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Gigi Hadid in a pale yellow shift dress at Versace. Getty Images
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Shimmering, watery tones at Giorgio Armani. Getty Images
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Timeless simplicity at Bally. AP
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A knitted dress in pale peach at Jil Sander. Photo: Jil Sander
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Shredded flowers and a metallic skirt at Prada. EP
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Classic tailoring at Tom Ford. AP
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Simple tops with timeless skirts at Gucci. AP
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Dolce & Gabbana stripped away everything to show its mastery of tailoring. Getty Images
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Pastel tones at Missoni. Getty Images
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Handwork meets pastel blue at Bottega Veneta. AP
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Pastels appeared on the Fendi runway as blocks of colour. Getty Images
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Gigi Hadid in a pale yellow shift dress at Versace. Getty Images
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Shimmering, watery tones at Giorgio Armani. Getty Images
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Timeless simplicity at Bally. AP
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A knitted dress in pale peach at Jil Sander. Photo: Jil Sander
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Shredded flowers and a metallic skirt at Prada. EP
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Classic tailoring at Tom Ford. AP
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Simple tops with timeless skirts at Gucci. AP
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Dolce & Gabbana stripped away everything to show its mastery of tailoring. Getty Images
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Pastel tones at Missoni. Getty Images
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Handwork meets pastel blue at Bottega Veneta. AP
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Pastels appeared on the Fendi runway as blocks of colour. Getty Images
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Gigi Hadid in a pale yellow shift dress at Versace. Getty Images
Milan Fashion Week 2023 trends: Pastels, sensible chic and handwork
The National witnesses the celebration of Italian skill that shone through despite rain showers and celebrity antics
Sarah Maisey
24 September, 2023
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