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Milan Fashion Week (MFW) is always the penultimate phase of a jam-packed Fashion Month , preceded by London and followed by Paris .
But don’t let its middle-of-the-road slot lead you to underestimate the significance of this bi-annual affair.
In fact, MFW is often one of the most glamorous fashion weeks of them all, thanks to the roster of A-list attendees (Nicki Minaj , Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Freida Pinto all sat front row last season) and top model castings, with Gigi and Bella Hadid usually making several runway appearances between them.
Then, of course, there are the shows themselves, with Gucci , Prada and Versace all perennial highlights.
This season, however, all eyes will undoubtedly be on Fendi , which is set for a seismic change following the death of its long-standing creative director, Karl Lagerfeld , who passed away in Paris on Tuesday.
London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looksShow all 36 1 /36London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks Blogger Susie Lau donned an intricate gown by Erdem for day four of LFW, which she paired with a sprightly coat from Roksanda. Her companion, on the other hand, opted for a more somber aesthetic, wearing almost all-black aside from a sunshine yellow handbag.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks Fashion influencer Lucy Williams paired her vinyl Rejina Pyo jacket (perfect for the rainy weather) with a pair of vibrant green wide-legged trousers.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks Vogue editor Anna Wintour pairs her turquoise patterned dress with a full-length black coat complete with a furry collar.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks This guest was channelling quintessential Burberry from head to toe when she attended the British luxury designer's show, wearing a light brown ensemble with a tartan shirt visible underneath.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks Nina Suess was ready to brace herself for the cold as she made her way to the Victoria Beckham show. The fashion blogger wore an oversized, multicoloured scarf with a long, cream cardigan and white wide legged trousers, complete with a brown, corset belt.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks The unofficial queen of fashion herself, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, embraced the current trend for cow print while attending the Burberry show, opting for a brown and white coloured coat with matching brown boots.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks Editor-in-chief of British Vogue Edward Enninful cut a chic figure on his way to the Burberry show, adding a splash of colour to his monochrome ensemble with a pair of emerald green loafers.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks This guest brought a splash of colour to the streets of the capital, wearing a bright, multicoloured striped dress and bold gold accessories. She completed her look with a sporty touch, wearing a pair of grey trainers.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks They say good things come in threes, and this trio are the picture-perfect explanation as to why. All-beige on the far left gradually becomes all-grey before taking an olive turn in the final look. The micro handbags add flamboyant flavour.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks There's nothing like pop art-inspired leggings. They're not the easiest item to work with, but this street styler clearly knows what she's doing, having paired hers with some fluffy black stilettos and a purple plaid blazer.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks You can never have too many patterns at once, as this intricate floral-heavy look aptly demonstrates.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks Oversized tailoring is a popular trend this season. Here, this Fashion Week guest pairs her navy suit with a plaid button shirt.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks Journalist and podcast host Pandora Sykes paired her candy-coloured pink dress with an oversized camel jacket and white knee-high boots.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks Perhaps inspired by the quintessential style of the Old West, this guest's springtime look is dominated by its blue and orange hues.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks Proving the longevity of 1980s fashion trends, this guest paired an oversized red coat with a wide-brimmed hat, large earrings, white ankle boots and a mini black pleated skirt.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks This attendee of LFW has mastered the art of stylish layering, combining a white, polo top with a pleated, blush-pink skirt, high-heeled boots, a plaid trench coat and 1970s-esque orange shades.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks Sometimes, a simple look can have a far greater impact than an extravagant one. Take this ensemble for example - a bright orange polo neck, navy pinstriped trousers, white Nike trainers and a see-through backpack. A winning combination in our books.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks The power of leopard print continues to prevail. While attending LFW, blogger Masha Sedgwick wore a long leopard print slip dress with an olive green polo top underneath, finishing her look off with a black beret, aviator sunglasses, black Dr. Martens and a Jimmy Choo handbag.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks With springtime officially just around the corner, why not celebrate the changing of the seasons with a bright burst of colour? A bold fuchsia co-ord, royal blue coat, orange polo neck, tan clutch and red and purple heels - everything about this outfit is utterly joyful.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks If you're prone to wearing black all day every day, then adding a touch of colour to your look with a striking coat, as this guest has done, can add a much-needed dose of versatility to your wardrobe. Add an extra dash of colour with a vivid lipstick and voilà! Your fashionable look is complete.