One of the week’s earliest highlights came at Bottega Veneta, where nine premier models walked in Louise Trotter’s second show for the house. Presented at the brand’s headquarters in Palazzo San Fedele — nestled between La Scala and the Duomo — the setting underscored Milan’s deep ties between craft, culture and fashion. The show also marked two worldwide debuts for Premier, with Astrid Østergaard and James Tyler stepping onto the runway for the first time.

At Gucci, two of our models walked the runway, including Mayya Kuznetzova, who made her worldwide debut. The collection leaned into a youthful, body-focused energy, pairing streamlined silhouettes with an easy sense of nightlife practicality — clothing designed to move effortlessly between late nights and early mornings. Zhaoyi also appeared as part of the show’s wider creative rollout, featuring in Gucci Beauty’s presentation of the Primavera runway look, showcasing the makeup application behind the collection.

At Fendi, nine of our models took to the runway in Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut collection for the house. With an emphasis on silhouette and collaboration, the show presented a renewed vision for Fendi — balancing Chiuri’s signature approach with the brand’s established identity.

Ten of our models walked for Marni, a standout moment in a show that embraced the brand’s distinctive offbeat spirit while acknowledging its evolving creative direction. The collection continued Marni’s tradition of artistic experimentation, while reaffirming the house’s enduring place within Milan’s design landscape.

Consistency and legacy shaped the mood at Missoni, where Libby Taverner opened the show as one of five Premier models walking. Alberto Caliri continued his steady dialogue with the brand’s archives, building on familiar foundations while introducing subtle new evolutions to the Missoni language.

At N°21, six of our models walked, with Agnes Wahlström opening the show. Alessandro Dell’Acqua explored an understated interpretation of femininity, grounding the collection in everyday realities while referencing mid-century silhouettes and layered forms.

Nine of our models walked for Moschino, with Yura closing the show. The collection explored cultural roots and personal storytelling, bringing a playful yet thoughtful energy that echoed the house’s longstanding blend of humour and commentary.

At Tod’s, five of our models appeared in a collection inspired by sculpture and form — exploring the relationship between the body and the shapes that surround it, translated through careful construction and material.

Five models also walked for Dolce & Gabbana, where the designers revisited the codes that have defined their work for decades. Rather than nostalgia, the collection reinforced a living identity built around tailoring, lace and the enduring influence of Sicily.

Six models walked for Roberto Cavalli with Luiza Perote and Sydney Stabreit each appearing in two looks. The show balanced the brand’s signature glamour with a sharper, more contemporary silhouette.

At Jil Sander, four of our models walked in Simone Bellotti’s introspective collection, which reflected on the idea of home — exploring both comfort and tension through a refined interpretation of the house’s minimalist codes.

Elsewhere across the schedule, MM6 Maison Margiela saw Liu and Yifan representing Premier, continuing the brand’s tradition of transforming everyday garments through subtle distortion and unexpected construction.

Seven of our models walked for Boss, where archival references from the brand’s past catalogues inspired a collection built around considered styling and layered composition.

At Onitsuka Tiger, two of our boys walked in a show that blended Japanese pop-culture references with tailored sportswear and archival sneaker designs.

The week concluded with strong representation at Giorgio Armani, where Laiza De Moura and Laura Schulz each appeared in two looks among five Premier appearances. Across softly structured tailoring and understated outerwear, the collection reinforced Armani’s signature balance between ease and elegance.

At Emporio Armani, eleven Premier looks appeared on the runway, with Luiza Perote walking twice. The collection carried particular significance as the first designed by Silvana Armani and Leo Dell’Orco following the passing of Giorgio Armani — continuing the house’s dialogue between masculine and feminine dressing while introducing a renewed focus on youth.

Milan AW26 felt confident and assured — a season where heritage was not simply referenced but actively reinterpreted. Across the week, collections explored the relationship between past and present, balancing craftsmanship, structure and identity with evolving creative voices.

For our models, it was a week defined by scale: major openings, closings, worldwide debuts and strong representation across some of the industry’s most influential houses.