Milan Fashion Week, established in 1958, is part of the global "Big Four
fashion weeks", the others being
Paris Fashion Week,
London Fashion Week, and
New York Fashion Week. The schedule begins with New York, followed by London, and then Milan, and ending with Paris. Since the year 1958, Milan Fashion Week has been taking place semi-annually with a women's and a men’s fashion week. Milan Fashion Week is partially organized by the
National Chamber of Italian Fashion (), a
non-profit association that disciplines, co-ordinates, and promotes the development of Italian fashion and is responsible for hosting the fashion events and shows of Milan. The , was set up on 11 June 1958. This was the forerunner of the body which subsequently became the . Proprietors of the most important establishments in Italy, including some private establishments, which, in those days, played a crucial role in the promotion of this sector, were present at the Memorandum of Association:
Roberto Capucci,
Emilio Schuberth, Maria Antonelli, Princess Caracciolo Ginnetti, Alberto Fagiani, Giovanni Cesare Guidi,
Germana Marucelli, Simonetta Colonna Di Cesarò,
Jole Veneziani, Francesco Borrello, Giovanni Battista Giorgini, and the lawyer Pietro Parisio. The events dedicated to women's fashion are the most important (Womenswear / Milan SS Women Ready to Wear, and Milano Moda Donna being the major fashion shows). The summer events dedicated to men include Menswear and Milano Moda Uomo. In 2013, the Autumn/Winter Milan Fashion Week commenced on 20 January with Paola Frani's showcase. It was followed by presentations from renowned fashion houses including
Armani,
Bottega Veneta,
Roberto Cavalli,
Dolce & Gabbana,
Etro,
Fendi,
Ferragamo,
Gucci,
Jil Sander,
Marni,
Max Mara,
Missoni,
Miu Miu,
Moschino,
Philipp Plein,
Prada,
Pucci,
John Richmond,
Tod's,
Valentino,
Versace and
Zegna among others. The event also featured displays from emerging labels and young designers such as Au Jour Le Jour, Cristiano Burani, Gabriele Colangelo, Marco De Vincenzo, Stella Jean, Chicca Lualdi, MSGM, N°21, Fausto Puglisi, and
Francesco Scognamiglio. Additionally, on 20 November 2013, Giorgio Armani made the announcement of his decision to join the Italian Chamber of Fashion. Certain shows are not held in conjunction with the Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana, including
Dolce & Gabbana. The Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana has also been sharply criticized by designers such as
Cavalli. ==2020–2022: Milano Digital Fashion Weeks==