Milan Fashion Week Spring 2023 Review (Gucci, Prada, Moschino, Bottega Veneta, Diesel, & Versace)

Milan Fashion Week has become more and more of a style juggernaut over the past few seasons, as Italian fashion brands have boosted their social credit by getting stars to feature on the runway, both in terms of celebrities as models and with designers showing some memorable collections. This season saw sophomore collections by Matthieu Blazy at Bottega Veneta & Glenn Martens at Diesel, which was impressive. While Maximilian Davis' Ferragamo debut was jaw-dropping, making fashion feel alive again! Unfortunately, Alessandro Michele showed his last Gucci collection, which was unbeknownst to us all at the time! And the daughter's of the Real Housewives also swept through the fashion week with Lisa Rinna's daughter Amelia Gray walking Diesel, Yolanda Hadid's daughters Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid and Kathy Hilton's daughter Paris Hilton all walking Versace.
0:00 Intro
0:29 Moschino
2:55 Prada
9:43 Bottega Veneta
15:04 Ferragamo
20:58 Gucci
24:53 Diesel
27:29 Fendi
27:45 Versace
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[@pouchika5672]

The Moschino collection is about inflation. Jeremy explained it to Loic Prigent. The Prada collection looks like a mockery of corporate life. The wrinkled ensembles (stress), the shirtsuits that look like baby onepeices, the nightgowns for the workers who never leave the office and the trains for the people who are married to their jobs.

[@lulabloom4636]

insightful

[@MostlyCloudy]

ugh i love it

[@Gennalouiserobinson]

I’m just starting to pay more attention to high fashion, so I’m learning. But why does this sound like the ruling class exploiting the struggles of every day people (who are affected by inflation and work in corporate offices) as inspiration for art (fashion) for other ruling class people to gawk at and spend ungodly amounts of money on? To a struggling person like myself, it feels very off-color.

[@pouchika5672]

@Audrey Chanel fashion has always been about social/cultural responses. However, in the past, it was inspired by high society, and the "plebs" would try to adapt it for themselves. The democratisation of fashion and the way we consume fashion has changed that.

[@soniagordon2799]

Yes, I agree. Onesies for sleeping at the office. You already spend most of your life there.....

[@domdom4478]

I’m not even into fashion like that but whenever your videos pop up on my feed I get so ready for the runway tea - respectful tea of course.

[@trailerparkart2429]

Luke is really who got me into fashion. I can’t dress like that, I’m a broke single momma 😂 but I love to admire it. Sometimes I fall down rabbit holes and watch fashion shows for a week straight 😂

[@gregap8282]

Same here

[@immabigkidnow1]

As Luke would say, “get into it”

[@ciaociara]

You probably know a lot about fashion for not being into it 😂 (peace and love)

[@clarecatherine8387]

LITERALLY! I buy my clothes from the same place I buy my groceries. Yet I'm obsessed with this channel!

[@ChelseaWhoa]

I’m an uncultured swine with no fashion sense. But I like that he ties in the history of the looks or designers. I never know what was behind the design. Good learning moments for me :)

[@domdom4478]

Yes! It really showcase how it’s an art form by literally creating a visual representation of the past while revamping it for the modern times!

[@sabrinaevans8746]

I love the education he gives us too.

[@marianapetrova5233]

Loved the goofiness of Moschino

[@trailerparkart2429]

I did too! I love it when designers can just have fun with their craft. And that collection looks exciting to watch, to wear… and I bet they had a lot of fun making the collection. But yet, while referencing current inflation within that market, GENUIS!

[@malsummers6515]

stole that from Drag Race France's Ball episode.

[@trailerparkart2429]

Prada show; I love how they put huge lashes on the model and when walking the runway, and especially when photographed, it looks like a really cool, dark under eye makeup trend. Looks very cool and almost kinda mysterious

[@monst3rtruckbf]

Wow i had to go back and look after reading this comment!! Thank uuu lol it really does look sick

[@trailerparkart2429]

@@monst3rtruckbf yes!!! I loved that! It’s all in the details!

[@Gimmie_my_legoz]

Yes it was everything

[@zjzj6800]

Seriously? You need glasses!

[@ginamckinney1654]

As a fashionista and former buyer of luxury, I appreciate you. I especially adore when you point out quality issues, and a lack of cohesion, among others. Your knowledge very refreshing, many your age don’t possess this knowledge on your level. Also, you don’t behave like many in your profession that fashion ceases to be relevant as you are get older. Many of us stayed in shape and are as fashionable, hot and stylish as ever!,

[@nana2429]

Why did u stop buying?

