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A model wears a creation part of the N21 women's Spring-Summer 2026 collection, that was presented in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno).

MILAN – Alessandro Dell'Acqua's No. 21 collection for next spring and summer, presented Wednesday during Milan Fashion Week , is a study in lightness, as a hedge against the heavy times.

“I believe that in moments of heaviness and uncertainty, sometimes taking a moment of lightheartedness and clearing your mind a bit can be good for you,'' Dell'Acqua said backstage. ”This is why I made it so light."

Nowhere was the concept more at play than in chiffon petal cutouts that were sewn together in ruffles on dresses, or as a collar around the neck, rustling delic

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