Award season is well and truly underway and W Magazine, as always, is jumping on the hype. Back in January, like clockwork, Sara Moonves bestowed upon us the annual ‘Best Performances‘ issue and follows it up with ‘The Directors Issue’ which has ultimately became a regular occurrence since 2019. This year’s offering for Volume #2 2024 gives us a threesome of covers, directed by a trio of Hollywood’s finest. Cover one is Saltburn‘s Barry Keoghan directed by Emerald Fennell. Secondly, we see actress America Ferrera directed by Barbie‘s Greta Gerwig, who poses in Fendi before the lens of photographer Mickalene Thomas. Anatomy of a Fall‘s Sandra Hüller is directed by Justine Triet on cover three, and captured by photographer Tyler Mitchell wearing a Louis Vuitton dress.

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“An instant must-have,” raved KoV the moment the Barry Keoghan’s cover struck.

“Seems like he’s gonna be the new Ezra Miller,” noted phungam96.

“Buffy, Twilight, pearls and latex… they’re working overtime on the gay gaze and I hate to admit that it’s working. But America’s works better for me as a cover, she looks quite stunning,” voiced aracic.

Also very much a fan of Ferrera’s cover was forum member GivenchyAddict: “America is STUNNING. Bravo W!”

“America’s cover story is DIVINEEEE! She’s so fab, OMG!” fenty exclaimed.

“Oh Sandra looks AMAZING,” chimed in Kite.

“I love the 3 covers and respective editorials! I’m going bankrupt this month!” declared WAVES.

See more from W Magazine Volume #2 2024 and share your own thoughts with us, here.

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That’s a wrap on MFW, with the undisputed king of Italian fashion that is Giorgio Armani rounding out the Milan Fashion Week schedule with a dreamy confection of whimsy and timeless silhouettes – sprinkled with a touch of romance. A wardrobe of winter florals, leaving us all here at theFashionSpot speechless in admiration.

Back on day one, it was Glenn Martens kick-starting the 5-day Milanese affair, with his fifth physical showcase as the creative force behind Diesel and experimented with a new and accessible show format. At Fendi, Kim Jones is wrapping up the Fendi woman for the Fall 2024 season in elegant tailoring. For a shot of color and extra warmth, Jones finished off the silhouette by adding extra layers of knitwear and cashmere. Utilitarianism done right. In an ode to metamorphosis, Fausto Puglisi ditched the signature animal prints in favor of a different kind of texture at Roberto Cavalli, opting for a marble-esque print this season. MFW staple Alberta Ferretti mixed leather and lace, fluffy winter coats with short skirts and chic tailoring with broad shoulders.

Timeless elegance reigned supreme at Ian Griffith’s Max Mara showcase, fabulous knitwear pieces in shades of grey were paraded down the runway by a stellar cast of top models including Natasha Poly and Yasmin Wijnaldum. Office attire with glimpses of the 50s were on full display at Prada, with co-creative directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons fusing together fashion with fragments of history. In a stunning tribute to a luminous nights sky, models walked the Emporio Armani finale with umbrellas as a light flurry of fake snow fell softly down on the runway – making for a truly unforgettable MFW moment.

Adrian Appiolaza made an extremely good impression on his first outing as Moschino’s creative director, having only had one whole month to work on the collection. On his second outing at the helm of Tom Ford, Peter Hawkings only further continued his vision of glamour and power. Models walked a marble runway wearing sleek tailored suits, hyper sexy dresses, big gold jewelry and killer heels. Matteo Tamburini’s debut at Tod’s saw the designer present an impeccable edited collection, true to the brand’s heritage. At Gucci, Sabato De Sarno essentially delivered part two of his Ancora vision, doubling down on the distinct shade of burgundy. Punk rock and the vamp aesthetics of the 80s were unveiled by Donatella at Versace, proving the iconic designer is wild at heart.

The Fall 2024 collection at Jil Sander featured pieces with crystal accents and an assortment of shaggy bags and shoes. Faithful to the brand’s DNA, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana presented a collection where black reigned supreme (with leopard print splashed throughout). Matthieu Blazy played with texture, shape and volume at Bottega Veneta and made the banal brilliant. Maximilian Davis’ latest for Ferragamo took inspo from the flapper girls of the 20s while it was all about pattern and play at Missoni.

How did such collections fare amongst theFashionSpot’s very own army of fashion critics, you ask? Scroll on further for the (many) hits and misses of Milan Fashion Week Fall 2024:

HIT | Missoni

“What a great way to combine colors, stripes and texture. everything worked perfectly! Loved the venue and the music too.” [prylvi]

“What a great collection! This is the energy Missoni needed! The overload of patterns and styling works perfectly! Well done!” [WAVES]

“Ooh this a fun and smart with a small side of pop art. It is refreshing to see a collection that looks like itself (exuding its energy and essence) while also being forward thinking and contemporary. I really like this. Bravo, Grazioli. Impressive.” [TerraVera]

See all the looks from the Missoni Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Giorgio Armani

“The craftsmanship is exquisite.” [lowfive1715]

“At last someone capable of designing flattering trousers. They are exquisite, while looking effortless.” [yslforever]

