Five days into Milan Fashion Week, I can easily say the best looks are a feast for the eyes. Prada’s Spring 2026 styling revived Miuccia’s early-aughts beaded collars and delivered a parade of must-have dressed and heels. Fendi’s Spring 2026 handbags arrive full of sequin surprises beneath no-nonsense leather exteriors. Louise Trotter's Bottega Veneta debut made history—and made me want a woven clutch. From Emporio Armani to Missoni and Alberta Ferretti, the runways have given me plenty to absorb and add to my spring wish-list, clearly. But as with any great fashion week, I’ve also found a serving of style inspiration in the celebrity-packed front rows.
The week’s biggest runways have come paired with equally big names. It all began at Gucci, where a flip of the fashion show script brought out Serena Williams and Gwyneth Paltrow in the house’s first collection under Demna. (Spoiler: It looks rich.) Ice Spice jumped from MM6 Maison Margiela to Roberto Cavalli while showing off the houses’ signature prints and fits. Sadie Sink and Kerry Washington picked their favorite Prada-isms to wear front row—alongside Maya Hawke, Carey Mulligan, and more. By the time an Americana prep trend swept Milan Fashion Week's day four runways, I'd added Kelly Rutherford's Tod's blazer and Iman's leather coat to my list. I spotted all these looks from my own seats, and was grateful for it. The more A-listers I’ve seen, the more outfit ideas I’ve saved for later.
