The third leg of fashion month unfolded in Milan with its signature mix of sensuality, glamour, and unapologetic flair. Italian powerhouses including Gucci, Prada, Bottega Veneta, and Dolce & Gabbana showcased their Fall/Winter 2026 collections with the grandeur only Milan can conjure. It wasn’t just the runways making statements... front rows were a spectacle of celebrities and influencers whose eyewear choices sketched the outline of next season’s trends.
From bold cat eyes to retro aviators and futuristic curves, sunglasses were more than accessories—they were declarations of personality and style. With New York setting an energetic start and London delivering heritage codes, Milan reaffirmed the power of eyewear in defining a fashion moment.
Fendi, 25 February 2026
Crisp and delicate, skin-showing and sheerness that whispered girl boss rather than Dior’s ingénue during Maria Grazia Chiuri’s previous tenure. This marked her debut collection for the heritage Roman brand, combining both womenswear and menswear in a single showcase. Her starting point was a shared wardrobe between genders, where sharply cut jackets were appointed as the collection’s undeniable stars.
It was surprising that few looks carried focal accessories; particularly handbags, the very category that made Fendi a household name worldwide and adjacent to becoming the next “it” piece. Still, ankle socks paired with high heels were heavily proposed. Black and white championed the opening and closing looks, while punchy yellow — Fendi’s iconic hue — splashed confidently throughout, alongside military green and a pale beige so close to butter yellow it felt deliciously mature.
Silhouettes were long and lean for both men and women. A striking detail came in the detachable collars for the female models, crafted from varied materials — fur (faux or not, it is Fendi), lace, and stiffened fabrics; a subtle tribute, perhaps, to Karl Lagerfeld. Notably, this stood in contrast to Kim Jones’ palette. Another detail hard to miss? Regular-fit blazers worn unbuttoned yet fastened with a diagonal internal tie. Understated but intentional.
Let’s talk about the eyewear. Reinforcing the one-item-fits-both approach were metal-lined sunglasses in shield and aviator silhouettes; generously oversized, covering even the most raised eyebrows. Gold or silver: pick your battle.
Now, to the high-profile attendees and their chosen frames.
Huh Yunjin of LE SSERAFIM attended in new Fendi shield sunglasses from the upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 season, while Iris Law opted for the tortoiseshell variation of the same model.
Italian influencer Veronica Ferraro looked vibrant in a light blue shirt paired with brand new tortoiseshell Forever Fendi FE40204I 53E sunglasses from our Spring 2026 drop, featuring a crystal-studded double F logo.
London-based trailblazer Rahi Chadda was casually sharp in black Fendi Selleria FE40191I 01E sunglasses from Winter 2025 collection, echoing the house’s signature hand-stitching.
Former model turned entrepreneur Candela Pelizza wore black Fendi Fendigraphy FE40133I 01V with blue lenses, a beloved Fall/Winter 2024 model now discontinued.
Global tastemaker Niki Wu Jie selected gold Fendi FE40148U M square sunglasses, another discontinued favourite.
Gabrielle Caunesil Pozzoli embraced minimal style at Fendi, accentuated by Persol 3269S sunglasses in a best-selling colourway that has since been discontinued. However, the latest version in black with polarised lenses is available for pre-order.
Digital creator Isabelle Allain, widely known as Izzipoopi, opted for striped brown Prada C05S 24G70T sunglasses with brown-to-green gradient lenses instead of Fendi’s creation. While we currently stock this model in striped laguna, you can pre-order the exact colourway she wore by contacting our team.
Prada, 26 February 2026
The master of colour-blocking and there’s no downplay. Pairings of jewel tones dominated the collection, with 3D appliqué scattered throughout, yet without tipping into overt femininity, setting it distinctly apart from its younger Parisian sister, Miu Miu.