[@lisawhereisthecultjam]

I cannot agree more.

[@suziecreamcheese211]

@@nana2429 like any older person, she already owns it all.

[@artsygal112]

U should look up Carla Rockmore! She makes youtube shorts and she is an older woman who is very stylish and entertaining to watch. I think you would immensely enjoy her! Honestly, I'm nowhere near her age and I am obsessed with how she styles and what her closet possesses!

[@maurice2572]

The "stayed in shape" was not necessary...

[@maya-gur695]

I know it's a fashion show and runway looks aren't necessarily supposed to be wearable, but I like it when they are. Prada and Bottega Venta's collections look the most wearable to me.

[@imfabia]

True! Absolutely love bottega veneta

[@trailerparkart2429]

What about Diesel?! I loooove me some Diesel! I would wear probably about every single one of those pieces.

[@PandoraBear357]

There's some shows that just make me think of the Dolly Parton quote about how it takes a lot of money to look trashy. Moschino looked like costume design rather than couture, but I give them leeway since kitsch is kind of their aesthetic like Betsey Johnson and their fans are into it. Different strokes for different folks. Personally, I love watching highly detailed extravagant clothing that I'd never wear. Iris Van Herpen is not wearable in my life, but each piece is a work of art.

[@jasminelopez9711]

Yea I feel like diseal Is the most wearable to new late millennial gen z

[@jasminelopez9711]

Yea I feel like diseal Is the most wearable to new late millennial gen z

[@josegabrielsilva5221]

Honestly, HauteLeMode should be a daily show. This is so good for us to have just here and there. I stan ❤

[@SoaringSpear]

I think Maximilian is going to be a really good choice for ferragamo, especially since they’re getting a lot of love from cooler younger stars like shygirl, kelela, etc

[@lovelyPink464]

zendaya wearing ferragamo is chefs kiss!!!

[@sun_yu_lu]

yes! i definitely took an interest in ferragamo when i saw kelela wearing them and going to their shows

[@kourtniwippel6141]

The Bottega flannel truly blew my mind.

[@rilakkumabear6877]

But how did Gucci find that many twins who are also models???

[@herelieskittythomas3726]

Bill gates probably whipped them up in a lab.

[@excella1438]

Bottega Veneta really these past couple of seasons been soo exciting. I look forward to seeing future runways.

[@Stella77290]

The last dress of Bottega is MAGNIFICENT ✨️✨️ How could this be leather ?! 😲

[@croaklikeatoad4384]

I actually love the Versace floral dresses, they give almost a ball gown silhouette but more bohemian and wearable

[@Gimmie_my_legoz]

Yess it was so nice, I definitely saw the boho thing. With 60s/70s and 90s/2000s making a comeback it's not surprising that bohemian stuff is gonna be trendy this year.

[@jillianmaloney3798]

With a little punk or grunge too. I liked it too & usually hate a dress over pants. I like the whole collection, but I agree something more dramatic for Paris maybe a super long veil in the hot pink lace.

[@kirazhukovska5237]

Prada jumpsuits reminded me of 13 District's uniform from the Hunger Games X)

[@emsilva1]

I CAME RUNNING

[@soleilce9183]

AIGHT BUT HOW THE HECK ARE THOSE FLANNEL JACKETS LEATHER???? I CAN'T IMAGINE 😭

[@imfabia]

Love bottega Veneta so much ! So creative & the brand is all about fun texture ! Also the red 3D floral leather dress is unbelievable! Like there is no way it looks leather! It’s absolutely stunning though. Versace was so much fun this year! Love the goth trend!

[@myconsciousflow]

Versace collection is incredible - especially those split dresses and pants - the cross cut yellow and pink pants too that didn't even get a mention - very underrated in this review.

