Milan Fashion Week is usually the place to find the most directional outfits, the highest of heels, the wackiest of trends at the most inopportune times (think Balenciaga cocktail dresses at 9am in the snow).

But something changed this season. The fashion pack turned practical. It was cold, they wore layers. Ground was cobbled, they wore sturdy heels. A beanie hat was even spotted on the front row when the temperature took a severe turn for the worse. Yet most satisfyingly, it was one of the strongest seasons for personal style to shine through.

Click through our gallery to see our favourite looks…

 

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WHAT ELLE WEARS
Tuesday 22nd May What ELLE Wears to work What ELLE Wears
ELLE'S FASHION WEEK WARDROBE
Autumn/Winter 2012 - Day 5 - Photos by Phill Taylor Autumn/Winter 2012 - Day 4 - Photos by Phill Taylor Autumn/Winter 2012 - Day 3
SHOPPING BLOG
House of Holland x Superga flatforms Lazul Amber Kaftan Hudson Jeans