Milan Fashion Week: Gucci evokes ‘casual grandeur’, Bottega Veneta goes fun and whimsical, and Ferragamo brings a fresh take to dance-inspired looks

Sep 23 , 2024

A Jackie bag paired with a headscarf at Gucci’s spring/summer 2025 show at Milan Fashion Week. Photo: AP

Days 4 and 5 continued to showcase the best in Italian craftsmanship and design – with stars like Dakota Johnson, Jannik Sinner, Jin from BTS and Kendall Jenner in attendance

The last days of Milan Fashion Week were filled with back to back shows and presentations – slightly disrupted by a public transport strike on Thursday – that showcased the best in Italian craftsmanship and design.

A pleated gown at Tod’s spring/summer 2025 show in Milan. Photo: Handout

Tod’s kicked off day four with a lovely morning show filled with desirable bags, luxurious leather separates and two Grecian-inspired gowns that are red carpet material.

Read on for our favourite moments from the shows.

A horsebit-monogrammed look at Gucci spring/summer 2025. Photo: Reuters

The Gucci show, held on the same day, had a star-studded front row. Ambassadors Dakota Johnson, Jannik Sinner, Jin from BTS and more showed up to check out creative director Sabato De Sarno’s latest collection for the house.

The label has been trying to gain momentum after a change in direction following the departure of Alessandro Michele two years ago. The spring/summer 2025 collection started in a subdued manner – a series of monochrome and menswear-inspired looks – but quickly picked up the pace.

Gucci’s signature oxblood red “rosso ancora” at the label’s spring/summer 2025 show. Photo: AP

Beaded fringed looks, a horsebit and GG monogram pattern on bright summer-ready outfits, lingerie-inspired lace dresses and 60s silhouettes brought to life what De Sarno referred to as “casual grandeur” in the show notes.

Those looks injected a dose of energy into a show that also incorporated some of De Sarno’s signatures, such as the oxblood red “rosso ancora” that has become a house trademark.

A model wears a linen look with leather piping at the Gucci spring/summer 2025 show in Milan. Photo: AP