Cities of Fashion: Milan

British Vogue is your source for full coverage of Milan Fashion Week. Find a schedule of events as well as photos and reviews of each show. Browse by a particular designer of interest, or choose to see photos from all the essential collections.

Review the Top 10 Trends of Milan Fashion Week with Elle. Find extensive coverage of the show in Milan, including a review of celebrities in attendance and videos of various shows. If you’re planning on exploring Milan and aspire to look as fabulous as its year-round residents, emulate the photos in the “Milan Fashion Week Street Chic.”

If you didn’t make it to Milan but long for the virtual experience, Hilary Alexander, the Telegraph’s fashion director, reports diligently on Fashion Week Shows and events. Look for all the collections from Milan Fashion week in the “Catwalk Diaries,” along with a recap of each show.

Fashion Week may only happen for a few weeks during each year, but shopping is always in style in Milan. Shops are abundant, so even the most enthusiastic shopper may require, or desire, some guidance. Travel Plan Italy, an Italy Tourism site and directory, provides a Milan shopping itinerary that covers everything from the most famous boutiques to more affordable stores.

Visiting Milan may tempt you to go a little (or a lot) over the limit for your clothing budget. To compensate, glean tips from the New York Times’ guide to “Affordable Europe: Milan.” Make note of cheap eats, bargain cultural events and free activities.

If you’ve had enough of the catwalk and you’re ready for a different kind of show, don’t miss Milan’s world famous opera house, Teatro alla Scala. The theater opened in 1740 and has been host to the highest caliber opera and ballet. In 1913, the opera house opened the adjoining museum filled with antiques and memorabilia. It’s a don’t-miss spot for opera fans, history buffs and tourists alike. Find a performance schedule, and information about free events and the theater museum.