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Successful CLOTH project ClusterXChange in Milan
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Successful CLOTH project ClusterXChange in Milan

The team of the Bulgarian Fashion Association has returned from Milan, where it organized a short-term exchange in the EU supported CLOTH Project.The participants, 8 Bulgarian companies and 7 companies and organizations from Denmark, Spain and France, shared their content from the excellent organization and rich program.

Milano Unica 36th edition with strong increase in international buyers
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Milano Unica 36th edition with strong increase in international buyers

The 36th edition of Milano Unica took place from 01 to 03 February 2023, with an encouraging balance in terms of visitor attendance, especially from abroad. Visitors to Milano Unica, the Italian trade show of high-end fashion textiles and accessories, totaled 5,304, up 47.5% over the February 2022 edition, including 1,500 international (+105%) and 3,804 Italian (+33%). 475 international companies presented their collections of high-end textiles and accessories for the Spring/Summer 2024 season for menswear, womenswear and kidswear at Fiera Milano Rho.

The Woolmark Company Presented at Milano Unica the Collaboration With Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
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The Woolmark Company Presented at Milano Unica the Collaboration With Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli

Merino wool has once again been put to the test through the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team uniform, designed and developed for the 37th America’s Cup. The uniforms further cement Merino wool’s rightful place as a new breed of natural-performance sailing wear.

15 organizations will participate in the CLOTH project ClusterXChange in Milan 01-03 February 2023
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15 organizations will participate in the CLOTH project ClusterXChange in Milan 01-03 February 2023

The CLOTH project ClusterXchange visit organised around the MILANO UNICA fair will take place in Milan, February 01-03, 2023. 15 organizations, among which SMEs and business support organizations from Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain and France will take part in this short-term exchange in the EU supported CLOTH Project .

COSMOPOLITAN Fashion-tech and its sustainable version at Milano Unica
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COSMOPOLITAN Fashion-tech and its sustainable version at Milano Unica

Discover new fabrics for new garments - such as the exclusive stretch polo-shirt – atthis edition of Milano Unica

At Milano Unica Sitip presents COSMOPOLITAN Fashion-tech fabrics
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At Milano Unica Sitip presents COSMOPOLITAN Fashion-tech fabrics

A new way of conceiving tailoring, which becomes “Techno Sartorial”: impeccable cuts and exceptional fabric performance

Win one of the 30 Scholarships for 2022 Master Courses at Raffles Milano
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Win one of the 30 Scholarships for 2022 Master Courses at Raffles Milano

Don’t miss the opportunity to study at Raffles Milano, one of the most exclusive fashion and design schools in the world, in the heart of Milan! The school is awarding 30 scholarships up to 50% of the tuition fee for Master courses in Fashion Design and Business, Photography, Visual Design and Communication, Product and Interior Design, starting in November 2022.

Milano Unica is taking place in February
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Milano Unica is taking place in February

The 34th edition of Milano Unica is scheduled for 1-2 February 2022, from 9.00 to 18.30, Halls 12, 16 and 20, Rho Fiera Milano, with access from Hall 12. The best Spring / Summer 2023 collections of textile and clothing accessories are waiting forbuyers, fashion professionals and journalists for two days.

Milano Unica: Trends, sustainable and digital creativity for a new restart of the industry
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Milano Unica: Trends, sustainable and digital creativity for a new restart of the industry

The 33rd edition of Milano Unica will present the Autumn/Winter 2022-2023 collections.

Win one of the 30 Scholarships for 2021 Master Courses in Fashion, Design, Communication and, Photography at Raffles Milano
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Win one of the 30 Scholarships for 2021 Master Courses in Fashion, Design, Communication and, Photography at Raffles Milano

Raffles Milano, one of the most exclusive fashion and design schools in the world, located in the center of Milan, is awarding 30 scholarships up to 50% of tuition fee for Master courses in Fashion Design and Business, Photography, Visual Design and Communication, Product and Interior Design starting in November 2021. 

Milano Green Forum aims to increase environmental awareness
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Milano Green Forum aims to increase environmental awareness

Milano Green Forum will take place online on November 20, 2020. The event is conceived as the most important moment of international debate on the environmental issues.

Bemberg™ with Istituto Secoli for Milan Fashion Week
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Bemberg™ with Istituto Secoli for Milan Fashion Week

The Secoli Fashion Show was live this year on the Camera Moda digital platform. The show staged the projects of 19 students, which were supported by exceptional companies such as Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei, which supplied its precious and contemporary materials for the creation of some pieces of the collections.

Win 1 of the 15 scholarships for the International Masters in Design and Fashion 2020/2021 from Raffles Milano
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Win 1 of the 15 scholarships for the International Masters in Design and Fashion 2020/2021 from Raffles Milano

Raffles Milano, one of the most exclusive fashion and design schools in the world, which is located in the center of Milan, will award 15 scholarships. The students can receive up to 50% coverage of the tuition fee, for the Masters programs starting November Fashion Design and Business, Visual Design and Communication, Product and Interior Design, and Photography. All taught in English.

Win 10 scholarships for the International Masters in Product Design and Fashion Design 2020
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Win 10 scholarships for the International Masters in Product Design and Fashion Design 2020

Raffles Milano Istituto Moda e Design, one of the most exclusive fashion and design schools in the world, located in the center of Milan, is allocating 10 scholarships for its International Masters in Product Design and Fashion Design starting in February 2020. The goal of Raffles Milano is to encourage young and deserving talents to complete their education in a top-level Master in Milan.

Milan Fashion Week: 2019 Women's Fashion Week in the name of sustainability and internationalisation
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Milan Fashion Week: 2019 Women's Fashion Week in the name of sustainability and internationalisation

170 collections, 58 runways, 110 presentations e 54 scheduled events: Milan Fashion Week was back this September with a preview of S/S 2020 novelties. One of the most glamorous and awaited events for professionals and enthusiasts, presented by Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI).

Great creative energy, co-labs, significant guests and brand mix are White Milano's winning assets
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Great creative energy, co-labs, significant guests and brand mix are White Milano's winning assets

WHITE Milano keeps achieving outstanding results. The Tradeshow closes its September edition with 27.934 visitors (3% more than in September 2018). The buyers have increased by 2%, foreign buyers have reached 9%, while Italy has dropped by 1%.

a.Testoni Fall/Winter 2019-2020 collection
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a.Testoni Fall/Winter 2019-2020 collection

The new a.testoni advertising campaign was shot on location in Milan, in a futuristic space, featuring dramatic planes of visionary colours, designed by architect Aldo Rossi in 1968. A metropolitan, architectural icon that transcends short-lived trends, as do a.testoni’s shoes and bags.

Billionaire Fall/Winter 2019-2020 collection
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Billionaire Fall/Winter 2019-2020 collection

Welcome to The Grill, Manhattan’s ultimate destination for luxurious, stylish dining and entertainment. A mid-century midtown pleasure palace designed by Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe, covered in French walnut walls and Lee Krasner paintings, and filled with historic atmosphere – this is where JFK came to celebrate after Marilyn Monroe’s breathy rendition of Happy Birthday. So, where better in New York for the powerhouse Philipp Plein Group to stage its 20th-anniversary show?

Trends in materials for Autumn/Winter 2020-2021
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Trends in materials for Autumn/Winter 2020-2021

Season after season companies surprise us with their research and innovation, but also with their great attention and curiosity about trend proposals. In addition to following the strong style stimuli suggested by Milano Unica, they integrate each piece with originality and sophistication

Franklin Eugene Citrus Collection Spring/Summer 2020
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Franklin Eugene Citrus Collection Spring/Summer 2020

The clothes in the Men’s Spring/Summer 2020 collection of the brand Franklin Eugene are light, bright, airy with a balanced array of full leg, skinny, and standard width trousers. We can see the juxtaposition – for every buttoned-up shirt there is a shirtless suit. We can almost taste and smell the citrus. 

Milano Unica will present high end fabrics and accessories for Autumn/Winter 2020-2021
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Milano Unica will present high end fabrics and accessories for Autumn/Winter 2020-2021

Milano Unica is now working on the 29th edition, to be held at Fieramilano Rho on July 9, 10 and 11, 2019. The trade show will present the collection of high end fabrics and accessories for the Autumn/Winter 2020-2021 season. The area dedicated to exhibitors, selected among the best European producers, will be supplemented by the usual numerous Theme Areas and projects that have become a consolidated appointment.

Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 2019 collection
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Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 2019 collection

Stella McCartney presented her men's and Resort collections in Milan.

The digital revolution of fashion and luxury brands is in Milan
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The digital revolution of fashion and luxury brands is in Milan

Fashion and luxury companies are facing a huge revolution. The digital era has led to several transformations in terms of business models, operating processes and customer experiences. Milan, one of the fastest growing cities in Europe, is rapidly becoming the “place to be” to learn by living a full immersion in the fashion and luxury industries of the future.

Dolce and Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019 collection
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Dolce and Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019 collection

Dolce and Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019 Menswear show was presented during Milan Fashion Week. The runway was opened by the Instagram star Cameron Dallas, who boasts 20 million followers.

Loretta Caponi presents Fall-Winter 2019/2020 women's collection during Milan Fashion Week
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Loretta Caponi presents Fall-Winter 2019/2020 women's collection during Milan Fashion Week

Loretta Caponi, a symbolic atelier of Florentine craftsmanship, famous for lingerie, home wear, luxury tableware and beddings, will present its ready to wear ladies Autumn/Winter collection for 2019/2020 on Friday 22nd from 10am to 6pm at Palazzo Parigi, Milan.

Milano Unica 28th edition - Satisfying results in terms of attendance and interest
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Milano Unica 28th edition - Satisfying results in terms of attendance and interest

The variety of the presented collections of fabrics and accessories generated positive reactions from Italian and international buyers and exhibitors expressed their satisfaction for the quality and number of contacts established.

Men’s Fashion Week Key Takeaways
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Men’s Fashion Week Key Takeaways

2019 kicked off with a multitude of men’s fashion shows, providing the industry with the must-have styles and trends for the autumn 2019 buying season. Held in London, Milan and Paris, the 3 fashion weeks were particularly exciting given the recent predictions in menswear market growth. Men’s fashion is undergoing a transformation, becoming more confident and striking with each catwalk show.

Training: Milan is not only the International capital for students, but  for new managers as well
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Training: Milan is not only the International capital for students, but for new managers as well

Milan is no longer just the capital of economy and business. In fact, in recent years, Milan has built a solid reputation in the training sector. It is no longer news that the Polytechnic, Bocconi and State Universities are among the most prestigious in Europe, but the number of Italian and international professionals who choose Milan to attend postgraduate and masters courses increases year after year.

Win 1 of the 100 scholarships for the International Masters in Design and Fashion 2019 RM Istituto Moda e Design
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Win 1 of the 100 scholarships for the International Masters in Design and Fashion 2019 RM Istituto Moda e Design

RM Istituto Moda e Design, one of the most exclusive fashion and design schools in the world, located in the center of Milan, is celebrating its First birthday by offering 100 scholarships for its International Masters in design and fashion. It has allocated 500.000 euros in scholarships for the Masters that start in February and November 2019. The goal of RM is to encourage young and deserving international talents to complete their education in a top-level Master in Milan.

C.L.A.S.S. Proudly Supports Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference in Milan
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C.L.A.S.S. Proudly Supports Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference in Milan

This year’s Textile Exchange’s Sustainability Conference will be held in Milan later this month. The conference offers an opportunity to connect with industry pioneers and learn about cutting edge solutions and innovations in textile and apparel sustainability. The theme of the 2018 conference is United by Action: Accelerating Sustainability in Textiles and Fashion.

Milano Unica for Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 - where the focus is the sustainable fashion
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Milano Unica for Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 - where the focus is the sustainable fashion

Milano Unica for Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 appears to indicate that the current focus on sustainability and performance is producing real results. Designs were attractive and varied, with Merino wool featured as a major fibre in the mix.

Trabaldo Togna Fall/Winter 2019-2020 collection
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Trabaldo Togna Fall/Winter 2019-2020 collection

There are two things that lead to unique discoveries: research and passion. Neither can exist without the other. Research means exploring a world in so much detail that you are able to make it evolve or even revolutionise it. Passion means having the deepest possible love of what you do, each and every day.

 The Wool Lab Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 at Milano Unica
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The Wool Lab Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 at Milano Unica

Continuing to inspire and connect designers with the world’s best commercially available wool fabric and yarn manufacturers, The Woolmark Company will unveil the latest edition of The Wool Lab at Milano Unica, July 10 -12. Come and visit The Woolmark Company in Idea Biella – Pavilion 20 – Central Lounge and in Moda In – Pavilion 12 – Central Lounge.

303 Tuscans Ethical Fashion Awards at Milano Unica
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303 Tuscans Ethical Fashion Awards at Milano Unica

Does anyone have the right to produce unethical? This question asked 303 Tuscans Ethical Fashion Organization all companies that were presented in the sustainability area at Milano Unica from 10 to 12 July.

Cartier celebrated the launch of the Santos de Cartier watch
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Cartier celebrated the launch of the Santos de Cartier watch

On Monday, April 16th Cartier celebrated the launch of the Santos de Cartier watch to convey the bold and fearless spirit of the Maison at its Cartier Legendary Thrill party hosted by Cyrille Vigneron, CEO of Cartier International and Francois Marc- Sastre, Managing Director of Cartier South East Europe. Guests were entertained by International DJ Martin Solveig.

L.B.M.1911 celebrates Milan Design Week hosting a special exhibition by Magis
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L.B.M.1911 celebrates Milan Design Week hosting a special exhibition by Magis

THE EVENT - SPIN AND SPUN! On Thursday 19th, starting from 6pm, the Via della Spiga Boutique will host a special Happy Hour and DJ set : the guests will have the chance to enjoy the iconic Spun chair by Magis while spinning a nice selection of craft beers!

Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2018 collection
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Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2018 collection

Tom Ford presented Spring/Summer 2018 collection during Milan Fashion Week. No shortage of slim-fitting formal wear items made its rounds — both in the power suit and sharp tuxedo persuasions. Peak lapeled blazers in a wide array of colors teamed up with wide neckties, while boldly-printed tux jackets catch the eye when styled alongside jet black bow ties.

20 international scholarships for the international Masters of Raffles Milano - Istituto di Moda e Design
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20 international scholarships for the international Masters of Raffles Milano - Istituto di Moda e Design

Raffles Milano, one of the most exclusive fashion and design schools in the world, located in the center of Milan, is offering 20 scholarships for its international Masters that stars in the 2018/2019 academic year.

The National Chamber for Italian Fashion - a non profit organisation that promotes the development of Italian Fashion
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The National Chamber for Italian Fashion - a non profit organisation that promotes the development of Italian Fashion

The Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (The National Chamber for Italian Fashion) is the non profit making Association which disciplines, co-ordinates and promotes the development of Italian Fashion.

Abraham Moon, Alfred Brown and Taylor & Lodge awarded for keeping fashion traditions
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Abraham Moon, Alfred Brown and Taylor & Lodge awarded for keeping fashion traditions

At Milano Unica three UK fabrics manufacturers received the "303 TUSCANS" award for ethical fashion. It is awarded by TOC Fashion Academy Tuscany to manufactures of fabrics made from natural materials, following the principles of Ethical fashion, keeping traditions and having transparent supply chain.

Sustainable fabrics were shown during Milano Unica 26th edition
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Sustainable fabrics were shown during Milano Unica 26th edition

Sustainability has been one of the major themes of the season, and its importance was well and truly confirmed at Milano Unica, endorsed firmly by themes and fabrics in the trend area, individual collections and by the high-profile opening ceremony. A special section devoted to sustainable fabrics in the Trend Area underlined its importance. Sustainability as a major driver can only be of advantage to wool. The message: Save the Planet included video and trend installations.

303 TUSCANS awarded Angelico for their sustainable fabrics
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303 TUSCANS awarded Angelico for their sustainable fabrics

Angelico has a concrete answer to the increasing demand of sustainable fabrics. The focus on environmental sustainability - increasingly requested by fashion houses and by an eco-friendly market sector - gains a concrete dimension, with a series of treatments inspired by nature. 

303 TUSCANS award for ethical fashion for Piacenza - Not a surprise for one of the most sustainable Italian fabrics producers
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303 TUSCANS award for ethical fashion for Piacenza - Not a surprise for one of the most sustainable Italian fabrics producers

At Milano Unica Piacenza was one of the brands that received the "303 TUSCANS" award for ethical fashion. The need to use large amounts of water resources for processing generated considerable concern in the firm, whose members dreamt of restoring those indispensable resources. The biological treatment plant, operative since 1996, is that dream come true. All the water needed for production is filtered, partly reused and then returned clean to nature.

303 TUSCANS awarded Loro Piana for ethical fashion
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303 TUSCANS awarded Loro Piana for ethical fashion

Loro Piana offers luxury combined with true sustainability and ecological consciousness. Loro Piana is a vertically integrated company, where no stage of production is outsourced.

Milan Fashion Week presented men's suit trends Fall/Winter 2018-2019
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Milan Fashion Week presented men's suit trends Fall/Winter 2018-2019

As a home of craftsmanship, in Milan classic tailoring brands like Canali, Giorgio Armani and Ermenegildo Zegna, Prada, Fendi and Dolce & Gabbana, Billionaire, Phillip Plein and MSGM presented their Fall/Winter 2018-2019 collections. We, spotted some trends that will make the men look really stylish during the next cold seasons. See what we define from the designers' models:

Trabaldo Togna 1840 received
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Trabaldo Togna 1840 received "303 TUSCANS" award for ethical fashion

At Milano Unica Trabaldo Togna 1840 was one of the brands that received the "303 TUSCANS" award for ethical fashion. It is awarded to manufactures of fabrics made from natural materials, following the principles of Ethical fashion and having transparent supply chain.

Sales of Italian textiles are up 1.3% in 2017
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Sales of Italian textiles are up 1.3% in 2017

Made-in-Italy textiles (including wool, cotton, linen, silk fabrics and knits) are expected to close 2017 with an overall turnover of Euro 7.94 billion, up by 1.3%, according to estimates by the Confindustria Moda Research Center.

Spring/Summer 2019 fabric trends from Milano Unica
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Spring/Summer 2019 fabric trends from Milano Unica

For this Spring/Summer 2019 edition, Milano Unica exhibitors showcase renewed interest in experimentation not only in terms of trim, i.e. embroideries and prints, but also in textile production.

Alessandro Sartori, Artistic Director of Ermenegildo Zegna gave tips for success to young designers
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Alessandro Sartori, Artistic Director of Ermenegildo Zegna gave tips for success to young designers

At the 26th Edition of Milano Unica there was a meeting of Alessandro Sartori, Artistic Director of Ermenegildo Zegna with Italian students in fashion in conversation also with Simone Marchetti - Fashion Editor - D la Repubblica and Affari e Finanza. The theme was "Crafting modernity: innovative design merges with couture techniques to create the silhouette of tomorrow."

REDA received the ethical fashion award
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REDA received the ethical fashion award "303 TUSCANS" at Milano Unica

At Milano Unica REDA was one of the brands that received the "303 TUSCANS" award for ethical fashion. It is awarded to manufactures of fabrics made from natural materials, following the principles of Ethical fashion and having transparent supply chain.

