vintage florals, the controversies, or the colourful leather; we’ve got your full guide to Milan Fashion