“Exquisite. As per usual with Giorgio Armani, the fabrics look extremely luxurious, plush and expensive. The color palette, as always too, is fabulous. There’s a flow from one look to the next, it’s all just executed to perfection. Armani’s shades of pink are always ultra-fabulous.” [vogue28]

See all the looks from the Giorgio Armani Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Bottega Veneta

“I mean it’s gorgeous, sumptuous and in the moment. The woven knits are delicious and the best pieces in the collection.” [Nimsay]

“It’s such a beautiful collection, I’m impressed! I love how graphic the silhouettes are, even the sharpness of the shoulders makes sense for me here, especially in knitwear. I also feel like it’s less heavy on experimenting with fabrics, and maybe that’s why it feels less forced than Spring 2024. I love it, and this time, even the in-house styling is not problematic at all.” [perhydrol]

“Sublime! Haven’t enjoyed a collection this much in a very long time.” [Ruito]

See all the looks from the Bottega Veneta Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Tom Ford

“I love this, all that this beautiful brand needed was a bit of streamlining to take it‘s rightful place as the most aspiring mainstream luxury brand and that‘s what Peter Hawking‘s done here.” [tricotineacetat]

“Streamlined and sexy. Love!” [AnaD]

“It’s got that disco gloss to it without venturing into Eurotrash territory. It’s really done in a tasteful way and whether people want to accept it or not, this has become a classic silhouette that Tom Ford himself popularized.” [GoldenPetals]

See all the looks from the Tom Ford Fall 2024 collection.

MISS | Prada

“Prada used to be famous for ‘ugly chic’. Now it’s just ugly.” [Koibito]

“At this point the brand is dead to me. I have nothing but love for Miuccia, but I’m no longer interested in her work. It’s all become too obvious. Sales may be up, but at what cost?” [GivenchyHomme]

“This looks like luxe apocalypse fashion. Boring, dated, the whole tone and styling of the show seems weird. The intentionally awkward arm placement of the models. The cast looks like they were told to look miserable onstage.” [AnaD]

See all the looks from the Prada Fall 2024 collection.

MISS | Gucci

“I’m crying… it’s just so cheap! The new low.” [Kanzai]

“It’s becoming increasingly clear that Kering wasn’t looking for a designer with a strong point of view (unlike Alessandro Michele) but just someone capable of making decent clothes for a large demographic so that they can sell them at an excessive price and that everything will be put into the marketing side.” [GivenchyAddict]

“When it was suggested that his designs need to be elevated, it wasn’t meant literally on a raised runway.” [Cocteau Stone]

See all the looks from the Gucci Fall 2024 collection.

MISS | Jil Sander

“Horrendous.” [Alquimista]

“Are women actually buying these frumpy clothes? Even the tailored pieces are unflattering. There is no reason for them to shift away from the DNA of the house. Minimalism is thought of as easy, but it’s actually more difficult because it involves an emphasis on tailoring.” [GivenchyHomme]

“The spirit of the brand is certainly missing. It all seems a bit too tortured and away from the body in unappealing ways.” [Norden]

See all the looks from the Jil Sander Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Dolce & Gabbana

“This is a strong collection from Dolce & Gabbana solely because it is confident and extremely focused! There’s something that I will always appreciate about designers doing what they know they can do well.” [Lola701]

“Glad they found their way back to the much-needed sexy collections. No one does it better than them!” [tourbillions]

“YES, this is everything. It’s focused, direct, the mood is right and well made. They wanted to make a collection of tuxedos, jackets, coats, furs and that’s what they did. The sheer lingerie compliments them like a template of sexiness. Casting was great too!” [Alquimista]

See all the looks from the Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2024 collection.

MISS | Bally

“Those clothes are so weird. What a strange cut, ugly accessories and the whole bit is quite tragic. A waste of resources!” [Lola701]

“Undesirable.” [jeanclaude]

“I’m kind of repulsed by that olive green top with the flattened ruffle.” [Cocteau Stone]

See all the looks from the Bally Fall 2024 collection.

MISS | Roberto Cavalli

“What happened. Their previous seasons were so tight and screamed Cavalli. This feels like Prada trying to be sexy.” [Nimsay]

“A massive step back. Looks like a nondescript collection from the early 2010s. The casting is all over the place, making the clothes look even worse because there’s no attitude to it.” [Cocteau Stone]

“Ugh, I hate it. I want trashy 2000s Cavalli back!” [Scotty]

See all the looks from the Roberto Cavalli Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Ferragamo

“Love it. The perfect cast. Great colors, good footwear and I am even starting to warm up to his oversize hug bag. All Maximilan Davis’ women are strong and sultry, but still full of grace.” [VERNIQUE]

“I can see myself going to a fancy dinner in the two full knitwear looks (the beige and the green one) with just a nice little bag and it’s perfect! I must say this about Maximillian: he has a nice eye for colors! He chooses the right shades. And the burgundy and red combination is kinda fantastic!” [Lola701]

“The colors in this are just absolutely gorgeous! He’s certainly started to wise up and become more intuitive with his skill set and what he needs to work on.” [Cocteau Stone]

See all the looks from the Ferragamo Fall 2024 collection.

MISS | Marni

“What the hell is this? What happened to Marni? I want to like the coats and capes, but this is awful.” [TerraVera]

“I feel sick. This makes me sad.” [Not Plain Jane]

“Utter trash, all this needs to be put in a pile and doused in gasoline and burnt.” [disco54]

See all the looks from the Marni Fall 2024 collection.

