Milano Fashion Week PE25: Power Dressing, Dance, and Madonna Tributes

The Milano Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025 women's collections concluded with notable shows from Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo, Dolce&Gabbana, and emerging independent designers. Matthieu Blazy at Bottega Veneta presented a collection inspired by childhood wonder, featuring disproportionate and awkward power dressing with pants that double as skirts, crumpled jackets, and infantile T-shirts. At Ferragamo, creative director Maximilian Davis drew from 1980s dance culture, referencing Rudolf Nureyev and Katherine Dunham, with bodywear, leggings, and ribbon-tied shoes. Dolce&Gabbana paid homage to Madonna with corsets, pinstripe suits, cone bras, and blonde wigs, celebrating the pop icon's 1990s aesthetics. Other brands like Bally (Simone Bellotti) redefined silhouettes away from oversize, Tod's (Matteo Tamburini) emphasized craftsmanship, Ferrari (Rocco Iannone) built a distinct style identity, and Sunnei featured elderly models. Independent Italian designers Marco Rambaldi, Federico Cina, ANDREĀDAMO, and Avavav (with an adidas collaboration) offered diverse perspectives. The event highlighted the beauty of fashion amidst financial crises.