Italian Fashion People Are the Chicest—These 5 Trends Are Taking Off in Milan Right Now

Setting the tone for the season’s menswear mood, Milan Men's Fashion Week kicked off this week, making the Italian capital a magnet for the industry's most stylish—drawing them in with the promise of new-season Prada, Vivienne Westwood and Giorgio Armani—not to mention sunshine and gelato.

While the runways offered a vision of what’s to come, it was the streets that painted a real-time portrait of how fashion is being worn right now. Undeterred by the scorching temperatures, attendees kept their cool, indulging in new-season trends and elegant staples in equal measure.

From easy elegance to textured delights, these are the five street style trends that took over the streets of Milan this week.

The 5 Chicest Street Style Trends From Milan Men's Fashion Week

1. Summer Shirting

Style Notes: While Londoners are embracing lace-trimmed blouses and romantic embroidery, Milan’s style set is taking a more streamlined approach, pulling their inspiration straight from the menswear runways. Think boxy, short-sleeved tailored shirts, styled with swishy skirts, sharp trousers or laid-back denim.

Shop Short-Sleeve Shirts:

Style this buttoned-up with trousers or wear undone over a simple tank.

COS

Boxy Short-Sleeved Poplin Shirt

This also comes in white.

Mango

Short Sleeve Linen-Blend Shirt

This lightweight layer is perfect for high-summer styling.

2. Teeming with Texture

Style Notes: Milanese dressers have a sixth sense for drama, and this season, that manifested in the form of tactile texture. From sweeping fringing to frothy ruffles, Milan's streets were crowded by swishy steps.

Shop the Texture Trend:

Arrange

Fringe Embellished Minimal Column Midi Dress in Monochrome Print

Style these with tall heels or take a relaxed approach and pair with simple Mary Janes.

This comes in sizes XXS—4XL.

Farm Rio

Fringed Printed Satin Midi Skirt

Wear this with the matching top or style with a simple tee.

3. Get Your Greens

Style Notes: After a week of dashing between shows in the summer heat, sustenance comes in many forms—and this time, it was the style set’s take on a healthy dose of green. From vibrant dill to earthy olive, bold green pieces added freshness en masse.

Shop the Green Colour Trend:

Reformation

Belma Linen Dress

The linen composition ensures a light and breathable finish.

This looks much more expensive than it actually is.

Zara

Combined Pleated Knit Skirt

Style with the matching vest or pair with a simple white tank.

4. Heatwave Hair

Style Notes: The chicest way to handle heatwave hair, the Milanese style set resisted the urge to scrape back their hair in frizz frustration and instead wove elegant cotton and silk scarves around their heads. A simple accessory, yes—but one that added instant polish and personality. Expect to see this everywhere as we move through the summer months.