MISS | Versace

“Ever since the Michael Kors takeover, Versace has become so insanely cheap looking. It’s like a completely different brand from those Donatella glory days of the early 00’s.” [lookatme]

“The styling and overall tone of the collection feels confused to me, a little goth, a little sprinkle of punk, a little Chanel… there’s a lot.” [aracic]

“This brand is completely neutered. It can still smell hormones but it doesn’t know what to do with it. All sex appeal is lost. It’s just kind of sad.” [TianCouture]

See all the looks from the Versace Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Tod’s

“Great debut! Bravo! I haven’t loved a Tod’s collection that much since Alessandra Facchinetti left. I think this is good because it’s clever. Tod’s is not a fashion brand, it’s a leather goods maison. Here, he understood the assignment. The bags and shoes were very beautiful! Those bags are perfect! The clothes were down to earth, well designed and well styled. That’s a bit how I want Hermes to look.” [Lola701]

“Wonderful collection. I love how practical and elegant (also expensive) everything looks.” [thiago]

“This is by a mile the most pleasant surprise of the season. A very strong collection with variety of offerings and delicious accessories.” [TaylorBinque]

See all the looks from the Tod’s Fall 2024 collection.

MISS | Blumarine

“Remember when Blumarine was fun?” [AnaD]

“Something about this all looks so dated. Would have passed for a collection from 2015 or 2016 but not cutting it for 2024 sweety darling.” [GERGIN]

“The result was exactly what I expected. Sad and depressing. Why they thought a designer who does quiet luxury could do Blumarine is beyond me.” [LadyJunon]

See all the looks from the Blumarine Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Emporio Armani

“Absolutely stunning. Bravo our master!” [Kanzai]

“I love seeing a master at work. The finale is stunning and I love seeing the cast look happy rowing their job. Fabulous show full of beautiful clothes!” [AnaD]

“The finale was breathtaking!” [Koibito]

See all the looks from the Emporio Armani Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Moschino

“Way better than I was expecting. I don’t know why but I LOVED the last look. Bravo Adrian!” [Alejandra Isami]

“That was a TERRIFIC collection! He really understood the spirit of Franco Moschino. It’s classic with a twist, the right dose of humor but also very serious in terms of cut and execution. He is a dressmaker. The dressmaking was kind of exceptional for Moschino. The references were there but it had his spirit. Once again there’s a coherence between the designer and the clothes.” [Lola701]

“Guys, let’s be realistic, the man had a month to put together a debut collection and I think he did a very good job. He knows the archive very well, to begin with. He gets the Moschino values more than Jeremy Scott ever did.” [bc collector]

See all the looks from the Moschino Fall 2024 collection.

MISS | Sportmax

“I haven’t seen such a chaotic collection in a long time. Grazia Malagoli are so inconsistent.” [helmutnotdead]

“This is kind of hard to comprehend as a collection. Just way too many disparate ideas that have been chucked in a design blender and they just hoped for the best.” [Cocteau Stone]

“A disaster.” [Lola701]

See all the looks from the Sportmax Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Max Mara

“Luxe and chic! Making me anticipate redoing my fall/winter wardrobe Clean, straightforward design. I appreciate it.” [TerraVera]

“A quintessential Max Mara collection, and I have nothing but love for every single look. So clean, refined, elegant, sophisticated, luxurious – the list goes on and on. This whole entire collection was styled by Tonne Goodman perfectly. Goodman and Ian Griffiths are proving to be a match made in heaven!” [vogue28]

“Such a ‘simple’ show and such a great fashion moment. It was close to perfection and this casting will be hard to beat!” [Ihhbl]

See all the looks from the Max Mara Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Alberta Ferretti

“I can always count on Ferretti for beautiful clothes each season.” [LadyJunon]

“In love with those massive knits! Very good collection for separates and outerwear. Good use of color too, it’s nice to see some restraint. This may be one of the few times chartreuse doesn’t turn my stomach.” [AnaD]

“Gorgeous!” [Nimsay]

See all the looks from the Alberta Ferretti Fall 2024 collection.

MISS | Fendi

“Such a depressing collection, possibly the worst Fendi collection in decades? Honestly, Kim Jones should get a lifetime ban from designing womenswear ever again.” [style_expert]

“The worst knitwear of the season and so many unflattering propositions in one collection is just too much.” [perhydrol]

“Remember when Fendi used to be actually luxurious? Why would anyone spend thousands of dollars on stuff that has no glamour or uniqueness?” [GoldenPetals]

See all the looks from the Fendi Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Del Core

“Oh I think this is fabulous. Feels very directional while remaining a bit effortless.” [TianCouture]

“I was a fan of Del Core’s since day one. I’m happy to see that he’s balancing out his offering with more daywear than he used to present at the beginning. I’m all for young designers who are out there with a serious proposition, real clothes, designed, cut and sewn clothes (not just styled). And worn by real models rather than the usual bunch of weirdos.” [bc collector]

“Beautiful collection! So minimal yet so sharp! Really love the draping here, it’s like I’m seeing fabric as portrayed in Michelangelo’s paintings. Chic!” [Ruito]

See all the looks from the Del Core Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Etro

