MILAN FASHION PHOTOS: Gucci sparkles as De Sarno hits stride

The fashion crowd traversed Milan countless times on the third day of fashion week Friday, defying rain, traffic tie-ups and a local transport strike all in the name of the next big trend. By late afternoon, shows were running a full hour late as the fleet of black sedans, shuttles and taxis couldn’t keep up the runway pace. Donatella Versace put the world back to rights, starting her evening show right on time. Here are some highlights from Friday’s shows of mostly womenswear previews for Fall-Winter 2024-25. GUCCI SPARKLES Sabato De Sarno added just a little sparkle to his second Gucci womenswear collection as he continued to build fashion house’s new codes. Apparently simple silhouettes like a belted coat, an apron romper and plunging neck-line tunic project sexiness and power, showing off a bit of leg and the season’s new equestrian boot that rises just above the knee. Long outerwear, worn over short-shorts and simple corsets, are decorated with sequins and crystal beading...