A Tribute to Armani, Milan Spring Summer 2026, Our Love Affair with Top Italian Fashion Trends

Milan Spring Summer 2026 Fabulous woven coat of many colors by Fendi. Molded men’s torso by Giuseppe di Morabito. Perfectly Pucci. Tonal leather ensemble, Ferrari. Signature Giorgio, opalescent tapered trousers, Emporio Armani. All images credit: milanofashionweek.cameramoda.it unless noted.

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Giuseppe di Morabito scarlet feather gown with corset bodice.

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Giuseppe di Morabito. Golden feathers add fiber interest and movement.

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Note textured boots to coordinate with white full length doubled breasted coat. Giuseppe di Morabito.

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Glitter, gold and silver are trends to watch for spring 2026. Giuseppe di Morabito.

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Giuseppe di Morabito. The sheer trend continues into 2026.

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Figure hugging hourglass jacket paired with micro mini feather skirt. Giuseppe di Morabito.

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How many trends can you identify in this ensemble? Gold, silver, sparkles, head wrap and harem pants. Giuseppe di Morabito.

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Christopher Leather.

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Christopher Leather.

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Christopher Leather. Luxury backpack, made in Italy.

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Mad for plaid. Bruce Glen, a sustainable, joyful brand.

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Bruce Glen.

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Vibrant color by Bruce Glen.

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Exuding a nonchalant Italian elegance, Bottega Veneta.

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Orange was a trending accent color seen on a number of runways. Bottega Veneta.

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Glorious textured leather jacket paired with leather trousers by Bottega Veneta.

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Watch the Bottega Veneta runway show here.

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Alberta Ferretti.

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Open weave fishnet is a trend to watch for both men and women. Alberta Ferretti.

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Layered ensemble. Alberta Ferretti.

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Watch the Alberta Ferretti runway show here.

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Brunello Cucinelli jacket in a rich shade of crimson.

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All the glitters…Intricately crafted gold and silver pieced top by Brunello Cucinelli.

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Chic taupe cardigan sprinkled with sequins. Brunello Cucinelli.

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Dhruv Kapoor, always fun and funky. Hand embroidered crop sweater with balloon skirt.

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Dhruv Kapoor. Embellished denim.

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Menswear by Dhruv Kapoor.

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Orange leather pencil skirt paired with taupe jacket by creative director Maximilian Davis for Ferragamo.

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High gloss patent leather dress. Ferragamo.

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Rich mahogany leather trousers and tote bag. Watch the Ferragamo runway show here.

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Luxe boho brand Etro mixes it up.

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Etro. Cowboy core meets upscale hippie.

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Patterns, textures, color and a cosmopolitan vibe. Etro.

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Crochet halter top paired with multi-color harem pants. Etro, by Marco de Vincenzo. Watch the Etro runway show here.

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Pajamas and lingerie are now daywear. Dolce & Gabbana. Question: If fashion forward people are wearing pajamas during the day, what are they wearing at night?

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Dolce & Gabbana.

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PJ power. Dolce & Gabbana.

Watch the Dolce & Gabbana runway show here.

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Sheers for women, by Silvia Venturini Fendi.

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Sheers for men. Fendi.

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Contrasting textures create a stunning track suit. Fendi.

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Iconic daisy coat. Fendi.

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Watch the entire Fendi Spring 2026 runway show here.

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The genius and the spirit of il Maestro lives on. Emporio Armani.

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Sparkle by Emporio Armani.

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Shine by Emporio Armani.

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Obi belt bodice paired with loose trousers. Emporio Armani.

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50 years of chic fashion and eternal beauty by Giorgio Armani. Emporio Armani.

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Prada mini bloomers paired with bralette and cardigan by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons.

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Boilersuit by Prada. Watch the entire Prada runway show here.

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Layers over a voluminous skirt. Prada.

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Ferrari crimson leather ensemble for men.

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Glittering white suit by Ferrari.

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Lush leather trench for women in pop accent color crimson. Ferrari.

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We need this smiley face dress. Moschino.

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Silver, gold and shaggy mop slippers. Moschino.

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Moschino brings a smile to his garments.

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Appliquéd suit by Moschino Creative Director Adrian Appiolaza.

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Fab skirt paired with sheer top. Watch the Moschino runway show here.

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So very head to toe Pucci. No descriptive words necessary.

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Elegant neutral tones of Pucci.

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Wow Pucci. Please note glorious coordinating handbag and booties.

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Eveningwear by Pucci.

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“The Eternal Nautilus.” Alluring mermaid apparel by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya of Bangkok.

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Menswear for the beach by Sirivannavari.com.

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Wrapped trousers paired with cropped lace top and fringe bag. Sirivannavari.com.

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Frothy white beach ensemble. Sirivannavari.com.

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Ballet pink mini dress with full ruffled skirt by Sirivannavari.com.

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Contemporary bodycon silhouette by KNWLS.

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Capelet jacket and leggings, KNWLS.

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Flattering contrasting trim. KNWLS.

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Hourglass fitted leather with rounded shoulders, KNWLS.

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KNWLS.

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Mario Valentino leather kitten heel shoes; apricot accented with baby blue.

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Baby blue handbag. Mario Valentino.

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Golden heels. Mario Valentino.

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Roberto Cavalli shimmering gold halter gown, by Creative Director Fausto Puglisi.

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Roberto Cavalli.

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Roberto Cavalli.

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Bold pattern play by Roberto Cavalli.

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Top trending colors for spring 2026, gold and silver. Watch the glamorous Roberto Cavalli runway show here.

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NISSA mermaids.

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NISSA black lace gown.

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Pearl bodice gown by NISSA, a fashion house based in Bucharest, Romania.

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Statement crystal earrings. NISSA.

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Ruffles and silk. NISSA.

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Shell pink gown shimmers at the water’s edge. NISSA.

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Tiny tiers of ruffles. Max Mara.

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Max Mara. Layers of tulle contrast with a draped short jacket.

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Restrained color palette, body hugging silhouette. Max Mara.

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Max Mara.

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This was the first time in history that the Versace collection was not designed by a Versace. Fashions by Creative Director Dario Vitale. Image credit: Vogue.com.

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Versace. Suited up featuring wide lapels.

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Pop art at Versace.

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Versace. Pattern play.

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Versace. Mixed graphics combine with bold striping.

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The planned anniversary celebration to honor Giorgio Armani’s 50th year as a leader in the fashion business was amended to pay homage to il Maestro, after his passing. The models and the fashion industry paid tribute by creating a runway memorial, celebrating the genius of the legendary Italian designer.

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Giorgio Armani.

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Giorgio Armani.

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Giorgio Armani.

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Giorgio Armani.

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Giorgio Armani.

We will not be saying “farewell” to the visionary master of luxurious minimalist style and soft tailoring. We will instead remember Armani fondly as the innovator of sophisticated Italian savoir-faire and as an inspiration to us all.


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Diane Weisbeck

Diane Weisbeck is a native New Yorker. A luxury lifestyle content writer, Diane was a retail buyer for Lord & Taylor’s flagship store, a product design/developer for Saks Fifth Avenue’s corporate office and a Director of Retail for major museums and high end retailers. She assists global luxury brands with their marketing and brand strategies and is also a Fair Trade corporate art consultant.

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