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In Milan, These Are The Best Street Style Looks From Outside The Menswear Shows

Mismatching shoes, texture clashes and plenty of stylish coats: The first fashion week of the year is setting a fresh style precedent for the 12 months to come.

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And just like that... the first fashion week of 2025 has arrived. Hot off the heels of the new year are the Milan Fashion Week shows presenting the AW25 menswear collections, with brands like Prada, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana on the schedule. Sure, there's much to glean from what's trending on the catwalk for our own wardrobes, but the offer is much richer for right here, right now with what's happening outdoors. Street style is back and there's a lot to take in.

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From the stylish Milanese set to the fashion editors jetted in for a short, sharp visit, the trends that will go on to define 2025 are being presented here first along the Italian fashion capital's rather damp strade. Some have kept it top-to-toe for one singular designer whereas others have mixed things up so much so that odd shoes have even been spotted and, dare we say it, convincingly so.

So, while we more than appreciate what's happening for the guys on the catwalk, it's the women attending the shows that are giving us the style inspiration we need to take on winter dressing with aplomb right now.

Milan Fashion Week Menswear Street Style AW25

milan, italy january 19 a guest wears a grey coat with black fur applications, a light blue knitted turtle neck oversized sweater, a black skirt, a black leather bag and black leather knee high boots outside prada show during the milan fashion week menswear fallwinter 2025 2026 on january 19, 2025 in milan, italy photo by valentina frugiuelegetty images
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An old favourite done a new way makes for a stylish shake-up, like a classic Aran jumper in Yves Klein blue.

Milan Fashion Week Menswear Street Style AW25

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More proof that a classic pair of jeans never goes out of style.

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Milan Fashion Week Menswear Street Style AW25

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Clever details like pinstripe jeans elevate a simple outfit combination.

Milan Fashion Week Menswear Street Style AW25

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White accessories make for a surprising, but valuable, winter wardrobe player.

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Classic tailoring doubles in impact when worn layered.

Milan Fashion Week Menswear Street Style AW25

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A clash in textures is a fail-safe head-turning trick favoured by seasoned showgoers.

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Immaculate execution played out in two different colourways.

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Proof that no one formula works for every street-style star.

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Milan Fashion Week Menswear Street Style AW25

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Functional trainers continue to be a fashion girl's favourite sneaker.

Milan Fashion Week Menswear Street Style AW25

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A great coat - and sunglasses - will never go out of style.

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In January, slouchy knitwear is always the answer. Note this colour combination and pay close attention to the socks, too.

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Returning to one's personal archive (Prada SS14 in ADR's case) is the latest fashion flex favoured by the style crowd.

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An all-black background allows this Prada coat to sing.

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A great padded coat is not just for winter walks through the local park. Take yours for a spin with a pencil skirt and pointed pumps.

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The oversized blazer trend shows no sign of slipping away. And the same goes for Margiela Tabis, in whatever form.

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A trench coat feels best at home when worn with a colour palette that leans into its autumn-like hue.

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Bright coloured knits are a sure way to life the spirits.

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A voluminous trouser with a natty jacket makes for an easy outfit proposition. Sky-high heels optional.

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Pink feels at its most peppy when set against January's obligatory dreary skies.

Milan Fashion Week Menswear Street Style AW25

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Intricate details go the distance when it comes to standout outerwear.

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