Milan Fashion Week has come to an end and what a whirlwind it has been. From Czech model Hana Soukupova making a much-welcomed and unsuspecting comeback opening the Versace show to Jeremy Scott winning over our forum members with his witty Moschino collection, Milan has been anything but uneventful. Here’s our roundup of all the spectacular hits (and horrifying misses) from the Fall 2017 season, according to our no-holds-barred forum members. Pack your bags for Paris!
Milan Hits & Misses 1
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HIT: Moschino
"The opening section of cardboard and packaging supply looks is actually so fabulous. Genuinely clever and really well executed. Certainly not nuanced, but that's not what Jeremy or Moschino are here for." [dior_couture1245]
"I really enjoyed this collection. The first part especially with the 'tape' finishings is so cool. And yes it's goofy/over the top/costume-esque sometimes but it's Moschino. It has always been about humor and funny details so Jeremy Scott leads perfectly the studio." [IloveDiorHomme]
"Wow, I actually like this collection a lot! Especially the opening looks! Strangely one of the only nice shows in the whole fashion week so far..." [Scotty]
See all the looks from the Moschino collection.Image: Imaxtree
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MISS: Dolce & Gabbana
"Normally am one of the few that appreciate their collections on here but this is a little too much. Didn't know where to look." [Urban Stylin]
"A cast of mostly nobodies modeling mostly tawdry garments for a fallen house - next." [crosidan]
"What a mess. Still don't understand what happened to this brand." [reese06]
See all the looks from the Dolce & Gabbana collection.Image: Imaxtree
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HIT: Salvatore Ferragamo
"Oh this is gorgeous, what a wonderful collection!" [liberty33r1b]
"Nice collection, one of my favorites of the week." [Sensation]
"That's a surprisingly good collection. I love the colors and silhouettes, very elegant and chic." [Sweet rus]
See all the looks from the Salvatore Ferragamo collection.Image: Imaxtree
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MISS: Jil Sander
"I really dislike his color use, it's too easy. And when it kind of works it's generic. It's especially mediocre with that blue long coat with the brighter blue top under it ... He must be so bored." [Norden]
"What's with those wide exaggerated shoulders, I hate this trend." [liberty33r1b]
"Why the Frankenstein 80s shoulders again, after using them last season? WHY??? It's totally unflattering; and those shoulders are the complete opposite from Jil Sander minimal style." [jeanclaude]
See all the looks from the Jil Sander collection.Image: Imaxtree
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HIT: Bottega Veneta
"Exceptionally chic! This brand never fails to give such a well-made and beautiful collection! What I love about this collection is the serene harmony of the colors! From the vivid pops of orange and yellow, fading to the muted pastel pink and blue, then ending with an evening of shimmering silver and gold!" [ToniOrtega]
"Very chic. Nice colors, Forties Glam with a bit Blade Runner. Binx looked so good in the golden gown!" [FashionFanatico]
"Decent collection, BV always makes my heart sing!" [liberty33r1b]
See all the looks from the Bottega Veneta collection.Image: Imaxtree
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MISS: Missoni
"I feel like Missoni is becoming more irrelevant each season, this collection isn't helping..." [liberty33r1b]
"It's so dated, and there's really nothing good to be seen anywhere in the lineup." [AnaD]
See all the looks from the Missoni collection.Image: Imaxtree
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MISS: Versace
"Not good. It's like she can't produce a memorable collection anymore. Stop mixing sportswear with it!" [Scotty]
"Donatella, girl what happened? I really hope this wasn't her last show. She needs to go out with a glamorous couture collection, not this try-hard pandering sports-luxe mess. Milan has been incredibly disappointing so far." [RedSmokeRise]
"This looks like Versace Junior. There isn't anything sexy or mature about it. Never in a million years would I expect the words Wang and Versace to appear in the same sentence, but she did it. It's shallow and it isn't very smart. All of these slogan items are starting to feel redundant." [GivenchyHomme]
See all the looks from the Versace collection.Image: Imaxtree
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MISS: Roberto Cavalli
"Givenchy called, they asked you return their couture collections. I mean, it is an exact copy. Shameless." [TianCouture]
"It's not even a good Givenchy copy, they just copied, pasted and changed the colour. It's so shameless and lacking in any sort of effort!" [AnaD]
"...um. What, exactly, is the meaning of this? Did they want Riccardo to take over for them? Did they get a new creative director from the Givenchy fallout? Is Riccardo actually going to Cavalli and they're trying to smooth things in? Is there an explanation as to what the f*ck is going on here???" [StoneSkipper]
See all the looks from the Roberto Cavalli collection.Image: Courtesy of Vogue.com
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MISS: Marni
"What is this mess? Why did Consuelo abandon us? Speaking as a costumer and a fashion lover here: this is ugly as hell." [mistress_f]
"This is utterly atrocious... RIP Marni you were truly truly loved. Looks like a second rate Prada... and those hairy things are vile and cheap looking. A very embarrassing collection..." [krncandi]
