How Milan Fashion Week Shows Us We Are All a Pile of Garbage

Jeremy Scott shows us his “trash-chic” collection, while Gucci tells us that headscarves are back.

I write this not from Milan, but from behind my cosy desk on the ninth floor of my office building in Noida. But even sitting miles away, I have got the message that Jeremy Scott was trying to convey through his powerful collection for Moschino at the Milan Fashion Week 2017 loud and clear.

Jeremy wanted us to look inwards, at our grotesque levels of consumption, and how they are wrecking our planet. How? By literally making his beautiful models walk down the ramp in ‘garbage couture’.

And you know what? We needed this. We needed a glorious ramp in Milan — seen by the who’s who of the world, including some of the richest people on the planet — to show us how we are a walking pile of environmental hazard. No matter how uneasy it made us feel.

With cardboard boxes as caps and toilet paper as bags, we got the message loud and clear – to rethink our consumption habits. Now.

Moving beyond the socially striking collection, let us take a look at some of the subtler style notes, informing you of which is now part of my professional duties.

Shoulder Pads Are Big (Literally)

Let your shoulders do the talking. At least that’s what Moschino and Prada will have you believe.

Also take a look at the nineties’ inspired shoes. Yes, the ones that you threw away a few years back because they were too loud. Well, now they have made a comeback. Life and fashion are both cyclical, my sweethearts.

Scarves Are Back!

Gucci’s collection – dubbed The Alchemist’s Garden – was an ode to the 60s, and while we may not able to afford their clothes, we can certainly take some inspiration from them and restart wearing headscarves.

Even Moschino agrees. It pairs up its headscarves with old retro glasses. So the next time someone tells you to stop being stuck in the fifties, show them this.

Say Yes to Zigzag Stripes

Let them not make you dizzy any more. For it’s time to embrace them in your life.

Let a Bit (Sorry, Lots) of Neon Add Brightness To Your Life

Wow, Emilio Pucci really showed a lot of neon love in its collection. And although one wouldn’t advise you to wear their fringed hat (that might prove extremely problematic for your vision), we do think the neon will add some brightness to your wardrobe. (You’ve anyway been thinking about moving away from black, right?)

Reds And Browns All Over

Red can match with red. Brown can match with brown. You don’t need to introduce a contrasting colour to your outfit and you certainly don’t need to shy away from looking like Red Riding Hood. (Hey, don’t put it on me. Look up Max Mara and Annakiki for inspiration.)

Being Miss Bossypants

This one, my favourite, is for all you Miss Bossypants. Because that should never be an insult, and always a compliment!