In Milan, fall and winter seen as 'Time for Change'

Youthful designers focus on streetwear to capture zeitgeist of millennial consumers

MILAN - With social and political crises unsettling the globe, Milan Fashion Week was all about slogans this season."Time For Change" has been a particularly dominant catchphrase, one the fashion world can expect to see branded across sweatshirts, waistbands and accessories next fall and winter.

The ubiquity of the expression does not necessarily denote consensus around the message it's designed to convey. For some, it means back to roots. Others intend it as a call for respect. But the overall implication seems to be a rejection of the status quo, which really isn't surprising in fashion.

The second day of Milan Fashion Week of mostly menswear previews for Fall/Winter 2018 - 19 opened with youthful designers focused on urban streetwear that tries to capture the zeitgeist of millennial consumers.

Here are some highlights from shows including Dirk Bikkembergs, MSGM and DSquared2: