On the second day of Milan Men’s Fashion Week, the famous designers Dolce & Gabbana presented a collection that sought to highlight the elegance and sensuality of men. The main focus of the fashion show was their favorite color, black, although they also included shades such as gray, camel, and brown.
The collection focuses on luxury craftsmanship and refinement while adding touches of fantasy to enhance the male body. In the invitation letter, the designers offered a definition of the word “style” as a spontaneous, refined, and careful elegance in the way of dressing and behaving.
This definition was meticulously applied in the new collection, which draws on classic elements and brings back fitted jackets, long, loose-fitting coats, slim ties, and high-waisted, double-breasted pants. Bermuda shorts are present in many garments and are combined with elegant blazers. Black and white striped suits, along with felt hats, evoke images of Al Capone movies.
The precise cut of the garments is softened by lace, polka dot prints, and embroidered flowers on the shirts. Some tunics are translucent or even transparent, as are some pants that leave the legs uncovered. The fabrics are satin and noble, allowing the brand to define the lines precisely.
The designers explained that they focused on style as a response to the bombardment of contradictory images on social media that create confusion. They stated that they have their own style and decided to revisit their codes, starting with the art of haute couture, which they consider timeless.
This collection marks a change compared to the one presented in February 2021, which was designed for the TikTok generation and featured street looks with bold colors and leopard prints.
At the same Fashion Week, designer Giorgio Armani presented his Emporio collection, aimed at a young clientele. His collection had a strong oriental influence, represented by the ginkgo, a tree native to China. The fan-shaped leaves of the ginkgo adorned sweaters, shirts, and jewelry, following the lines of elegance, minimalism, and a return to essence.