Milan Fashion Week
Georgio Armani
The "Giorgio Gypsy" is, of course, a super-deluxe version of the romantic tradition. The collection features crystal-studded sarongs and silk trousers topped by graceful head scarves. At left, a model wears an outfit from the Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2008 collection shown on Sept. 24, 2007 during Milan Fashion Week.
Georgio Armani
Georgio Armani said his inspiration for his latest collection was the ambiance of the Mediterranean islands in Italy's far south. At left, a model wears a glittery green dress from Armani's Spring/Summer 2008 ready-to-wear collection shown on Sept. 24, 2007 during Milan Fashion Week.
Georgio Armani
A model wears an outfit by designer Giorgio Armani during his Spring/Summer 2008 ready-to-wear show presented on Sept. 24, 2007 during Milan Fashion Week.
Georgio Armani
Here's a fashion disconnect: while showing his elaborate "Georgio Gypsy" look, Armani also announced he will introduce a sleek new line of mobile phones and flat-screen TVs in a deal with electronics maker Samsung. At left, a model walks the runway during the Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2008 ready-to-wear show on Sept. 24, 2007, in Milan.
D&G
The D&G show, from Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, was all about hippie chic, updated for Spring/Summer 2008. The design team's younger label featured feminine mini-dresses like this one, shown Sept. 24, 2007, during Milan Fashion Week.
D&G
A model wears a casual look from the D&G Spring/Summer 2008 collection, presented Sept. 24, 2007 during Milan Fashion Week.
Enrico Coveri
At the Enrico Coveri show, the feminine inspiration stretched further back, to the 1940s and immediately after. It seemed like an odd reference point for an Italian fashion show, but here it looked joyous and optimistic. At left, a model strikes a pose in a flowered dress and sailor's cap at the Enrico Coveri show on Sept. 24, 2007 during Milan Fashion Week.
Enrico Coveri
A group of models wear dresses from the Enrico Coveri Spring/Summer 2008 ready-to-wear show in Milan on Sept. 24, 2007.
Enrico Coveri
A model and a sailor strike a pose on the runway at the Enrico Coveri Spring/Summer 2008 show on Sept. 24, 2007 during Milan Fashion Week.
Enrico Coveri
A model appears on the runway during the Enrico Coveri Spring/Summer 2008 show on Sept. 24, 2007 during Milan Fashion Week.
Enrico Coveri
Models show evening dresses during the Enrico Coveri Spring/Summer 2008 ready-to-wear show on Sept. 24, 2007 during Milan Fashion Week.
Lorenzo Riva
There were no stunts at the show by fashion designer Lorenzo Riva, just pretty clothes for Spring/Summer 2008. At left, a model walks the runway at the Lorenzo Riva show on Sept. 23, 2007 during Milan Fashion Week.
Lorenzo Riva
A model wears a slinky dress in the Lorenzo Riva Spring/Summer 2008 show on Sept. 23, 2007 during Milan Fashion Week.
Lorenzo Riva
A model shows a gown during the Lorenzo Riva Spring/Summer 2008 show on Sept. 23, 2007 during Milan Fashion Week.
Lorenzo Riva
A model wears a short dress during the Lorenzo Riva Spring/Summer 2008 show on Sept. 23, 2007 during Milan Fashion Week.
Gianfranco Ferre
The Spring/Summer 2008 collection from the late designer Gianfranco Ferre is sheer femininity. At left, a model wears a pink dress on the runway during the Ferre show in Milan on Sept. 24, 2007. Ferre died in June 2007.
Gianfranco Ferre
A model wears a gown on the runway during the Gianfranco Ferre Spring/Summer 2008 show in Milan on Sept. 24, 2007.
Gianfranco Ferre
A model appears in a gown by Gianfranco Ferre during the designer's Spring/Summer 2008 show in Milan on Sept. 24, 2007.