published 20 September 2024

As Milan Fashion Week continues full steam ahead, let's take a moment to reflect on one of the Italian city's brightest stars—Jil Sander. The house's runway shows are always a study in posh minimalism, and this season was no exception. In the show notes, the brand described the spring/summer 2025 collection as "a snapshot of real life rather than a staged photograph. Silhouettes and shapes are more real and grounded." Translation: Everything was deliciously wearable.

Aside from the excellent clothes, everyone was buzzing about one particularly stylish family. Solange Knowles took a spot in the front row to watch her son, Julez Smith, walk the runway. With a Jil Sander show under his belt and his mom's support, the up-and-coming model surely has a promising future in the industry.

Scroll down for everything you need to know about Jil Sander's newest show.

1. Solange Knowles Sat Front Row, and Her Son Walked the Runway

Knowles was a proud parent at Jil Sander's S/S 25 show, where Smith walked the runway. For the occasion, Knowles wore a comfy sweater and see-through lace skirt along with a pair of furry sandals—all by Jil Sander, of course. For his runway gig, Smith was dressed in a satin T-shirt and baggy trousers. Will he be the next big nepo baby in the modeling industry? Only time will tell.

Solange Knowles wears a black sweater and black lace skirt at the Jil Sander show in Milan.

Julez Smith walks the runway at the Jil Sander show during Milan Fashion Week.

2. The Snake-Print Accessories Will Go Viral in No Time

If you're curious about which accessory trends will still have legs in 2025, Jil Sander has an answer for you. The house styled several looks with exceptionally cool snake-print bags and boots, ensuring the trend's survival. I particularly enjoyed the red patent-leather trench coat, which is begging to make a splash on the street style scene next year.

A model wears a snake-print accessory on the runway at Jil Sander.

3. Stylish Suits Dominated the Runway

Jil Sander's S/S 25 show during Milan Fashion Week was a master class in suiting. One sharp blazer styled as a dress was made with iridescent fabric that glowed under the spotlights. I also enjoyed the pantsuits in burgundy, beige, and dusty blue.

Jil Sander runway model during Milan Fashion Week.

A model wears a beige suit on the runway at Jil Sander.

Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern in 2011—back when the site only published a single story per day. (We have since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC and lives in Los Angeles. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2015, where she is now the Associate Director of Fashion News. From the Oscars to the Met Gala, she leads the site's entire red carpet coverage strategy. She specializes in celebrity and fashion news but also enjoys writing travel features and runway reports. She frequently contributes to WWW's social accounts and has a sizable following on her personal TikTok.