The most notable trend was sheer layering over contrasting colours and patterns. Some looks mirrored the previous Fall/Winter Menswear show, particularly the maximalist cuffs in punchy, contrasting hues. Hard to miss, too, was how unrestricted every piece felt — clearly targeting the urban, metropolitan crowd. Knee-length skirts returned, never too princess-like; you could believe this is Miuccia Prada’s own uniform, save for the pointy high boots with intricate lacing or bedazzling jewels, whose relevance leaned more towards Raf Simons’ complementary influence. Side pockets played an essential role across coats, trousers, and jackets, as models strutted with confidence. Bella Hadid walked in three looks, so we wouldn’t be surprised if she fronts the upcoming campaign.
The eyewear, however; was less surprising, echoing silhouettes from the Fall/Winter Menswear show earlier in January: ultra-wide rectangular frames stretching boldly from west to east. The key difference lay in construction — all half-rim frames for the menswear show, mostly fully rimmed metal styles for the womenswear.
It wouldn’t be a Prada show without a star-studded front row clad in the house’s trendiest eyewear. Here they are:
Long-time ambassador Letitia Wright chose gold Prada PR C51S 5AK70G sunglasses with olive lenses from our Winter 2025/2026 drop.
Anna Sawai opted for pastel-toned pecan Prada PR B56S 24E20I with brown-pink lenses.
Basketball player Caitlin Clark selected Prada B15S sunglasses in a new colourway: transparent clay with pink lenses. While we currently stock the closest match in pecan, you can pre-order the exact colourway she wore by contacting our team.
Carey Mulligan debuted a new Spring/Summer 2026 style, the rounded rectangular Prada PR D06S 16K03D sunglasses in black with grey lenses.
Freestyle skier and Winter Olympics sensation Eileen Gu and model Gabbriette twinned in the brand-new Prada D08S in black with brown gradient lenses. Contact us to pre-order.
Italian entrepreneur and internet personality Valentina Ferragni debuted the new Prada D51S in gold with purple brown lenses. Contact us to pre-order.
Fashion week veteran Tamara Kalinic for certain attended the Prada show wearing the house’s freshest frame for 2026, opting for tortoiseshell Prada PR D07S 20D50Q featuring grey lenses.
Italian actress and another long-time ambassador Benedetta Porcaroli opted for black Prada PR 26ZS 16K08Z cat eye shades, one of the house's best-sellers.
Dubai-based influencer and accessories designer Zufi Alexander arrived in white Prada PR 14ZS 1425S0 sunglasses.
Among a few attending gentlemen, we spotted George Tabor-King wearing black Prada PR A16S 16K731 shades.
Always one to pull off a quirk and stand out, Tina Leung opted for grailed Prada Linea Rossa 02US sunglasses.
Belgian television host and fashion consultant Tiany Kiriloff and Portuguese influencer Caetana Botelho Afonso twinned in talc white Prada C05S sunglasses with brown gradient lenses, available for pre-order by contacting our team.
Zoey Deutch also wore Prada C05S in a brand-new cigar colourway with brown gradient lenses. Contact us to pre-order.
PS: We currently stock Prada C05S in black, striped laguna, tortoiseshell with grey lenses, and tortoiseshell with clear lenses.
Gucci, 27 February 2026
All eyes were on Demna Gvasalia’s debut for Gucci this season; and the timing felt appropriate, arriving just one season behind the wave of creative director shake-ups for Spring/Summer 2026.
Those who lived through the early 2000s fashion would say: Tom Ford. Slinky. Tight. Glittering textures. T-shirts, leggings, dresses fitting like a second skin. Cut-out trousers. The return of the GG thong peeking beneath a backless gown was revived by no other than Kate Moss herself. Wardrobe aside, even the model lineup and grooming supported the big idea. Have you seen the “Bebot” trend on TikTok? Exactly. After Alessandro Michele’s wanderlust and Sabato De Sarno’s demure, the new Gucci girl is back to being a baddie.
As a mega-brand, it’s no surprise Gucci offers a wide range of assortments each season to cater to every customer archetype; and the new eyewear was no exception. Rather than pushing a singular trend, Demna delivered every imaginable frame, yet still passable enough to breathe the Gucci air. Shields with colourful lenses? Present. Maximalist butterfly-shaped acetate? Also present. A standout, however, was the merger of a rectangular silhouette with a sharp, pointy cat-eye edge; shall we call it a bat-eye? Does that ring a bell? It’s Demna, after all, the man who reshaped Balenciaga.
