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Nail These 7 Trends Before Everyone Else Does

Sep. 28, 2017

A joyful mood materialized at Milan Fashion Week with myriad trends on deck for spring 2018. Lavender and technical fabrics, as seen in New York, abounded throughout the Italian collections, and the runways lit up with a fresh lineup of clothing and accessory looks, all of which we’re eager to adopt ASAP. Which begs the question, why wait until next season? Here, peruse seven of Milan’s most notable trends and get inspired to wear them now.

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Spring 2018 Trends From Milan Fashion Week

Paillettes stole the show in Milan in the form of micro-sequins and amplified takes in soft pastels and saturated hues. From romantic layers at No. 21 to electric column gowns at Gucci and Attico, the lesson here: Head-to-toe sparkle is key every day of the week, day or night.

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No. 21

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No. 21

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Attico

Courtesy of Attico

Attico

Courtesy of Attico

Attico

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Bottega Veneta

Courtesy of Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta

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Gucci

Courtesy of Gucci

Gucci

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Alberta Ferretti

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Alberta Ferretti

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Salvatore Ferragamo

Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo

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Dolce & Gabbana

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Dolce & Gabbana

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MSGM

We noted see-through fabrics in New York and London, but Milan solidified the trend, spotted across the board from Fendi's wispy separates to Marni's translucent layers. More wearable than you think, the look gave new life to wardrobe staples like blazers, trousers and skirts, witnessed prominently at Max Mara and Salvatore Ferragamo. A more substantial version of the trend, iridescent fabrics with disco appeal, was on display at Alberta Ferretti, Bottega Veneta and more.

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Fendi

Courtesy of Fendi

Fendi

Courtesy of Fendi

Fendi

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Alberta Ferretti

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Alberta Ferretti

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Marni

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Marni

Courtesy of Marni

Marni

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No. 21

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No. 21

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No. 21

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Max Mara

Courtesy of Max Mara

Max Mara

Courtesy of Max Mara

Max Mara

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Bottega Veneta

Courtesy of Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta

Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo

Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo

Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo

Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana

Courtesy of Jil Sander

Jil Sander

Courtesy of Jil Sander

Jil Sander

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Sportmax

Courtesy of Attico

Attico

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Arthur Arbesser

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Ermanno Scervino

Courtesy of Ermanno Scervino

Ermanno Scervino

The new direction for footwear? Pointed toes! Cult-loved labels are reinvigorating the classic shape—loafers and slingbacks at Prada, printed pumps at Fendi, embellished flats and heels at Bottega Veneta and slippers at Roberto Cavalli.

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Prada

Courtesy of Prada

Prada

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Prada

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Prada

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Fendi

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Fendi

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Fendi

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Fendi

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Bottega Veneta

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Bottega Veneta

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Bottega Veneta

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Bottega Veneta

Courtesy of Attico

Attico

Courtesy of Attico

Attico

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Roberto Cavalli

Courtesy of Roberto Cavalli

Roberto Cavalli

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Vivetta

Lavender, pink and yellow are key, but the boldest color trend? All of them in a rainbow palette. In the form of stripes, color blocks and patterns, Italian designers are making the case for an allover color infusion.

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Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini

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Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini

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Dolce & Gabbana

Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana

Courtesy of Gucci

Gucci

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Marco De Vincenzo

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Missoni

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Missoni

Courtesy of Missoni

Missoni

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Marni

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Etro

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Vivetta

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Vivetta

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Jil Sander

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Roberto Cavalli

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Attico

Wondering what to wear with your pointed-toe shoes? How about a pair of socks? Sure, the look is bold, but it's nothing short of fun. The trend proves entirely versatile for every style: We saw tie-dye at MSGM, fishnets at Marco de Vincenzo, sheer at Missoni and retro tube socks at Bally.

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MSGM

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MSGM

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MSGM

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Prada

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Prada

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Prada

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Gucci

Courtesy of Gucci

Gucci

Courtesy of Gucci

Gucci

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Fendi

Courtesy of Fendi

Fendi

Courtesy of Fendi

Fendi

Courtesy of Marco de Vincenzo

Marco De Vincenzo

Courtesy of Marco de Vincenzo

Marco De Vincenzo

Courtesy of Marco de Vincenzo

Marco De Vincenzo

Courtesy of Missoni

Missoni

Courtesy of Missoni

Missoni

Courtesy of Missoni

Missoni

Courtesy of Bally

Bally

Courtesy of Bally

Bally

Courtesy of Bally

Bally

We called out the return of Bermuda shorts this past summer, and Milan is proof they show no signs of slowing down. From to-the-knee versions at No. 21 to sporty takes at Sportmax to a printed spandex iteration at Emilio Pucci, come spring we predict a collective sayonara to short shorts.

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No. 21

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No. 21

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No. 21

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Sportmax

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Sportmax

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Arthur Arbesser

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Emilio Pucci

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Salvatore Ferragamo

Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo

Bag, bags and more bags became a theme in Italy. Designers layered up a range of silhouettes, styling everything from cross-bodies to belt bags in tandem. See Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci and Tod's. Considering we constantly find ourselves carrying way more than we should, this trend proves to be the perfect hack for doing so in style.