Milan Fashion Week: Max Mara brings elevated safari style as Marni echoes utilitarian vibes for SS27

South China Morning Post - Sep 25, 2026

The main shows of day three of Milan Fashion Week were Max Mara – the womenswear label that earlier this year celebrated its 75th anniversary with a show and exhibition in Shanghai – and Marni, where Belgian designer Meryll Rogge unveiled her second collection for the brand. Here’s what you need to know about the two shows. Fabrics always reign supreme at Max Mara, a brand that has a long history of developing high-quality textiles. The luxurious yarns the brand uses in its fall/winter...

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