La Dolce vita

Bold lines and colors at Krizia/Image: Maurico Miranda for Women's Wear DailyDespite a few technical snafus, Milan Fashion Week is off and running with a flury of collections showcasing impeccable Italian construction and creativity including:

Whimsy ruled the runway at D&G where a humorous Heidi-Turned-Bond-Girl collection felt exuberant and young. Full slide show here.

Clearly not out to pleas PETA, Karl Lagerfeld churned out a plethora of fur-focused looks in voluminous shapes and layers for Fendi. Full slide show here.

Brunell Cuccinelli was all about sportswear in relaxed colors and fabrics. Full slide show here.

Futuristic aviator was the theme of the day at Krizia where exaggerated jodhpurs mixed it up with pops of neon colors. Full slide show here.

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Beehives, padded bras, full skirts and nipped-in waists announced the return of "real" women at Prada, and perhaps the decline of the live-stream show. Full slideshow here.