Barack Obama inspires Milan men's runway styles

(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-06-23 14:50

A model displays a creation as part of Versace Spring/Summer 2009 men's collection during Milan Fashion Week June 21, 2008.[Agencies]

When home he might be lucky enough to find his better half in a Dolce&Gabbana robe number, just like the one Naomi Campbell flaunted for the show's finale.

Also showing Saturday, Christopher Bailey for Burberry embraced the easy life for next summer wrinkling everything from jacket to trench coat before it gets crumpled in a suitcase or soaked in the rain.

Typically British, the summer Burberry man can't part with his cardigan — this round so light it can hardly be called sensible — and his traditional hat, the latest version a cross between Paddington Bear and a scarecrow.

To complete the first day of showings, the minimalist Jil Sander label presented its take on the current casual look: Jackets cut close to the body in color blocks like a Mondrian print with zippers instead of buttons for an extra cool fit.

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