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Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2023: Highlights and Key Events

festival-fair · 2026-04-27

Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2023 featured 210 events, including 68 runway shows and 130 presentations, marking a return to pre-COVID growth. Kim Kardashian co-curated Dolce & Gabbana's collection, drawing from the brand's archives. Gucci's Alessandro Michele presented 'Twinsburg' with 68 pairs of twins, exploring identity. Prada by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons emphasized simplicity and unfinished aesthetics. Versace showcased super-glamorous looks with a gothic church setting. Marco De Vincenzo debuted as Etro's artistic director with a personal take on the brand's heritage. N°21's Alessandro Dell'Acqua presented lingerie-inspired pieces. Dsquared2 offered colorful streetwear with a sexy edge. Moncler celebrated its 70th anniversary with a choreographed performance of 1,952 artists at Piazza del Duomo. Giorgio Armani received the Visionary Award at the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards, which also honored Prada's Sea Beyond project, Gucci's La Soledad, Oasi Zegna, and Ara Lumière. The event closed with the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards, featuring Michelangelo Pistoletto's Third Paradise symbol.

Key facts

  • Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2023 had 210 events, including 68 shows and 130 presentations.
  • Kim Kardashian co-curated Dolce & Gabbana's collection from the brand's archives.
  • Gucci's Alessandro Michele presented 'Twinsburg' with 68 pairs of twins.
  • Prada's collection by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons focused on simplicity and unfinished looks.
  • Versace's show featured a gothic church setting and super-glamorous styles.
  • Marco De Vincenzo debuted as Etro's artistic director with a personal vision.
  • Moncler celebrated its 70th anniversary with a performance of 1,952 artists at Piazza del Duomo.
  • Giorgio Armani received the Visionary Award at the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards.
  • CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards also honored Prada's Sea Beyond, Gucci's La Soledad, Oasi Zegna, and Ara Lumière.
  • The event used Michelangelo Pistoletto's Third Paradise as its symbol.

Entities

Artists

  • Kim Kardashian
  • Domenico Dolce
  • Stefano Gabbana
  • Alessandro Michele
  • Miuccia Prada
  • Raf Simons
  • Marco De Vincenzo
  • Alessandro Dell'Acqua
  • Donatella Versace
  • Giorgio Armani
  • Cate Blanchett
  • Kiara Nirghin
  • Patrizio Bertelli
  • Ghali
  • Arianna Alessi
  • Renzo Rosso
  • Bethann Hardison
  • Marco Bizzarri
  • Gabriella Bordabehere
  • Michelangelo Pistoletto
  • Sadeck Waff
  • Jessica Chastain
  • Julia Garner
  • Laura Harrier
  • Bella Thorne
  • J Balvin
  • Lady Amelia Windsor
  • Eliza Spencer
  • Amelia Spencer
  • Lauren Hutton
  • Paris Hilton
  • Marco Marini
  • Federico Poletti

Institutions

  • Dolce & Gabbana
  • Gucci
  • Prada
  • Versace
  • Etro
  • N°21
  • Dsquared2
  • Moncler
  • Giorgio Armani
  • Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana
  • Ethical Fashion Initiative
  • International Trade Center
  • Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale
  • Agenzia ICE
  • Comune di Milano
  • CNMI
  • Oasi Zegna
  • Ara Lumière
  • Cittadellarte – Fondazione Pistoletto
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Piazza del Duomo
  • Palermo
  • Santiago de Compostela

Sources