Alessandro Dell'Acqua's latest collection for No. 21 was equal parts sophisticated and subversively sexy. There were elegantly cut coats (slightly oversized but flattering), sharp cigarette pants, patent leather and sheer tank tops - who cares if it's an autumn/winter collection? There was an elegance and lightness to the collection that shined through while the few patterns seen - like an anchor pattern knit - felt out of place (was there a nautical theme no one told us about?) Nevertheless, the collection's quiet sexiness, via chokers, leather pants, and the slinky layers, made this collection a stand out so far this show season.

Alessandro Dell'Aqua's latest collection hit on one of Milan's stronger themes, which seems to be a reaction to the hypermasculine men we've seen the past few years. This is in reference to a stronger female essence within the new men's collections; at No.21, this was seen in the haphazardly styled shirts worn wind-swept, exposing a shoulder or the inner chest. Meanwhile, PVC made an appearance in a stunning translucent trench but also in a pair of short-shorts worn over white shorts. In all, the quirky designs - take the one shouldered knit - mixed well with the off-kilter tailored pieces and made for an enjoyable collection that said something a little different.

Alessandro Dell'Acqua's latest collection for his No. 21 label offered a laid back aesthetic, one of travel and introspection, with just a bit of Italian quirk thrown in, seen mostly in the styling. There were graphic knits, color blocked layers, denim, deconstructed tailoring and more to assuage a vast majority of fashion-loving men.

Alessandro Dell'Acqua's message for his SS18 collection for No. 21 was so simple it appeared on a knit: Nonchalance. That's what this collection was, a series of laid back, relaxed clothes with enough pizzazz from floral patterns and some striking imagery to whet the palate. Plaids, yellow hues and comfortable footwear rounded out the collection that added an extra touch of femininity from the chunky necklaces.

Alessandro Dell'Acqua showcased his chic Fall/Winter 2017 collection for No. 21 during Milan Fashion Week and the results was sporty and sleek, with slight touches of geek chic. This was seen in his use of micro-plaids, evoking a poindexter aesthetic, while military elements, like camoflauge, added a traditional masculinity and hardness that balanced out the soft tailoring and slim proportions.

Alessandro Dell'Acqua's latest collection No. 21 was an exploration of gender. Masculinity was not so much threatened here instead it was accented by soft touches of traditionally feminine fabrics like lace, boucle, and crepe de chine. The result, mixed with some military and utilitarian references, was quite good. The drab olives and military-esque colors brought down the collection a bit which could have used a bit more playful colors to really drill home the masculine-feminine duality of the collection.

Alessandro Dell'Acqua's latest collection for No. 21 was all about youthful rebellion, seen through rugged and worn knits, oversized bombers and a bit gender exploration. Lace has had quite a season thus far, from Burberry Prorsum's lace shirts and ties to Dell'Acqua's lace tanks. Also seen were grungy and oversized knits, purposefully looking a bit disheveled and worn, all of it culminating in a youthful collection about exploration, which could be a metaphor for the label's attempts to define itself as it also grows, expands and matures.

Alessandro Dell'Aqua's latest collection for No. 21 (pronounced numero ventuno) shakes up the Milan fashionscape with a beautiful and elegant collection that balances quirk and fun with serious tailoring. Suits, in classic patterns like windowpane, were slim and close to the body, even double breasted numbers seemed to hug the wispy models' bodies. A calculated reversal of the day-to-evening runway show was a nice touch: black and blue designs, centered on tailoring were shown first, then gradually ending with fun and sporty numbers including striped trenches and mixed media jackets. In all, the mesh of sport and tailoring actually was youthful, fresh and clean at No. 21 rather than trying to be, like so many have attempted thus far this season.

Alessandro Dell'Acqua returns to the men's fashion calendar with a runway show for his No. 21 label. The Neapolitan designer offered plenty of checks, slim cut trousers and florals patterns for good measure. Dell'Acqua's branded sweatshirts added a technical aspect to the sporty collection.