It usually takes Nicole Kidman or her daughter on the runway, or Kylie Jenner wearing a lion’s head for the Country Road-wearing public to realise that fashion week is taking place. This year at Milan Fashion Week, Dolce & Gabbana found that a 76-year-old Oscar winner in a wig is equally effective.

When Streep walked into the Dolce & Gabbana show in character as Miranda Priestly for the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada , flanked by Stanley Tucci and seated opposite Vogue boss Anna Wintour , the world paid attention.

Despite Streep and Tucci being decked out in top-to-toe Dolce & Gabbana, the collection barely related a mention. Classic pyjama pieces and boudoir nightdresses couldn’t compete with the front row.

As for the collections that made a mark in Milan? There were man

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