“Sumptuous fabrics, lush textures, this was heavenly!” [Ruito]

“This is lovely! The color palette works so beautifully with the textiles. The prints and textures also looks very mature and expensive with the knitwear being my favorite part.” [dancv]

“Oh this is LUSH. It’s got that Colonial-era jazz lounge kinda glamor to it. There’s something very Chinoiserie about it. I love the details, like the fringes, ruffles, and tribal jewelry.” [GoldenPetals]

See all the looks from the Etro Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | No.21

“This this what I like about Dell’Acqua: he’s a real clotheshorse, he does what he does with a very earnest approach and he’s not pretentious about it.” [bc collector]

“It’s a beautiful and solid collection. The knitwear and the cocktail dresses are kind of exceptional…” [Lola701]

“Fabulous fabulous collection.” [TianCouture]

See all the looks from the No.21 Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Diesel

“Always have a soft spot for his Diesel. I see some Gaultier-esque pieces here.” [Kanzai]

“Some looks are super exquisite and more elevated than what he usually offers. Like WOW!” [IloveDiorHomme]

“I like it much more than the past seasons! It’s a hit!” [Ihhbl]

See all the looks from the Diesel Fall 2024 collection.

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Right now, we remain in the bliss and euphoric state that is Milan Fashion Week. From Adrian Appiolaza‘s highly-anticipated debut as Moschino creative director to Matteo Tamburini and Walter Chiapponi’s first outings as the creative forces behind Tod’s and Blumarine respectively – there has been zero shortage of show-stopping moments during the Fall 2024 calendar and it’s only day three of five.

Scroll further for part one of theFashionSpot’s highlights of Milan Fashion Week Fall 2024:

Diesel:

See all the looks from the Diesel Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Fendi:

See all the looks from the Fendi Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Del Core:

See all the looks from the Del Core Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Alberta Ferretti:

See all the looks from the Alberta Ferretti Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Roberto Cavalli:

See all the looks from the Roberto Cavalli Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Etro:

See all the looks from the Etro Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Max Mara:

See all the looks from the Max Mara Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Prada:

See all the looks from the Prada Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

MM6 Maison Margiela:

See all the looks from the MM6 Maison Margiela Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Emporio Armani:

See all the looks from the Emporio Armani Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Moschino:

See all the looks from the Moschino Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Tom Ford:

See all the looks from the Tom Ford Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Tod’s:

See all the looks from the Tod’s Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Blumarine:

See all the looks from the Blumarine Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Sportmax:

See all the looks from the Sportmax Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini:

See all the looks from the Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Gucci:

See all the looks from the Gucci Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

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Ahead of Milan Fashion Week Fall 2024, we’re flashing it back to the Fall 2014 season and just like in both New York and London – the fashion landscape a whole decade ago was immensely different.

For starters, Frida Giannini was the creative force behind Gucci, who transported us back to the sixties for a collection worthy of being worn by modeling legend Jean Shrimpton. Giannini offered a series of short, structured dresses including several in leather, their bodices decorated with bold encrustations of crystals. Tomas Maier was at the helm of Bottega Veneta and the Fall 2014 season of MFW was the season in which gave us Jeremy Scott’s kitsch, camp and utterly iconic McDonald’s-inspired Moschino collection. At Prada, Miuccia Prada continued the theme of the menswear show from January, seemingly inspired by German avant-garde culture. Alberta Ferretti took us into the woods, with exquisite textures evoking tree bark. Donatella’s display at Versace marked a departure for the iconic designer, who unveiled a totally understated collection, having ditched the quintessential Versace razzle-dazzle.

Scroll further to flash it back and be fully immersed in Milan Fashion Week’s Fall 2014 season:

Alberta Ferretti:

Bottega Veneta:

Dolce & Gabbana:

Emilio Pucci:

Fendi:

Ferragamo:

Giorgio Armani:

Gucci:

Max Mara:

Moschino:

Prada:

Roberto Cavalli:

Tod’s:

Versace:

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Ever since signing on the dotted line with Fendi in 2020, Kim Jones has entrusted both Nick Knight and Craig McDean to capture his vision as the Italian fashion house’s womenswear creative director. McDean has been on speed dial since Fall 2021, with fashion spots for Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023 and Fall 2023 subsequently following. Change is in the air, however, for Spring 2024 with Jones calling upon Steven Meisel to lens his latest Fendi campaign installment. Models Liu Wen, Imaan Hammam, Anok Yai, Julia Nobis and Angelina Kendall come together this season, captured within a studio setting to showcase Jones’ collection of classic neutrals. Along with the Spring 2024 collection inspiration, the series of minimalist and chic campaign images, are an ode to the women of the Italian city of Rome.

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“The year has barely started and we already have the worst campaign of the season… I wonder if it can get worse!” cried out DK92 when the campaign came to light.

“Why do Fendi campaigns feel like such a chore? There’s no passion behind any of them,” remarked a disapproving GivenchyHomme.

Vogue28 voiced: “Static, amateur and lackluster beyond belief. The art direction is what ultimately kills Meisel’s photography! Those portraits of the girls would’ve been far superior and less offensive without that atrocious sky backdrop.”

“I am still baffled this campaign is credited to Meisel. I never would’ve thought this was his work. It’s as if Meisel hates Kim Jones, he’s produced some of his worst work to date for that man,” aracic chimed in.