With a handful of celebrity-clad models walking the runway — from Emily Ratajkowski and Amelia Gray Hamlin to supermodels Karlie Kloss, Elsa Hosk, and Alex Consani — the front row shone no less brightly.
Paris Hilton wore two versions of Gucci GG1834S; first in monogrammed transparent grey for the show (in-stock), later switching to a crystallised monogram edition for the post-show dinner. The latter colourway is available for pre-order by contacting our team.
Sister style, Nicky Hilton also doubled up. She wore pink Gucci GG1691S 003 to the show, then changed into black and silver Gucci GG1970SA with crystal-studded details, available for pre-order by contacting our team (we currently stock the style in black and gold with pearl details).
Georgina Rodriguez, once a sales associate for the Italian house, went full diamond bling, pairing her look with silver Gucci GG1221S 008 sunglasses with brown lenses.
Tamara Kalinic chose gold Gucci GG1936S 003 shield sunglasses with brown lenses and crystallised Gucci logo lettering.
Alia Bhatt and Bryanboy wore the much-talked-about Gucci GG2174S shields from Spring/Summer 2026, featuring silver horsebit details. Contact our team to pre-order.
Laura Harrier opted for oversized wraparound Gucci GG2374S in black from the Primavera collection. Contact our team to pre-order.
Wardrobe changes during fashion week are compulsory — but sunglasses changes? We approve. Carodaur first wore black Gucci GG2172S aviators from the Spring/Summer 2026 collection with monogrammed lenses. Contact our team to pre-order.
Carodaur later switched to Gucci GG2059S oval sunglasses featuring the house’s iconic bamboo detailing. Contact our team to pre-order.
Donatella Versace arrived in Gucci GG2176S sunglasses. Contact our team to pre-order.
Alton Mason wore Gucci GG2168 sunglasses with Gucci Crest detailing — a key seasonal motif paying homage to the brand’s luxury trunk heritage. Contact our team to pre-order.
Last but definitely not least, Luka Sabbat and Demi Moore stepped out in a new style shields (Nettspend's was fresh from the runway), still under wraps and arriving at Pretavoir this Autumn.
By the close of 2025 and into early 2026, fashion enthusiasts have witnessed the upheaval of legendary designers passing and a wave of creative director transitions across the industry. Among the contemporary houses built to endure, Dolce & Gabbana remains one of “The One” — yes, a subtle nod to their best-selling fragrance — still creatively helmed by its founders.
Their Fall/Winter 2026 presentation, titled IDENTITY, saw Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana champion the narrative of staying true to the wearer’s sense of self. The collection felt like a mirror, one beautifully crafted in Sicily, offering a clean, unwavering reflection in which the audience could see an elevated version of themselves without compromising their identity. Despite all the stabbing headlines, Dolce & Gabbana’s enduring strength speaks for itself. In an unpredictable economy, the house remains privately owned and reports revenues in the billions annually. The iconic Italian duo does not chase trends. Instead, season after season, they refine and revolutionise their own codes; black-on-black tailoring, lace ensembles, corsetry, stripes and dots and leopards, the Sicily Bag, and that unmistakable una bella figura silhouette.
There was no eyewear on the runway, and we’ll admit, that left us wanting more. Subjective? Perhaps. Fortunately, the celebrity attendees delivered exactly what we hoped to see.
If the front row had a VIP pyramid, Madonna sat firmly at the top (Domenico and Stefano literally greeted her at the finale). She was seen wearing new Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses still under wraps until Autumn... and we’re happy to wait.
Two influential digital personas, Italy’s Gilda Ambrosio and Serbia’s Tamara Kalinic, wore the brand-new Dolce & Gabbana DG4531 frames in different colourways respectively, featuring the golden heart crest made famous by the house’s Devotion line. Contact our team to pre-order.
Turkish actor Kerem Bürsin fully embodied the Dolce & Gabbana man in tortoiseshell DG4354 502/73 aviators.
Italian singer Achille Lauro paired his sequined jacket with silver and black Dolce & Gabbana DG2328 1324/87 sunglasses.
Brazilian influencer Silvia Braz embraced timeless allure in black Dolce & Gabbana DG4451 3403/87.
Louise Trotter is going strong with her fuss-free flair. Her use of recycled fibreglass in her Spring/Summer 2026 debut extends Bottega Veneta’s evolving “it” identity. Its fur-like appearance feels seasonally apt, arriving in a selection of colours and motifs that elevate the material beyond novelty. A true celebration of craftsmanship, the house’s usually heroic woven "intrecciato" details almost became the quiet undercurrent of the collection.
The parade centred on avant-garde outerwear that played with cocooning volume and dimension; full of flair, yet undeniably powerful. If defence is the best offence, the Bottega Veneta woman walks away with the trophy. Certain recycled fibreglass pieces in black and white, in particular, might even make Cruella de Vil reconsider her wardrobe. Trotter does not label herself a futurist, she doesn’t need to. Under her direction, Bottega Veneta’s trajectory feels assured.
There was only a single eyewear design presented across all 80 looks. A surprise, perhaps. A thin metal frame composed of twin teardrop shapes for each eye, connected by a sharp, boomerang-shaped bridge. So precise in its cat-eye execution, it not only frames the face but could nearly sculpt it.
Celebrity attendance in eyewear may have been more intimate (perhaps owing to the late hour of the show) but it did not disappoint.
Spanish actor Omar Ayuso of Elite was seen in black Bottega Veneta BV1442S 001 sunglasses, brand-new from our Spring 2026 drop.
The one and only Lauryn Hill wore the latest Bottega Veneta BV1477S, dubbed the “Prisma” sunglasses, soon to be available. Contact our team to pre-order.
Pedro Pascal's sister Lux Pascal showcased the new interpretation of Bottega Veneta’s iconic knot temple in black BV1440S 001 shades. Contact our team to pre-order.
Actress Vicky Krieps, loyal to the house since last year’s Venice Film Festival, attended in sharp cat-eye frames with clear lenses, possibly the BV1431 — a style still under wraps, but one we suspect will define next season.
Revisit our coverage of the Spring/Summer 2026 presentations, and the standout celebrity eyewear, below.
Gucci – "The Tiger" premiere
There was no show, but a premiere of the star-studded film The Tiger took place instead — featuring Demi Moore, Edward Norton, Elliot Page, Keke Palmer and more. During the film’s official screening we spotted:
Model Alex Consani, who also starred in the short film, wearing sunglasses from Gucci’s upcoming collection—arriving at Pretavoir in early 2026. Stay tuned!
Influencer Carodaur and American model Amelia Gray Hamlin twinned in dramatic Gucci GG1654S 010 aviators with detachable chains, fresh from our September drop and tipped to be next season’s must-have (kudos, Demna).
Yes, it is a womenswear fashion week happening in the end-of-September calendar, but it was the men attendants who brought joy with their shades:
Content creator Sam Salter in dark tortoiseshell Hugo Boss 1855/S 086IR.
While actor Aaron Pierre in the full black version with blue lenses, Hugo Boss 1855/S 807KU.
Actor Corey Mylchreest in the same model, patterned dark grey from the Fall/Winter collection. Drop us a message if you’d like us to reserve one for you!
Another season, another array of A-list front rows in winning sunglasses, witnessing Miuccia and Raf’s latest creation.
Carodaur set the bar high in Prada PR 13ZS 1AB5S0 black sunglasses. A true fashion enthusiast’s choice!
Fashion influencer Tamara Kalinic stepped in with brand-new Prada PR C05S 20D50Q, now available on Pretavoir!
Rita Ora wore Prada C05S in the black version with grey lenses. Make them yours!
Eiza Gonzalez styled the key model of the collection as opticals in tortoiseshell, available exclusively at Prada. You can channel a similar look by fitting clear lenses to our Prada PR C05S 20D50Q. Contact us for more details or bespoke lens options!
Her partner, Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov, looked every bit the eye candy in Prada PR B11S 17N20G tortoiseshell frames with green polarised lenses.
