White Milano restarts with edition full of energy

White Milano restarts with edition full of energy

WHITE Milano opened in the name of energy with an excellent turnout at the show and great attention from visitors.

Comments Cristina Tajani, Councillor for Labour Policies, Production Activities, Fashion and Design of the City of Milan: “The restart of White, with over 200 companies present, is a good sign for the entire fashion industry and shows once again how the Milan Fashion Week is a must for all operators, even at this time marked by Covid. Unlike other appointments such as New York and London, the Milanese Fashion Week does not stop and tries to start again, proposing new production models, more and more attentive to quality, circularity and sustainability, now essential elements of Made in Italy”.

“I consider this event a great gesture of courage, a productive investment that was required by our companies during the lockdown. Our companies are not asking for economic contributions, but they want to be able to work” – explains Giorgio Merletti, President of Confartigianato Nazionale, who continues: “The collaboration between White, Confartigianato and Camera Della Moda is of great value and has been realized by people, with the help of technology and with an eye for sustainability; this shows that when you join in the moment of need, the projects are winning and you can pinpoint the interest of our country”. 

Stone Island x Persol collaborate on reinterpretation of archive model of sunglassesStone Island x Persol collaborate on reinterpretation of archive model of sunglasses

Stone Island x Persol collaborate on reinterpretation of archive model of sunglasses

Stone Island and Persol have collaborated on a perfect merge: from the origins to the workwear mission and the combination of high-end Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Exclusively for this collaboration, Stone Island x Persol reinterpreted an archive model of sunglasses from the ’70s to give birth to the PO2470S PILOT FRAME, a new, exclusive style that combines the spirits style that combines the spirits and the excellence of the two Italian brands.

It is a tantalizing convergence of the two brands, each being steeped in a rich heritage of Italian design and known for their devotion to craftmanship and technology. Separately they have defined excellence in their own fields. Together, they have created a new milestone in luxury eyewear. A mix of a shared vision.

A bold pilot profile is characterized by a metal bridge with visible screws, crafted with an exclusive attention to all details to ensure maximum protection, always in style. The metal bridge is hand brushed for an exquisite opal effect, in contrast with the frame. The gunmetal frame has temples enriched by the famous stylized Arrow and Meflecto technology and features yellow temple tips with the print of the iconic Stone Island logo. The frame is sanded by hand, making sure to give a luminous effect to the Arrow. The model has light blue polarized lenses, with both Persol and Stone Island engraved logos, one for each lens.

The sunglasses come with a multi-functional box that includes the sunglasses and their dedicated case, a branded lanyard and a special cleaning kit, embodying both brands’ attitude to the function.

“I have always had great respect for Persol, for the company’s long history, consistency and ability to keep its roots firmly based in the past. We worked together with enthusiasm and with the ease of those who share the same values, putting the product at the centre of everything thanks to human capacity and technology, to extreme attention to detail and functionality. The result obtained represents the perfect meeting point between Persol and Stone Island, different realities but with shared, strong ideals.” Carlo Rivetti – Creative Director and President of Stone Island.

Iris von Arnim & Rebelle collaborate to draw attention to circular economy in luxury fashion

Iris von Arnim & Rebelle collaborate to draw attention to circular economy in luxury fashion

The German cashmere label Iris von Arnim and the online marketplace for secondhand designer fashion, Rebelle, have teamed up to draw attention to the topic of circular economy in luxury fashion. From now on, customers who offer a pre-loved Iris von Arnim item for sale on Rebelle will receive a €100 voucher that can be redeemed in the Iris von Arnim shops as well as online. The cooperation gives customers an incentive to give their no longer worn Iris von Arnim pieces a second life by selling them on www.rebelle.com.

“We have to change the way we think and act in order to create a sustainable and circular fashion industry,” explains Cécile Wickmann, founder and managing director of REBELLE. “We would like to encourage our customers to make conscious buying decisions and to invest in fewer, but in high-quality articles and brands. Because they keep their quality and value over time, while the taste or size sometimes changes. By reselling these pre-loved pieces, we extend their lifecycle, save water and energy and reduce pollution. We are therefore very pleased that the big luxury brands are also dealing with the topic and are enthusiastic about the idea of re-selling their own products. Iris von Armin sets a very good example here.”

“The topic of re-sale has become an important and sustainable factor when it comes to the circular economy in fashion. Luxury brands must understand it as an essential element of future consumption and as an opportunity,“ says Valentin von Arnim, Managing Director of Iris von Arnim. Pre-loved fashion also serves the demand of younger target groups for more individuality. Rebelle combines all of these topics with a high level of service and is therefore the best partner for us. Our products are made for a very long life – and thus also for a second or third ownership cycle.”

Eastman Naia and DuPont Biomaterials collaborate to launch new sustainable fabric collection

Eastman Naia and DuPont Biomaterials collaborate to launch new sustainable fabric collection

To meet a growing demand for sustainable fashion options, Eastman and DuPont Biomaterials today announced the launch of a fabric collection made with sustainable, biobased materials. The collaboration blends Naia from Eastman and DuPont Sorona fibers to create garments with exceptional stretch and recovery, luxurious drape and a smooth, soft hand feel.

