Niccolò Pasqualetti is the next guest designer at Pitti Uomo. The Tuscan designer will present his SS26 collection during the 108th edition of the Florentine menswear trade fair, Pitti Immagine announced on Thursday. For this edition, he joins Korean brand Post Archive Faction and Japanese label Homme Plissé Issey Miyake, the guest of honour of...
8 May 2025
Florentine trade show Pitti Uomo has announced that South Korean menswear brand Post Archive Faction (PAF) will be a guest designer for the upcoming 108th edition, which will take place from June 17 to 20. The South Korean avant-garde sportswear and outerwear brand, founded by young Korean designers Dongjoon Lim and Sookyo Jeong, will stage a...
6 May 2025
The first guest designer for the upcoming 108th edition of Pitti Uomo has been confirmed. Homme Plissé Issey Miyake will be the Guest of Honor at the Florentine menswear fair, Pitti Immagine announced on Wednesday. The SS26 collection from the Diversion line of the Japanese designer Issey Miyake will be unveiled on June 18 at a...
26 Mar 2025
In recent weeks, the fashion industry has had the opportunity to learn about new trends and get a sneak peek of AW25 collections at European trade shows. Amid the ever-changing world of fashion, trade shows are also adapting, making for an interesting ordering season. Are you curious about how the European AW25 trade show season went?...
24 Feb 2025
Whether you are opening your own store, starting as a buyer in a company, or attending with colleagues, your first visit to a fashion trade show can be overwhelming. FashionUnited offers guidance for first-time attendees and provides valuable tips. Preparation Good preparation is half the battle won. Therefore, we recommend you consider the...
22 Jan 2025
On the evening of Pitti Uomo’s final day under the Florentine sun, Japanese brand Setchu welcomed guests to its debut runway show. The presence of the contemporary label underlined the Italian menswear event’s efforts to strengthen its ties with creatives, and essentially buyers, from the region, as already reflected in its new partnership with...
17 Jan 2025
Pitti Uomo is considered the starting pistol for the menswear season and a trailblazer for current trends. Away from the stands, the Fortezza da Basso exhibition grounds and the city of Florence itself reveal the industry's prevailing mood during the menswear trade show. After seasons brimming with trends, colours, and individuality, this...
MM6 Maison Margiela evoked the night in Florence, showcasing the versatility of black. The avant-garde label was a guest at the ongoing edition of menswear trade show Pitti Uomo on Wednesday evening, where it presented its menswear collection. The brand focused on various shades of black, complemented by select pieces in shimmering blue and...
16 Jan 2025
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...
15 Jan 2025
The fashion industry's notorious calendar, operating round the clock, shows no signs of deceleration even during traditional downtimes. While most sectors wind down for year-end reflection, fashion houses, particularly in menswear, find themselves caught in an unyielding cycle of preparation and presentation. According to Fashion Roundtable...
2 Jan 2025
Karl Lagerfeld has announced its upcoming return to Pitti Uomo in Florence, Italy. Taking place from January 14 to 17, 2025, Karl Lagerfeld will host a one-of-a-kind immersive presentation that invites visitors to step into the World of Karl. The presentation at Pitti Uomo aims to capture the brand’s heritage through storytelling and custom...
16 Dec 2024
In a constantly changing fashion industry, trade fair formats also have to evolve or even reinvent themselves in order to not fall by the wayside. While digitalisation is accelerating many processes and visitor numbers are declining in some cases, many retailers and brands are still interested in exchanging ideas and experiencing or presenting...
13 Dec 2024