303 TUSCANS award for ethical fashion was given to Dormeuil at Milano Unica
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303 TUSCANS award for ethical fashion was given to Dormeuil at Milano Unica

At Milano Unica Dormeuil was one of the brands that received the "303 TUSCANS" award for ethical fashion. It is awarded to manufacturers of fabrics made from natural materials, following the principles of Ethical fashion and having transparent supply chain.

Lanificio Zignone received the
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Lanificio Zignone received the "303 TUSCANS" award for ethical fashion

At Milano Unica Lanificio Zignone was one of the brands that received the "303 TUSCANS" award for ethical fashion. It is awarded to manufacturers of fabrics made from natural materials, following the principles of Ethical fashion and supporting the Italian supply chain.

Filatura C4 is a Re.Verso™ partner of excellence
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Filatura C4 is a Re.Verso™ partner of excellence

For the first time at FILO Milano, Filatura C4 is proud to present, in addition to the already established Re.Verso™ collection for contract, the Blue Drop winning fabric by Audejas, made with Re.Verso™ re-engineered wool. A result born from the shared commitment and vision to integrate a new generation of eco values into their circular economy creations.

Lanificio Zignone presents their Spring/Summer 2019 collection with an innovative design and performance
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Lanificio Zignone presents their Spring/Summer 2019 collection with an innovative design and performance

Lanificio Zignone presents their Spring/Summer 2019 collection with an innovative design and performance: high-quality fabrics, elegant and dynamic like the men they are thought for. The event focuses on sustainability and it is a chance to illustrate the mill’s commitment to conscious water use.

The Woolmark Company unveiled The Wool Lab Spring/Summer 2019 at Milano Unica
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The Woolmark Company unveiled The Wool Lab Spring/Summer 2019 at Milano Unica

Continuing to inspire and connect designers with the world’s best commercially available Merino wool fabric and yarn manufactures, The Woolmark Company will unveil the latest edition of The Wool Lab at Milano Unica, February 6 - 8.

Italian brand Altea - the elegant combinations of colour tones
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Italian brand Altea - the elegant combinations of colour tones

The roots of Altea lie deep in the elegance of late nineteenth century Milan, in the area between Via Verri and Via Montenapoleone, which later became one of the most important arteries in the geography of international fashion.

Piacenza Cashmere Spring/Summer collection was presented at the 26th edition of Milano Unica
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Piacenza Cashmere Spring/Summer collection was presented at the 26th edition of Milano Unica

Cabo Blanco and Cartagena: two exotic locations in South Africa that inspired both literature noble prizes and the Piacenza Cashmere spring-summer collection 2018 showcased at the 26th edition of Milano Unica.

26th Milano Unica -  the Italian Textiles and Accessories Trade Show
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26th Milano Unica - the Italian Textiles and Accessories Trade Show

The 26th edition of Milano Unica, Italian Textiles and Accessories Trade Show, which was held at Fiera Milano Rho from 6 to 8 February, not only registered a significant uptick in exhibitors (+14%), but also a corresponding rise in the companies visiting the fair, a total of 5,949. In particular, foreign companies increased by 10%. This result, especially in the February edition, featuring materials for the Spring/Summer collections, rewards the courageous and innovative decisions made under the helm of Ercole Botto Poala. Decisions that led to a fond remembrance of the contribution made by Silvio Albini, past President of the trade show and recently deceased.

Milano Unica 26th edition started - Day 2
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Milano Unica 26th edition started - Day 2

The second day of Milano Unica reprised the first day’s success, with exhibitors pleased with the quality of the buyers, who flocked to the trade show’s exhibitor areas, Event Areas and Special Sections of the Salon.

Milano Unica 26th edition started - see the highlights from Day 1
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Milano Unica 26th edition started - see the highlights from Day 1

The Inaugural Ceremony, which began with a heartfelt tribute to the memory of Silvio Albini by President Ercole Botto Poala, presented the public with an interesting overview of prospects and opportunities for the Italian textiles sector in the near future.

Automobili Lamborghini presents the Collezione Fall-Winter 2018-2019 during Milan Men's Fashion Week
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Automobili Lamborghini presents the Collezione Fall-Winter 2018-2019 during Milan Men's Fashion Week

The new collection was presented at a reception in the exposition spaces of Via Tortona: a must-visit venue during the Milanese Fashion week.

The Milan Debut of the Vitale Barberis Canonico Supersonic Man
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The Milan Debut of the Vitale Barberis Canonico Supersonic Man

The Vitale Barberis Canonico wool mill, one of the oldest in the world with more than 350 years’ history and with the thirteenth generation of the same family at the helm, presents the new Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the Milano Unica XXVI edition. For this collection, the designers were inspired by the colours, the surroundings, and the graphics of NOMADISM: from the desert Tuaregs, to the Mongolian populations of the tundra, to the Maasai of the African uplands, a nomad by his very nature is constantly on the move. The animate and inanimate things all around him must be suited to his predisposition to travel. Most of all, his clothing.

Trabaldo Togna will present Spring/Summer 2019 collection during Miano Unica
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Trabaldo Togna will present Spring/Summer 2019 collection during Miano Unica

For Spring/Summer 2019, Trabaldo Togna has brought out an even richer collection of Estrato fabrics with enhanced designs.

WHITE STREET MARKET - the first B and C event dedicated to sportswear and streetwear
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WHITE STREET MARKET - the first B and C event dedicated to sportswear and streetwear

A new trade event concept is taking shape in Tortona Fashion District, Milan: WHITE STREET MARKET, an innovative format designed for sportswear&streetwear businesses, which will have a chance to meet buyers and endusers. In the industrial setting of Ex Ansaldo - BASE, Via Tortona 54 Milan - the first B&C (business & consumer) tradeshow, is due to debut in June 2018, during WHITE MAN & WOMAN.

The most important aspects of the upcoming Milano Unica February 2018 edition
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The most important aspects of the upcoming Milano Unica February 2018 edition

Conceived, organized and driven by entrepreneurs, Milano Unica offers international visibility to the world of textiles in a highly qualified context, in line with the quality of its products.

The
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The "Tendenze" Area at Milano Unica

The "Tendenze" Area is the place where exhibitors show their interpretations starting from presentation of the Milano Unica "Tendenze": suggestions and conceptual and visual stimuli inspiring the new collections. For the Spring/Summer 2019 season, the inspiration is the love for our planet and its primary elements: Air, Water, Earth.

Franklin Eugene Fall/Winter 2018-2019 collection
Menswear collections

Franklin Eugene Fall/Winter 2018-2019 collection

Mr. Eugene used Tartan plaid and Houndstooth prints along with a few other bold choices and stayed true to the clean lines and clean affect that are hallmarks of the brand.

Neil Barrett Spring 2018 collection
Menswear collections

Neil Barrett Spring 2018 collection

For the first show in his new industrial Milan digs and the final installment in a trilogy of collections nodding to his musical youth, Neil Barrett stripped back to his essence with an homage to Nineties minimalism.

Excellence in textiles, a full-on experience at Milano Unica Spring/Summer 2019
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Excellence in textiles, a full-on experience at Milano Unica Spring/Summer 2019

The path through the pavilions of Milano Unica leads visitors on a journey through all the product categories typifying excellence in materials, tradition and creativity, Italian and European.

Ecology and Fashion at Milano Unica: the combination is the topic of the moment
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Ecology and Fashion at Milano Unica: the combination is the topic of the moment

Ecology and Fashion: the combination is the topic of the moment. This is not a passing shift for environmental issues but it is an urgency that requires commitment and dedication by all. Above all it involves fashion that uses its language to affect not only aesthetics, but also lifestyles and ways of thinking.

Milano Unica presents the Spring/Summer 2019 trends and sends a strong message: Save the planet
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Milano Unica presents the Spring/Summer 2019 trends and sends a strong message: Save the planet

The route to the 26th edition of Milano Unica has begun with the presentation of the S/S 2019 trends at the Teatro Vetra in Milan. The three themes that inspire the international global trends focus on three elements that are essential to our life on the planet - Water, Air and Earth - and its payoff is projected towards the future: «Milano Unica: Save the Planet»

New achievements for White Milano: SSHeena special guest with urban catwalk for Milan
World fashion

New achievements for White Milano: SSHeena special guest with urban catwalk for Milan

WHITE expands its geography within the Tortona Fashion District, with the hub in Tortona 31/Archiproducts and with the venue for special projects and events within Camera Italiana Buyer Moda, which add to the three already existing locations. The timing is extended to four days, in view of the fashion week, so as to converge all the sector’s initiatives in the same period, thanks to MISE. The record number of 532 exhibitors (368 from Italy and 164 from abroad, namely a 6,4% increase), goes to show the key role the trade-fair plays in the womenswear international scene. Ssheena is September’s Special Guest with an Urban Catwalk in the heart of Milan, while Efisio Rocco Marras is the Special Designer, with the new direction undertaken by I’M Isola Marras. Consolidated brands, international ones and cutting-edge labels are the event’s protagonists, comprising a rich calendar of events that has reached over 390 requests for entry, of which 134 from abroad.

Angelico Autumn/Winter 2018/2019 fabrics collection - The future of fabrics
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Angelico Autumn/Winter 2018/2019 fabrics collection - The future of fabrics

In an age when fabrics are required to evolve constantly in order to retain their central role in the fashion cycle, Angelico is following two routes: exquisite weave, construction and hand in fabrics, and performance standards in line with the contemporary lifestyle. These two tendencies come together in products for different occasions in both the collection of orthogonal fabrics and the K1 creative collection, which also includes jersey and were presented at Milano Unica this month.