“What an abomination,” exclaimed a far from impressed tourbillions.

See even more from Fendi’s Spring 2024 advertising campaign and join the conversation, here.

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The Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week collections came to an almighty end last night, subsequent to John Galliano staging his applause-inducing Maison Margiela Artisanal showcase spectacular, which was truly something the fashion crowned hasn’t witnessed for some time. Boating insane storytelling, drama and theatrics – Galliano’s Dior is truly well and truly alive at Margiela.

Flashback to Monday and it was Daniel Roseberry at Schiaparelli kick-starting the couture celebrations, reminding his A-list audience of the power of fashion. As Roseberry dug even deeper into the rich and surrealist Schiaparelli DNA, models were decked out in the designer’s hi-tech couture looks of XL shoulders, dramatic bodices – often covered in micro chips and old cell phones. At Christian Dior, guests digested Maria Grazia Chiuri’s take on classic Dior shapes heralding the essence of femininity with new interpretations of A-line skirts, cocktail dresses and the iconic bar jacket, shown inside a set envisioned by artist Isabella Ducrot. Balloon, draped and bow dresses were taken to the extreme at Giambattista Valli while ethereal tulle, bows, pinks and tweed were on the agenda at Virginie Viard’s ballerina-inspired Chanel showcase.

This season marked 19 years since Giorgio Armani first debuted his Privé collection, with the king of Italian fashion putting his ateliers to work to present a collection full of exquisite fabrics and sophisticated glamour. Simone Rocha, as guest-designer of Jean Paul Gaultier this season, paid homage to the codes of the house: corsetry. The Irish designer brought her folkloric romanticism to JPG couture with Rocha’s signature shades of blush, red and black scattered throughout. At Viktor & Rolf, never expecting the unexpected, models walked the runway in a black and nude uniform of distressed and deconstructed creations. Titled ‘Le Salon’, Pierpaolo Piccioli’s latest couture collection for Valentino was an ode to the essence of haute couture itself – but with a modern twist of masterful color-blocking. From glistening suits to crystal-encrusted accessories, Kim Jones at Fendi married futurism with Karl Lagerfeld’s vision for the luxury Italian fashion house.

What did theFashionSpot’s very own army of fashion critics think of Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week’s Spring 2024 season? Scroll further for the hits and misses:

MISS | Valentino

“Most of this looks awkward and difficult to wear.” [Alquimista]

“The fabrics are so stiff and heavy, they are on the verge of cardboard. The oversized blazers are a tired trend.” [yslforever]

“I absolutely loathe Pierpaolo Piccioli’s work. He started out so strong solo at the house, but he very quickly ended up in this particular rut that he refuses to get out of. Personally, I find his use if color garish. I do not think he is a master colorist. I also find it really obvious how lazy the actual design work is. Most of what he puts out now for couture is like a big, boxy, solid, 2-dimensional oversized item like a car coat and it’s so basic and there’s no detail work to speak of. So boring. So cheap.” [lookatme]

See all the looks from the Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

HIT | Giorgio Armani Privé

“This is Haute Couture! There’s an allure and the quality of those fabrics screams at you in a way that quiet luxury couldn’t! Armani put that atelier to work!” [Lola701]

“This is a masterclass on how to be a couturier. The perfect cut and finish, the restrained excess, the contrast between melancholic and lady like, the use of the right fabric and the perfect fit. These are pieces that will be worn for years.” [Urban Stylin]

“I sat and watched the live-stream in absolute awe! Absolutely flawless from start to finish, and another collection in which cements Giorgio Armani a cut above the rest. So many delightful creations here, and so many sublime details and fabrics. The fluid metallic fabric Armani uses is heavenly. Ugh, I could rave about this collection until the cows come home…” [vogue28]

See all the looks from the Giorgio Armani Privé Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

MISS | Stephane Rolland

“Sometimes, I feel like Mr Rolland’s women are just drowning under all that fabric. The volumes are always too much and if it’s not the volumes, it’s the impossible train.” [Lola701]

“Really this is just a series of couture sacks and smocks. He’s never been the most compelling when it comes to construction, but this is on another level.” [Cocteau Stone]

“A parody of a parody.” [dontbeadrag]

See all the looks from the Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

MISS | Miss Sohee

“What in cosplay reject hell is this? It’s so juvenile.” [GoldenPetals]

“How can someone so young have such outdated tastes?” [tourbillions]

“Social media haute couture. She designs for a moment – not a general profile or demographic, design values, or specific client. just for a viral moment. people like her use of texture and graphics, but it’s not enough. she’s underdeveloped with no taste.” [TerraVera]

See all the looks from the Miss Sohee Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

MISS | Christian Dior

“The choice of fabrics make the whole collection look like it has been made with the remnants from a clearance sale of an upholstery company.” [jeanclaude]

“WOW! This is aggressively ugly. Maria Grazia Chiuri’s confidence while being this mediocre is astonishing.” [VogueDisciple93]

“Same sh*t over and over, I’m tired of this woman!” [bennyboy]

See all the looks from the Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

MISS | Fendi

“It’s such a coma-inducing show. The collection itself is so bland that there’s literally nothing to talk about.” [perhydrol]

