Rewind the date
Considered as one of the four major fashion cities in the world, Milano stands out with one feature: Milano is the only city among the big four that is not a capital. The journey that started with the incentive of the Chamber of Fashion of Italy established in 1958, gained momentum thanks to its ingenious and definitely creative designs, yet with more convenient prices than its Parisian likes. This northern industrial city has stood out even further as the interest in readymade garments increased. The designers were like at their homes ever after. In 1961, Milano became the headquarters of Vogue Italia. Along with the 1970s, as the designers such as Armani and Versace originated in Milano gained great fame, the city turned into a fashion capital.
When is the Milano Fashion Week?
Milano Fashion Week will start on September 21 with the Emerging Talents Milano parade and end on September 28 with the Turtlehorn event and grand finale.
Do not be confused as we say the “Grand Finale”; we are talking about a digital “Grand Finale”. In this period when all normals that we are accustomed to have changed, numerous people will follow the Milano Fashion Week at their homes, via their computers and mobile devices. Certain fashion editors and a group of invitees will be able to see the collections on the basis of rendezvous, and will watch the Milano Fashion Week events on-site.
It is expected that glorious celebrations as well as old stagers Max Mara, Armani and Emilio Pucci will leave their marks on the Milano Fashion Week, where we will watch 37 different shows by new talents to the senior representatives of the Italian fashion style.
Both Italian and Northern: What to do in Italy?
What distinguishes Milano from other Italian cities is maybe that it has not got its share from that popular Italian melodrama. With its magnificent squares, cathedrals, occasional pizza restaurants and 24/7 elegant urban residents, this is a sui generis city far from the Mediterranean slackness. Therefore, there are also many unique locations that you can see in the city during the Milano Fashion Week.
Must See: Duomo di Milano
If you visit the Milano Fashion Week and if you have extra time out there, the first thing to do must be to visit Duomo di Milano. The completion of Duomo di Milano, the largest cathedral in Italy and the fourth largest in Europe, took more than 500 years. This breath-taking example of the gothic architecture stands right at the heart of Milano, at the Duomo Square. Duomo di Milano, where 40 thousand people can pray at the same time, is established on an area of 11 thousand 700 square metres. On the top of the Cathedral, where 135 bridges are located inside, stands the Madonna statue created by the sculptor Giuseppe Perego. The statue is made of solid gold and it is at an altitude of 108.5 metres. The reason for use of solid gold in the making of the Madonna statue is to ensure that Duomo di Milano not be lost under any conditions in the foggy and dark city of Milano.
Do shopping: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Just when you have the opportunity to visit the heart of fashion, do not go back without stopping by one of the oldest shopping centres in history, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Besides, beyond being a shopping centre, this is a structure worth seeing for its excellent architecture and visionary ambience. Designed by the architect Giuseppe Mengoni in 1861, the construction of the building was started in 1865 and it was completed in 1877. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is open 24 hours a day; however, the shops give service between the hours 09.30 and 19.30 for shoppers.
Experience: Opera at La Scala
Known as La Scala all over the world, Teatro alla Scala is one of the most important opera houses in the world. This grandiose hall that opened its curtains in 1778 with the opera Europa Riconosciuta of Antonio Salieri has certain unique rules. For example, performances are set up in a way that they will end strictly before midnight under any circumstances, or the audience coming after the performance started is not admitted to the hall even though they have tickets.
Get away from noise: Lake Como
Lake Como, an earthly paradise with a coast to more than 10 towns. The region where the most expensive houses of the world are located is also well known for its famous residents. If you happen to drop by Milano, enjoy the restaurants located on the shores of Lake Como and the splendid beauty of nature. On the other hand, the most practical mode of transport from Milano to Como is the railway; do not forget.
Time tunnel: Painting of the Last Supper
Da Vinci completed his painting of the Last Supper in 1497. Santa Marie delle Grazie Church and Monastery in Milano is home to this unique artwork. A final note: The visitors who want to see the painting of the Last Supper must make a booking beforehand.