Dormeuil new fabrics collection at Milano Unica
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Dormeuil new fabrics collection at Milano Unica

Dormeuil presented its new fabrics collection at Milano Unica (from 11 to 13 July at the Fiera Milano - Rho).

The iconic Loro Piana Tasmanian® men's fabric unprecedentedly takes flight
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The iconic Loro Piana Tasmanian® men's fabric unprecedentedly takes flight

The new Loro Piana corporate textile campaign was launched in occasion of the Milano Unica textile fair (11-13 July at the Fiera Milano - Rho) and it is dedicated to the iconic Tasmanian® fabric.

Lanificio Zignone Fall/Winter 2018-2019 collection - 100% Made in Italy fabric inspired by dynamic business travellers
Sustainable fabrics

Lanificio Zignone Fall/Winter 2018-2019 collection - 100% Made in Italy fabric inspired by dynamic business travellers

Lanificio Zignone, the dynamic, historical, family-run textile company in Strona (Biella), presented Fall/Winter 2018-2019 fabrics collection at the 25th edition of Milano Unica (from 11 to 13 July at the Fiera Milano - Rho). The highlights in the collection are the original stretch fabrics, characterised by contemporary elegance united with excellent performance for the business traveller.

Study Menswear Design in Milan Fashion Campus
Fashion design education

Study Menswear Design in Milan Fashion Campus

The Menswear Design Course will allow students to develop the sense of taste that is needed to design clothes for men. Milan is famous for its best Menswear Collection. Learn how this city leads the worlds mens collection through research and designing based on real clothes for men. The objective is the development of the creative talent of young people who plan to become professional fashion designers, widening their abilities through research and attentive observation for the creation of an innovative and individual fashion collection.

Continuing evolution that aims to smart growth with the launch of the super light SuperLampo T2
Sewing industry

Continuing evolution that aims to smart growth with the launch of the super light SuperLampo T2

‘'Every day we produce 50 km of zippers and we do it not only by paying close attention to the functionality and aesthetics of our products, but also to the environmental impact of our industrial processes. All of our company and its production cycle are geared towards reducing waste and enhancing its subsequent use. A commitment that has not escaped to the Environment Edition that has proposed to participate in an important editorial project, the drafting of the book ” Neo Materials in the Circular Economy . Fashion ’ explains Gaetano Lanfranchi, CEO Lanfranchi Spa. The book, edited in Italian and English, was prepared by Marco Ricchetti in co-operation with Blumine srl and with the sustainable fashion social network Sustainability-Lab and presented at the last edition of Pitti Uomo.

Milano Unica defined the trends for Fall-Winter 2018/2019
Menswear Trends

Milano Unica defined the trends for Fall-Winter 2018/2019

We are going to show the trends for Fall/Winter 2018-2018 in menswear. The materials, textures, colours and prints. Milano Unica one of the largest fairs defines the trends every season. So it is time to show the newest ones.

Milano Unica presents ON TOUR - the event celebrating made in Italy production
Fashion fairs

Milano Unica presents ON TOUR - the event celebrating made in Italy production

Italy and its beauty is at the heart of Milano Unica, the trade show ‘by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs’, that leverages on the excellence of Made-in-Italy production.

From Florence to Milan with Carlo Campi Photography
Fashion Photographers

From Florence to Milan with Carlo Campi Photography

Italian fashion photographer Carlo Campi commutes from Florence to Milan to attend fashion weeks and glamorous events. His innate passion for fashion and a life-long study of photography are the key to an all-round aesthetic vision. When professional techniques are applied by a sensitive soul, magic happens.

Milano Unica reacts to the emerging market needs
Fashion fairs

Milano Unica reacts to the emerging market needs

The trade show will feature several moments dedicated to various aspects of the world of fashion: from high end production - with the presence, for the second edition within Milano Unica, of Origin Passion and Beliefs - to the international dialogue with the traditional Japan Observatory and Korea Observatory, from the new entries like the textile designers to fashion press, trend books and models, the desks dedicated to the students of Polimi and comON, the designers of The Fabric Program (in collaboration with CFDA, the US Chamber of Fashion) making their selections, to Vintage.

MILANO UNICA AND ICE AGENCY - United to promote Italian textiles
World fashion

MILANO UNICA AND ICE AGENCY - United to promote Italian textiles

Starting from next September, the fashion shows in Milan will be held concurrently with the Women’s Fashion Week. This was confirmed by Ivan Scalfarotto, Deputy Secretary at the Italian Ministry for Economic Development, the Ministry that, together with ICE Agency, the Italian Trade Promotion Agency, has provided unfailing support to Milano Unica and the entire fashion supply chain.

Milano Unica - All about the XXV edition of the Italian top end textiles and accessories trade show
Fashion fairs

Milano Unica - All about the XXV edition of the Italian top end textiles and accessories trade show

Milano Unica will take place from 11 to 13 July at Rho Fiera Milan. Read about all the trends and events at the exhibition.

Franklin Eugene Spring/Summer 2018 collection
Menswear collections

Franklin Eugene Spring/Summer 2018 collection

FRANKLIN EUGENE SUNLIT, a menswear collection inspired and illuminated by direct light from the sun, made its undisputed mark when it was showcased during Milan Fashion Week Men’s Spring/Summer 2018.

White Man & Woman Milan - Attractive Summer Suits
Menswear collections

White Man & Woman Milan - Attractive Summer Suits

White Man & Woman was a 3 day event held from 17th to 19th June 2017 at the Via Tortona in Milan, Italy. This event showcased products like outodoor style and fashion. We selected to show you the suits that were presented, mainly in white, blue and light gray, suitable for the summer. The suit jackets are combined with jeans or wide-leg trousers.

MonteNapoleone District, Milano Unica and Robb Report present
Events

MonteNapoleone District, Milano Unica and Robb Report present "The Modern Man"

From June 10-20, in via Montenapoleone, a photography exhibition, devoted to fair play and the modern man, creates a Milan-Florence axis that reinforces at an international level the pre-eminence of Italian Men’s Fashion Week. Focus of the first exhibition: the jacket.

WHITE MAN&WOMAN keeps growing with increasingly international focus
World fashion

WHITE MAN&WOMAN keeps growing with increasingly international focus

WHITE has boosted the June edition thus reaching 300 brands, thanks to important partnerships and to the success of the MAN & WOMAN formula. The trade show is the only trade-fair capable of showcasing the womenswear previews during the menswear fashion week. Special Guest of the show is POAN, which will tread the catwalks thanks to the collaboration with CNMI, while the Slovakian NEHERA is the woman precollections Guest Designer. Synergies with showrooms like Tomorrow for the Athleisure, Six London, Baltimora Studio and The Alphabet. Special projects with companies like Casadei, which will launch its capsule collection, Momon?, with a special area, Ramponi and Albini Group for the shows.

Emma Jane Lewis - men's style through woman's eyes
Fashion Photographers

Emma Jane Lewis - men's style through woman's eyes

Emma-Jane is a London based Fashion, Lifestyle, Celebrity and PR Photographer. She started her career as a photographer in the picturesque Devon countryside. Building up a strong portfolio before moving to the city of London, having already developed a reputation for pushing boundaries and creating stunning visuals.

A truly incredible Mido: On an up trend in 2017
Accessories

A truly incredible Mido: On an up trend in 2017

Everyone was especially happy and enthusiastic about the 47th session of the eyewear industry’s leading exhibition, which closed in Milan yesterday with more than 55 thousand entries of visiting trade people from around the world, crowding the pavilions of a MIDO that was bigger and had organized an even busier calendar of events. This is a 5.5% increase over the previous year, for which attendance figures had scored an all-time record.

Tennis player Grigor Dimitrov on the catwalk during Dolce and Gabbana fashion show
Fashion shows

Tennis player Grigor Dimitrov on the catwalk during Dolce and Gabbana fashion show

Grigor Dimitrov appeared in the presentation of the new collection of Dolce & Gabbana in Italy. He even took the role of a model during the final show of the popular brand during Milan Fashion Week.

Wool - one of the main focuses during Milano Unica February 2017
Sustainable fabrics

Wool - one of the main focuses during Milano Unica February 2017

Summer was the main focus of Milano Unica in February. At the same time, there was more than a touch of trans-seasonal designs among the offerings by the classy exhibitors as buying patterns adjust themselves to multiple market demands.

Sir Paul Smith meeting fashion students at Milano Unica
Fashion fairs

Sir Paul Smith meeting fashion students at Milano Unica

Sir Paul Smith design icon and entrepreneur will visit Milan to meet fashion students from around the world on February 1st, 5:30 pm.

Best suit designs from Milan Men's Fashion Week
Events

Best suit designs from Milan Men's Fashion Week

Milan Men`s Fashion Week was held in Milan, Italy. The leading Italian designers showed their creations for Autumn/Winter 2017-2018. We spotted some interesting suit designs and here is a selection of the best of them.

Milano Unica: Spring/Summer 2018 trends - Queen of Egypt
Fashion trends

Milano Unica: Spring/Summer 2018 trends - Queen of Egypt

That was precisely the objective in studying Milano Unica’s spring-summer 2018 trends: to think differently by combining historical periods, places and people apparently on opposite poles but which in reality share a common meaningful and enlightened contemporary view.

Franklin Eugene Fearless Finesse - Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection
Menswear collections

Franklin Eugene Fearless Finesse - Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection

Franklin Eugene FEARLESS FINESSE, a Menswear Salute to Velvet, made its world debut during Milano Moda Uomo Fall/Winter 2017/2018. This Milan Fashion Week presentation was bursting with colorful, comfortable clothing that pushes menswear forward while holding true to the strong masculine cuts and clean lines that symbolize the Franklin Eugene Brand for fans around the world.

