Show tunes: Milan Women's fashion week S/S 2013

Fashion week, these days, is about much more than just the collections. Showmanship is the name of game, and in the meticulously executed sartorial extravaganzas, the soundtrack is an element that no producer can afford to overlook. Music royalty - past and present - is enlisted to ensure a full assault on the senses. Here, we bring you the soundtrack to Milan's womenswear shows, with a few tracks streamed in for your listening pleasure.
WEDNESDAY 19/09
Gucci
'Lamusetwa' by Michael Mayer; 'Ra-AKo-St (Todd Terje edit)' by Lindstrom; 'The Great Gig In The Sky' by Pink Floyd; Extracts of 'Lujon' by Henry Mancini; 'E poi' by Mina
Music production: Michel Gaubert
THURSDAY 20/09
Max Mara
'Maximizing The Audience' by Wim Mertens
Max Mara S/S 2013 show soundtrack
Music production: Frédéric Sanchez
Emporio Armani
'Storia D'amore' by Adriano Celentano; 'Si è Spento Il Sole' by Vinicio Capossela; 'Perfidia' by Nat King Cole; 'Via Con Me' by La Crus; 'L'appuntamento' by Ornella Vanoni & Carmen Consoli; 'Ritornerai' by Franco Battiato; 'Vacanze Romane' by Antonella Ruggiero; 'C'è Sempre Un Motivo' by Adriano Celentano
Music production: Emporio Armani in-house team
Prada
'Give Me Back My Soul (remix)', 'Motel Suicide', 'Give Me Back My Soul (Album Version)' and 'Je Mʼaime' by Megumi Satsu
Music production: Frédéric Sanchez
Ports 1961
'Yangiss' by Moritz Von Oswald Trio; 'Colourbox' by Philip Glass
Music production: Frédéric Sanchez
FRIDAY 21/09
Sportmax
'Ahora' by Daphni; 'Manic Miner' and 'Entropy' by Addison Groove; 'Evil Twin' by Modeselektor; 'Ellipsis' by Joy Orbison
Sportmax S/S 2013 show soundtrack
Music production: Frédéric Sanchez
SATURDAY 22/09
Bottega Veneta
Theme from 'Taxi Driver' by Bernard Herrmann; 'Deer Meadow Shuffle' by Angelo Badalamenti & David Lynch; 'Locked' by Four Tet
Fendi
'Nightmusic', 'Genesis', 'Infinite without fulfilment', 'Be a body', 'Oblivion', 'Skin', 'Colour of moonlight' all by Grimes
Performed by: Grimes
Jil Sander
'Evidence' by Carlos Giffoni; 'Reunion' by The XX; 'Ladies Mile' by Beak
Music production: Frédéric Sanchez
SUNDAY 23/09
Marni
'I Put A Spell On You' by Screamin' Jay Hawkins
Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox.
Marni S/S 2013 show soundtrack
Music production: Frédéric Sanchez
Trussardi
'Crashed Cadillac' by Bot'Ox; 'Ghetto Kraviz' by Nina Kraviz; '51 Ways to Leave Your Lover' by Tristesse Contemporaine; 'Pinkyʼs Dream (Visionquest Velvet Curtain Remix)' by David Lynch feat. Karen O; 'Kiss Of Death' by Terence Fixmer
Music production: Frédéric Sanchez
Missoni
'I Love You' by Yello; 'Subzero (Function Regis Remix)' by Ben Klock; 'Aftermaths (Alva Noto/Remix)' by VCMG
Music production: Frédéric Sanchez
Ferragamo
'Summer 3' by Max Richter; 'Mantasy' by Michael Mayer; 'Honeyslave' by Booka Shade; Extract from 'Black Naga' by Pachanga Boys; 'Summer 3' by Max Richter
Music production: Michel Gaubert
Giorgio Armani
'Silver Surfer' by Stimming; 'Swept Away' by The XX; 'Puddle Of Diamonds' by Audiofly; 'Boondocks' by Simina Grigoriu; 'Falkenberg' by Discodeine; 'The Hitter' by Tom Jones; 'Bloodbuzz Ohio' by The National; 'Song To The Siren' by Bryan Ferry; 'Rented Rooms' by Tindersticks
Music production: Giorgio Armani in-house team
-
Dine within a rationalist design gem at the newly opened Cucina Triennale
Cucina Triennale is the latest space to open at Triennale Milano, a restaurant and a café by Luca Cipelletti and Unifor, inspired by the building's 1930s design
-
The collections you might have missed this S/S 2026 menswear season
Between the headliners in Paris, Milan and Florence, a few off-schedule displays are deserving of honourable mention – from Martine Rose’s sexually-charged portrait of Kensington Market to Sander Lak’s appointment-only namesake debut
-
Meet artist Michael McGregor, using hotel stationery as his canvas
Michael McGregor unveils an exclusive postcard set made with notepads from The Luxury Collection properties in Minneapolis, San Francisco and Savannah
-
The collections you might have missed this S/S 2026 menswear season
Between the headliners in Paris, Milan and Florence, a few off-schedule displays are deserving of honourable mention – from Martine Rose’s sexually-charged portrait of Kensington Market to Sander Lak’s appointment-only namesake debut
-
Let there be light: a closer look at Prada’s stripped-back S/S 2026 show set
‘This is the first time the Fondazione is completely bare, with the light coming in,’ said Raf Simons backstage at Prada’s ‘light, fresh, colourful’ and ‘human’ S/S 2026 men’s show in Milan
-
The standout shows of Milan Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2026: Prada to Dunhill
Wallpaper* picks the very best of Milan Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2026, from Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons’ ‘light, fresh’ and ‘human’ display to Dunhill’s exploration of English dress codes
-
Milan Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2026: live updates from the Wallpaper* team
From 20-23 June, Milan Fashion Week Men’s arrives in the Italian fashion capital. Follow along for a first look at the shows, presentations and other fashion happenings, as seen by the Wallpaper* editors
-
What the Wallpaper* editors are looking forward to at Men’s Fashion Week S/S 2026
As Men’s Fashion Week S/S 2026 begins in Florence, the Wallpaper* style team select the moments they will be looking out for – from Jonathan Anderson’s anticipated Dior debut to outings from Wales Bonner, Kiko Kostadinov and Prada
-
The best fashion moments at Milan Design Week 2025
Scarlett Conlon discovers the finest fashion moments at Salone del Mobile and Milan Design Week 2025, from Loewe’s artist-designed teapots to The Row’s first home collection
-
Milan Fashion Week A/W 2025 highlights: Prada to Giorgio Armani
Wallpaper* picks the best of Milan Fashion Week, from Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons’ portrait of ‘raw glamour’ to Giorgio Armani’s return to his roots
-
Milan Fashion Week Men’s A/W 2025 highlights: Prada to Zegna
Despite a reduced schedule, Milan Fashion Week Men’s A/W 2025 retained momentum thanks to high-wattage shows from Emporio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Zegna and Prada. Wallpaper* fashion features editor Jack Moss picks the best of the week