LIVE FROM MILAN FASHION WEEK

Milan Fashion Week confirms the trend: this is the year of legs.
Naked or veiled by ankle and knee-high socks providing pops of color — left bare or framed by tailored shorts, polished dresses and ultra-feminine transparencies — legs are at the center, with designers using them as an anchor to build looks that, though leaning toward minimalism, remain full of character, always with that witty touch Milan carries so well.

This year’s trends? Layering and chic, with a hint of savvy humor and a clear tilt toward minimalism. Sheer textures and transparent outfits are combined with rigorous shapes, while knee-high socks offer occasional color accents. Culottes give way to bare legs or tights in refined, sophisticated shades — burgundy, dusty blue — or in classic black under florals, for a sciura twist that reins in more maximalist looks.

The creative, detail-obsessed Milanese spirit allows endless mixing and matching: masculine tailoring with sheer floral lace, balloon skirts and textured jackets paired with back-seam tights, turning the leg itself into a graphic accent that catches the eye and anchors the look. This season, legs move to Milan’s rhythm: sharp yet refined, ironic, and effortlessly stylish.