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks Blogger Masha Sedgwick was all about the glamour when she was papped at LFW, wearing a chic grey power suit, gold heels and carrying a red clutch.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks With tartan rising steadily as one of this season's most popular prints, this guest's ensemble proved a hit at LFW. She accessorised with a stylish leather jacket, a pair of PVC ankle boots and a black, studded purse.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks Blogger Rayer Van Ristell made the streets of the capital his catwalk when he made his way to LFW, wearing a Kenzo jacket and Salvatore Ferragamo sunglasses.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks This guest seemingly took inspiration from the 1990s when putting together her LFW outfit, donning a blue and white checkered co-ord with a white polo top, white trainers and a Dior Oblique Saddle Bag.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks It was all about flower power when this guest struck a pose on the streets of London, matching a long, floral dress with red velvet heels and a pair of grey-tinted sunglasses.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks Interest in boiler suits has surged in recent months, having appeared on the catwalks at the Alexa Chung and Emilia Wickstead SS19 shows last year. The boiler suit merges practicality with high fashion, as demonstrated by this guest, who finished off her denim outfit with an oversized navy coat and black heels.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks Few garments are as joyful as a full-length, multi-coloured coat. And this piece, as worn by Karen Grace of Eclipse Magazine, shows us why. Paired with a bright blue tote bag, it's the ultimate springtime look.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks The former "Love Island" star Eyal Booker arrived for the proceedings wearing black skinny jeans and a checked red and black jacket.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks Blogger Laura Blair channeled a gothic aesthetic on Friday, pairing her bohemian lace dress with a simple black hat.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks A Fendi baguette bag needs no introduction, having had a renaissance in recent months, but it's worn with distinct elegance here, thanks to the all-beige-everything look. The red and blue fluffy embellishments on the jacket add a heady dose of eccentricity.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks "Made in Chelsea" star Heloise Agostinelli opted for an all-black ensemble on Friday, adding a pair of box-fresh white trainers for monochromatic flair.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks If you're going to don a white suit, you might as well accessorise with a white shoulder bag and a crimson polo neck underneath for a pop of colour.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks This foursome each channeled very different looks that paid homage to the street wear trend that has been on the rise in recent years. Here, it's illustrated with puffer jackets, camo trousers and comfortable footwear.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks This is a very "Clueless" look. Maybe it's the pink tweed jacket that conjures up fond memories of protagonist Cher Horowitz, or perhaps it's the mini pink handbag. It could, of course, be a combination of the two. Take note, "Clueless" fans.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks Couples who accessorise well together stay together. The hats and sunglasses would be more than enough to propel these two fashion week attendees into street style stardom, but the logomania jackets and fitted white blazer bring things up a notch.
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London Fashion Week AW19: Best street style looks There's a lot going on here between these three guests. One has opted for a multi-coloured, flared suit. Another has chosen a multi-coloured knitted coat. And the guest in the middle has kept things floral and fluffy with a yellow dress and matching shoes. More is more, at least it is in this case.
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Read on for everything you need to know about Milan Fashion Week.
What is it? Milan Fashion Week is a trade event organised by the Camera Nazioale della Moda Italiana , which is a non-profit organisation that represents more than 200 companies distributing clothing, accessories and footwear across Italy.
Like its counterparts in New York, London and Paris, it happens twice a year: once in February, when autumn/winter collections are shown, and once in September, for the spring/summer collections.
Traditionally, the aim has been to give designers the opportunity to showcase their new collections ahead of when they will be available for purchase.
This allows buyers and editors to see what brands have planned for next season and identify the key trends and pieces that influence which clothes and accessories we see in shops, on websites and in magazines.
When is it? Milan is the third fashion week, preceded by New York and London, with Paris taking place after.
This year, proceedings officially began on Tuesday 19 February but the shows themselves will not start until Wednesday 20 February, with Gucci, Alberta Ferretti and Jil Sander all notable first day highlights.
Who goes? In addition to the buyers, editors and influencers in attendance, MFW typically boasts one of the most celebrity-heavy crowds.
This is usually because many of the brands showing (Gucci, Armani, Prada and Moschino) boast high-profile muses and often have contracts with some of the biggest names in Hollywood e.g. Dakota Johnson, Salma Hayek and Lana del Rey for Gucci and Nicki Minaj and Emily Ratajkowski for Versace.
What are the main shows? There are more than 50 shows on the MFW schedule, but there are a few that remain highlights season to season thanks to their opulent sets and flamboyant designs. These include: Gucci, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, Prada, Giorgio Armani and Marni.
This season, however, there are some standout shows to keep a close eye on.