French it-girl Leia Sfez kept it effortless and cool in black Ray-Ban Mega Balorama RB2289 901/31.
Actress Maya Hawke, Prada ambassador, rocked black Prada PR C02S 16K08Z curved sunglasses fresh from the new season.
Carey Mulligan turned heads in Prada PR B06S 16K40J with striking purple lenses.
Internet personality and model Jessie Andrews reminded us why the iconic Ray-Ban Wayfarer 2140 901 Black is always welcome.
Felicity Jones was all chic in Prada PR 26ZS 16K08Z, our bestselling black cat-eye.
The first shows for both labels following the recent passing of Giorgio Armani in early September saw celebrity attendees dressed in their best to honour il maestro.
James Norton, star of Netflix’s trending series House of Guinness, was spotted in Giorgio Armani AR7074 optical glasses in black. We currently stock the style in a rich red tortoiseshell version.
Italian model Gabrielle Caunesil Pozzoli embodied the Armani woman’s sophistication in Emporio Armani EA4264U, arriving soon to Pretavoir.
Senegalese-Italian model Amina Seck stunned in striped brown Emporio Armani EA4263U aviators from the Fall/Winter 2025 collection (we stock this model in black and striped blue version).
Chinese actress Bai Lu wore curved Emporio Armani EA4265U sunglasses with golden card deck-inspired temple details.
Italian cyclist Ignazio Moser opted for striped tortoiseshell Emporio Armani EA4263U acetate aviators. Let us know if this piece caught your eye and you want the exact model!
Real-life celebrities dazzled, but the appearance of Miranda and Nigel from The Devil Wears Prada 2 stole the spotlight.
Tamara Kalinic doubled up the week in Dolce & Gabbana DG4519 501/87 cat eye sunglasses fresh from our Fall/Winter 2025 drop.
Brazilian influencer Thassia Naves leaned into Y2K nostalgia with black Dolce & Gabbana DG4502 501/87...
... also worn by Simone Ashley in a more ladylike styling, proving that the Dolce & Gabbana woman is ever evolving!
Hong Kong actress Elva Ni brought romance to her look with Dolce & Gabbana DG6194U 501/87 round butterfly frames.
The maison's ultimate ace, Michele Morrone, stepped out in black Dolce & Gabbana DG4451 3403/87.
Meryl Streep broke the internet by attending the show in the guise of Miranda Priestly, wearing the exact beige Tiffany & Co TF4238U sunglasses she sported during The Devil Wears Prada 2 filming, perfectly matching Miranda’s signature ice-blonde look. PS: we currently stock the model in black and tortoiseshell.
‘Nigel, Nigel…’
Meryl’s appearance wouldn’t have been complete without Stanley Tucci by her side, wearing the exact Tom Ford Private Collection TF1129-P 64L he sported during filming.
Newly appointed creative director Louise Trotter took the reins, succeeding Matthieu Blazy. Her debut signalled a fresh feminine perspective for the house, marrying quiet luxury with bold design codes, a shift as captivating as the celebrity front row itself!
Chinese influencer Yuwei Zhangzou embraced drama in yellow tortoiseshell Bottega Veneta BV1101S 002 cat-eyes.
Model and architect Fai Khadra debuted Bottega Veneta BV1418S in tortoiseshell and silver from the Fall/Winter 2025 collection (we currently stock the black and gold version).
Long-standing friend of the house Julianne Moore wore the same model with yellow lenses.
Actor Tramell Tillman looked superb in Bottega Veneta BV1393S 001 with tortoiseshell temples: one of our Summer favourites, still in stock!
Singer-songwriter King Princess nailed luxe tailoring with silver Bottega Veneta Sardine BV1386S 003 round frames.
Milan once again delivered elegance, boldness, and playful experimentation — proving why it’s the beating heart of Italian fashion. From Prada’s modern classics to Gucci’s cinematic turn and Bottega’s sculptural statements, eyewear defined the moment.
Don’t miss our coverage of New York, London, and Paris Fashion Week for even more celebrity sunglasses inspiration, all reported with love from Pretavoir.
Au Revoir,
PRET A VOIR
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