Stone Island S/S 2023 collection presents a palette of bright and vibrant colors. Fishtail parka made of a special twill weave fabric, with a cotton weft and Cupro warp. Jackets in Membrana 3L TC. Overshirt in brushed cotton canvas. Garment dyed with the ‘OLD’ effect. Hooded track tops and jogging pants in cotton fleece. Cargo pants in light stretch cotton tela.

At the start of the 2023 Formula 1 season, at the Bahrain Grand Prix, AlphaTauri presented images from the first photoshoot with the two F1 drivers, Yuki Tsunoda and Nyck De Vries. The new Scuderia AlphaTauri driver duo present the characteristic “KOOV” parka from the current AlphaTauri Spring/Summer collection in New York.

The technical “KOOV” parka from the Spring/Summer 2023 collection has a detachable quilted vest and combines over 12 different innovations and features: from ingenious, travel-friendly packable systems to Primaloft® to perforations on the hood, through which outside noise can be better perceived. Thanks to the innovative 3-layer membrane Taurobran®, the parka is also waterproof and breathable at the same time.

AlphaTauri celebrated its debut in the US market as part of New York Fashion Week and is continuously expanding its business with sales partners. In addition to the first presentation of the new Autumn/Winter 2023 collection in the United States of America, the 2023 F1® racecar from Scuderia AlphaTauri – the namesake of fashion brand AlphaTauri – was also presented. With AlphaTauri entering the US market, the new collection will be available to consumers in the US for the first time from July 2023.

Ganni is introducing a new in-house recycling initiative to recycle its cut-off production scraps into new clothing.

For this, Ganni has partnered with its supply chain to develop a new recycled yarn, a process that has taken the brand more than 12 months to perfect. The fibre-to-fibre recycled yarn contains 50 percent recycled cotton scraps and 50 percent GOTS-certified cotton and will be used to produce T-shirts for the brand’s collections moving forward.

This season, the Official Calendar of Paris Fashion Week includes 67 fashion shows and 40 presentations, organized by more than 100 companies. Tranoï will from March 2nd till 5th host more than 170 designers and creative brands, selected for their innovative and ambitious vision of fashion.With a predominantly international audience, Tranoï’s offer is based on 3 guidelines : to propose a coherent and strong selection, to offer a remarkable experience and to share an inspiring vision of fashion through the events organized.

CANEX PRESENTS AFRICA AT TRANOÏ
Driven by a new generation of designers and the digital revolution, Africa has managed in just a few years to make its mark on the global fashion map. This is what Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), set up by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to support the continent’s creative and cultural industries, is all about. In partnership with Tranoï, the programme has identified 17 brands, spearheading the vitality and eclecticism of this creation, which has been spotted and rewarded by the profession throughout the world.

PORTUGAL FASHION
On the occasion of the partnership with Tranoï in 2021, Portugal Fashion invites three women’s ready-to-wear brands that embody the cosmopolitanism, creativity and cultural richness of a country that has been too long confined to its industrial tool.

NEW PERUVIAN FASHION SCENE
For the first time, the contemporary Peruvian fashion scene is visible in Paris. The Peruvian Trade Office in Paris (PROMPERU France) is supporting 8 designers who are ready to project beyond their borders, an age-old craft heritage and unique textile resources, especially the most qualitative fibres such as pima cotton and alpaca.

SEOUL FASHION WEEK
A forerunner in its support of Korean fashion, through its exclusive partnership with Seoul Fashion Week, Tranoï continues its work as an incubator of talent for a demanding audience of buyers and journalists, by presenting a selection of designers with Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG).

LE JAPON À PARIS
Paris Fashion Week would not be what it is today without the arrival of the first Japanese designers in the late 1970s. Today, Japan remains one of the main influences for designers around the world, but also a country of connoisseurs and aesthetes with a passion for heritage and innovation. From this cultural ecosystem, a new wave of brands is emerging, of which some fifteen are present at Tranoï.

The LOEWE FOUNDATION has announced the 30 shortlisted artists for the 2023 edition of its annual Craft Prize. Their work will be exhibited in Isamu Noguchi’s Studio at The Noguchi Museum in New York from May 17 through June 18, 2023.

