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New directors appointed to Pitti Immagine Board

Antonio De Matteis has been confirmed as president of Pitti Immagine. The board of directors of the Centro di Firenze per la moda italiana (Cfmi), chaired by Antonella Mansi, met yesterday, April 15, at the Museo del Tessuto in Prato. Subsequently, an extraordinary shareholders' meeting of Pitti Immagine, comprised of Cfmi and Confindustria...

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JiyongKim to be another special guest at Pitti Uomo

Following Simone Rocha, Dsm Kei Ninomiya and Danish brand Sunflower, there will be another special guest for Pitti Uomo, the trade fair scheduled in Florence from June 16 to 19. This is JiyongKim, the brand named after South Korean designer Jiyong Kim, who stood out among the top talents at the 2024 edition of the Lvmh Prize. During Pitti Uomo,...

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Japanese designer Kei Ninomiya to present at Pitti Uomo

Joining Simone Rocha, founder and creative director of her eponymous brand and guest designer for the upcoming Pitti Uomo, will be Dsm Kei Ninomiya. The event is scheduled to take place in Florence from June 16 to 19. The spotlight will be on the spirit of Dsm, the first label from Dover Street Market. This is according to Kei Ninomiya, the...

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Pitti Immagine presents: Simone Rocha - Guest Designer at Pitti Immagine Uomo 110

At the next edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, No. 110 (Florence, June 16–19, 2026), the Guest Designer will be SIMONE ROCHA, founder and creative director of the label that bears her name. For the occasion, the London based Irish designer will present a special event runway show in Florence. “I would like to thank Pitti Uomo for their generous...

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Pitti Uomo: Simone Rocha to debut standalone menswear collection as guest designer

Simone Rocha is the next guest designer at Pitti Uomo. The designer will present the first complete menswear collection for her eponymous label at the 110th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, the Florentine trade fair organiser announced on Wednesday. Until now, Rocha has exclusively presented her menswear as part of her womenswear shows. Four...

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Seidensticker CEO: US expansion and return of wholesale for womenswear?

January remains a difficult month for brick and mortar retail, a sentiment echoed by shirt specialist Seidensticker. Nevertheless, the German company has a positive outlook for the year and expects the situation to stabilise, according to CEO Silvia Bentzinger. At the Pitti Uomo menswear trade fair in Florence, the CEO offered insights into the...

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Street style at Pitti Uomo: Female attendees signal gender fluidity

The 109th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo took place in Florence from January 13–16, 2026. Widely regarded as the largest menswear trade show in Europe and one of the most important globally, Pitti Uomo’s influence extends far beyond its scale. It plays a pivotal role in shaping menswear trends, both within the fairgrounds and across the city....

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Pitti Bimbo starts tomorrow in Florence with 100 kidswear collections

The 102nd edition of Pitti Immagine Bimbo will begin tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21, in Florence. Running until Thursday, January 22, on the top floor of the Central Pavilion at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, the event will showcase over 100 autumn/winter 2026-27 collections. More than 65 percent of these are international. “Pitti Bimbo no....

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Julian Dunkerton, CEO of Superdry, outlines future steps: From the relaunch of Bench to the new Superdry & Co. Collection

Superdry returned to Pitti Uomo in Florence, the trade fair that concluded on January 16, for the second consecutive season, following the brand's successful relaunch and return to profitability. At the Fortezza da Basso, the company presented the new Superdry & Co. Autumn/Winter collection. There are numerous updates both stylistically—...

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Pitti Uomo: A fine fragrance emanates from Florence

This week at the Pitti Uomo menswear trade fair, brands offered a first glimpse into the upcoming autumn/winter 2026 collections. For this season's edition in Florence, 758 brands presented their collections, with 47 percent originating from abroad – more than ever before. The growing international presence was reinforced by guest designers such...

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Duffles, khaki, and a splash of sunshine: the street style of Pitti Uomo

In fashion, January not only marks the beginning of a new year but also sets the tone for the seasons ahead as Pitti Uomo returns to Florence. Long regarded as the unofficial starting point of the menswear calendar, the fair once again gathered the international fashion crowd at the Fortezza da Basso. Pitti Uomo has traditionally been celebrated...

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At Pitti, Shinyakozuka tells the story of the lost glove

At the latest Pitti Uomo, Japanese designer Shinyakozuka turned the Florentine runway into a poignant winter scene centered on the story of a lost glove. As models traversed a floor blanketed in artificial snow, the collection mirrored the quiet chaos of a winter storm. Snowfall was captured through intricate prints, patterns, and scattered...