This coming week, fashionistas from all over the world are heading for Italy’s fashion mecca, Milan, to view designer fashion for Spring/Summer 2016. If you’re en route to Milan to watch the shows between 23 and 29 September, Baroque Lifestyle has all the details of what’s on show, where to go, and where to eat
Yes, the spotlight is on fashion this coming week in Milan, but whenever you have a free moment, don’t forget to spend time exploring, to discover its magic. Milan is full of beautiful gardens and undiscovered squares, each offering a taste of what inspires the creativity for which Italy is so famous. You can find this when you explore the magnificent Duomo, see frescoes and paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, enjoy the opera at the world-famous La Scala, or just people-watch as the sun goes down with a coffee or aperitivo close by.
If you wish to see some celebrities, you’ll likely find many are staying at the brand new Mandarin Oriental hotel which opened a little more than a month ago. Its location, close to some of Italy’s most famous fashion houses around the famous shopping street, Via Monte Napoleone, make it a sure bet as a base for those who can afford it. It’s also worth exploring – it’s located in four completely renovated 18th Century buildings and offers everything necessary for the ultimate luxe city break, including two restaurants and an excellent spa. If you’re staying elsewhere, you can still visit and enjoy a drink at the bar. If you’re in the mood for cocktails, then head for Radetzky, which offers a selection of tasty snacks and cocktails. It’s on Corso Garibaldi.
Where to eat? Popular with the locals, head for Luini, close to the Duomo. Not as accessible, but also worth a try is Ratana, which offers an excellent three-course lunch.
MILAN FASHION WEEK SCHEDULE
Of course, the main reason you’re in town is to enjoy the shows, so here’s a list of the highlights from this year’s Milan Fashion Week Schedule:
23rd September
10.30 – Genny
14.00 – Les Copains
15.00 – Gucci
16.00 – Fay
17.00 – Alberta Ferretti
18.00 – N°21
19.00 – Fausto Puglisi
21.00 – Philipp Plein
24th September
9.30 – Max Mara
11.30 – Luisa Beccaria
12.30 – Fendi
14.00 – Anteprima
15.00 – Emilio Pucci
16.00 – Costume National
17.00 – Cristiano Burani
18.00 – Prada
19.00 – Byblos Milano
20.00 – Moschino
25th September
9.30 – Blumarine
10.30 – Emporio Armani
11.30 – Uma Wang
12.30 – Sportmax
14.00 – Etro
15.00 – Iceberg
16.00 – Marco De Vincenzo
17.00 – Tod’s
18.00 – Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini
19.00 – Aigner
20.00 – Versace
26th September
09.30 – Bottega Veneta
11.30 – Antonio Marras
12.30 – Roberto Cavalli
13.15 – Leitmotiv
19.00 – Dsquared2
20.00 – Elisabetta Franchi
27th September
9.30 – Alberto Zambelli
10.30 – Marni
11.15 – John Richmond
12.00 – Laura Biagiotti
12.45 – Andrea Incontri
14.00 – Dolce & Gabbana
15.00 – MSGM
16.00 – Salvatore Ferragamo
17.00 – Trussardi
19.00 – Missoni
28th September
11.00 – Giorgio Armani
14.00 – Angelo Marani
14.45 – Mila Schön
16.00 – San Andres Milano
17.00 – Fatima Val