The 30 finalist artists were selected from over 2,700 submissions by artisans, representing 16 countries. They work across a range of mediums including ceramics, woodwork, textiles, furniture, paper, basketry, glass, metal, jeweller lacquer, leather and bookbinding. The panel of experts selected the most outstanding works in terms of technical accomplishment, innovation and artistic vision.

A jury comprising 13 leading figures from the worlds of design, architecture, journalism, art criticism and museum curatorship will select the winner of the sixth edition of the prize, which celebrates excellence, artistic merit and innovation in modern craftsmanship. The winner will receive an award of 50,000 euros.

For its tenth anniversary, the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers has recevied over 2,400 applications for the 2023 edition, a record number of entries from all over the world. When the applications closed, 22 young brands were selected for the semi-final. The designers hail from 15 countries, including, for the first time, from Brazil and Jamaica.

The 22 semi-finalists will present their collections and their creative world on the occasion of a showroom in Paris on March 2^nd and 3^rd, 2023. This year, the LVMH Prize will once again be held digitally on the dedicated website lvmhprize.com and will involve the general public: from March 1^st to 5^th, the public will be able to discover the designers and vote for their favorite candidate. This vote will be added to the experts’ vote.

During this semi-final – which takes the form of a digital showroom and a physical presentation – the International Committee of Experts of the LVMH Prize, composed of specialists from the world of fashion and the public, will vote to select the eight finalists.

Stone Island’s command of the timeless and the unexpected is expressed with their new, collaborative take on the 574 Legacy silhouette. 

This familiar yet new update to the classic 574 features a subtly streamlined and modernized build, and premium materials. Stone Island puts a signature stamp on the 574 Legacy, with a design informed by their extensive use of military influences. Suede overlays are placed atop a ripstop upper, for a utilitarian twist on the standard mesh construction. Stone Island’s iconic compass logo patch is repurposed as a tongue label, with additional co-branded details rounding out this expert fusion of everyday wearability and innovation.

MICAM Milano, the International Footwear Fair, will be back at Fiera Milano from 19th to 22nd February 2023 for its 95th edition. A total of 988 brands, including 451 foreign exhibitors, will be showcasing their products.

According to MICAM and Assocalzaturifici Chair Giovanna Ceolini: “MICAM is an eagerly awaited event for international dealers who see it is an excellent business opportunity. It has always represented not only the litmus test for the market, but also a privileged opportunity to get a sneak peek at the trends of the future. At a pivotal moment for sustaining the economic recovery of the sector and bringing productivity back to pre-pandemic levels, this trade show represents an extraordinary opportunity. The upcoming edition has a strong focus on innovation in retail and the latest developments in sustainability. Technological upgrading and digitisation are key factors in our industry that can help make footwear companies more attractive to new generations”.

MICAMX: the sector’s innovation hub has a new look The MICAMX area will be back in Pavilion 1 with a completely new layout designed to offer visitors a unique opportunity to gen up on issues of key importance for the industry with guests, best practice and important international speakers, covering four main themes: trends & materials, sustainability, art fashion heritage & future and the future of retail. The curator of the panel will be Federico Brugnoli, CEO & Founder di SPIN 360. Within the MICAMX space, the Trends & Materials area, set up in collaboration with Lineapelle, will take the form of a display of materials and components featured in the FW 23- 24 collections. The area was devised in conjunction with a new tool for buyers: the Trends Buyer Guide powered by Livetrend, a guide to trends and must-haves for the next FW season that helps buyers identify the season’s best-sellers and optimise their purchases.

To reach net zero, Ecoalf has focused on 2 key areas: Sustainable materials and renewable energy. When designing their store in Caleido, they worked alongside international interior designer Lorenzo Castillo and experts in bioclimatic architecture MVN arquitectos to create 3D renders of different eco-designs and choose the solutions that offer the lowest impact possible without compromising on design.

The key criteria for the materials used was having a positive CO2 impact, recycled content, and the ability to be reutilized and recycled at the end of their lifecycles. Wood beams, sourced locally from Spanish forests wave across the 149 m2 space, a material with a positive CO2 impact, as trees actively absorb CO2 from the atmosphere during their lifecycles. The furniture is made with an oak wood and then covered with a natural raffia while the tall tables have an insert fitted with white clay tiles. 100% Recycled polyester fabrics that give a second life to recycled plastic bottles are used to upholster the cushions, furniture, and serve as the drapery for the dressing room. The walls are covered with terracotta, a material that naturally regulates heat and humidity lowering the store’s energy consumption.