[@DraconianAngel]

Luke, I appreciate you taking the time to dedicate a concise segment in the Gucci chapter to talk about the cultural and historical inspiration of the Chinese designs. I am from the Chinese diaspora, and in my personally opinion, they are appropriative. End of. But Orientalism is such a design staple for a lot of Western fashion houses, for centuries now, that you could only elicit an eyeroll reaction from me at the most, because I'm so use to seeing the designs being cycled throughout the decades. I understand for Chinese people who are native to China and Asia i.e not born to immigrant families in countries outside of Asia like I am, might like the idea that other cultures are taking inspiration from China (because we're all about that cultural soft power these days), but even then I would suspect that they would look upon this Gucci collection with polite confusion, because the design elements and colours would have been taken out of context and refitted through non-Chinese lens e.g the lilac purple gowns with the fitted qipao bodice and flowy pleated sleeves and skirts are probably the most quintessential Orientalist silhouette (a mish-mash of the qipao's high mandarin collar, the knot buttons (pankou) aka frogging, and the long sleeves from Japanese kimono or Chinese hanfu). As for whatever if I find it acceptable or not - I mean, it is what it is. Gucci's version is a slight improvement over Louis Vuitton's S/S 2011 collection, because at least I can see that the embroidery could be vaguely referencing the Qing-dynasty style. All in all, it's a tired, exotifying trope executed mediocrely once again - the badly fitted mandarin collars (for me, the beauty is in the high, stiff collars, flush against the neck, rarely scene since the 60's à la In the Mood For Love); the awkward and chunky piping; and what looks like to be metal coat hooks, instead of handmade fabric knot buttons, which can still be made entirely by hand by Chinese artisans in elaborate and auspicious designs. The one thing that I genuinely liked from the Chinese-inspired collection was the inclusion of a modern dudou or "bellyband" - a completely backless halterneck top or apron that was originally worn as an undergarment - which manifested as the white embroidered fitted crop top with the curved hem and mandarin collar, and the pink brocade bib top with the curved hem and pie-crust collar. There was a revival of the dudou during the early 2000's as clubwear or as a tourist souvenir, and I bought mine from London Chinatown (white polyester brocade with a wide, curved gold border). Perfect for Y2K clubbing. P.S I wish everyone a Happy Lunar New Year~

[@michuuu999]

Ferragamo's rebrand is refreshing!

[@cesaragudelo757]

Tell me why Diesel's show was the best imo of this bunch, loved pretty much every look.

[@ladyliberty417]

Thanks Luke, so much going on here, I love the wrinkles and leather flannels- but most of all I love your knowledge that puts things in perspective, beautifully done❣️

[@LeaH-zm5wc]

ugh, i love your analysis and comments on the prada show!! miss prada is so smart

[@lalimagoyal490]

Hautelemode you have created such a great platform for yourself and us who are interested in fashion. I love when you do fashion show review videos more than others as you drop information and interesting view points which make us feel connected to the past and present of fashion. I hope you do more fashion show review videos. Keep going love you

[@tsitraht49]

Really appreciate the attention to detail and history lessons here and there! Well done. Thanks!

[@lovelyPink464]

i’m OBSESSED with the Ferragamo show- absolutely stunning!!

[@RR-kz4hq]

It’s hard for me to reconcile the body states of the models as a survivor of ED, but your passion for the subject helped keep my attention!

[@devinthomas5671]

Yay, I love these reviews! Thank you Luke.

[@charlierudalavage4936]

I loved this video so much. Bottega's leather work is awesome!! Thanks for sharing. Love your critiques and commentary

[@redhairgrneyes]

As a leather craftsman, i appreciate the leather flannel and trouser sets. not something i would ever wear, but i love the concept of using leather for MANY aspects of life, not just the traditional. very cool! . Edit: id take that leather "argyle" sweater in a heart beat.

[@sophie__ara]

I've been looking forward to this video since September 🥳 thanks Luke

[@lovelymj7310]

I actually really enjoyed the moschino show. I felt that, like you said, the outfits looked kitschy but still very fun. The bags were cute and I felt the theme was very interesting and an out of the box way of thinking about inflation. I really enjoyed the bright colours and while some looks felt a little uninspired, the whole show in general felt playful and on brand. I’m a sucker for a throwback to the original designer so loved the touch of the symbols used by the original moschino creator.

[@cinemaocd1752]

Really love the grunge-y color blocking in the Prada collection. All those grays with pops of orange and teal.

[@badpatrickstar]

love that you made the history of the designs and fabrics a point of discussion! ❤️

[@MadamLolz]

I wish you gave the diesel logo worn by anok more air time. It was my favorite out of the entire collection! Something I would wear NYE! It’s so stunning on her skin. 10/10

[@Heedy770]

omg omg omg...thank thank thankyouuuu so much for still doing these despite being late. I ALWAYS watch them ...and I understand why it takes you time, cuz the reviews are so damn detailed and insightful! Please please please always continue to do them...These are your best work!

