The cornucopia was once again full to bursting and we Milan visitors had a hard time of actually slapping eyes on as many as possible of all the novelties, events and sensations that had been announced in advance.

And we had to learn a few things along the way and establish that:

1. announcements and press releases tend on occasion to exaggerate that teeny-weeny bit.
2. despite Google Maps and GPS it’s best to always have a good old printed map of Milan with you.
3. it’s even better if your shoes fit, and that counts for the ladies, too; if in doubt, go for flip-flops.
4. you often only hear about the best events by word of mouth on the day, and some of them are spontaneous as it is.
5. at the moment, and historically speaking, designers like to be inspired by the shapes or a little crescent or even a real bull’s horn.
6. an invitation can often count for several people, but can just as easily count for nothing.
7. the concentrated circles of people who ring the bar at Bar Basso when darkness falls tend to reflect an hierarchical order.
8. once your fatigue has passed you find yourself already looking forward to next year.