David Yurman Hosts First Men's Collection Exhibition in Collaboration with Artist Anthony James
Fashion collections

David Yurman Hosts First Men's Collection Exhibition in Collaboration with Artist Anthony James

David Yurman, America’s premier luxury jewelry brand, hosted its first-ever men’s collection exhibition to take place during Milano Moda Uomo fashion week, on January 14 and 15, 2017. The exhibition is rendered in collaboration with sculptor, painter and performance artist Anthony James, whose unique sculptures will be displayed in tandem with David Yurman men’s jewelry. The exhibition took place at the historic Chiesa San Paolo Converso church in Milan, Italy, headquarters of CLS Architetti.

Vincenzo Grillo - one of the photographers of Pitti Uomo 91
Fashion Photographers

Vincenzo Grillo - one of the photographers of Pitti Uomo 91

Vincenzo Grillo was born in Vibo Valentia, Calabria, in 1985. He begun to shoot since he was a child driven by his father’s love and experience. After graduating he moved to Milan where his brother, a photographer as well, engaged the world of fashion and beauty around the world.

Antonio Marras Spring/Summer 2017 - the floral suit
Menswear collections

Antonio Marras Spring/Summer 2017 - the floral suit

Antonio Marras joins the growing number of designers taking up the theme of travel for spring-summer 2017. After an intimate presentation of his latest collection during Milan Fashion Week, the designer unveiled his lookbook for the season. Model Reid Rohling is the collection’s protagonist, lending it a boyish quality.

Milano Unica: Spring/Summer 2018 trends
Sustainable fabrics

Milano Unica: Spring/Summer 2018 trends

The pleasure of travel, the dream to bring together different cultures, the game of connecting past and present and the desire to rediscover historical figures of aesthetic and cultural importance: these are the cornerstones on which MILANO UNICA’s new trends for next Spring-Summer 2018 have been based.

Best Mens' Fashion Brand - Pal Zileri label
Competitions & awards

Best Mens' Fashion Brand - Pal Zileri label

Conceived by Cristiana Schieppati and organized by Crisalide Press in collaboration with Milan City Council, the Chi ? Chi Awards - now in their sixteenth year - opened the ball at the Milan fashion week, as has been the custom for the last sixteen years, with a ceremony at the Palazzo Marino in Milan.

Fashion Fairs and Trade Shows 2017 in Europe and USA
Events

Fashion Fairs and Trade Shows 2017 in Europe and USA

We are going to present you the fairs that are coming during the next year. You will see the dates, the places and a brief description of the fair so you could choose which of them to visit. We will separate the fairs in two groups - Menswear Trade Fairs and Textile Trade Fairs.

BORSALINO by Nick Fouquet cocktail launch
Lifestyle chronics

BORSALINO by Nick Fouquet cocktail launch

Exclusive cocktail Thursday September 22, 2016 at the Borsalino showroom in Via Sant’Andrea 5 in Milan for the presentation of the Borsalino Spring / Summer 2017 capsule collection by Nick Fouquet. Borsalino and Californian designer Nick Fouquet welcomed international buyers, influencers, socialite and celebrities for a “meet & greet” with cocktail and live jazz accompaniment.

Clerici Tessuto Italian fabrics collections
Sustainable fabrics

Clerici Tessuto Italian fabrics collections

Clerici Tessuto, founded 1923, is one of the most important textiles manufacturers for the luxury sector, with ranges for men's and women's clothing, accessories and home furnishing, covering the entire finishing cycle of silk and other natural fibres.

Dashing Tweeds Cloth Collections woven in Britain
Sustainable fabrics

Dashing Tweeds Cloth Collections woven in Britain

Tweed is the original sportswear fabric of Great Britain. It is made of woven wool and is traditionally the way men have worn colors, patterns and texture whilst enjoying themselves in pastimes and country pursuits. London-based company Dashing Tweeds is modernizing the cloth by working with technical yarns in combination with wools.

Italian fashion: Angelico Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection
Menswear collections

Italian fashion: Angelico Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection

For Fall-Winter 2016/2017ANGELICO evolves into a new identity, merging the concepts of formality and leisure, creating a contemporary expression of tradition with a renewed aesthetic.

Milano Unica XXIII: Improved trends for the Italian textile industry in 2016
Business news

Milano Unica XXIII: Improved trends for the Italian textile industry in 2016

In 2016, Italian textile production opened with rosier projections than in the corresponding period of 2015. Exports gained +0.5%, while imports were up just +0.1%.

Milano Unica XXIII edition presents Fall-Winter 2017/2018 trends
Fashion fairs

Milano Unica XXIII edition presents Fall-Winter 2017/2018 trends

The 'New Beginning' of the 23rd edition of Milano Unica starts from the principle of offering a new dimension of service, creativity and excellence of the proposals put on display, with a view to accompanying visitors through the values of quality and authenticity that characterize Made-in-Italy production.

Vivienne Westwood Announces Return of Menswear to London
Fashion shows

Vivienne Westwood Announces Return of Menswear to London

Vivienne Westwood announces return of menswear to London. Men's and women's collection to be shown together at London Fashion Week Men's.

Berlin - a city of bespoke tailoring
Bespoke Men's Suits

Berlin - a city of bespoke tailoring

When it comes to bespoke tailoring, we first think about Italy, especially Naples and Milan or Savile Row or even Paris – but one city is hardly ever mentioned: Berlin.

Eleventy Men's Spring-Summer 2017 collection
Menswear collections

Eleventy Men's Spring-Summer 2017 collection

A new concept of formal wear is the leitmotif of the SS 2017 collection, where elements of sportswear intersect with the classics and are interpreted in fabrics that are only apparently traditional but actually light, bi-stretch and no-iron.

Milano Moda Uomo: DAKS Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection
Menswear collections

Milano Moda Uomo: DAKS Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection

British luxury fashion house DAKS is also among the brands, which presented their latest men's collections during the Milano Moda Uomo / Milan Men's Fashion Week.

Milano Moda Uomo: Giorgio Armani Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection
Menswear collections

Milano Moda Uomo: Giorgio Armani Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection

A synthesis that comes from introspection, while seeking to harmonise shapes and languages in a determined, straightforward manner. The spirit of the Giorgio Armani man embraces change, while staying true to its ethos.

Milano Moda Uomo: Emporio Armani Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection
Menswear collections

Milano Moda Uomo: Emporio Armani Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection

Individuals shifting within a pulsating metropolis who choose clothing to be present, live and to represent themselves, mixing recognisable shapes and signs in a personal way: it is a tense and sharp collection that stems from a reflection on today's meaning of identity.

Celebrity kids on the runway for Dolce & Gabbana Spring-Summer 2017 men's show
Fashion shows

Celebrity kids on the runway for Dolce & Gabbana Spring-Summer 2017 men's show

Italian designer duo Dolce & Gabbana presented its latest men's collection in Italy during the Milan Men's Fashion Week. Among the models on the runway were Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber and Jude Law's son Rafferty Law.

Men's ready-to-wear fashion shows may remain in the past
Fashion shows

Men's ready-to-wear fashion shows may remain in the past

Recently Brioni, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Tom Ford, Vetements and Public School announced that they say goodbye to Milan Men's Wear fashion shows. The final balance is 10 designers who have decided not to showcase their collections this year in Milan.

Milano Moda Uomo: Canali Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection
Menswear collections

Milano Moda Uomo: Canali Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection

Spring-Summer 2017 is a tale of introspection. Craftsmanship, exceptional materials and distinctive details emerge as the central themes, manifesting themselves in unstructured yet tailored silhouettes, luxurious leathers and soft-spoken but unique variations on that timeless matter of elegance.

Milano Moda Uomo: Helen Anthony Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection
Menswear collections

Milano Moda Uomo: Helen Anthony Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection

Helen Anthony is a luxury London-based British menswear brand , a rising star of Savile Row. Label's range of high-quality, bespoke and ready-to-wear suits, leather collection and hand knitting collection offers a huge versatility.

Milano Moda Uomo: Gucci Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection
Menswear collections

Milano Moda Uomo: Gucci Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection

'I like the idea of a journey, like Marco Polo. I hate travelling but there are many ways to do it, whether in your mind, or in changing the tapestry of a chair, or through the pages of a book'.

Milano Moda Uomo: Etro Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection
Menswear collections

Milano Moda Uomo: Etro Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection

Etro relaxed tailoring collection with hippie notes sent the message that men's suit can be as comfortable as pajamas and still looking great and stylish - even worn with sandals or barefoot.

A CUT ABOVE - Franklin Eugene Spring-Summer 2017 menswear collection
Menswear collections

A CUT ABOVE - Franklin Eugene Spring-Summer 2017 menswear collection

'Bigotry, misogyny, bullying, hatred, jealousy, inequality, loss, personal complexities that generate challenges - for those of us who have lived through adversity and emerged from it stronger, clearer, and with hope - it is this kind of hope that inspired Franklin Eugene A Cut Above'.

The exhibitors are selected for Prima MU - The trade show dedicated to pre-collections of textiles and accessories
Fashion fairs

The exhibitors are selected for Prima MU - The trade show dedicated to pre-collections of textiles and accessories

The exhibitor recruitment campaign for the second edition of PRIMA MU was terminated with success: the show will include 121 Italian and foreign exhibitors. The first edition featured 66 Italian exhibitors and was visited by 1,580 highly qualified operators from 706 companies.

The 2nd edition of Prima MU is coming
Fashion fairs

The 2nd edition of Prima MU is coming

Prima MU had its debut in Milan. It is the first appointment with Made in Italy PRECOLLECTIONS of textiles-accessories devoted to those who aim at exclusive top-end Italian products. While presenting their PRECOLLECTIONS, each exhibitor is able to encounter various R&D representatives forming a constructive dialog, from both creative and business viewpoints.