[@ekl9573]

You are so very clever and entertaining in your critiques…a one of a kind, real treasure! Thank you👏👏👏

[@pugskisses5974]

Give me that whole Kate Moss look with Bottega - I’m drooling over the leather ‘flannel’!!!

[@el_museo.mp4]

the Versace purple wedding dress stole my soul, I loved that collection.

[@eljj7968]

I loved all of these collections! A rarity for sure. Moschino is so fun, just love it. Those first few Versace dresses were gorgeous, something I would actually wear. Luke, just wondering if you are still planning to do a video discussing the Balenciaga situation? Would love to hear your take on it, especially with your knowledge of the history of these brands.

[@seariousjones]

Insightful, humorous, informative and on bloody point as per usual mate! Excellent❤

[@corrinehoward1999]

I learned everything I need to know about fashion by watching Lucy and Ethel wear potato sack dresses and horse feed hats in I Love Lucy. Seriously.

[@lejandrode]

Awesome review and I am really excited by Bottega! Loved the finale cyan dress look 🤩

[@roseoznz]

I would watch that “is it leather?” show! Fascinating stuff 😮

[@guillermoibarra2470]

Great video, very well researched and presented.

[@TaraDjoric]

What is striking to me is that the Prada collection, especially the sweater sets, have a spectacular "big sister" feel to the Miu Miu ultramini collections, that if you would immediately guess that the two houses were related even if you weren't in the know. House codes - perfected.

[@briggyb]

I was not sold on the Moschino line but love the description of it and now look at it through new eyes. I can absolutely appreciate it more now. Thanks.

[@elenacamposmarin9312]

I've been a fin of your channel for a while now... and I (literally) had NO IDEA why couture even existed or what it's objectives were until after carefully watching, now I image couture is (supposed to be) the lab stage: where all risks and tests are run before what seems accessible filters down the industry's levels until it reaches the common retail market. Now I understand the frustration it may come with the lack of true experimentation with new alternative fabrics and/or constructing methods to create the pieces that would truly provide an architectural support and thus giving the body and all it's wonderful imperfections a carefully structured tailoring that would flatter the human body and fill it with confidence. Thanks for the help learning to appreciate couture as the laboratory of risqué, evolution and sometimes creepy but necessary change towards exploration of the new thatbit should be. I no longer regard it as a nest of elitistic self-indulgent behavior I always thought it was.... love from Paraguay.

[@sammysweetdesigns]

I’m not into fashion but love your videos. I’d love for you to make more “history of” videos! OrDa would be good next. You’ve got me intrigued about them.

[@kerryalfaro9437]

Maximilian and Ferragamo is like 🔥 and gasoline... making an 🧨💥 when the two meet!!! I think Maximilian will be a vital part of the growth and rebranding of Ferragamo!!! IM DEFINITELY HERE FOR IT

[@selenamartinez2017]

Love the video-please do Emily in Paris again, it’s the only way I can get through that show

[@xominimal899]

The Bottega Veneta collection is SO good. I love your commentary.

[@leoniesableblanc]

I love your commentary. It is so intelligent, educated and informed. Also witty.

[@nayblue155]

REally Fun! Thanks ! Happy New Year !

[@gabs1003]

This one just really popped off. Hilarious and educational, love it.

[@papadzules]

thank you so much for these kind of videos, so much info, lovely

[@waynejewers7044]

Thank you, Luke, for yet another, informative, insightful, and entertaining review! Your breadth of knowledge is astounding. As someone myself who has just begun to dabble in an interest in fashion (thanks to you), I would like your opinion on the Little Books of Fashion Series by Welbeck Publishing. You have quite the fashion library yourself, and I was thinking of acquiring these cute little volumes as a jumping off point to expand my own knowledge. In fact, may I even suggest as a possible video topic, reviews of fashion books? You could start with building a basic library, then do further reviews of more spectacular tomes such as the Tom Ford double volume slip cased set? Just a thought...

[@malcolmjohnclapson6383]

Luke. I must say that I am totally impressed with your work, your channel and the knowledge and story telling capability you have. I’ve been watching you for a few years now and you should be congratulated. Just such a joy to listen to. Well done.

[@croitoriafaraformule]

Thanks for the review. Love your library

[@beccasheart]

The 1st Diesel jean is stunning! It is definitely a brand I’m interested in

[@SM-gd6jh]

I love how you tell details of every outfit, you teach better than what I learned in fashion college

[@janetshaffer423]

This was fantastic.. Love your commentary and I enjoy the sculptural clothing as much as a wearable piece.

