Some people think of brocade as stuffy and matronly but the designers in Milan proved otherwise. My fave was the brocade on D&G’s lampshade skirts, though Marni’s tunics are probably more wearable (and you already know how I feel about Consuelo Castiglioni’s statement necklaces!).

The biggest shocker, for me though, was Emporio Armani. I’m not a fan of shorts for fall but I could actually picture myself wearing his.

(clockwise from top left) Francesco Scognamiglio, Dolce & Gabbana, D&G, Marni, Emporio Armani, Alberta Ferretti

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