For the minimal amount of energy needed, the store relies on 15 solar panels installed by emovili, a Spanish company that specializes in their installation. The panels have an average lifecycle of 25 years and prevent 2.95 tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere annually. Made from silicon, they are almost completely recyclable to promote the circular economy. Being located next to IE University’s tower the store will serve as an opportunity to educate the future generations, serving as a meeting point for students with Ecoalf’s ACT NOW! sessions in which they invite professionals and experts to discuss sustainability topics and inspire change.

Kashwére, best known for creating sumptuous hospitality and home environments with beautiful furnishings offering cloud-soft comfort, has entered into an exclusive apparel licensing agreement with David Peyser Sportswear (DPS). The deal will broaden the global luxury lifestyle brand’s collection with new fashions for men and women, and grants sales and distribution rights to DPS within North America, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Leading the effort as the newly named President of the Kashwére Apparel division at DPS is Natalie Marten, a 30-year fashion industry veteran. Ms. Marten will develop the line’s aesthetic and operational vision and collaborate with Kashwére’s Creative Director, Anthony Saracino, to design the apparel, to initially include loungewear, pajamas and outerwear.

 The expanded collection is scheduled to debut Q1 2023 and will be showcased at a newly launched New York City Showroom, located at 4 Bryant Park.  

“We believe that beautiful design elevates the everyday, and we are excited to partner with Natalie and David Peyser Sportswear to extend our brand ethos through an expanded line of apparel,” said Kashwére CEO/Owner Merri Gleckler.

“Kashwére products are coveted worldwide for their beauty, quality and cozy comfort,” adds Marten. “We are excited to help complement Kashwére’s exceptional furnishings with updated apparel styling using the softest materials sourced around the globe.”

Stone Island has opened a concept store in Sanya International Duty Free Complex in China. It is the first duty free store of the Italian brand located in Hainan, the southernmost province of China, renowned for tropical climate and beach resorts.

This is also the first Stone Island store in China that features the new design concept, by OMA/AMO which revolutionizes the brand stores’ identity, transcending transactional activities, being designed to share experiences and interact with its visitors.

A large digital chandelier at the entrance, suspended from the ceiling, broadcasts Stone Island’s culture to its community. Stepping into the store, you will find the slidable stainless-steel indexes; which can transform the store easily into a space that hosts public presentations, salons, workshops, and private events. The walls are made by cork – the central material to the Stone Island stores – and are burnt, sandblasted and coated, turning dark and textured, while maintaining its sound-absorbing, humidity-controlling features.

The 20-year-anniversary edition of Premium Exhibition just ended. Celebrated was this edition with monsters walking the show handing out mini-cupcakes and small sparkling wine bottles; with popcorn and an oversized balloon showing a 20 at the entrance. That, and a birthday dinner on the evening of the second day of the show.
But amongst all these attempts to celebrate the one important question that is being posed: how was the show?

Premium has always been known for a show where one could initially find selected, creative designers – some ‘truffle’ brands and then grew into a mix of great designer labels and commercial premium brands in a sophisticated setting. Since the summer 2022 Premium takes place at Messe Berlin, a classic trade show event hall, as the funky old location ‘Gleisdreieck’ was no longer available. Some mention this fact, however, as long as the brand mix and the visitors are right, the location, of course, is secondary as it is still easily reachable from anywhere in Berlin. The summer 2022 show impressed with its size over multiple halls and showed a mix of both designers, commercial and premium as well as not-so-premium brands. The lack of obvious curation was big feedback from visitors and that has been taken aboard for this much smaller edition of Premium

The Premium part consisted of two and a half halls of brands and one hall of SEEK. SEEK has been well curated with the brand mix one would expect for a streetwear trade show. Brands like Wrangler, LEE, Levi’s Footwear, Ben Sherman, Pyrenex, Copenhagen Studios, etc kept their space, while other brands like Puma and Drykorn had moved on. First-time attendees had a successful show with a lot of new buyer contacts.