[@lennabowman8676]

Full of amazing info as usual! Thank you!

[@sophiaisabelle0227]

We appreciate your effort and hard work. God bless you and everyone here.

[@TamaraLeaMusic]

You are a plethora of historical information and that is what I love about your channel!Bravo!

[@HostileTakeover555]

Really great, detailed commentary. Enjoyed the video!

[@mindtheprivacy]

I love your videos. I wish you did more video essays with commentary on fashion history or fashion stories.

[@devo648]

I always learn so much. I have no fashun clout whatsoever, but Luke, thank you x

[@nabywanieks]

14:50 book fall lol. I love your reviews. So much knowledge

[@strangerthings100]

The rainbow sandals point confused me since Judy Garland died in 1969, but apparently they were made for her in the 1930s! They do look very 1970s though-very ahead of their time.

[@sacredgeometry8275]

I've rarely been interested in owning a runway piece, but I dearly want to purchase that flannel Moss was wearing. It'd cost my entire clothing budget for the next five years, but would be worth it.

[@amandabourke796]

I must say that I so enjoy your writing! The way you use words to describe the garments etc is just fabulous! I work with special needs kids (love my job but NO FASHION is involved, obviously) and live with my cats, so I don't speak to adults (other than with teachers in reference to what's happening at work) so I love to watch your channel and listen to your educated and beautifully written narrative!! Thanks so much Luke, for keeping my brain working and my knowledge of fashion improving with each of your vids! Much Love from Northern Cali 💖💜💖

[@hautelemode]

😘🥰😘🥰😘🥰😘 so happy to hear this and sending you all the best!!

[@noahalexander734]

love it luke. seriously keep up the great work

[@bellebelle7868]

Luke getting excited about purposely wrinkled dresses is the most adorable thing

[@melaniesmith9849]

This video is my introduction to your channel and I just wanted to compliment you

[@thomasbeeton47]

Luke ! You are more and more editing your unique personal genius of authoritative , true knowledge backed fashion history with each review , yet never loosing touch w/ your endearing sense of humor about ALL of it ! Remember ‘Mr Blackwell ‘ and his syndicated column , Best Dressed List ? You’ve gone way beyond his wildest capabilities!

[@kellykerrick139]

Prada,I like a wrinkle. I wear linen in the summer ,because its supposed to wrinkle. No need to iron. A lot of fun looks in your post. Thanks , for the great work you do. Happy new year!!!!!!!!

[@juliawidmaier5334]

That Versace purple wedding dress is everything and I want it omg

[@annemarie9980]

Thanks Luke loved the update 💖💝

[@silvermanandbuddy5111]

Excellent as always. ❤❤❤

[@willemstadartgroup4576]

Great work, thank you

[@bluerose465]

I don’t necessarily have issue with the cheongsam, HOWEVER- there are Chinese fashion designers that have been modernizing our ancient styles- it makes more sense to go there than shop at Gucci for their diff take

[@arviemencidor7643]

Worth d wait! Waiting for the Paris review

[@jessicafreyer3639]

Love this video! You rock

[@ecstaticreader]

This video made me look at Ferragamo and now I want a purse from them. Gorgeous stuff.

[@anyatranter5588]

I've never watched a fashion critique.Your historical knowledge and humour made it gripping.

[@lilyjones2368]

Bottega was FIRE this year wow! I honestly loved the whole collection

[@ryalwoods1087]

your commentary is spot-on perfect. everyone should be hiring you

[@z4c4p4]

Great commentary!!!

[@improbablyfatima]

I really liked the vid and how u connect things together 💕💕

[@Samantha-dl9gf]

loved this! Make a video about Emily In Paris Season 3. I feel like they saw your season 2 video and stepped it up this year in terms of fashion (still some horrible moments but definitely some standouts).

[@fns004]

love ur videos periody

[@5050TM]

I could see Katy Perry wearing everything from Moschino here. ✨

[@carmenharris4715]

Love your channel

[@luca-bj8kc]

The colourful bottega dresses at the end remind me of flowers that are yet to bloom

[@jecsaundersjess]

Honestly this is so educational I love it haha

[@sabrinaevans8746]

I love how you called some mangled! So true

[@wagherbert]

Wow! Some beautiful things there.

[@bindilove3899]

New subscriber here! Your narration is great. You’re VERY talented.