Milan Fashion Week
I can’t even believe that I’m writing this, but a two weeks ago I got the amazing opportunity to go to Milan Fashion Week in Italy!! I still can’t even comprehend that this happened. If I’m being honest too, it completely came out of left field.
While I was reaching out to designers for NYFW, I wondered what it would be like to experience different fashion weeks. I ended up getting the absolute privilege of working with Julia Matryoshka and Paola Rivarossa from Fashion Vibes Milano, Giuseppe Buccinna, and Michael Spartano at their respective presentations. So off my mom, my aunt, and I went to the fashion capital of the world…and it did NOT disappoint!
So first off, Milan was absolutely beautiful. Everyone was very fashionable and put together walking down the street. It definitely had a cool, modern vibe while also maintaining Italy’s history too. It was the perfect combination of both! One minute you could be seeing a 14th century church, and the next a Fendi store (the absolute range was phenomenal)!
My trip buddies and fashion inspos: my mom and Aunt Kathy, and I had the best time shopping and sightseeing in our free time, while attending the fashion shows at night! It was the perfect city to just roam the streets of and it felt very safe and picturesque. There was always something to see or something going on around you, but it didn’t feel overcrowded. Moral of the story: I am a big fan of Milan.
@_fashionvibesmilano ‘s presentation was nothing short of phenomenal! The organization, run by Julia Matryoshka, highlights designers and creatives during different runway events in Italy, Vancouver, and Brazil. The presentation I went to was held in a beautiful cultural association called the Circolo Filologico Milanese, and it was one of the most spectacular venues I’ve ever seen! The runway ran from the ground floor, upstairs to a second balcony level (where I was filming in the video), and it was visually stunning! The show highlighted 6 different designers’ collections. Everyone involved in the organization from the directors, organizers, staff, and designers were so sweet and welcoming. We had the best time!
The second fashion event we attended was an open house-style presentation. The designers @giuseppebuccinnaofficial, and @michaelspartano ‘s line, @michvasca , were collaborating. Giuseppe designed the clothing and Michael designed the bags being shown.
This event was very cool to me, as it was different from any other fashion event I had been to in the past. The clothing and bags highlighted matched one another’s bold, edgy flare. I liked how the designers were able to interact with everyone present and explain their inspiration behind the pieces. For example, we were told that the inspiration for the very first black handbag, highlighted in the video I made, was inspired by a cobra’s head. I found the whole experience very interesting and unique!
Overall, I am extremely thankful to have been able to take this trip to Milan Fashion Week. The experience was one I will never forget, and it truly was the most special trip. I owe the biggest thank you in the world to my rocks and original fashion inspirations, my mom and Aunt Kathy. Their endless support and love keep me believing in myself every day! Thank you both!! ❤️
