Pitti Uomo launches ‘History of Pitti’

Pitti Uomo launches ‘History of Pitti’

To celebrate the legacy of Pitti Uomo, Pitti Connect has launched History of Pitti: a four-part video series highlighting four select designers who contributed to the heart of Pitti’s history. The first in the series features Raf Simons, who has exhibited three times at Pitti Uomo, over his career. The video focuses on the Florence experience and, of course, the designer’s aesthetic research.

On his relationship with Pitti Uomo, Simons has stated, “Florence holds a special place in my heart, as, over the years, I have regularly come back to show my work or to collaborate on projects that closely mirror my vision.” And in highlighting this history, we hope not only to focus on an enduring legacy, but to show the development of a total vision that looks forward to many years to come. “Our history always informs our present and hence our future,” says Simons. “Our past experiences direct the way we react to present challenges. Or, everything I’ve done or created in the past has a direct or indirect impact on what I’m doing now.”