"It's the talentless version of what Marni was showing 10 years ago, what a shame, and lacking in identity despite trying similar techniques." [HeatherAnne]
See all the looks from the Marni collection.Image: Imaxtree
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MISS: Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini
"Reminds me a lot of last season's Dior." [kenndale]
"YES! And Dior did it better!" [AnaD]
"Not his best...there are some cute knits and I like the colour palette though. A lot of it looks like Giamba, and I'm sick of lace dresses with pleated skirts." [gossiping]
See all the looks from the Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini collection.Image: Imaxtree
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HIT: Max Mara
"These are all classic silhouettes I've known Max Mara for and my god what a beautiful show! This is the least gimmicky collection compared to the past couple of seasons! And so many gorgeous coats for the next season to flaunt! I'm also a sucker for a mid-slit pencil skirt any day!" [GERGIN]
"This is the direction I like. Instead of trying to be gimmicky, stick with classic silhouettes, great textile and material and bold colors. The cast is a dream." [TaylorBinque]
"Love the collection. So luxe and opulent, yet elegant and somewhat understated. Best Max Mara collection in a while." [MyNameIs]
See all the looks from the Max Mara collection.Image: Imaxtree
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MISS: Gucci
"This is repulsively ugly, my eyes! When will this gimmicky nonsense be ever over. I can not believe anyone can possibly like it." [Sweet rus]
"I guess this is what happens when someone eats too many references and then throws up." [dodencebt]
"WOW! I'm impressed at how fast this got old. I was never a hater of the new Gucci, but my god, he is the definition of one trick pony. Everything feels very passé, like from five years ago... Not fresh at all. No evolution. There's no depth in Alessandro. For me this is his worst collection so far. What a mess. And how ugly everything is." [Creative]
See all the looks from the Gucci collection.Image: Imaxtree
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HIT: Fendi
"Well, I think this is one of the best collections of the season so far! Love the colour, there are some gorgeous bags like always. The tweed is the only questionable part but seems like that is a trend for the season." [gossiping]
"I really love this collection while it's a departure for a whimsical Fendi fun, these are the clothes I always enjoy from Karl. The colors are great, proportion is flattering and styling is really simple, not too overboard." [TaylorBinque]
"I quite like this! It may not be as creative and groundbreaking as some of his previous collections, but it's super chic! I kinda like the austerity around the silhouette and the color palette! The coats are amazing, one of (in my opinion) Fendi's usual strengths. The red boots are delicious too, such a subversive tone of fetishism!" [ToniOrtega]
See all the looks from the Fendi collection.Image: Imaxtree
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MISS: Prada
"Bad styling. Can they stop with piling everything on one person?" [Scotty]
"This is the problem with so much fashion now - especially at these big brands - it's like every design department is internally fighting for attention...the shoe team is screaming for attention, the jewelry team is screaming for attention, the accessories team is screaming for attention, the collection team is screaming for attention...and then it all gets piled on and it's just a mess. Nothing can be appreciated because no one idea is given focus." [dior_couture1245]
"Looks like it's in the early stages of catching whatever Gucci caught with Alessandro Michele." [Wintergreen]
See all the looks from the Prada collection.Image: Courtesy of Vogue.com
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MISS: Emilio Pucci
"It's a mess ... At some points the silhouettes are totally off, especially those with hats. But the hats are the best pieces here because if I were a model in that show, I wouldn't want to have my face connected to it in any way." [perhydrol]
"Wow. The decline that this brand has had since Peter [Dundas] is unreal." [Scotty]
"Oh my, what am I looking at? Nightmares! Horror! What is happening here!" [mistress_f]
See all the looks from the Emilio Pucci collection.Image: Imaxtree
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HIT: Alberta Ferretti
"LOVE THIS! The chiffon prints are divine, as are the crepe jackets and the embellished velvet coat. It's so dreamy and feminine, but it's kind of sexy too. It's pure luxury and it's gorgeous!" [AnaD]
"Looks pretty fabulous to me." [Inlimbo]
See all the looks from the Alberta Ferretti collection.Image: Imaxtree
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MISS: Fausto Puglisi
"My eyes can't unsee this. I hate stockings." [gossiping]
"Tragic is really the word needed to describe this. I used to like what he did but I think that it's very limited and this shows that he has reached that moment when he doesn't have anything else to say. Everything looks dated or tortured. And the Chanel references are very lazy..." [Lola701]
"Does this even need a thread? It's so bad!" [AnaD]
See all the looks from the Fausto Puglisi collection.Image: Imaxtree
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MISS: Francesco Scognamiglio
"He can do much better than this." [AnaD]
"Is he auditioning for Givenchy?" [Inlimbo]
"I like the designs, but prints and colours are meh." [dontbeadrag]
See all the looks from the Francesco Scognamiglio collection.Image: Imaxtree
