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Alicia Keys, Gigi Hadid and Jennifer Lopez Bring Star Power to Vogue World in Milan – WTOP News

Alicia Keys closed the event as four humanoid robots and 6,000 floating paper objects underscored Vogue’s theme of craft meeting technology.

  • On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Vogue World: Milano transformed Milan's historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II into an immersive runway spectacle celebrating Italian craftsmanship while raising funds for the Quarto Oggiaro Library.
  • Marketed as a tribute to 'the human touch' in an age of technology, the production featured five acts—'The Artisanal Revolution,' 'The Industrial Revolution,' 'Made in Italy,' 'The Age of Intelligence,' and 'The Imagination Revolution'—framing Italy's heritage as material for modern invention.
  • Supermodel Gigi Hadid opened the runway in a Valentino haute couture gown requiring 1,680 hours of handwork, while Alicia Keys performed 'I Feel Love' during the finale and Machine Gun Kelly modeled a neon orange jumpsuit.
  • Designer Jony Ive's LoveFrom studio utilized OpenAI's Codex software to simulate the Galleria and test aerodynamics, culminating in 6,000 hand-folded paper 'libellula' objects released from the ceiling during the finale.
  • Following editions in New York, London, Paris, and Los Angeles, this fifth Vogue World installment reinforces the franchise's city-specific cultural storytelling, with organizers planning a San Francisco event next year.
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Gigi Hadid made one of the most memorable incarnations of Vogue World 2026 in Milan. The model appeared with a look inspired by Alice in Wonderland, created by Valentino Haute Couture. The outfit combines fabulous aesthetics with haute couture and was created specifically for the opening of the event. <blockquote class="instagram-media” data-instgrm-permalink=” https://www.instagram.com/p/DdnfoLeDlSZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading "da…

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MilanoToday broke the news on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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