Brioni Says Goodbye Milan Men’s Wear Fashion Shows
Business news

Brioni Says Goodbye Milan Men’s Wear Fashion Shows

The Italian luxury tailor Brioni announced it would hold its next show on July 4 in Paris during the women’s couture season, dumping its usual June Milan men’s wear slot.

Gucci Fall-Winter 2016/2017 menswear collection
Menswear collections

Gucci Fall-Winter 2016/2017 menswear collection

Alessandro Michele presented his Fall-Winter 2016/2017 men's collection for Gucci fashion house earlier this year in Milan. Brand's inspiration for this collection was Cartoon Character Snoopy and Italian Fashion Designer Walter Albini.

The 2nd edition of Prima Milano Unica and the Fall/Winter 2017-2018 trends
Sustainable fabrics

The 2nd edition of Prima Milano Unica and the Fall/Winter 2017-2018 trends

Time for trend moods. Time for ideas. The FW 2017/18 Milano Unica trends were presented at “La Pelota” in Milan to exhibitors and fashion community.

Milano Unica Fall-Winter 2017-2018 fashion trends
Menswear Trends

Milano Unica Fall-Winter 2017-2018 fashion trends

The FW 2017/18 Milano Unica trends were presented at “La Pelota” in Milan to exhibitors and fashion community. The event, conceived by Stefano Fadda, Art Director of MU, and his staff in collaboration with Antonella Matarrese, renowned fashion journalist, and SGS Architetti Associati, displayed a striking combination of modernity and style.

Spring-Summer 2017 fabric trends by Loro Piana
Sustainable fabrics

Spring-Summer 2017 fabric trends by Loro Piana

For Spring-Summer 2017 Loro Piana offers fashion fabrics, combining remarkable lightness with high performance and timeless style. Cashmere, silk, wool, linen and next-generation materials blended in innovative and sophisticated ways.

UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON: merging colours, blending identities
World fashion

UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON: merging colours, blending identities

What is the face of London? And the face of Tokyo? New York? Milan? Berlin? Paris? In a brand new United Colors of Benetton global campaign, the face of each model is a partly analog, partly digital combination of all the features found in the six fashion capitals of the world.

DAKS Fall/Winter 2016 - the elegant sentiment of English eveningwear
Menswear collections

DAKS Fall/Winter 2016 - the elegant sentiment of English eveningwear

DAKS menswear collection took Milan Fashion Week once again as its main stage, for the Fall Winter 2016 season Creative Director Filippo Scuffi honored the label’s London heritage.

The ninth edition of Milano Unica in Shanghai
Fashion fairs

The ninth edition of Milano Unica in Shanghai

In the second largest market (with Hong Kong) for Italian exports, Botto Poala presents 78 Italian exhibitors and the new concept for the September edition of Milano Unica: The hub where excellence is Born.

Italian taste, harmony and excellence for Spring-Summer 2017 by DRAGO
Sustainable fabrics

Italian taste, harmony and excellence for Spring-Summer 2017 by DRAGO

DRAGO is a leading Italian wool factory, which produces high quality menswear fabrics by interpreting the value of Italian traditions in a modern and innovative way.

S.I.C. Tess Spring-Summer 2017 Shirt fabrics collection
Sustainable fabrics

S.I.C. Tess Spring-Summer 2017 Shirt fabrics collection

A fair and refined personality - this is the distinctive feature of the company's Spring-Summer 2017 Collection. Looking at the male total look, where the suit is still acting the main role with its tartan fabrics and sophisticated designs distinguishing the style of the contemporary man, the shirt element becomes an accessory without loosing the basic importance.

The new face of Milan
The dandy style

The new face of Milan

I felt the greatest pleasure at the vintage stand, where I brought from dark wine red retrograde sunglasses with green lenses and gold inlaysand also a wonderful red wine pochette on green drops and a black bow tie with small green apples.

Milano Unica changes because the fashion system has radically changed
Fashion fairs

Milano Unica changes because the fashion system has radically changed

Creating a fair that breathes in synch with the urban environment means generating a series of flows, triggering a virtuous network of influences, offering a wider audience the opportunity to approach luxury in its truest form. But it also means, for the operators, looking at reality and let themselves be inspired by it. Fashion is not locked in an ivory tower: it makes sense when it looks at reality to rewrite it and imagine a new one.

Schedule of the most important fashion events in 2016
Fashion shows

Schedule of the most important fashion events in 2016

Every year, the designers from all over the world present their collections with spectacular fashion shows. We selected for you the schedule of the biggest and the most important fashion weeks.

Loro Piana at Milano Unica shows Spring/Summer 2017 collection
Business news

Loro Piana at Milano Unica shows Spring/Summer 2017 collection

Men's Fashion Cluster Sales Director Dean Manev is at Milano Unica. The trade fair takes place from 9th to 11th February in Milan, Italy. Dean Manev visited all fabric producers at Idea Biella and highly appreciated the collection of Loro Piana.

Vitale Barberis Canonico shows the new Spring/Summer 2017 collection 'The Prince of Wales is back' at Milano Unica
Fashion fairs

Vitale Barberis Canonico shows the new Spring/Summer 2017 collection 'The Prince of Wales is back' at Milano Unica

The Vitale Barberis Canonico wool mill is presenting at Milano Unica 22nd edition the new Spring/Summer 2017 'The Prince of Wales is back' collection. This collection celebrates the design of the Prince of Wales, the perfect design for a contemporary gentleman with a British twist.

FRANKLIN EUGENE METAL - Men's Fall/Winter 2016/2017– Milano Moda Uomo
Menswear collections

FRANKLIN EUGENE METAL - Men's Fall/Winter 2016/2017– Milano Moda Uomo

FRANKLIN EUGENE METAL is a menswear collection inspired by the durability, fortitude, endurance, and lustrous allure of metal. The range commences with silhouettes influenced by pewter and transitions to installations motivated by copper, silver, gold, titanium, and platinum.

Approaching the market from every angle - Milano Unica New York II Edition
Fashion fairs

Approaching the market from every angle - Milano Unica New York II Edition

MU New York features prestigious materials for men's and women's collections; avant-garde materials for the 'fashion' market; traditional and novelty shirting fabrics; denim; accessories. A total of 61 firms will participate in the upcoming edition, starting January 24, 2016.

Milan Men's Fashion Week: Vivienne Westwood Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection
Menswear collections

Milan Men's Fashion Week: Vivienne Westwood Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection

'Our MAN Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection is titled 'Be Specific' drawing inspiration from Vivienne's goal to save the climate, save the world and her fight against the criminal politicians. This campaign symbolizes Vivienne's recent campaign about Bankers, Giants (business), and Criminals (Politicians)'.

Milan Men's Fashion Week: Versace Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection
Menswear collections

Milan Men's Fashion Week: Versace Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection

'The new universe of ‪Versace - Fibre optic tracksuits, space-age metallic trenches, sleek tailoring and astrological prints. The Versace Fall/Winter 2016 man is a pioneer and his ambition is as big as the universe', says brand's statement.

Milan Men's Fashion Week: Emporio Armani Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection
Menswear collections

Milan Men's Fashion Week: Emporio Armani Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection

'Elegance is not about being noticed, it’s about being remembered' - In a line with this motto, Giorgio Armani has just presented in Milan Emporio Armani's sport elegant menswear collection with Alpine style references for the 2016/2017 cold season.

Milan Men's Fashion Week: Prada Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection
Menswear collections

Milan Men's Fashion Week: Prada Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection

Last night during the Milan Men's Fashion Week / Milano Moda Uomo, running January 15-19, 2016, Miuccia Prada mixed for her label's show the presentation of Men's fall and Women's Pre-Fall collections - 'Gender is a context and context is often gendered'.

Free made-to-measure training by Men's Fashion Cluster at Milano Unica
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Free made-to-measure training by Men's Fashion Cluster at Milano Unica

Milano Unica is a world-renowned trade fair, established in 2005. The XXII edition of Milano Unica will be held at Viale Scarampo, Milan, Italy from February 9-11, 2016.

How to make the Milanese buttonhole
Bespoke Men's Suits

How to make the Milanese buttonhole

The Milanese buttonhole is a very iconic type of buttonhole and a sign of a bespoke suit. The Asolsa Lucida glossy buttonhole, which most likely originated in the Abruzzi region of Italy, is also preferred in Paris, whose tailors refer to this style of buttonhole as the Milanese buttonhole. The silk gimp, key to the overall look, is usually from Guterman and is known as Agreman.

Italian Fashion: Stella Jean
Menswear collections

Italian Fashion: Stella Jean

Stella Jean was born and works in Rome, where she also lives with her two children. In July 2011 she was distinguished as one of the winners of the prestigious “Who Is On Next?” competition in Rome, organised by Altaroma in collaboration with Vogue Italy. In June 2013 she debuted her first menswear collection at Pitti Uomo, as part of the Pitti Italics project.

Braccialini Collection - The coolest bags I have ever seen
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Braccialini Collection - The coolest bags I have ever seen

I saw them in a shop in Milan and I fell in love with those bags. They are so original and fresh. Below you can see the latest collection of Braccialini bags made in Italy.

Sustainability agenda drives attendance at ITMA 2015
Fashion fairs

Sustainability agenda drives attendance at ITMA 2015

The global textile and garment manufacturing industry converged at ITMA 2015 in Milan to source innovative solutions to enhance their business sustainability. Their commitment to sustainability is evident from the strong industry turnout. At the end of eight days, the 17th edition of the world's most established textile and garment technology exhibition attracted visitorship of almost 123,000 from 147 economies.

