Best Black Style From Milan Fashion Week

From Models to Moguls: These are the best styles from one of the most stylish events in Europe

From September 17 – 23, fashion-lovers flocked to Milan, Italy for Milan Fashion Week – a chance to check out some of the hottest new looks coming out of the most popular fashion houses. Missoni, Versace and Ferragamo are just a few of the designers that showed off their Spring-Summer 2025 collections, and they did not disappoint. Bright colors, sheer silhouettes and elevated basics are just a few of the trends we saw coming out of the trendiest place to be in Europe.

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Naomi Campbell

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Supermodel Naomi Campbell can still werk a runway. Check her out at the Del Core Fashion Show on September 18.

Khalid

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Singer Khalid takes in the sights at the Jil Sander Fashion Show on September 18.

Karen Blanchard

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With a simple pair of black pants, a grey blazer and a beautiful caramel-colored bag, stylist Karen Blanchard (aka KarenBritChick) does elevated basics the way only she can at the Tod’s show on September 20.

Maria Borges

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Angolan model Maria Borges wears a sexy sheer floor-length gown at the Black Carpet Awards on September 20.

Alberta Ferretti

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This bold purple mini skirt and sheer low-cut top turned heads at the Alberta Ferretti show on September 17.

Cute Crop Top

Photo: Getty Images Valentina Frugiuele

You don’t just have to look to the runways for inspiration. There was also plenty of great street style all over Milan. We love this bold, red sleeveless crop and wide-leg pant combo seen outside the Sportmax show on September 20.

Versace

Photo: Getty Images Pietro D’Aprano

Versace showed up on September 20 with a collection full of beautiful neutral shades that are a great start to a stylish capsule wardrobe.

Elisabetti Franchi

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We can’t get enough of this wine-toned look from the Elisabetta Franchi show on September 20.

Leomie Anderson

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Model Leomie Anderson wears a body-con tank dress at the Domus Artium Reserve private dinner on September 20.

Versace

Photo: Getty Images Pietro D’Aprano

Versace’s men’s collection used the same neutral color palette as the women’s pieces. The caramel-colored leather vest is a serious statement piece.

Amina Seck

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Model/entrepreneur Amina Seck stuns in a white floor-length gown at the Black Carpet awards on September 20.

Tod’s

Photo: Getty Images Valentina Frugiuele

You probably can’t take your eyes off Team GB’s Olympic sprinter Imani Lansiquot’s long brown statement coat at the Tod’s show on September 20, but make sure you don’t miss her gold shoes!

Missoni

Photo: Getty Images Justin Shin

Bright colors and stunning prints dominated the runway at the Missoni show on September 20.

Ferragamo

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Ferragamo debuted a beautifully-crafted collection of carryalls at their show on September 21.

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