The Spring/Summer 2026 edition of Milan Fashion Week (MFW), which was dedicated to the late Giorgio Armani, culminated last night in a black-tie fond farewell for the designer, as the brand showcased his final collection on the runway. The event was held at the Pinacoteca di Brera museum, which just opened a retrospective on the late designer. Its central courtyard was covered with white lanterns, and models walked slowly, so guests could savour the last-ever collection designed by Mr Armani himself.
The loss loomed large over MFW. But this season was also one of new beginnings. Milan became a battleground of reinvention this season, with debuts from Demna at Gucci, Dario Vitale at Versace, Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta and Simone Bellotti at Jil Sander, each taking a different approach to the big reveal, and outlining new priorities for their respective houses.