Vitale Barberis Canonico for Fall-Winter 2016/2017
Sustainable fabrics

Vitale Barberis Canonico for Fall-Winter 2016/2017

Vitale Barberis Canonico presented its latest collection at the XXІ edition of Milano Unica (September 8-10, 2015) and it concentrates on 3 core ranges: Classic, Vintage and Earth, Wind & Fire.

MILANO UNICA presents Spring/Summer 2017 trends: synergy between supply & demand
Fashion fairs

MILANO UNICA presents Spring/Summer 2017 trends: synergy between supply & demand

Milano Unica World concluded its cycle for 2015 following the success of the Shanghai VIII edition. Numerous projects for the new year are already in the making, aiming the spotlight on Milano Unica exhibitors, protagonists in the fashion world.

Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne and Mango - a spectacular merger
Fashion collections

Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne and Mango - a spectacular merger

MANGO gets Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne together to talk about their latest work, on the first day of Milan fashion week: the autumn/winter campaign #somethingincommon.

Anteprima - Milano Moda Donna Spring-Summer 2016 Womenswear Collection
Collections

Anteprima - Milano Moda Donna Spring-Summer 2016 Womenswear Collection

Daring Grace, A Season of pure elegance, With soft yet brave geometry, Like a cactus which thrives and flowers

C.L.A.S.S. Tour Presents the Autumn/Winter 2016-2017 Eco-Smart Collections
Sewing industry

C.L.A.S.S. Tour Presents the Autumn/Winter 2016-2017 Eco-Smart Collections

C.L.A.S.S. the international Milan based eco-smart resource platform, is pleased to announce the third edition of its WORLD C.L.A.S.S. TOUR presenting the latest trends and promoting partners’ smart textiles to selected brands and retailers. Thanks to the Italian Trade Commission’s support, they will provide spaces in New York, Madrid, Paris and London, while for Copenhagen stop we are pleased to confirm the partnership with Danish Fashion Institute (DAFI).

Designer Paola Gamero at Couture Fashion Week New York
World fashion

Designer Paola Gamero at Couture Fashion Week New York

Rising Peruvian design star Paola Gamero will present her latest collection at Couture Fashion Week New York during the upcoming 22nd season of the prestigious event. The fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday September 11, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, at the Crossroads of the World.

Anouk Wipprecht's 3D Printed Audi A4 Dress Collection Brings Incredible Virtual Reality to Fashion
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Anouk Wipprecht's 3D Printed Audi A4 Dress Collection Brings Incredible Virtual Reality to Fashion

Just when you think you have seen everything there is within the fashion industry, something always seems to jump up and grab you unexpectedly. For Dutch designer Anouk Wipprecht, her work not only does this from time to time, but just about every piece of fashion that she designs will leave you either totally awe inspired or incredibly freaked out. She is known within the fashion industry for taking things to a level previously unthought of, and within the 3D printing industry for exhibiting the potential the technology provides for the future.

The most strange handbags for Fall-Winter 2015-2016
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The most strange handbags for Fall-Winter 2015-2016

We presented for you the Handbags trends for Fall-Winter 2015-2016. Now it is the time to show you, the most strange handbags presented during the Fashion Weeks in Paris, Milan, New York and London.

Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 Fashion Trends: Jewelry
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Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 Fashion Trends: Jewelry

We can not skip the current winter season jewelry, presented during the Fashion Weeks in London, Paris, New York and Milan. Designers' spectacular and extraordinary jewelry - earrings, neck ornaments and bracelets. We have selected for you the most interesting proposals of the runway shows.

Womenswear: Uma Wang Fall-Winter 2015/2016 collection
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Womenswear: Uma Wang Fall-Winter 2015/2016 collection

Uma Wang Fall-Winter 2015/2016 collection, dedicated to patterns and prints, was presented in Italy during the Milan Fashion Week and it offers: heavy volumes, flowing dresses, long overcoats, golden paisley patterns, floral prints, Earthy hues, black velvet and wool, white-collared tunic dresses.

Vivienne Westwood Spring-Summer 2016 men's collection
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Vivienne Westwood Spring-Summer 2016 men's collection

The campaign message is clear and is realised through checkerboard game knits, #PoliticiansRCriminals badges pinned to the models' lapels and roulette wheels emblazoned across T-shirts - including brand's official backstage tee.

Christian Louboutin's new Men's boutique
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Christian Louboutin's new Men's boutique

Last month, Christian Louboutin celebrated the opening of our first men’s boutique in Milan with a festive block-party during Milan Fashion Week. With music by Brendan Fallis, and an army of notable style-makers in attendance, the boutique received a warm welcome to Milan­­-Italian style.

Menswear: Etro Spring-Summer 2016 collection
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Menswear: Etro Spring-Summer 2016 collection

Kean Etro presented a modern multicultural collection, inspired by 'the cyclical symbol of life - a paisley' - which is 'The Tree of Life', according to a Persian legend. Pieces are fresh, wearable and stylish. Used materials are luxurious, prints are intricate and colors - rich. They bring sense of traveling, dreams and beauty. The collection is urban-oriented with references to the exoticism of the Far East.

Franklin Eugene Shades of Blue Men's Spring/Summer 2016
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Franklin Eugene Shades of Blue Men's Spring/Summer 2016

From the southern, sun soaked shores of Costa Adeje Spain, FRANKLIN EUGENE presents SHADES OF BLUE - a men’s wear collection inspired by the color blue in all of its simplicity, depth, and mesmerizing facets of ultramarine, cobalt, navy, Prussian blue, sky, azure, and Egyptian Blue.

Milan Men's Fashion Week: Prada Spring-Summer 2016 collection
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Milan Men's Fashion Week: Prada Spring-Summer 2016 collection

Currently in Italy runs the Milan Men's Fashion Week (Milano Moda Uomo) from 19 to 23 June 2015. Prada is one of the fashion houses, which presented its Spring-Summer 2016 collection during the event. Really short shorts, interesting knits and wide-shouldered tops are the key elements of the collection, which was presented by both male and female models.

John Richmond Womenswear for Fall-Winter 2015/2016
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John Richmond Womenswear for Fall-Winter 2015/2016

During the Milan Fashion Week, designer John Richmond presented his womenswear collection, described as 'an undercurrent of exoticism and sexual adventure'. Diversity is the key characteristic of the collection - both elegant and sexy rock pieces, eye-catching colorful and simple monochrome designs, romantic and futuristic garments, dark colors and bright notes, glamour and extravaganza.

John Richmond Menswear for Fall-Winter 2015/2016
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John Richmond Menswear for Fall-Winter 2015/2016

Earlier this year, during the Milan Fashion Week, designer John Richmond presented his Fall-Winter 2015/2016 menswear collection in Italy. 'Sartorial elegance takes center stage. The suit is now the badge of rebellion', Richmond said. The designer offered a variety of modern daytime men's suits - some of them with Savile Row and Neapolitan bespoke tailoring elements.

Versace Fall-Winter 2015/2016 menswear collection
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Versace Fall-Winter 2015/2016 menswear collection

'This Versace collection is stripped back to the Versace soul. Stripped because I took off all of the decorations. You are going to find a pure Versace soul that stands on its own', said Donatella Versace about her Fall-Winter 2015/2016 creations.

The top designer Sofia Borisova on the red carpet in Milan
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The top designer Sofia Borisova on the red carpet in Milan

This Monday /18.05/ the top designer Sofia Borisova from Bulgaria, will go to Milan where she was invited by the famous Italian designer Eddy K. On 22 and 23 May he will present his latest collections for 2016.

Men's fashion: John Varvatos Fall-Winter 2015/2016 collection
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Men's fashion: John Varvatos Fall-Winter 2015/2016 collection

John Varvatos Fall-Winter 2015/2016 collection is inspired by 'historic images of legend Bob Dylan in Central Park during his musical heyday' (1965) and includes many trenches and leather coats, completed with criss cross belts and luxurious beaver furs.

Women's fashion: Dolce&Gabbana Fall-Winter 2015/2016 collection
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Women's fashion: Dolce&Gabbana Fall-Winter 2015/2016 collection

Maxi rose prints and naïf children's drawings mixed with 60s silhouettes, pastels and traditional black are the key elements of Dolce & Gabbana Fall-Winter 2015/2016 women's collection, dedicated to mothers and motherhood.

Spring-Summer 2015 dress trends, Sexiest man alive and Retail innovations
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Spring-Summer 2015 dress trends, Sexiest man alive and Retail innovations

Taylor Swift is the big winner of 2015 ELLE Style Awards. The 25-year-old singer received the Woman Of The Year award last week, during the London Fashion Week. Another celebrity was named hot - this is the English actor and screenwriter Charlie Hunnam, who was voted 2015 Sexiest Man Alive. Congratulations!

'Milan' is the Top fashion buzzword of 2015
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'Milan' is the Top fashion buzzword of 2015

It seems that Milan will take again its place as a capital of Global Fashion (it was last on the Top Spot in GLM's annual ranking in 2008) - or at least will stay one of the Big Four.

Meissen Couture presents the Fall/Winter 2015/2016 Collection 'AMONG THE WILDFLOWERS'
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Meissen Couture presents the Fall/Winter 2015/2016 Collection 'AMONG THE WILDFLOWERS'

On 26th of February, during the Milan Fashion Week, Meissen Couture presented the new Fall/Winter 2015/2016 collection in its Milan headquarter: the wonderful Villa Meissen, in Via Monte Napoleone 3.

World Class Tour Spring/Summer 2016
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World Class Tour Spring/Summer 2016

Milan, Copenhagen, London, Madrid and New York - the C.L.A.S.S. S/S 2016 World Class Tour premieres the latest, exclusive and innovative collections and trends for sustainable fabrics at the international fashion capitals of the world.

