Milan Fashion Week 2022: Versace made a statement with contrasting looks during its autumn/winter show, trotted out by Gigi and Bella Hadid, and Kate Moss’ daughter Lila

Mar 1 , 2022

US model Gigi Hadid during the Versace autumn/winter 2022-23 collection during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, on February 25. Photo: AFP

Donatella Versace designed sharp trouser suits and satin corsets in bright purple, lime and pink, which adorned dresses or were worn as tops

Daring latex leggings, colourful chain tops and denim wide-leg jeans also featured in the collection show that ‘built on contrast and tension’, which followed fashion weeks in New York and London

Italian fashion house Versace offered roomy cargo pants and corset dresses at its Milan Fashion Week show, presenting an autumn/winter collection that played with contrasts.

Designer Donatella Versace opened the show on Friday night, February 25, with a sharp black trouser suit, before swiftly introducing satin corsets in purple, lime, pink, cream or checked worn as tops or adorning tightfitting dresses as bodices.

Model Bella Hadid presents a creation from the Versace autumn/winter 2022-23 collection during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, on February 25. Photo: Reuters

US model Emily Ratajkowski presents a creation during the Versace autumn/winter 2022-23 collection during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, on February 25. Photo: AFP

A model wears a statement red puffer coat as part of the Versace autumn/winter 2022-23 collection during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, on February 25. Photo: AP Photo

Sometimes even puffer jackets bore the shape.

Models wore latex leggings, loose pinstripe trousers or luxury cargo pants. There was also an array of mini skirts, printed T-shirts and sparkly colourful chain tops. Large checked prints adorned jackets and skirts.

A model wears a creation as part of the Versace autumn/winter 2022-23 collection during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, on February 25. Photo: AP Photo

A model presents a creation during the Versace autumn/winter 2022-23 collection during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, on February 25. Photo: AFP

“Seen, unseen; mystery, discovery; constrained, unleashed. This collection is built on contrast and tension – like an elastic band pulled tight and about to snapback with a build-up of energy,” Donatella Versace said of the line.