MILAN FASHION WEEK, BOTTEGA VENETA: GO PILE THE LEATHER ON




Bottega Veneta's leather pieces are some of today's greatest staples, so it may be hard to imagine that less than a decade ago, the house was on the verge of breakdown. But in came the Gucci Group with designer Tomas Maier, et voilá, the label was reinstated in the glory it deserved, with its understated luxe, rich leather bags and clean lines.

MILAN FASHION WEEK, GUCCI: SMOOTH AS SILK, COOL AS AIR




Softly glowing, no fuss daywear served to a cool chillout beat, anyone?

MILAN FASHION WEEK, DSQUARED2: MANGALICIOUSSS!



















Collections and catwalk shows dreamt up and staged by Dean and Dan Caten have long been one of the highlights of the season.

MILAN FASHION WEEK, VERSACE: IS THIS FOR REAL?




Goodness, what to do now, what to do... here's the thing: over at Donatella's, the 1980s are apparently making a comeback big time.