“Why is Jones’ Fendi so American in its sensibility? This could be Isaac Mizrahi couture. It lacks that sense of fun and humor both Karl’s and Sylvia’s collections had. It’s very textbook couture, overly precious and too serious for an Italian brand.” [avonlea002]

“Aseptic and lank. Kim just doesn’t work well at Fendi. There’s no fun and joy in this at all, just boredom. Very inoffensive so it’ll cater itself well to the mindlessness of the ‘fash pack’ and all the ‘journalists’, but where’s the actual soul?” [Cocteau Stone]

See all the looks from the Fendi Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

HIT | Viktor & Rolf

“F a b u l o u s.” [helmutnotdead]

“They struck gold with this show. Excellent.” [LadyJunon]

“It’s always the ones you expect absolutely nothing from who comes up with the good stuff! This is one of the times where their stunt actually works so well because attached to a narrative, a design and technical challenge!” [Lola701]

See all the looks from the Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

MISS | Jean Paul Gaultier

“Extremely cheap and unimaginative.” [lookatme]

“It’s just so frou frou. Half looks like like an audition for Dior, the other half a Gaultier Pinterest board. This just isn’t interesting or challenging. Simone Rocha should’ve looked at his mid-90s and early-00s collections a little more. The whole cone bra and corset sh*t is getting stale fast.” [gallianostan]

“I really don’t understand why Rocha did not send out to the runway a silk draped top with a pair of embroidered jeans and high satin heels. Jean Paul Gaultier is much more than a f*cking corset.” [helmutnotdead]

See all the looks from the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

MISS | Chanel

“Such a waste of talented seamstresses.” [couturefan]

“The white tights are a poor choice. They’re so unflattering and even though the proportions of these looks are better than her usual outputs, it’s still so lackluster. Not an ounce of joy or fun to be had, let alone movement, which is the premise of Coco’s design beginning.” [Cocteau Stone]

“Chanel Haute Couture used to be a dream… so sophisticated, elegant and such high level of craftsmanship that you wanted to get a piece of. Now it’s just an extension of RTW with more embellishment and more fabric.” [tourbillions]

See all the looks from the Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

HIT | Elie Saab

“I like Elie Saab. He is an institution and I have a real respect for this kind of very client-oriented type of couture. The collection is predictable but also quite beautiful. The quality is screaming through the screen!” [Lola701]

“Really beautiful.” [liberty33r1b]

“Elie Saab has come to be a couture highlight for me, and this collection is no exception. From start to finish, each look just appears so perfectly executed, crafted and designed. The fabrics, the color palette, the confidence of Saab himself – all absolute perfection.” [vogue28]

See all the looks from the Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

MISS | Homolog

“So many references from other designers. Why are there so many unknowns showing during Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week?” [tourbillions]

“Homo-log out of this couture week ASAP!” [Kanzai]

“What an odd name for a brand. Very D-list. Like a ‘couture designer’ friend that some reality star/housewife have on retainer thinking they’ve made it are IT. Nothing wrong with that, but why present at couture when you are not that?” [Cocteau Stone]

See all the looks from the Homolog Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

MISS | Ronald van der Kemp

“An expensive made-to-measure Parsons graduation show.” [jeanclaude]

“The magic of RVDK unfortunately died when he started to have shows. I remember those magnificent lookbooks, super edited but also very strong! RVDK is a seasoned designer and so, it’s a pity to see the kind of collections we have to attach to his name. Nothing is working here. And neither the casting or the presentation are helping his case!” [Lola701]

“Runway presentations just don’t work for him. A tighter edit or styling with the looks would have helped a lot too. Needs a better balance to create some more tension between them all.” [Cocteau Stone]

See all the looks from the Ronald van der Kemp Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

MISS | Tony Ward

“Another one not on the official calendar and appropriating the Haute Couture label. I’m so sick of these hacks.” [gallianostan]

“So shiny, so tacky, so cheap!” [tourbillions]

“Rhinestone Pride Parade.” [jeanclaude]

See all the looks from the Tony Ward Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

MISS | Giambattista Valli

“Very garish. Pink and green DO NOT GO. Especially not on 80s prom dresses.” [Golden Petals]

“As usual, a sh*t load of fabric but nothing to say with it.” [avonlea002]

“I mean, the collection feels like he is making mockery of Haute Couture. The tragedy is that Valli really thinks this is what Haute Couture should look like! Those 80s floral prints are straight from the Golden Girls living room upholstery- and they never should be removed from there!” [jeanclaude]

See all the looks from the Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

MISS | Schiaparelli

“It’s just so synthetic and calculated. There isn’t really that much of a shift happening, and the mood board seems like a very obvious one from start to finish. Feels incredibly conceited.” [Cocteau Stone]

“He had a really strong moment for a year or so, but now it’s getting a little bit tiresome. If he were to expand his color palette, that would make a big difference. He can’t continue to produce only black, white, and gold. The archive are rich in color. He needs to confront whatever fear he has towards color because the house DNA isn’t solely black and white.” [GivenchyHomme]

“It kind of feels like Daniel Roseberry is running out of steam.” [TerraVera]

See all the looks from the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

HIT | Maison Margiela

“Daaaamn. Galliano is truly back in business. It’s DISTINCTLY Galliano, but with that gritty Margiela touch.” [GoldenPetals]

