Milan Fashion Week: A Stage for New Collaborations Among Fashion Houses

SadaNews - The events of Milan Fashion Week, which took place from September 23 to 29, were accompanied by a series of shows that enhance the status and presence of Italian elegance in the global fashion arena. These shows were able to combine the elements of glamour and creativity in atmospheres filled with culture and art. Here are 3 shows that stood out in this week's schedule.

Milan Fashion Week served as a stage for the beginning of collaboration between prestigious fashion houses and new creative directors, with the audience eagerly waiting to see their vision in the realm of elegance. It also provided an opportunity for renowned designers to achieve even more success.

- Versace and the Spirit of Renewal:

This season witnesses the joining of designer Dario Vitale, 42, to Versace as its creative director after coming from the same position at Miu Miu. He is the first creative director from outside the house to be appointed after Donatella Versace stepped down from her duties and took on the role of the brand's main ambassador. In this collection, Vitale chose to take a bold approach, rejecting the expected, and tried to craft a new image of elegance that bears the Versace signature, presenting a dose of alluring realism that reflected in all the details of the looks.

- Dolce & Gabbana and Sleepwear:

This is not the first time that pajamas have been a key element in a Dolce & Gabbana show, as the house has previously achieved great success in transforming sleepwear into designs that can be worn outside the home. They are doing it again in their Spring/Summer 2026 collection. On the runway, loungewear was transformed into luxurious fashion, with cotton pajamas decorated with floral patterns and crystal embellishments, while the trousers were made of chiffon and paired with evening jackets. Dolce & Gabbana elevated simplicity to a level of luxury in these designs, proving that pajamas designed with embroidery, lace, and meticulous tailoring can dazzle the runway with the same strength as luxurious gowns.

- Bottega Veneta and the New Beginning:

This show marked the first collaboration of designer Louise Trotter with Bottega Veneta. She successfully showcased her vision while respecting the house's symbols without abandoning her confidence in writing a new chapter in her personal journey. The show focused on displaying this Italian house's passion for craftsmanship while highlighting the importance of movement in fashion, making her creations notably vibrant and including knitted garments made from recycled glass fibers. The accessories celebrated the house's history while ensuring they matched the contemporary minimalist style of the looks.