{01.21.10} Fashion Shows

A 60-Second Guide to

Milan Fashion Week

Some criticized the collections for being too safe, but we think a return to real, wearable clothing was a smart move. Herewith, a quick round-up of our highlights.

Number of models in Dolce & Gabbana's finale, celebrating 20 years of designing menswear.

Trend

Slim pants kept getting tucked into tall boots. Attempt at your own risk.

The Stand Out

Trussardi 1911, designed by Milan Vukmirovic (owner of Miami's Webster boutique), mixed Japan's prepidemic with British tailoring and a dash of outdoors.

A lot of designers went back to their roots, back to the things they do the best."

- Eric Jennings, Saks Fifth Ave

Burberry, Prada and Gucci.

What?

Dsquared's bruised and bloodied models wore clothes inspired by slasher films, hockey fights and skinheads.

An American in Italy

Thom Browne showed two collaborations: his latest Black Fleece line for Brooks Brothers (left) and his old school sporting collection at Moncler Gamme Bleu.

The Soundtracks

Burberry Prorsum: "Vienna" by Ultravox. John Varvatos: Various Alberta Cross songs like "Broken Side of Time."