The Premium part had one hall (Hall 1) filled with commercial headliners such as Gerry Weber, Herrlicher, Milestone, Olymp, Lloyd, and Fynch Hatton, and the other one-a-half halls (Hall 2 and 4) with a mix of brands reminiscent of the Premium industry knows. Big parts of Halls 2 and 4 were reserved for Agency Klauser and Ben&, fantastic German fashion showrooms which offer a good brand selection as well as with ‘Ukrainian Fashion Week’, which showed a range of small highly creative designers under the supervision of Sashka Project, which wants to introduce Ukrainian designers to the fashion world. These players displayed creative brands and talent. Some stand-out labels other than that were Stockholm-based denim label NEUW and Stuttgart-based tailored streetwear concept SPSR, which organized an impromptu Retailtainment music session, tattoos and live-artists at the show; Chinese premium fashion company JNBY, Dutch womenswear brand POM Amsterdam, new footwear concept Flufie alongside Marella, Ted Baker or Oilily. Of course, some finds can be made at this show, but it is a far stretch from the Premium, we once knew.

In terms of attendance, footfall was good until midday for the first two days of the show. Towards the afternoons it got slower and as SEEK was only to be reached via a shuttle or a longer walk, visitors were spread out. Premium confirmed to WeAr that more than 3.000 buyers had registered to attend the show. Relevant German buyers from the head of Breuninger to Engelhorn, a team from P&C Group, the KaDeWe Group as well as a large team from TJX (The German Group behind TK Maxx) were spotted, alongside a few international buyers, such as Galeries Lafayette, some Polish, Serbian and Dutch buyers. The majority of exhibitors mentioned they mainly had German customers at their stand.

Compared to Pitti Uomo, which happened a week prior, two things were noticeable: the number of international guests and brands at Pitti was higher. There was also a general awareness in the public in Florence that the show took place and international premium buyer- and press attendance was a given. It didn’t feel the same in Berlin, however the fact that good German buyers attended, some international ones and a range of brands exhibited, still meeting buyers and making business contacts, underlines the importance of the German market and the need for a meet-and-greet event.
It looks like showrooms replace more and more exciting fairs. Until someone comes up with an exciting new concept, which will involve big of investment, vision, and passion we do not foresee much change in this erosion of events, which once have been the cornerstone of the industry.
There is always hope for a better summer edition until then – let them eat cake.

Marc Cain chose the location of Tempelhof Airport to take its guests on ‘A New Journey’ for this latest runway show in Berlin. It was with this collection motto that the fashion brand presented its new looks for the F/W 2023 season. Hollywood actress Andie MacDowell and daughter, Rainey Qualley, were amongst guests at the Marc Cain Fashion Show in Berlin on the 18th January 2023.

The show included an excerpt from the poem ‘Wandered’ by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and was read by Marleen Lohse: this is how the stylish journey through the new collection took off. He departure hall of the former Tempelhof Airport was the perfect backdrop to start the ‘A New Journey’ Fashion Show and take the audience on the trip through the show. 52 models entered the catwalk from the original airline service boxes and presented a total of 65 outfits for the new season.

Opulent elegance with futuristic styling was the main character of the looks. Trouser suits hinted at uniform grace with a certain austerity. In contrast, the outfits were presented in rich fabrics such as brocade, velvet, silk, sequins and elaborate knits. Silhouettes enthused guests with new sizes from ultra-short skirts and jackets to long oversized coats. Silver and coloured accessories looked modern and lent the outfits the typical Marc Cain finish. The uniform wig look underlined the unique and futuristic aesthetics.

The 36th edition of Milano Unica will feature new special areas and content projects, along with the creative proposals for the SS 2024 season presented by the textile and accessory producers.

The StartUp Textile Connection area will present the most interesting research projects, focused on the main challenges facing the textile industry: from the search for new raw materials to the digitalisation of production processes, and from circular economy and sustainability insights to quality control.

Three Certifying Bodies will be present:

-FSC ITALIA (Forest Stewardship Council) is an international, nonprofit NGO that has created a forest certification system aimed at the responsible management of forests and the traceability of derived products. For some years now FSC® has also expanded to the textile sector, offering informational support to exhibitor companies and their customers in their search for applications that enhance the value of sustainable forest management solutions.

-ECOCERT: A leader in the certification of sustainable practices for nearly 30 years, ECOCERT supports the development of a more sustainable textile business by setting the goal of strengthening the bond of trust between suppliers, producers and consumers. Supporting more than 2,000 companies with the GOTS, GRS, RSD and RWS standards and also active in fair trade with Fair for Life, ECOCERT has increasingly developed environmentally friendly production processes to better manage the energy available and natural resources such as water, air and soil fertility, while promoting the most responsible sectors. All of these elements are essential to meet today’s economic, social and environmental challenges and build tomorrow’s world.

-OEKO-TEXT: for nearly 30 years, OEKO-TEXT has been committed to maximum product safety and to ensure, for textile and leather companies, sustainable and socially responsible production. It is fundamental for OEKO-TEXT to uncover compliance violations, particularly violations of the stated Code of Conduct.

For the third season, Milano Unica re-confirms Modular, an ITS TAM project, involving students of the ITS TAM schools of Biella and Verona, promoted by Fondazione Cariverona and Upskill, a spin-off of the Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. The project will present a genderless outerwear item, namely a coat that turns into a jacket, vest or cape, which is entirely made of responsible materials provided by Càpe Concept, a Verona-based company that combines a passion for design with the use of sustainable materials.

Here is to a new year and a new edition of Pitti Uomo, which steadily grows back to its old glory. Pitti is still a key meeting point for the international fashion scene to meet, mingle and do business. WeAr is excited to support this with this season’s Buyers Guide.

IRL fashion gained new importance after the pandemic. People want to go out, experience a lifestyle. We, as an industry, need to inspire consumers with lifestyle and give them a reason to buy more fashion. WeAr’s editors will be at Pitti scouting for the latest trends and must-have brands. So even if you cannot attend in person, we are here to inspire you.

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LuisaViaRoma has announced the second winter edition in Saint Barth for the charity event LuisaViaRoma for UNICEF. To be held at Emeraude St Barth, the event will be on Thursday December 29^th and will feature a cocktail reception, a gala dinner and a live auction of exclusive items, artwork and experiences conducted by Simon de Pury.

International celebrities, philanthropists, and notable guests from all over the world will attend the night in support of UNICEF’s work in providing care to and protection of vulnerable children across the globe.

The event will be hosted by Luisa Panconesi, President of LuisaViaRoma’s Comitato Evento,Paolo Rozera,UNICEF Italia Executive Director, andTommaso ChiabraFundraising Chairman UNICEF Italia, together with the generous support of the event’s founding partner, the Red SeaInternationalFilm Festival.

Highlights of the event include special performances by writer, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Lenny Kravitz and Drake.

Disney x Givenchy have teamed up to create a capsule collection in celebration of Lunar New Year and 100 years of Disney. Givenchy Creative Director Matthew M. Williams sources inspiration from around the globe, from New York and Paris to Los Angeles, Shanghai, Tokyo and beyond. For this collaboration, the designer worked with Disney to create a “one-of-a-kind world tour” that fuses Oswald’s mischievous, high-energy spirit with his own directional aesthetic for Givenchy, in a capsule of collectible statement pieces that capture the spirit of adventure.

The campaign and Oswald’s world tour will come to life in a mixed reality short produced in collaboration with both Walt Disney Animation Studios and art director and photographer Julian Klincewicz. This all-new short will feature global talent Madelaine Petsch, Amber Liu and Alton Mason enjoying an adventure alongside the Lucky Rabbit. The journey will begin at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, and move through Shanghai, New York, Tokyo and Paris, where Oswald will end his trip at the House of Givenchy.

As the year draws to a close, Windsor sends a positive signal to the market by continuing to expand its internationalisation – threefold. With two new sales agencies and by returning to the Pitti Uomo in Florence, Windsor is writing a new chapter in the company’s history.

With the Antwerp Fashion Agency/Royal & Loyal, Windsor has found a strong partner in the Belgian market. With premium brands such as Tramarossa, Duno, Myths and Daniele Fiesoli, the sales agency offers a portfolio that is tailored to Windsor’s image.

But Windsor is also pursuing a consistent expansion strategy outside the European continent and, following its successful start in Canada three years ago, is now also establishing itself in the USA. With the New York agency JAMCC, they are now launching the first order phase for Fall/Winter 2023, thus successfully expanding the fashion company’s presence in North America. The showroom is prominently situated on Broadway in NYC and trade show appearances in Chicago and Dallas are also planned for the future.

Last but not least, Windsor is also returning to Pitti Uomo in Florence after eight years. From 10th to 13th January 2023, Windsor will be welcoming visitors in the Cavedio in the basement of the Padegio Centrale. The stand was designed by Liganova, Stuttgart. In addition to the new Fall/Winter 2023 menswear collection, windsor’s main focus at the fair will be the recycled cashmere capsule.

For the new A/W season 23/24, JOOP! has launched an exclusive capsule collection together with successful Swiss rapper Loredana, which combines the characteristic design of the brand with the personal style of the musician.

“When developing the capsule collection with JOOP! I was able to contribute fully which was very important to me. My goal from the start was for the styles to be cool and casual and that I could end up wearing it myself. I am convinced that we have achieved this and that we are addressing younger people in particular with the Capsule Collection.” said Loredana on the development of the capsule collection with JOOP!.

The 16-piece unisex collection contains both high-quality basics as well as special design highlights such as a suit and jackets with a heat-sensitive thermal effect. In addition, there are boots, caps, gloves and a travel bag in the iconic Cornflower-JOOP! design. The selected materials focus on relaxed, modern fabrics such as nylon, sweats and jerseys that reflect the street-style character of the collection. The colors of the capsule range from bright tones like electric blue and orange to neutral shades such as white, off-white and black.

In August, this year, the first Neonyt licence was awarded to Igedo Exhibitions in Düsseldorf and will be held there for the first time from 28 to 30 January 2023 at the Areal Böhler. Messe Frankfurt now also announces not only the conclusion of the next partnership but also its first international licence award. In this case, Messe Frankfurt has entered into a partnership with WSN Développement, Paris, an exhibition company with extensive experience of the fashion sector, which will operatively plan and hold Neonyt Paris at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. From France, Neonyt can now expand its market coverage by opening up completely new catchment areas for exhibitors and buyers.

“We are very proud of our new partnership with WSN Développement, which now constitutes a striking, initial, future-oriented milestone in our strategic internationalisation pathway”, explains Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies, Messe Frankfurt. “Paris is a highly attractive, trend-setting fashion location. And, very popular in the sector, as well as having increasing links with the markets of southern Europe, Paris is for both us and our community the perfect choice for our first international licence location.”

In Paris, Neonyt licensed by Messe Frankfurt will be held annually at the end of January and the beginning of September, concurrently with the international Who’s Next. Well known throughout the sector, Who’s Next presents fashions, accessories and lifestyle, as well as the season’s trends, for buyers. Launched in 2019, IMPACT by WSN, which not only sets fashionable and ecological accents but also supports positive measures for speeding up the process of ecological change in the fashion sector, will also be held in the immediate vicinity of Neonyt. Who’s Next and IMPACT attract international buyers from abroad – especially those from the retail sector in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and Belgium. The focus for all labels at Neonyt is speciality and multi-label stores, both of which attach great significance to sustainable fashions.

Italian luxury outerwear brand Parajumpers has been a staple of the outdoor lifestyle since 2006. With its unique take on American heritage, the brand’s innovative collections present performance and fashionable garments, from outerwear to sportswear and also include a variety of functional accessories. Paying homage to its American adventure story origins, Parajumpers opened its first flagship store globally in New York City’s dynamic Soho neighborhood. Harnessing the quintessence of autumn in New York, the store opened on November 28 with the full range of its Fall-Winter 2022.

Parajumpers has identified the US as a key growth market due to its catchment area broad, diverse and sophisticated consumers. Furthermore, the flagship store will strategically integrate its already well-developed domestic e-commerce and wholesale networks. The collaboration between Parajumpers and the Swedish architecture studio Stamuli (Acne, Ganni) results in a tailor-made concept for the store that highlights the essential elements of the brand. The elements natural (light wood) combine with industrial ones (sprayed concrete) mirroring the duality nature of the brand: adventure, both in wild and urban environments.

AVANT TOI has opened the doors of its Milanese showroom – an exhibition space for all men’s and women’s collections of cashmere clothing, with a ‘Tea Time’ event.

The opening included a live performance of hand-painting by Mirko Ghignone, Co-Founder and creative mind behind the brand. Handmade colouring gives each piece authenticity and unique character. This innovation, together with the
experiments in the processing of materials, confirms the brand in its role as a pioneer of colour, internationally.

In an engaging and immersive atmosphere, which characterises the ‘Tea Time’ tradition, hosts Mirko and Fiorella Ghignone (CEO) met fashion journalists, influencers and stylists who discovered through a ‘touch & feel’ experience, the AVANT TOI women’s and men’s garments and the Spring/Summer ’23 accessories. Seventies attitude and vintage atmospheres are also found in the Home Collection, where an explosion of colours can be seen on blankets in cashmere and cashmere-wool cushions, carpets, throws, tablecloths and other elements of design.

Jeanologia, a leading Spanish company in the development of eco-efficient technologies, promoted denim customization to create unique garments at Denim Première Vision Milan last week.

Under the slogan “You make your garment unique”, the company attended the event held in Milan from November 23 to 24 with its Nano Retail personalization laser technology. Its objective was to foster the creation of authentic in-store experiences and revolutionize the point-of-sale by improving customer experience.

Through the customization of garments with Nano Retail, the company enhances the connection of brands with their consumers, encouraging the co-creation of genuine looks and offering unique experiences to each client. Likewise, it cultivates the expression and creativity of the consumer, generating an emotional bond with the garment they are buying.

“The customization of garments enables consumer participation in the design and creative process. They can choose among many options including inserting inspiring phrases, their favorite songs, personal photos, tattoos or any other detail they can imagine. The personalized garment becomes an extension of their person, a way of expressing themselves through fashion” – highlighted Carmen Silla, Marketing Director at Jeanologia.

In the same vein, she underlined that through Nano Laser technology, brands can create a more personalized connection with the consumer since they place them at the center of the process and make them participate in the sustainable finishing of their garments with a fast, simple and visual process.

“It gives them the opportunity to come into contact with a live customization experience, to be part of that creation and to go home with a unique garment made by them,” she added.

Jan-Jan Van Essche is the Designer Project of the next edition of Pitti Uomo (taking place in Florence from 10-13 January 2023). The Belgian designer will be bringing his fluid and essential concept of fashion to Florence at a one-of-a-kind unique event, scheduled on Wednesday, January 11th.

The human collective culture remains an endless inspiration for Jan-Jan Van Essche to create new garments with each new design a genuine attempt to open up new perspectives and to push conflicting dialogues forward into unification.
Jan-Jan Van Essche continuously aims to develop new insights on contemporary yet effortless male and genderless elegance. The conventional silhouette is amplified, so that each individual garment literally leaves room for interpretation, engendering openness. Unlike classic Western approach to confine and shape the body, Jan-Jan provides the body the luxury and freedom to shape the garment.

The 36th edition of Milano Unica will extend over three days (January 31, February 1-2, 2023) at Rho Fiera Milano, and feature enriched exhibition routes along with the exhibitors’ new proposals for the Spring/Summer 2024 season, reflecting the anticipated creative suggestions, increasingly oriented toward sustainable creativity, of the MU Tendenze presented last September.

Milano Unica is a real reference point for the textile and accessories sector, an exclusive twice-yearly event attended by the leading and most significant Italian and European producers and also the producers of the Japan and Korea Observatories.

Artistic Milliners’ Cotton Projects team has been selected as a winner for Textile Exchange’s Ryan Young Climate+ Award 2022 in the Climate Leader Team category. The team’s collaborative, farm-centric and forward-thinking approach was highlighted as an example in the industry.

The late Ryan Young, (Textile Exchange COO from 2017-2020), is the inspiration behind Textile Exchange’s Climate+ Strategy, which is for the organization to serve as “a driving force for urgent climate action,” with a goal of 45% reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber and material production by 2030. “Climate Leader” awards are dedicated to individuals, teams, or departments within an organization displaying an overall commitment to meeting the Climate+ strategy goals.

A statement from La Rhea Pepper, CEO, Textile Exchange read, ‘We would like to recognize the Artistic Milliners cotton team, made up of Mian Saqib Sohail, Akbar Ali and Anum Zahid for their work in building strong partnerships through the Milliner Cotton Initiative (MCI). The initiative includes partnering with WWF to create projects to improve soil health and promote better land management practices, as well as two mobile apps used by more than 500 farmers and 6 ginners which help them more easily collect transaction data between the parties involved, improving transparency and communication. They demonstrate progressive thinking ahead of their time – one comment we heard in the application process is that if someone is thinking about implementing something, Artistic Milliners is likely already doing it.’

