Italian fashion designers created shimmering; fluid seems for their 2011 spring/summer collections, mixing fringes and lengths to attract women who are as aware of their bodies as of their money.

Crystal embroideries, golden belts and reflect heels shone at the Milan shows ended on Tuesday. A longer calendar and a new central location concerned more buyers than last year, corroborate signs of recovery for luxury good brands.

“Buyers increased to more than 15,000 this year, with more coming from Asia and the United States,” Mario Boselli, president of Italy’s National Chamber of Fashion, said on Tuesday.

“There was more vigor, also because of the enhanced economic situation after the crisis,” he explained.

Fashion houses Cavalli and Ferragamo said sales continued to increase in the third quarter, but kept a cautious outlook for the rest of 2010, as many see 2011 as a test year for revival.

A relaxed, sensual elegance inspired Dolce&Gabbana, whose bride-to-be models wore white clothes made from bed linens and tablecloths in a compliment to Italy’s best sartorial custom.

Crystals were sewn on long-slung robes, similar to those seen at Armani, whose blue collection was enthused by desert nomads.