The new collection will expand the future of sustainable textiles for designers to use for comfortable everyday casual wear. Visitors to the Intertextile show this week in Shanghai, China, will be able to experience the new fabrics by visiting booth 4.1 -E103. Brands can also see the collection at the Première Vision marketplace site.

Eastman Naia cellulosic fiber is the perfect choice for fabrics in womenswear. The Naia portfolio of sustainable fibers gives designers more choices and versatility to create. Naia filament yarn transforms fabrics into luxurious, comfortable, and easy-to-care-for fabrics, while Naia staple fiber blends perfectly with other eco-conscious fibers to create supremely soft, quick-drying fabrics that consistently reduce pilling.

Micam Milano 90 #STRONGERTOGETHER editionMicam Milano 90 #STRONGERTOGETHER editionMicam Milano 90 #STRONGERTOGETHER edition

Micam Milano 90 #STRONGERTOGETHER edition

From the 19th to the 21st of September 2020, DaTE, an event dedicated to eyewear, opened in Florence. At the same time, in Milan, (19th to 22nd September) the HOMI Fashion & Jewels Exhibition, lead the way – an event dedicated to jewellery and fashion accessories, organised by Fiera Milano. Then, partially simultaneously, from the 20th to the 23rd of September, the other events that make up the Confindustria Moda constellation were held: MICAM Milano, the International Exhibition dedicated to footwear, now in its ninetieth edition, MIPEL, an international event dedicated to leather goods, an edition of TheOneMilano Special, featured by MICAM, the women’s haut-à-porter salon, and A NEW POINT OF VIEW, the special format by LINEAPELLE that will showcase the most exclusive semi-finished leather products. Micam’s #STRONGERTOGETHER: The accessory events restarted together to support the respective market sectors!

Balenciaga launches charity capsule collection ‘Pink Ribbon Capsule’

Balenciaga launches charity capsule collection ‘Pink Ribbon Capsule’

Balenciaga has launched a new capsule collection from which 10% of the proceeds will be donated to charity. Named the “Pink Ribbon Capsule,” the range features tees, long-sleeves and hoodies with the slogan “WE ARE PINK” accompanied by the universally recognized symbol for breast cancer awareness, the looped pink ribbon.

10% of the proceeds from the products will help fund a research program at Institut Curie aiming to demonstrate the utilit of an early breast cancer relapse detection method, which measures circulating tumor DNA from a simple blood draw.

Raf Simons to launch Womenswear

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Raf Simons to launch Womenswear

Raf Simons has announced that he will be launching a Womenswear collection in October 2020. The news follows his (soon to be revealed) first collection for Prada. The Raf Simons S/S 2021 collection will be presented on October 23rd, 2020 alongside the S/S 2021 collection.  
MICAM Milano Digital Show

MICAM Milano Digital Show

MICAM Milano Digital Show was created with the aim of completing the traditional MICAM Milano exhibition offer. It is a digital platform designed to provide exhibitors with enhanced business opportunities, thanks to its full integration with modern digital marketing and customer management tools, creating the perfect match between buyer and exhibitor.

MICAM Milano has established a strategic partnership with NuORDER, the leading eCommerce platform for b2b purchases and sales, establishing a single platform for communication, sales support and post-sale services for the footwear industry.

Exhibitors can publish their product catalogues on the new digital platform and reach a community of over 500,000 buyers, enabling their customers to find them and plan their visit before coming to the fair, and continue to browse the collection and place orders after the physical event is concluded. The digital platform is available to access until November 15th, 2020.

Marc Jacobs partners with Dr. Martens for 60th anniversary of the footwear brand

Marc Jacobs partners with Dr. Martens for 60th anniversary of the footwear brand

Marc Jacobs has teamed up with Dr. Martens as part of the iconic footwear brand’s ongoing 1460 remastered collaboration to celebrate its 60th anniversary.

Inspired by the years of customisation and DIY attitude that has shaped both brands, their latest 1460 Remastered boot is completely vegan with all the same disruptive DNA. Jacobs first collaborated with Dr. Martens, 27 years ago in 1993, with his DM’s-adored Perry Ellis grunge collection and it is this “shared history of rebellion” that the designer was chosen to be part of the 1460 remastered collaboration series.

Burberry Spring/Summer 2021

Burberry Spring/Summer 2021

Riccardo Tisci’s Spring/Summer 2021 Burberry collection ‘In Bloom’ was brought to life amongst the freedom of the British outdoors through a powerful live performance – created by Riccardo and artist Anne Imhof and staged for a digital audience.

‘As humans, we have always had a deep affinity to nature. We have had to respect and rely upon its power for our very existence, whilst marvelling and revelling in its extraordinary beauty. Especially recently, we have all yearned to reconnect again. For this show, I wanted to celebrate these feelings by bringing our community together in a creative experience that takes place within the beautiful, natural landscape of Britain.’ -Riccardo Tisci, Chief Creative Officer