Behind the scenes at Milan Fashion Week
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The magic of Milan Fashion Week lies in its unapologetic excess.
There are dresses that take a team of five people just to put on (looking at you, Elisabetta Franchi).
Huge platefuls of spaghetti that must be eaten half-naked in preparation (*cough* Caroline Vreeland *cough*).
Backstage make-up looks that draw their inspiration from the motto “Basic Bitch” (hello, MAC).
And throwbacks starring the late designer Gianni Versace and a *very* young Elton John (yesss, Claudia Schiffer), as five supers of the 90s reunite for the 20th anniversary of Gianni’s death.
Join us on a decadent foray behind the scenes at #MFW 2018.
The stage is set for Dolce & Gabbana
Fabulous feathers are the trend du jour
Bella Hadid hangs with Karl Lagerfeld
#StillFangirling #NeverNot #LoveYou ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Karllagerfeld Thank you❤️❤️❤️
Cindy Crawford's daughter opens Fendi
OPENING FENDI! Karl... you're a DREAM.
Kendall Jenner also does the honours
Fendi's creative directors take to the runway
Creative Directors #KarlLagerfeld &
@silviaventurinifendi step out on the #FendiSS18 runway at #MFW.
Caroline Vreeland is totally at home
Poetry unfolds at Ferragamo
She leaves a bed of flowers, wherever she goes.
Vivid colors and head-to-toe individuality is reflected in the #FerragamoSS18 collection.
Suki Waterhouse puts on a sister act
A fiesta of colour plays out at MAC
Missoni is all about the patterning
The easy elegance of this checkered pullover is enhanced by the juxtaposed pattern in matching tones of the trousers.
Icons of the 90s reunite in memory of Gianni Versace
#congratulations !! @donatella_versace
Amazing show !!! Thank you for brings us all together again
#I LOVE YOU ❤️❤️❤️ @cindycrawford@carlabruniofficial
Donatella Versace remembers her late brother
Gianni, you always recognized how powerful women are.
You helped women reclaim their own voice and be themselves, thank you Gianni, we love you.
Butterfly prints form part of the tribute
A bold spring look with printed butterfly sunglasses and towel accessory. The Farfalle print from the SS 1995 collection features butterflies in sumptuous vivid colour.
Claudia Schiffer turns back time for the anniversary
Flashing back to this beautiful photo...such fond memories with these dear friends.
Today is a very special day for us all. I’m SO thrilled to be in Milan with @donatella_versace to honour my dear friend #GianniVersace.❤️
+ my dear @EltonJohn who people are raving about as they see him in #Kingsman today. I love looking at this photo – such an extraordinary time. X ?
Helena Christensen revs up in style
Carla Bruni and Naomi Campbell feel the love
❤️ @iamnaomicampbell ❤️
Grazie @donatella_versace for reuniting us
Donatella Versace's post-show celebrations
Thank you to all my friends celebrating with me tonight. Love you all. ♥️♥️
Gigi Hadid turns bouquet for Moschino
Mr. Armani joins his posse
Mr. Armani with the models after today's #GiorgioArmani Women’s
#SS18 fashion show
Photo by @stefanoguindani
Karlie Kloss savours her morning espresso
Ciao Milano ☕️
Caroline Vreeland warms up for the land of spaghetti
Can you guess which city I'm headed to today? ✈️???
it's my happy place ❤️???
Elisabetta Franchi has a seriously high-maintenance dress
Cinque ragazze per me posson bastareeee ??? Quasi tutto pronto.... -1!
Grazie @pacodicanto per questa foto ?It's happy days for Bella Hadid at Alberta Ferretti
Thank you to the wonderful talented and beautiful @albertaferretti
thank you for having me in another lovely show...❤️
thank you all I love you
@carlomengucci ???
Gigi Hadid also has a blast
Much love to you @albertaferretti! It is an honor and inspiration to work with you.
Thank you for your kindness and warmth always, it was a pleasure to close your show yesterday! @carineroitfeld x ♡
A bold message for make-up inspiration backstage at Numero Ventuno
Models await their moment at Numero Ventuno
Ready. NOW. #NUDA, the N21 Spring/Summer 2018 Women’s Fashion Show.
#N21 #numeroventunoCindy Crawford gives Kaia Gerber and Cayley King the tour
So much fun showing these girls around Milano! The next generation…
Kaia Gerber and Cayley King play a round of who's taller
She's on her tip toes
Alessandra Ambrosio has her Milan look nailed
MILAN ARMY ?? #mfw
Max Mara shoes are all set to dazzle
Petite Meller greets the paps before walking for Vivetta
... She's joined by Vivetta Ponti's son on the runway
@petitemeller and my son Otto at the show ?
Salma Hayek is gorgeous in Gucci
Guests of the #GucciSS18 show, @salmahayek and François-Henri Pinault.
Salma Hayek Pinault wore a #GucciFW17 dress with white lace embroidery and velvet trims and platform sandals with bee detail.
A bespoke illustration from the folks at MAC make-up
Fashion week is back in Milan – and so is M·A·C! We’re bringing you the season’s best looks, straight from backstage.
Illustration by @Blairz.