Key trends included fur, faux or real; statement outerwear; fringe; lots of texture, and sharp tailoring, with high heels making a comeback.

On Wednesday morning at Milan Fashion Week, Luke and Lucie Meier took a bow after their latest Jil Sander runway show. Backstage, several models who have worked with the husband-and-wife designer duo across their eight-year tenure at the minimalist luxury house hugged each other and cried.

At Milan Fashion Week, Luke and Lucie Meier, the husband-and-wife duo who have been the Jil Sander creative directors since 2017, took a bow after their runway show. Eight hours later they left the brand.

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Milan Fashion Week saw creative transitions and identity crises. Designer departures at Jil Sander and potential changes at Versace and Diesel

The Milan tentpoles like Jil Sander, Diesel, Marni, Max Mara, Prada, and Versace will round out the schedule, making for one exciting week, despite the absences during this time, when many houses are between leadership.

Luke and Lucie Meier have left Jil Sander, joining an ever-growing list of designer departures. At around 11 a.m. on Wednesday in Milan, Luke and Lucie Meier, the husband-and-wife duo who have been the Jil Sander creative directors since 2017, took a bow after their latest runway show.

At Milan Fashion Week, Jil Sander ‘s creative director duo Lucie and Luke Meier announced that departure with a toned down collection, while Dsquared2 took its vision to new heights with a 30th anniversary runway extravaganza.

Jil Sander has long been synonymous with modernity, refinement, and precision. Since taking the helm in 2017, Lucie and Luke Meier have reshaped the brand's legacy with their signature blend of rigor and romance.

The news was announced following Lucie and Luke Meier’s AW25 Milan Fashion Week show, confirming months of speculation that this collection would be their last for the house.

According to retailers, the runways in Milan saw a return of the elegant ladylike trend, statement coats, furry textures and a knitwear wardrobe.