Over the course of five days, Milano Moda Uomo will see the most stylish creations sent out the runway by top Italian designers like Giorgio Armani and Bottega Veneta.
In just a few days, the fashion world will be focusing its lens on Milan, where the Spring / Summer 2016 collections will be unveiled at Men's Fashion Week.
"Milano Moda Uomo" is the chance for the most stylish of cities to strut its stuff for the world. The fashion capital of Italy knows how to do drama -- the last men's shows in the city, for Fall/Winter 2015/16, saw homegrown brand Corneliani set up an enchanted tree on the runway while models strutted through fake snowflakes, while John Varvatos covered the catwalk with leaves and Antonio Marras parked a real New York cab on his stage.
This time around tere will be a heavy emphasis on upcoming talent, with promising names such as Leitmotiv, Andrea Pompilio and new label Facetasm, which has been given show space by Giorgio Armani, all featuring on the schedule.
This summer's edition opens with German label Dirk Bikkembergs and closes with Stella Jean, known for combining the principles of Italian haute couture with her métissage and Creole heritage.
Collections to watch include Costume National Homme, John Richmond, Pringle of Scotland and grande dame Vivienne Westwood. The luxury Italian houses will also be out in force, with Marni, Versace, Prada, Giorgio Armani, Missoni, Bottega Veneta and Fendi showing new collections, among others.
Meanwhile attention will also be on American design house Ralph Lauren, which will be showing its Purple Label collection Saturday (the Polo collection will be seen next month in New York).
There will be plenty of action away from the catwalk, too, with special events being thrown by lingerie brand La Perla, Caruso and Sportmax.
Milano Modo Uomo runs June 19-23. For more information on scheduling and events see www.milanomodauomo.it.
(Source: AFP Relaxnews; Photo: AFP Photo/Tiziana Fabi)
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