Street Style, Milan: 20 shots of Euro glamour and designer umbrellas outside fashion week

Street Style Milan Fashion Week Fall 2014
Photography by Team Peter Stigter
Street Style Milan Fashion Week Fall 2014
Photography by Team Peter Stigter

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It’s no secret that the street styles of a city reflect its energy. In New York, we saw an influx of hood-inspired sportswear and in London, wardrobes took a turn for the eccentric, with quirky high-end touches giving a nod to its rich history of aristocracy and rebellion. So when the fashion jet set turned up for Milan Fashion Week Fall 2014, a city synonymous with polished-not-prissy women, we knew we were in for some refined European glamour.

On the first day of shows, the look du jour had a definite hint of ladylike elegance met with distinct masculine flavour and fun accessories. Prim jackets in a wide range of pastels matched the plethora of equally sherbet hued umbrellas, while tailored separates reigned supreme. Eva Chen shed her wacky New York duds, opting for a blush coloured cropped fur jacket with crisp tailored wide leg pants and light pink shoulder bag. Fresh of the Gucci runway, Anja Rubik wrapped herself in a loose-fitting double-breasted ivory blazer, a fur embellished skirt and a black Gucci Disco bag. If you needed any further confirmation that Milan is all about quality suiting, just take a peek at Linda Tol’s purple suit and buckled loafers—a modern take on classic Italian cues.

With a roster of blockbuster shows from fashion’s old guard—think Gucci, Armani and Versace—we can be sure to expect a serious injection of commanding beauty and exquisite tailoring over the next few days. Bring on the glamour!

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