The potential to build a creative or commercial career in the Italian fashion capital is on the rise, with a combination of blockbuster commercial success, novel aesthetics and a diversifying talent pool creating new opportunities.

Arthur Arbesser and Alessandro Dell'Acqua took inspiration from their personal histories and immediate surroundings this season to winning effect.

Alessandro Dell'Acqua’s N.21 and Arthur Arbesser deftly juxtaposed hot and cold.

The Austrian designer built his latest collection around Secessionist Koloman Moser — a match made in heaven — but the execution was clumsy at times.

The Austrian designer's collection was poetic and soft but also a bit abstract and disconnected from the reality of modern-day women.

Arthur Arbesser's true talent shines when he gets a little mad.

This collection was the designer's most reassured so far: conceptual, yet full of interesting pieces.

The collection oozed enthusiasm, due in large part to the vibrant clashes of bright reds and pinks.