London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway showsShow all 26 1 /26London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Joan Collins The British actor turned quite a few heads when she arrived to sit in the front row at Erdem on Monday afternoon.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Lara Stone and Jourdan Dunn The two British models sat on the front row at Christopher Kane.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Alexa Chung The British designer sat on the front row at Erdem.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Damian Lewis, Helen McCrory and Sheila Atim The acting trio sat on the front row at Christopher Kane.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Brooklyn Beckham, Hana Cross, Cruz Beckham, Romeo Beckham, Harper Beckham and David Beckham The Beckham clan was out in full force to support matriarch Victoria Beckham at her catwalk show on Sunday at the Tate Britain.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Aimee Lou Wood, Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Mackey and Kedar Williams-Stirling The cast of Netflix's hit series, "Sex Education", made a surprise appearance at the House of Holland show in London on Saturday afternoon.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Eyal Booker The former Love Island contestant brought the high street to the world of high fashion at the Rocky Star AW19 show, wearing a checked Zara co-ord.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Alexandra Cane The former Love Island contestant was the image of elegance at LFW, pairing a floaty, animal print Forever Unique midi dress with a pair of open toe Chanel heels.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Clara Amfo With a look reminiscent of the 1980s, the radio presenter made a striking appearance at the House of Holland AW19 show, donning a bright orange power suit and high-neck purple top underneath.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Olivia Buckland The reality TV star undoubtedly stood out at the Rocky Star AW19 show, wearing a lime green snakeskin co-ord from Missy Empire.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Fae Williams and Dan Crowe The model and editor of Port magazine made for a stylish pair on the front row of the Rocky Star AW19 show.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Pixie Geldof Geldof was caught taking photographs of the beautiful collection at Alexachung at London Fashion Week on Saturday.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Nicola Roberts The Girls Aloud star arrived in an eye-catching turquoise ensemble by House of Holland ensemble for the British brand's catwalk show in London.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Nick Grimshaw and Meshach Henry The stylish duo were spotted in the Frow at Alexachung.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Lily Allen The British singer sported a tie-die sweatshirt and a grunge-inspired up-do at London Fashion Week on Saturday, where she sat in the front row at House of Holland with her two children, Ethel, six, and Marnie, five, beside her.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Daisy Lowe The British model was sat on the front row to show support for her close pal Alexa Chung, who showcased her second collection for London Fashion Week on Saturday.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Maya Jama The BBC Radio 1 presenter raised the fashion stakes at the Ashley Williams AW19 show at Ambika P3, wearing a gold velour co-ord with an oversized black and silver jacket.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Natalie Dormer and Jourdan Dunn While attending the Central Saint Martins' MA Show at LFW, the 'Game of Thrones' actor and model wore Magic Leap technology to watch Lennon Gallagher's 5G mixed reality fashion catwalk powered by Three 5G.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Lady Amelia Windsor The 23-year-old royal wore clashing prints at the Matty Bovan AW19 show, matching a floral skirt with a leopard print jacket.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Mesach Henry and Nick Grimshaw The dancer and and BBC Radio 1 presenter were captivated by the models on the runway as they attended the Ashley Williams AW19 show.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Molly Moorish The daughter of musicians Liam Gallagher and Lisa Moorish was a vision in pink as she appeared on the front row at the Ashley Williams AW19 show.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Tiger Lily Taylor The 25-year-old daughter of Queen drummer Roger Taylor opted for a casual look at the Ashley Williams AW19 show, matching a simple white tee with long dungarees, black mesh heels and a hybrid leopard print and denim jacket.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Simon Amstell and Andrew Garfield The comedian and 'Hacksaw Ridge' actor were in high spirits as they sat on the front row at the Central Saint Martins' MA Show, trying out Magic Leap Technology to watch the 5G mixed reality collection powered by Three 5G.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Amber Le Bon The fashion model took inspiration from spring with her LFW front row outfit, wearing a chic, periwinkle blue dress to the Bora Aksu AW19 show.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Daisy Lowe The model was photographed attending the Bora Aksu autumn/winter 2019 London Fashion Week show at the Garden Museum, London.
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London Fashion Week: Celebrities on the FROW at the AW19 runway shows Felicity Hayward The model sat on the front row during the Marta Jakubowski autumn/winter 2019 London Fashion Week show at BFC Showspace, London.
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Bottega Veneta, for example, will see the debut of 32-year-old British designer Daniel Lee, who was hired as creative director in 2018 to take over from Tomas Maier.
The Central Saint Martins graduate was previously director of ready-to-wear at Céline, where he worked under the much-loved and now-departed creative director, Phoebe Philo.
The fashion set were thrilled to hear of Lee’s appointment, hoping he might bring some of Philo’s aesthetic into Bottega Veneta. The show takes place at 10.30am GMT on Friday 22 February.
Fendi will be another high-anticipated show, given the death of its former creative director, Karl Lagerfeld, who had been at the helm of the Italian fashion house since 1965.
It’s not yet known if the LVMH-owned label will pay tribute to its late designer, but rumours of an homage have been rife.
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