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Highlights from Milan Fashion Week SS16

Updated 7:56 AM EDT, Thu October 1, 2015
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New creative director Alessandro Michele traded overt sex appeal for geek chic at Gucci.
Gucci —
New creative director Alessandro Michele traded overt sex appeal for geek chic at Gucci.
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This season's Etro collection, all billowing silk dresses and fine embroidery, was one of the most classically feminine of the season.
Etro —
This season's Etro collection, all billowing silk dresses and fine embroidery, was one of the most classically feminine of the season.
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Courtney Love sang at German designer Philipp Plein's show, and the catwalk was surrounded by flying drones, and head-banging robots playing drums and guitar.
Philipp Plein —
Courtney Love sang at German designer Philipp Plein's show, and the catwalk was surrounded by flying drones, and head-banging robots playing drums and guitar.
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Courtney Love performs before Philippe Plein's show.
Philipp Plein —
Courtney Love performs before Philippe Plein's show.
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Alberta Ferretti saw models dressed as beautiful, earthy nomads walking down a sandy runway as a screen projected a video of desert dunes overhead.
Alberta Ferretti —
Alberta Ferretti saw models dressed as beautiful, earthy nomads walking down a sandy runway as a screen projected a video of desert dunes overhead.
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Emilio Pucci's new creative director Massimo Giorgetti brought a youthful side to the brand that was super sexy and print heavy under its last creative director, Peter Dundas.
Emilio Pucci —
Emilio Pucci's new creative director Massimo Giorgetti brought a youthful side to the brand that was super sexy and print heavy under its last creative director, Peter Dundas.
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Models wore frills, tailoring, socks and sandals as they waled to George Michael's "Cowboys and Angels" and Pat Benetar's "Love is a Battlefield" at N°21.
N°21 —
Models wore frills, tailoring, socks and sandals as they waled to George Michael's "Cowboys and Angels" and Pat Benetar's "Love is a Battlefield" at N°21.
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At Moschino, Jeremy Scott pushed the boundaries of taste with kitschy garments made from feathers, road-signs, and traffic cones, and even outfits resembling the rollers from a car wash.
Moschino —
At Moschino, Jeremy Scott pushed the boundaries of taste with kitschy garments made from feathers, road-signs, and traffic cones, and even outfits resembling the rollers from a car wash.
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Marni was heavy on paillettes, geometric shapes and over-sized prints.
Marni —
Marni was heavy on paillettes, geometric shapes and over-sized prints.
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Donatella Versace dedicated her spring/summer show to "women everywhere." Her collection featured military pieces and an updated take on animal print in acid greens and yellows.
Versace —
Donatella Versace dedicated her spring/summer show to "women everywhere." Her collection featured military pieces and an updated take on animal print in acid greens and yellows.
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This collection was classic Emporio Armani: bright and feminine.
Emporio Armani —
This collection was classic Emporio Armani: bright and feminine.
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Fendi traded fur for leather and 3D embellishments this season.
Fendi traded fur for leather and 3D embellishments this season.
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For his debut at Roberto Cavalli, Peter Dundas kept some of the sexier Cavalli hallmarks (thigh high splits, animal print), but added his own touches in the form of acid wash and tie-dyed denim.<br />
Roberto Cavalli —
For his debut at Roberto Cavalli, Peter Dundas kept some of the sexier Cavalli hallmarks (thigh high splits, animal print), but added his own touches in the form of acid wash and tie-dyed denim.
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At Prada, classically chic separates and dresses were paired with Christmas bauble-esque earrings, shirts printed with rockets and rabbits, Velcro and buckled metallic shoes.
Prada —
At Prada, classically chic separates and dresses were paired with Christmas bauble-esque earrings, shirts printed with rockets and rabbits, Velcro and buckled metallic shoes.
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Tasteful transparency was the trend of the day at Blumarine.
Blumarine —
Tasteful transparency was the trend of the day at Blumarine.
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This season's Missoni collection was surprisingly subdued for the brand, which is typically known for extremely bold prints and color combinations.
Missoni —
This season's Missoni collection was surprisingly subdued for the brand, which is typically known for extremely bold prints and color combinations.
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Nautical chic was the name of the game at Max Mara.
Max Mara —
Nautical chic was the name of the game at Max Mara.
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A trip to Australia was the starting point for Gaia Trussardi's nomad-inspired Trussardi collection.
Trussardi —
A trip to Australia was the starting point for Gaia Trussardi's nomad-inspired Trussardi collection.
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At MSGM, his original line, Massimo Giorgetti was inspired by the skater flick "Lords of Dogstown."
MSGM —
At MSGM, his original line, Massimo Giorgetti was inspired by the skater flick "Lords of Dogstown."
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At Jil Sander, designer Rodolfo Paglialunga kept to a palette of white, blue, grey and black.
Jil Sander —
At Jil Sander, designer Rodolfo Paglialunga kept to a palette of white, blue, grey and black.
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This season, Damir Doma was inspired by Catalan artist Antoni Tàpies.
Damir Doma —
This season, Damir Doma was inspired by Catalan artist Antoni Tàpies.
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Iceberg's new creative director Arthur Arbesser focused on bringing Iceberg back to its knitwear roots while injecting a sense of playfulness.
Iceberg —
Iceberg's new creative director Arthur Arbesser focused on bringing Iceberg back to its knitwear roots while injecting a sense of playfulness.
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Tomas Maier's Bottega Veneta collection was inspired by hiking, sailing and other pastimes in the great outdoors.
Bottega Veneta —
Tomas Maier's Bottega Veneta collection was inspired by hiking, sailing and other pastimes in the great outdoors.
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Neon surfer was the vibe at DSquared2 for spring.
DSquared2 —
Neon surfer was the vibe at DSquared2 for spring.
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