“FINALLY! Drama, theater, excess, darkness, whatever. I don’t care about Margiela, I want to see Galliano like in his glory days. I’m glad to see his confidence is back, and to finally own his aesthetic at full.” [FelipeV]

“I was absolutely moved to tears, we haven’t seen or experienced anything like this in eons. And, God, is fashion hungry for this. This almost feels like a swansong collection, or at least a culmination of the narrative he’s been weaving these last few years. I’m just lost for any intelligent words right now.” [Mr-Dale]

See all the looks from the Maison Margiela Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

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The festivities of Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week came to an almighty close earlier tonight, with John Galliano’s Maison Margiela showcase officially closing out the couture calendar in true Galliano theatrical fashion. From Daniel Roseberry digging even deeper into the rich and surrealist DNA of Schiaparelli and expecting the unexpected at Viktor & Rolf to Simone Rocha’s couture fairytale as Jean Paul Gaultier’s guest designer to the majesty and magic of Marrakesh at Elie Saab – we’ve rounded up the highlights.

Watch below theFashionSpot’s highlights of Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week Spring 2024:

Schiaparelli:

See all the looks from the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

Georges Hobeika:

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Christian Dior:

See all the looks from the Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

Giambattista Valli:

See all the looks from the Giambattisa Valli Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

Chanel:

See all the looks from the Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

Stéphane Rolland:

See all the looks from the Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

Tony Ward:

See all the looks from the Tony Ward Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

Giorgio Armani Privé:

See all the looks from the Giorgio Armani Privé Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

Elie Saab:

See all the looks from the Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

Jean Paul Gaultier:

See all the looks from the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

Zuhair Murad:

See all the looks from the Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

Valentino:

See all the looks from the Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

Ashi Studio:

See all the looks from the Ashi Studio Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

Fendi:

See all the looks from the Fendi Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

Maison Margiela:

See all the looks from the Maison Margiela Haute Couture Spring 2024 collection.

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That’s a wrap on Menswear Milan Fashion Week and since Friday, we have been wrapped in magnificent Milanese finery from all the major players on the MFW schedule. The fashion pack first digested Sabato De Sarno’s debut as Gucci’s creative director, who mirrored the Ancora notion of his womenswear showcase last September. Dean and Dan Caten’s Dsquared2 show was cast entirely of identical twins, to give attendees the illusion models emerged from a transforming capsule wearing a completely different outfit as they roamed a gleaming white set. All-black was high on the agenda at Dolce & Gabbana, as Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana made their return to full form to give us their interpretation of the word “sleek”, resulting in an array of sharply-tailored looks. Silvia Venturini Fendi paid tribute to Princess Anne, with a very British approach to dressing for the Fall 2024 season. It was business as usual at Prada, with guests sat on office chairs to check out the latest designs from Miuccia Prada and Raf Simmons, who merged stereotypical office attire with the great outdoors. Models were practically without pants at JW Anderson, who sought inspo from Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut while pajama-soft looks ruled the runway at Giorgio Armani.

Look no further for an unfiltered take on Menswear Milan Fashion Week’s Fall 2024 season. Check out the hits and misses, all in accordance with theFashionSpot’s forum members:

HIT | Dolce & Gabbana

“Sleek is absolutely the right word for this show! Dolce & Gabbana are on fire and this show proves so. Love the styling and those horse riding boots are making me feel a way.” [GERGIN]

“Dramatic but just the right amount of drama. The big coats, the evening wear, the impeccable tailoring and even the denim. It all feels just right and very much on brand. What a beautiful surprise. I guess Domenico and Stefano are ready, or at least, trying to really re-enter the fashion discourse.” [Wolkfolk]

“This is very good. The production, the drama, and the clothes were fabulous. A return to formality.” [Lola701]

See all the looks from the Dolce & Gabbana Menswear Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Emporio Armani

“PERFECTION… love everything!” [DK92]

“Absolutely love the color palette of this collection and how each look just flows effortlessly into the next! The strong sense of cohesion from Armani’s shows always pleases me to no end, and this is no exception. I have fallen completely in love with that light grey suede!” [vogue28]

“Very strong collection, with desirable menswear. I love every single coat!” [Kanzai]

See all the looks from the Emporio Armani Menswear Fall 2024 collection.

MISS | Dsquared2

“Can anyone tell me please, who buys this?” [nilobraz]

“It’s not even camp. It’s just straight up COMMON. More is more with these clowns.” [GoldenPetals]

See all the looks from the Dsquared2 Menswear Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Gucci

“A sleek collection. Beautiful color palette.” [MModa]

“From a pure product perspective, I loved it. So strong, crisp, beautifully made, well-designed clothes and accessories. Encore!” [Fulton St Critique]

“It’s very good and solid for a menswear collection. The coats are great, the tailoring looks sharp and well cut and even the logo presentation is done in a very chic way.” [WAVES]

See all the looks from the Gucci Menswear Fall 2024 collection.