XX edition of Milano Unica presents Spring-Summer 2016 fashion trends
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XX edition of Milano Unica presents Spring-Summer 2016 fashion trends

The XX edition of the Italian Textiles Trade Show Milano Unica will be held February 4-6, 2015. Over 425 manufacturers, dealers, importer retailers and distributors will exhibit their products in the show.

Roberto Cavalli Fall-Winter 2015/2016 collection at Milan men's fashion week
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Roberto Cavalli Fall-Winter 2015/2016 collection at Milan men's fashion week

Last night (January 20, 2015) Italian designer Roberto Cavalli presented his Fall-Winter 2015/2016 menswear collection in Italy, during the Milan Men's Fashion Week (January 17-20, 2015).

Brioni Fall-Winter 2015/2016 collection at Milan men's fashion week
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Brioni Fall-Winter 2015/2016 collection at Milan men's fashion week

Last night (January 19, 2015) Italian fashion label Brioni presented its Fall-Winter 2015/2016 menswear collection in Italy, during the Milan Men's Fashion Week (January 17-20, 2015).

Franklin Eugene Peerless - Men's Fall/Winter 2015-2016 - inspired by people who made the impossible possible
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Franklin Eugene Peerless - Men's Fall/Winter 2015-2016 - inspired by people who made the impossible possible

The Franklin Eugene man is completely engaged in the world around him. He enjoys sport, culture, and the best things that life has to offer. He is as comfortable on the football field as he is on the dance floor and in the board room. He wants his clothing to be an outer reflection of his inner best self, and when he walks into a room wearing Franklin Eugene, everyone notices. He is in a class of one – completely PEERLESS.

Prada Fall-Winter 2015/2016 collection at Milan men's fashion week
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Prada Fall-Winter 2015/2016 collection at Milan men's fashion week

Last night (January 18, 2015) Miuccia Prada presented her menswear collection for Fall-Winter 2015/2016 in Italy, during the Milan Men's Fashion Week (January 17-20, 2015).

Salvatore Ferragamo Spring-Summer 2015 menswear collection
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Salvatore Ferragamo Spring-Summer 2015 menswear collection

'Expert Italian tailoring - an intrinsic part of the house's DNA - merges with sportswear to create a new archetype of the male wardrobe, acquiring an unprecedented, impalpable consistency unbound to seasons', Massimiliano Giornetti, Creative Director at Salvatore Ferragamo.

Franklin Eugene Peerless - Men's Fall/Winter 2015/2016
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Franklin Eugene Peerless - Men's Fall/Winter 2015/2016

The Franklin Eugene Fall/Winter 2015/2016 Men's Wear Line, entitled FRANKLIN EUGENE PEERLESS, features a multitude of different silhouettes ranging from dressy casual, corporate and formal. The PEERLESS COLLECTION was inspired by people who made the impossible possible by the sheer force of their ambition and talent. The color palette transitions from slate grey, to blazing red, and finally, jet black.

FRANKLIN EUGENE - A Star at Gstaad
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FRANKLIN EUGENE - A Star at Gstaad

Mr. Eugene, whose next public collection - FRANKLIN EUGENE PEERLESS Men's Fall-Winter 2015/2016 - will be showcased next month during Milan Men's Fashion Week, attended the chic invitation only affair.

Etro Spring-Summer 2015 menswear collection
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Etro Spring-Summer 2015 menswear collection

Italian cuisine and clothing, pasta and colors, mixture of materials and prints - all this is part of the next year's hot season Etro men's fashion collection.

Echoes of Armani by Giorgio Armani for Spring-Summer 2015
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Echoes of Armani by Giorgio Armani for Spring-Summer 2015

Earlier this year, 40 years after his debut, designer Giorgio Armani presented his Spring-Summer 2015 menswear collection, named 'Echos of Armani' during the Milan Fashion Week. It responds to Armani's design philosophy in creating simple wearable timeless silhouettes, a.k.a easy elegance.

Menswear: Canali Spring-Summer 2015 collection
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Menswear: Canali Spring-Summer 2015 collection

In 2014 Canali fashion house celebrated its 80th anniversary with a new designer - Andrea Pompilio - and a stylish menswear Spring-Summer 2015 collection.

'Begin × THE SUIT COMPANY' collaboration suit
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'Begin × THE SUIT COMPANY' collaboration suit

'Begin × THE SUIT COMPANY' collaboration suit sales started on October 16, 2014 in the Suit Company stores in Japan. The suits are made from Italian fabrics of the brand Carlo Barbera.

Canadian designer Christopher Bates moves to Milan
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Canadian designer Christopher Bates moves to Milan

'In my opinion, Canada has been the perfect incubator for my brand to grow and to figure out what works and what doesn't, and to get to a point where it's strong and then: 'What next?' I think for me, it's Europe for many reasons. I think that's a natural evolution for a Canadian designer to take', said Christopher Bates to CTV News Canada.

Fashion Design Education: Interview with Angelo Russica
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Fashion Design Education: Interview with Angelo Russica

The previous week we presented you Milan Fashion Campus as one of the great places in Europe to receive quality fashion design education. Today, we continue our presentation with an interview with MFC's director - Angelo Russica.

Men's Fashion: Iceberg Fall-Winter 2014/2015 collection
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Men's Fashion: Iceberg Fall-Winter 2014/2015 collection

Federico Curradi, the creative director of Iceberg, has been inspired for brand's Fall-Winter 2014/2015 collection by Bruce Wayne - the famous philanthropist of Gotham City, who wears the tweed in his every-day life and high-tech clothes when he becomes Batman.

Angelico fabrics collection Ke Idea for Autumn/Winter 2015-2016
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Angelico fabrics collection Ke Idea for Autumn/Winter 2015-2016

At Milano Unica Angelico launched its new fabrics collection called Ke Idea for Autumn/Winter 2015-2016.
The Ke idea is a selection of elegant and smart range of fabrics for both men and women. A combination of jersey and traditional fabrics, with a privileged direction towards outerwear and double faced fabrics.

Fendi Menswear Collection for Fall-Winter 2014/2015
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Fendi Menswear Collection for Fall-Winter 2014/2015

Fur and knits are the key elements of Fendi Fall-Winter 14/15 menswear collection, designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi and presented in Milan earlier this year. It is graphic, luxurious, stylish and pragmatic.

Luxury, performance, elegance and research in the Fall/Winter 2015-2016 collection by Larusmiani
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Luxury, performance, elegance and research in the Fall/Winter 2015-2016 collection by Larusmiani

For the new Fall/Winter 2015-2016 collection the brand presents “Luxury Denim” - a perfect combination of modernity and the finest fabrics: wool, silk and cashmere blends in a wide range of colours, for a contemporary style that upholds the elegance and meticulous details that run through the entire collection.

Men's Collection Spring/Summer 2015 by Larusmiani
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Men's Collection Spring/Summer 2015 by Larusmiani

Larusmiani is the oldest luxury clothing and tailoring brand on Via MonteNapoleone, the heart of Milan’s fashion district and emblem of Italian style, established in 1922. In 1950 a textile company was also established, when the founder of the company decided to put his knowledge of raw materials to use not only for his own creations, but also to supply fabrics to other tailors.

Fashion Design Education: Milan Fashion Campus
Fashion design education

Fashion Design Education: Milan Fashion Campus

Lessons are taught in English, Italian and Spanish. Translators for other languages are possible upon special requirement. There is no age limitation or qualification requirement to attend MFC's courses.

E.Thomas superfine menswear fabrics Autumn/Winter 2015/2016
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E.Thomas superfine menswear fabrics Autumn/Winter 2015/2016

When I visited Milano Unica, I spoke with Filippo Ronchi, one of the managers of E.Thomas. I could see the brand's fabrics for Autumn/Winter 2015/2016 and learn about the newest fashion trends.

Dom Bagnato Spring/Summer 2015 collection
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Dom Bagnato Spring/Summer 2015 collection

In celebration of his brand's 30th anniversary, the Australian menswear doyen Dom Bagnato chose the European fashion capital of Milan to shoot his Spring-Summer 2015 collection, debuting at Melbourne Spring Fashion Week.

Sexy Spanish style for Spring-Summer 2015 by Dolce & Gabbana
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Sexy Spanish style for Spring-Summer 2015 by Dolce & Gabbana

This season the reference is to the Spanish invasion of Sicily, which began in the 15th century.

Lanificio Fratelli Ormezzano fabrics for Autumn/Winter 2015/2016
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Lanificio Fratelli Ormezzano fabrics for Autumn/Winter 2015/2016

In 1924 the two brothers Mario and Carlo founded the company Lanificio Fratelli Ormezzano in Valle Mosso, Italy. Their aim was to manufacture pure wool fine fabrics for menswear, employing combed wools in an innovative way. They introduced the new concept of fancy fabrics, thus creating an original interpretation of the men's suit.

Martina Martini invited to Lanificio Fratelli Cerruti
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Martina Martini invited to Lanificio Fratelli Cerruti

After the 14-year old Martina Martini visited Lanificio Fratelli Cerruti at Milano Unica and participated in the selection of fabrics for the next collections of the brands Richmart and Richmart Junior, the managers of the Italian fabrics brand were impressed by her taste and flair and invited her to a two-week visit at Cerruti factory.

Loro Piana Men's Fabrics Fall/Winter 2015: Wool takes center stage
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Loro Piana Men's Fabrics Fall/Winter 2015: Wool takes center stage

Loro Piana has always been associated with the very finest and best raw materials. For the past six generations, Loro Piana has been the vanguard of developing the potential of Super 120's wool. This winter the focus will be on wool - the oldest natural fibre known to man. Alongside cashmere, wool has undergone innovative treatments and used to create brand new blends to enrich the products presented at the Milano Unica fair, where I visited the booth of this premier international textile brand.

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