Milan Fashion Week set to fire up runways despite cautious outlook for luxury

A file picture shows models walking the runway at the Zegna collection show during Milan Fashion Week Men's in January. This week will kick off the womenswear shows in the city. Photo: AFP

The fashion set moves to Italy Wednesday (Feb 21) for Milan Fashion Week, marked by a new designer at Moschino but held amid an uncertain outlook for luxury.

The women's runway shows from Fendi, Prada, Versace and Dolce & Gabbana, among many others, promise a dose of festivity and froufrou in Italy's northern fashion capital.