Soft leather, biker chicks and Aguilera ? how very Versace

Milan Fashion Week came to an end last night with Donatella Versace presenting the final show of the autumn/winter 2003 Italian collections.

Donatella, the creative director of the house her late brother founded, delivered a collection that was, as they say, very Versace.

First up was the Versus range, the cheaper Versace line. Girls stomped out with backcombed hair wearing turquoise leather trousers, patchwork jersey dresses and yellow fur sliced into stoles and sporty jackets. But this aggressive Hell's Angels look almost seemed a caricature of the Versace style.

Next up was Gianni Versace, the main collection. From the sleek blonde hairstyles to the high-heeled ostrich leather shoes, this was a collection for women, not girls. It was also very Christina Aguilera – and she just happened to be in the front row.

Western fringe detailing decorated suede coats, a rabbit fur jacket and a corseted evening dress, all in cream and sand.

The evening wear, like that of so many other designers this week, took its cue from corsetry. The lace and chiffon dresses worn under corsets and the backless black tailored evening jackets with corset lacing were no doubt aimed at the Hollywood starlets who will be trotting down the red carpet at the Oscars on 23 March. And if they don't pick them up, we can always rely on Aguilera.