Versace Brings 'Optimism and Joy' to Milan Fashion Week

Italian designer Donatella Versace showcased a playful and colorful collection of mismatched prints at Milan Fashion Week. The show featured vibrant outfits with zigzag tops, floral skirts, and nods to 1990s styles. Versace aimed to bring 'color, light, optimism, and joy' to the catwalk amid global darkness.

Italian designer Donatella Versace presented a playful and colorful collection of mismatched prints at Milan Fashion Week, expressing a mission to bring 'optimism and joy' to the runway. Held at the medieval Castello Sforzesco on Friday evening, the show launched with models flaunting zigzag tops and floral skirts, reflecting the vibrant aesthetic of the spring/summer 2025 line for both womenswear and menswear.

The mixed prints adorned silky dresses and skirts, shirts, and knitwear in hues of brown, blue, lilac, and yellow, with traces of Versace's iconic Medusa head print. Nods to 1990s' styles were evident, with shirts protruding from beneath short unbuttoned cardigans. The collection also featured tailored suits and trousers in a striking lemon shade.

Versace, the design head at the renowned Italian fashion house, stated, 'When there is so much darkness in the world, with this collection, I wanted to bring color, light, optimism, and joy - we have never needed it more.' The line included pieces in shimmering gold—such as corsets, skirts, and strapless dresses. Models showcased the collection with colorful tights, slinky heels, and platforms in bold hues, while menswear models paired suits with trainers or socks and sandals. Milan Fashion Week continues until Monday.

(With inputs from agencies.)