Milan Fashion Week: Fall/Winter 2014 – 2015.

Gucci kicked off the Fall/Winter 2014 fashion week season at Milan with a more relaxed collection focusing on day wear, Francesco Scognamiglio brought lingerie elements to his and at Fendi; the collection was part sporty part constructivist while Max Mara opened with strong outerwear, Sportmax showed an animalistic collection with lots of Leopard spots to replace last season’s pink. Here are some of the trends Milan has to offer Fall/Winter 2014.

Leopard Print. Blugirl, Sportmax and DSquared2 got animalistic for fall 2014 with the spots of leopard prints that littered their collections.

From L-R: Dolce and Gabbana, Blugirl, Sportmax, Chicca Lualdi and Simonetta Ravizza

Cropped Pants. Whether skinny, slouchy or wide legged, three quarter length trousers made it on the runways of Emporio Armani, Missoni, Moschino and Just Cavalli.

From L-R: Just Cavalli, Emilio Pucci, Giorgio Armani, Missoni and Fausto Puglisi

Sock In Shoe. This sweet combination was practically all over the runways of Milan for fall 2014.

From L-R: Alberta Ferretti, Dolce and Gabbana, Francesco Scognamiglio, Ermanno Scervino and Stella Jean

Black Velvet. Fendi, Dolce and Gabbana, Blugirl and Emporio Armani spiced up black velvet with embellishment.

From L-R: Andrea Inctonri, Blugirl, Emporio Armani, Dolce and Gabbana and Fendi

Stripes. Pin, Zebra and bold stripes remain one of the biggest trends for fall 2014 as seen at Jil Sander, Costume National, Etro and Bottega Veneta.

From L-R: Angelo Marani, Etro, Emilio Pucci Giorgio Armani and Costume National

Outerwear. Just Cavalli, Emilio Pucci, Blumarine and Gucci made the loudest statement with their outerwear ranging from from opulent furs, ponchos, blanket cover ups and coats.

From L-R: Blumarine, Emilio Pucci, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci and Etro

Knits and Pencil Skirts. London hinted at it and Milan made it official. The chicest combination off fall 2014 runways is the knit and pencil skirt combo.

From L-R: Salvatore Ferragamo, No21, Ermanno Scervino, Cristiano Burani and Stella Jean 

Pleats. Pleats elegantly swished about at Bottega Veneta, Etro, Luisa Beccaria and Krizia.

From L-R: Blumarine, Etro, Ports 1961, Genny and Krizia

Sheer Skirts. Dresses and skirts plunged into sheer oblivion where up top comprised knits and jackets.

From L-R: Fendi, Anteprima, Philip Plein, Prada and Dolce and Gabbana

Leather. It was all about leather clad ladies for Philip Plein, Gucci, Emilio Pucci and Moschino.

From L-R: Emilio Pucci, Gucci, Blumarine, Moschino and Roccobarocco

Credits: womensweardaily, britishvogue