Trends included a Nineties vibe with grunge influences, leather and revisited tailoring as the news of Karl Lagerfeld’s death clouded Milan Fashion Week, although his last collection for Fendi was a hit and seen as a moment to celebrate the designer and his immense legacy. 

The annual event — with proceeds going to the Children’s Education Program — drew a notably younger crowd this year.

Creative director Daniel Lee presented his first collection for the Italian brand, grounded in its tradition yet infused with new techniques and interesting contrasts of materials.

The Museum of Arts and Design also honored Cadillac, sculptor Nancy Rubins, architect Annabelle Selldorf and Sugar Hill Capital Partners.

Dr. Precious Moloi Motsepe will appear at the festival this weekend as a prelude to the South Africa edition, which will honor Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday.

A fashion show by the Commonwealth Fashion Exchange project will feature the work of designers from all over the world.

Each glass at Vetrerie di Empoli, which has a shop on Milan’s Via Montenapoleone, is made and decorated by hand and can take up to one day to be completed.

Newly appointed creative director Daniel Lee will make his debut for Bottega Veneta on the catwalk in Milan next February.

After a year and a half on the job, she is leaving to pursue other projects.

Kering is ending its partnership, forged in 2013, with the designer.

Daniel Lee becomes the latest behind-the-scenes talent to take the reins at a top luxury house.

A graduate of Central Saint Martins, the British designer was most recently director of ready-to-wear at Céline.

Phoebe Philo’s sleek and modernist designs are seen as a good fit for the brand, following the exit of Tomas Maier, who is leaving the company after 17 years.

The designer joined the brand in 2001.

Retail expansion is using restaurants to set the tone for the tenant mix.