Not just trends, but also continuity, were in focus as Milan Fashion Week launched four days of menswear previews for next spring and summer on Friday.
Fashion Week opened with the news that the Italian investment fund FSI has invested 70 million euros ($81 million) in the family-run Missoni fashion house, an important signal that home-grown funds were willing to pony up cash to help iconic brands make the generational transition.
Meanwhile, Bottega Veneta announced the appointment of 32-year-old British designer Daniel Lee as its creative director, replacing Tomas Maier, the German designer who helped make ready-to-wear integral brand over a 17-year tenure. Lee, who takes over next month, has been director of ready-to-wear at Celine, and previously worked at Maison Margiela, Balenciaga and Donna Karan.
The French conglomerate Kering, which owns the brand known for its intrecciato leatherwear, said that by putting Bottega Veneta’s creative direction in the hands of “a talented young designer, Kering continues to place bold and daring creativity at the center of its strategy.”
The usual menswear lineup was being bookended with important collections of womenswear, as fashion houses looked for the best moments to grab attention.
Alberta Ferretti showed a womensewear resort collection near Milan’s landmark Duomo cathedral on the first day of previews, while Stella McCartney will close the previews on Monday evening with her debut in the Milan fashion calendar.
Highlights from Friday’s shows:
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