7 Trends I Saw All Over Fashion Week in Paris and Milan

Another fashion week has come and gone, leaving us in the dust with memories, shopping lists, and inspiration galore. No one knows fashion month quite like Moda Operandi, the place we go to as soon as the show is over so we can take a peek at the collection and plan out our buys for the following season. We sat down with April Hennig to talk about her experience attending shows in New York, Milan, and Paris this season, and she has thoughts.

Which city hosted your favorite fashion week this season?

Paris was my favorite. As the culmination and grand finale of the month, it brought a true sense of excitement. Some of the most anticipated new designer debuts, including Dior, Loewe, Chanel, and Balenciaga, highlighted the season, and it was compelling to see how new leadership was reflected and executed.

Can you share a favorite memory from this fashion month?

We threw a party with Fendi in New York to celebrate the relaunch of the Spy bag, and it was not one to forget. The night was pure early 2000s nostalgia—between Paul Sevigny on the decks to the appearance of Lindsay Lohan, and of course, the revival of the iconic Spy Bag. The commercial success of the launch and the press that followed made it all the more special for both the Fendi and Moda teams to be a part of.

Which show that you attended ended up being your personal favorite?

Alaia never fails to captivate. This year’s show, set at the beautiful Fondation Cartier, featured a moving visual display. Pieter Mulier continues to innovate and be charged with new ideas, harmoniously balancing being so true to the brand’s heritage and himself as a creative.