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Photograph by Ms Valentina Frugiuele/Getty Images
Although the original idea of fashion week was for designers to show us what we’ll be wearing next season, these days, the style zeitgeist largely comes not from the runway, but the street. And after several seasons of shows being largely consigned to the digital realm, the Frow have once again pulled on their sartorial bells and whistles for Milan’s street-style paparazzo faster than you can say “Omicron”. After all, when you’re in Italy’s fashion capital, do as the, er, Romans do.
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The variegated maximalist
Photograph by Mr Marc Richardson
Looking at this gent’s riotous mash-up of print and fabric, minimalism is clearly not on his agenda. It’s an ensemble that could quite have easily turned into a psychedelic dog’s dinner, but by skilfully coordinating the red and russet tones in each garment, he’s created a common thread that brings tonal accord to the mix of paisley, baroque and over-blown check. We’ll bet there’s not a piece of Jil Sander in sight in the rest of his wardrobe.
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The shearling warrior
Photograph by Mr Marc Richardson
With the mercury in Milan often hovering around freezing this time of year, a heavyweight coat is a must for meandering about town. This guy has gone for one in jet-black full-length shearling, and combined it with a V-neck sweater and chunky necklace that feels stealthily luxurious but up-to-the-minute. Given he doesn’t have a hair out of place, we can assume he’s probably been chauffeured from runway to runway in a heated car. But that’s not the point, is it?
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The highlighter-hue utilitarian
Photograph by Mr Marc Richardson
Utility-wear is one of menswear’s most trustworthy trends – after all, who doesn’t like an extra pocket or two? Still, it can be hard to make a tried and tested genre feel fresh, which is why this chap’s outfit works so well. The fluoro pink hue makes what could be a run-of-the-mill field jacket stand out for all the right reasons. Add a 1990s band hoodie into the mix and he’s all set to rock Milano.
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The understated pattern-clasher
Photograph by Mr Marc Richardson
As with the maximalist dresser above, this look is all about harmonising opposing patterns, achieved in a quieter fashion here. Instead of relying on tonal matching for sartorial accord, this man hones in on microprints of a similar scale – from the geometric foulard-print shirt to the jacquard-weave blazer and speckled trousers – while his sleek black trench coat and Wayfarers cool the whole thing down.
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The Gorpcore purist
Photograph by Ms Valentina Frugiuele/Getty Images
This guy’s hike-worthy look is pure Gorpcore, from the recycled-fibre Patagonia fleece – perfectly matching its yellow pocket with the jumper – and Acne Studios ribbed beanie to the wide-leg cords. In contrast, his equally well-dressed companion hasn’t climbed any mountains, just out of bed. The piped pyjama shirt must make for advantageously light packing when you’re on the fashion week circuit.
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