From January the 17th till January the 20th, Milan was once again the center of one of the most important fashion events in the world: Milan fashion week, which this year was concentrated into just four days in order to allow journalists and designers to fly to Paris and take part in Paris fashion week, which started already on January the 21st.

On the occasion of this edition of Milan fashion week, many Italian and foreign fashion houses had the opportunity to show their men’s autumn-winter 2009/2010 collections before focusing their attention and energies on the latest details of their women’s autumn-winter 2009/2010 collections that will also be presented in Milan, but from February the 25th to March the 4th (we will certainly speak more in detail about this event in our next articles).

This edition of the Milano Fashion Week saw the participation of about thirty-eight important labels, which presented the image of a classic, elegant man, a business man who takes care of himself and of his look. This new man is deeply attached to nature and to tradition and his main object is the recovery of old classic traditions and ideals, without forgetting that he is looking towards the future and that he needs to adapt these old traditions to the current times. We also see meticulous rediscovery of the high quality and prestigious fabric which perfectly symbolizes the true essence of the Made in Italy style.

The man presented at Milan Fashion week is self-reliant, independent and knows who he is and what he is looking for. He is dynamic and trendy but always retains a touch of elegance and natural charm. Some important elements of the classic formal style such as the tie (very slim and tied up around the neck) or the gilet are now re-introduced and revisited in a more modern key and worn with both casual and more elegant looks. Fabrics must be very soft and warm, which is why most of the designers taking part in this event have chosen wool and cashmere for their creations. Trousers are skinny and sometimes only just ankle length in order to define the man’s legs and give the impression that he is taller. Pullovers and shirts are elegant, sometimes sober, sometimes decorated with leather or with mink fur. Coats are simple and very classic, knee-length and made of warm wool. Pinstripe fabric suits in grey or blue are also very trendy.