The shows have moved on to Paris and we’re about to go with them (metaphorically, at least), but first, we have one more unfinished duty in Milan: taking stock of what the week’s most notable attendees carried to the shows. As you can imagine, all the big Italian brands were well-represented, but the bag selections went further beyond that than you might expect.
Fashion Week dressing is always at its most exuberant in Milan, which yields plenty to discuss no matter the quality of the outcome. This year, though, the results were blessedly chic, and not always in the expected ways. Check out all the best looks below.
Adriana Lima
Miu Miu Dahlia Bag
$1,850 via Saks
Adriana was all over MFW, which surprised me because I don’t necessarily think of her as a runway model, first and foremost.
Adriana Lima
Balenciaga Mini City Bag
$1,545 via Balenciaga
She’s certainly a welcome addition to the lineup, though.
Anna Dello Russo
Fendi Ruffled Baguette Bag
$2,800 via Nordstrom
ADR, on the other hand, is practically the event’s mascot.
Anna Dello Russo
Prada Cahier Clutch
$2,660 via Bergdorf Goodman
She didn’t carry a bag to most of the shows, but she came through for us a couple times.
Ari Westphal
Céline Shoulder Bag
$1,373 via Vestiaire Collective
As you can guess from this photo, Ari is a rising star in the modeling world.
Bella Hadid
Dior Diorama Bag
$2,749 via Vestiaire Collective
It wouldn’t be fashion week without the It Model of the moment, Bella Hadid.
Bella Hadid
Fendi DotCom Bag
$2,600 via Nordstrom
I’m very excited for this new, smaller Fendi Dotcom.
Candela Novembre
Fendi Micro Double Baguette Bag
$2,450 via Saks
I noticed that Milan’s street style pics tended to be more spirited than New York’s–maybe that’s the photographers, or maybe that’s just the vibe of the city.
Chiara Ferragni
Prada Corsaire Bag
$2,220 via Net-a-Porter
For the Prada show, Chiara Ferragni paired her brand new Prada bag with some underboob and a sailor hat, as one does.
Chiara Ferragni
Prada Corsaire Bag
$2,220 via Net-a-Porter
The bag is versatile: it also pairs well with thigh-high vinyl boots and a Guy Fieri bowling shirt flame print.
Chiara Ferragni
Fendi DotCom Bag
$2,600 via Nordstrom
Fendi went all-in on getting this new little bag into the hands of street style stars, and the brand’s efforts paid dividends.
Dakota Johnson
Gucci Marmont Bag
$2,300 via Gucci
Gucci, of course, had its own army of style stars, many of whom you’ll see below.
Dylan Xue
Chanel Boy Bag
Shop Chanel Boy Bags via Vestiaire Collective
I’m always appreciative when photographers spot a couple of the runway models who aren’t recognizable enough to be brand ambassadors, because they’re usually carrying bags they weren’t given for the sake of the photos outside the show.
Ellie Bamber
Fendi Baguette Bag
Shop Fendi via Net-a-Porter
Now is as good a time as any to start the parade of European actresses I had to Google. After all, it’s a good warmup for Paris.
Gigi Hadid
Versace Medusa Backpack
$1,895 via SSENSE
You have to admired a blowout this sleek and precise.
Hailey Baldwin
Dolce & Gabbana Sicily Floral Bag
$2,295 via Net-a-Porter
Dolce & Gabbana releases some version of this ensemble basically four times a year, but you can’t really blame them. It’s a good one.
Helena Bordon
Edie Parker Jean Clutch
$1,295 via Net-a-Porter
Not only did Milan have lots of street style, but it had a very stylish red carpet at the week’s amfAR Gala.
Irina Shayk
Givenchy Antigona Bag
$2,435 via Barneys
This photo just makes me want it to get cold enough here for me to wear my brand new thigh-high black boots.
Irina Shayk
Moschino Pill Bag
$1,095 via Net-a-Porter
Love it or hate it, having a strong visual gimmick available immediately upon a show’s completion is a tactic Moschino has employed brilliantly.
Izabel Goulart
Fendi DotCom Bag
$2,900 via Net-a-Porter
Izabel is a perennial favorite of Fendi’s and, to their credit, she is totally gorgeous.
Jourdan Dunn
Céline Classic Box Bag
$4,369 via Vestiaire Collective
See, what did I tell you about the models marching to the beat of their own handbag drums?
Kendall Jenner
Givenchy Nightingale Bag
Shop Givenchy via Neiman Marcus
Kendall, of course, can do what she wants because she doesn’t need the paycheck.
Lilly zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and Vanessa zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleberg
Bulgari Serpenti Clutches
As you might have guessed by their names and presences on a philanthropic red carpet, these ladies are German royalty and heiresses.
Lottie Moss
Bulgari Serpenti Mini Bag
Lottie is royalty of a different sort.
Luna Bijl
Balenciaga Work Bag
$1,945 via Net-a-Porter
Luna is a model whose Instagram bio also professes her love of motocross. Get you a girl who can do both.
Milana Koroleva
Gucci Marmont Shoulder Bag
$1,290 via Gucci
Every time I see one of these Gucci Marmonts, I just want a velvet bag more.
Miroslava Duma
Hermès Crocodile Kelly Bag
Mira’s kept an increasingly low profile at fashion weeks since she had her baby a couple seasons ago, but thankfully photographers captured her with this stunning Hermès.
Natasha Poly
Tod’s Python Wave Bag
$2,165 via Nordstrom
I’ve always been a fan of the Wave, and this natural python version is especially stunning.
Sara Sampaio
Chloé Drew Bag
$1,850 via Nordstrom
Milan Fashion Week really loves its Brazilian supermodels
Serena Williams
Coach Varsity Turnlock Saddle Bag
$495 via Coach
Serena originally chose this bag as part of her outfit to attend Coach’s NYFW show, but she apparently liked it so much she kept carrying it.
Serena Williams
Gucci Marmont Shoulder Bag
$2,300 via Gucci
Serena was the most omnipresent American celebrity at Milan Fashion Week this season and she looked totally great the entire time.
Serena Williams
Versace Ryder Mini Bag
$1,724 via farfetch.com
Not to mention that her presence was a lovely change from the usual parade of whispy bronde street style fixtures.
Serena Williams
Versace Palazzo Empire Bag
$2,960 via farfetch.com
It goes without saying that she looked great all week.
SoKo
Gucci Marmont Shoulder Bag
$2,300 via Gucci
SoKo is a French singer-songwriter; you might be more familiar with her group, Nouvelle Vague.
Veronika Heilbrunner
Gucci Dionysus Top Handle Bag
$3,300 via Gucci
Speaking of bronde street style stars…
Xenia Tchouitcheva
Tod’s Double T Micro Bag
$1,765 via Saks
Xenia has, among other things, almost a million Instagram followers.
Yuwei Zhangzou
Gucci Sylvie Bag
$3,290 via Gucci
I’ve had trouble finding much info about Yuwei beyond her blog, but she seems very happy here.