Shiny macs, pervy pink latex corset tops and brothel creepers were a curve ball from MaxMara, home of the classic camel-colour coat. They came out to samples of Neneh Cherry on the soundtrack. I think they were supposed to look like 'tough' street girls. The editor next to me commented that their bright pink eyeshadow made the girls look like they had conjunctivitus. Actually I thought it looked pretty, if "editorial" - a term that translates as 'not to be attempted by anyone with less than supermodel looks or in fact ever worn in public'. Fantasy is what fashion's all about, eh? Which is fortunate really, since the reality of Milan today is that it's drowning in rain, the traffic is torture and everybody wants to go home. Hopefully the full-on glamour triumverate of Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana and Versace shows later today will lift the spirits...