MISS | Prada

“Funny how Raf Simons who held the helm of Calvin Klein can’t create desirable denim pieces. And some pieces are straight up cartoonist, that 1900s train conductor look.” [RaisinBoy]

“It’s painful to see this brand lose its fashion credentials season after season.” [bc collector]

“This is just a lazy and failed recreation of Fall 2002 menswear. Miuccia and Raf just went and added unnecessary accessories. In terms of pieces, there’s nothing really desirable here. Everything you expect from Prada here was missing: no good knitwear, no good shoes, no good outerwear.” [Lola701]

See all the looks from the Prada Menswear Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Fendi

“I loved most of it! It’s very Fendi and has Silvia Venturini Fendi written all over it. For me, another clear proof – as if we needed one – that she could’ve carried menswear and womenswear RTW on her own.” [WAVES]

“I liked it! some great pieces. I loathe horsebit shoes but overall it was a win for me!” [Ihhbl]

“Very much a fan of those earthy tones and how I am instantly reminded of the British brand Barbour, which is perhaps the sole reason why I’m able to appreciate the vast majority of looks here!” [vogue28]

See all the looks from the Fendi Menswear Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Giorgio Armani

“Mister Giorgio is on a roll!” [DK92]

“Another wonderful Giorgio Armani collection, which feels a cut above the rest. So many, SOOO MANY wonderful separates that I could sit and salivate over – I’d happily take all the outerwear pieces and the knitwear. Stunning color palette, absolutely stunning.” [vogue28]

“Nice collection as always. I always love it when Armani does blue.” [LadyJunon]

See all the looks from the Giorgio Armani Menswear Fall 2024 collection.

MISS | JW Anderson

“I will never understand this guy’s phenomenon. He has done few interesting collections for Loewe but his own label has always been nothing more than a sloppy 1st year design student mess.” [avonlea002]

“I’m sure the social media fashion mafia will lap this up, but surely this is one huge troll here (not that his others aren’t). All the gathered ruffles and satin edging seem like the kind of thing a fashion student would do to add something “different” to their collection to make it more interesting. When in doubt, add a ruffle…” [Cocteau Stone]

Jonathan is very hit and miss. Big miss here. Not a single thing I like. This is made for the fashion clique, social media. A bunch of clothes with no life of their own, made to be seen and photographed. More marketing than fashion.” [Alquimista]

See all the looks from the JW Anderson Menswear Fall 2024 collection.

HIT | Zegna

“I’ve really grown to appreciate Zegna (as a brand and as a group). It’s just 360 degrees of exquisite.” [LadyJunon]

“Nice fabrics, great trousers and the more classic pieces look amazing!” [tatouejeremie]

“The shoulders and sleeves on everything is perfection. I love Alessandro Sartori’s play on necklines and collars/collarless outerwear.” [youthinasia]

See all the looks from the Zegna Menswear Fall 2024 collection.

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Menswear Milan Fashion Week has been a-go since Friday and a jam-packed schedule filled full of Milanese splendor has delivered us shows boasting an endless display of true Italian craftsmanship. At Gucci, Sabato De Sarno made his long-awaited menswear debut as the brand’s creative director, ultimately echoing the Ancora theme from his first womenswear showcase back in September. Sleekness was the order of the day at Dolce & Gabbana, with the duo’s latest showcase truly marking Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana’s return to full form (pairing razor-sharp tailoring with denim perfectly). Statement Prada coats were served up from co-creative directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons and make no mistake that Giorgio Armani isn’t about to be denounced as the true reigning king of Italian moda.

Watch below theFashionSpot’s highlights of Menswear Milan Fashion Week Fall 2024:

Gucci:

See all the looks from the Gucci Menswear Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Dolce & Gabbana:

See all the looks from the Dolce & Gabbana Menswear Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Fendi:

See all the looks from the Fendi Menswear Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Dsquared2:

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Emporio Armani:

See all the looks from the Emporio Armani Menswear Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Prada:

See all the looks from the Prada Menswear Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Neil Barrett:

See all the looks from the Neil Barrett Menswear Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

Giorgio Armani:

See all the looks from the Giorgio Armani Menswear Fall 2024 collection and click here to join the conversation.

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Here at theFashionSpot, we’ve been huge champions of all-things Vogue Arabia ever since the magazine made its big splash on newsstands back in 2017- and you may not even need reminding of the launch covers starring Gigi Hadid. Almost a whole 7 years later and under the editorship of Manuel Arnaut, the Arabian fashion title continues to go from strength to strength. For January 2024, Arnaut welcomes Rania Benchegra onto a pair of covers. The Moroccan beauty who was first discovered during 2023’s Vogue Open Casting poses for photographer Txema Yeste and across the two covers styled by Arabian Vogue‘s fashion director Amine Jreissati, gazes down Yeste’s lens wearing looks from Fendi and Hermès.

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

From the get-go when the first cover (above) came to light, members of our forums were left in awe. “I like the cover, Txema almost never disappoints…” noted DK92.

“I love it! That stare,” pointed out kokobombon, sharing the same level of enthusiasm toward the cover.

“Beautiful close up,” WAVES admired.

Psylocke was also very much an admirer of Vogue Arabia’s latest, adding: “Ohhh, these are both great. Refreshingly glamorous and just really gorgeous. We need more Txema!”

“In love with the covers and her face. So edgy yet romantic,” described oaklee91.

“Absolutely love that portrait of Rana Benchegra in the first cover! It’s just a crying shame someone at Vogue Arabia decided to add the black frame, which downgrades the cover somewhat for me. Nevertheless, a very strong start to 2024 for Arabian Vogue – two very strong and commanding covers,” voiced vogue28.

Share your own thoughts on Vogue Arabia’s January 2024 covers starring Rania Benchegra, here.

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