Max Mara updated its signature work wear with cashmere jump suits, army coats, Breton stripes, houndstooth and newsboy/chauffeur caps. This is a collection better suited for behind the wheel of a Bentley circa 1945 than at

Christopher Kane and Donatella Versace's Versus collection paid homage to tough girls: leather and lace-up dresses in burgundy, fuschia, indigo and yellow tie-dye dominated the collection.

This was a shadowy season for Gucci—Frida Giannini called it "Romantic"—with capes in blacks and charcoals, and chiaroscuro lighting for good measure.

While NYFW was dominated by nudes and monochrome, you can always count on Milan Fashion Week to provide a healthy dose of color. The colors of choice for this season seem to be bright orange, red, and emerald green, which Cavalli introduced via cozy bobble sweaters and what appear to be PVC trousers.

No Betty Draper dresses here! Miuccia Prada brings her pretty prints into the late '60s and early '70s with trouser suits, long vests and a few empire line, heavy dresses.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana presented a collection abundant with florals, black lace, gold embellished black dresses and  headbands—part mourning Sicilian widow, part worldy seductress.

Raf Simons ended his seven-year stint at Jil Sander with elegant evening dresses, strong red coats, and pretty lilac and pink dresses.

At the Blumarine show, Anna Molinari played with fluorescent furs—yeti jackets, giant fur bags—colorful metallics, and gave Roberto Cavalli a run for his leopard print.