Articles by Isabella Naef
Pitti Uomo: A showcase for the merchandise mix of denim, sneakers, and some womenswear offerings
Pitti Uomo's 107th edition opened its doors yesterday in Florence. On display are the Fall/Winter 2025-26 collections from 770 brands, 45 percent of which are international. Inside the Fortezza da Basso, first-day attendance appears respectable; official numbers will be released on Friday, January 17th, the closing day of the event, but it seems...
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Oliviero Toscani and his successful campaigns for Benetton
The name Oliviero Toscani, who passed away today in Cecina, is inextricably linked to that of the Benetton family. For the Veneto brand (which is currently experiencing a deep crisis and is being restructured under the leadership of CEO Claudio Sforza), Toscani created the historic campaigns that established United Colors of Benetton's global...
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Dr. Martens creative director Darren Leon McKoy steps down
"A huge thank you to Dr. Martens for an incredible decade," said Darren Leon McKoy upon announcing his departure as global creative director of the British shoe brand on LinkedIn. "Exactly 10 years ago, I joined the brand at a time when it was ready to take bold risks," his statement continued. "With an extraordinary group of passionate people,...
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Benetton Group plans to close 500 stores
Benetton Group CEO Claudio Sforza is finalising the company's reorganisation plan, which he has been working on since this summer, when he took over the Venetian company. The strategy should reduce losses from 230 million to 110 million euros within a year. The break-even point is forecast for 2026. To achieve this goal, 500 store closures are...
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ITS Contest 2025 announces its 10 international finalists
Cindy Zhaohan Li, Qianhan Liu, Yifan Yu and Zuen Cai from China, Gabrielle Szwarcenberg from Belgium, Macy Grimshaw from France, Maximilian Raynor and Patrick Taylor from the UK, Mijoda Dajomi from Germany, and Naya El Ahdab from France, are the ten designers that have been shortlisted for the 2025 edition of the ITS international design...
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Pitti Bimbo to take on new format for January edition
The 100th edition of Italian childrenswear fair Pitti Bimbo will be held at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence on January 22 and 23, in what organisers emphasised was "not just a super birthday, but a new project to experience all together". A new layout for the event will be designed by architect and interior designer Ilaria Marelli, who teaches...
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Fire and Flame: What to Expect at the 107th Pitti Uomo
The next edition of Pitti Uomo, which will take place from January 14 to 17 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, will feature 786 brands, 45 percent of which are from abroad. The theme for this winter edition is that of 'Fire', trade fair organiser Pitti Immagine announced yesterday at a press conference in Milan. Summary • Pitti Uomo 107,...
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ITS contest to announce finalists on March 20 in Trieste
The final selection of the 22nd edition of the ITS contest will take place in Trieste on March 20. The ITS Foundation has dedicated ITS 2025 programme to the theme of overcoming physical and cultural barriers, as well as the limitations that humans impose upon themselves. The new ITS Arcademy - Museum of Art in Fashion exhibition will open to...
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IED Roma students create eight looks with Albini 1876 fabrics
Twenty-seven fashion designers from the Istituto Europeo di Design in Rome, together with Albini 1876, a brand of the fabric and yarn production company Albini Group, have created a series of garments that express their creative spirit. The young talents presented their eight looks at the Albini Group showroom earlier this week. "The workshop is...
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Brioni inaugurates its Nazareno Fonticoli haute couture school
Yesterday in Penne, Italy, Brioni inaugurated its School of Haute Couture Nazareno Fonticoli, named after the Italian master tailor and entrepreneur who founded Brioni with partner Gaetano Savini, and officially launched the Brioni Foundation. The school opened its doors on September 23. The students have already completed the first three weeks...
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