‘Being planet-positive is a value that Artistic Milliners lives by and is intrinsic to all initiatives by our Cotton Projects team.’ says Mr. Omer Ahmed, CEO, Artistic Milliners. ‘We thank Textile Exchange for recognizing our efforts, as we continue to foster an inclusive ecosystem conducive to climate positive actions and social fairness.’

Saqib Sohail, Lead Cotton Projects team adds, ‘We would like to thank Textile Exchange for recognizing our efforts that align with late Ryan Young’s vision in industry transformation. Under the leadership of Mr. Omer Ahmed, our team will continue to play a meaningful role in tackling climate change, and forging better connections with communities.

For the Fall/Winter 2022 season, GUESS presents the new Capsule Collection inspired by Banksy’s graffiti. This capsule collection was developed in collaboration with Brandalised, an urban graffiti license whose mission is to bring collectible graffiti to Banksy fans. The collection brings modern clothing for men, women and children from GUESS as well as unique accessories.

For this capsule collection, iconic motifs from Banksy’s graffiti have been taken and combined with the recognizable GUESS style in t-shirts, sweatshirts and coats for men, as well as cropped sweatshirts and t-shirts for women and children. Each piece from this collection brings its own unique touch to the mix of styles with vintage washes, faux fur, ribbed cuffs and GUESS logo details.

Pitti Uomo 103, taking place in Florence from January 10 to 13, announces Martine Rose, founder and creative director of her namesake brand, as its Guest Designer.

The designer of Anglo-Jamaican origins, acclaimed for her underground cult credentials inspired by her cultural heritage, will present her label’s Autumn/Winter 2023-24 collection with a special event in Florence at a location yet to be revealed.

About Martine Rose
Martine Rose established her eponymous label in London in 2007. It has since evolved from a tightly edited shirting collection to an internationally renowned and critically acclaimed brand. Her innate authenticity and commitment to modernity have helped to create collections that retain their underground cult credentials while achieving global success. In addition Martine has become one of the most in demand consultants and collaborators in fashion – and for many years now has consistently influenced the direction of contemporary menswear.

Martine Rose is inspired by her Jamaican-British heritage and her deep interest and personal involvement in the music and high / low melting-pot cultures of London. Family and community are at the heart of the company – famously her shows have been held in spaces such as the covered markets of Tottenham, a neighbourhood cul-de-sac in Camden and Torriano primary school. Martine Rose’s unique aesthetic is informed by an investigation of proportion and silhouette, surprising textures and fabrications and fluent referencing of subcultural contexts. There is always a tension between attraction and resistance to the accepted codes of menswear. Her exploration of masculinity, the sexual edge of the collections and sensitivity to character and mood define her work.

FASHIONCLASH Festival is a 3-day hybrid festival, taking place from 25 until 27 November 2022 in Maastricht (The Netherlands), where a new generation of designers and performing artists from all over the world are given the opportunity to show their work to a broad (inter)national audience.

The program with exhibitions, performances, talks and fashion film screenings and awards, showcases projects that explore, contextualize and celebrate contemporary fashion culture.

This latest collaboration connects with both Web3 enthusiasts and RIMOWA aficionados, featuring an NFT collection, a limited-edition suitcase, and a collectors edition of RTFKT x RIMOWA WorkerBot collectibles, creating a captivating metaverse experience. Combining time-honored German craftsmanship and cutting-edge metaverse techniques, the RIMOWA x RTFKT Original Cabin suitcase is being forged in a limited edition of 888 pieces, a number symbolizing luck in the crypto community.

“This is a space that takes creativity and collaboration to great heights and offers new ways to engage with different audiences,” says RIMOWA chief marketing officer Emelie De Vitis. Benoit Pagotto, co-founder of RTFKT, commented that working with RIMOWA was a chance for the team to put amazing immense passion into a project and really push boundaries.

This collaboration underlines RIMOWA’s forward-facing ethos of blending a heritage of artisanal craftsmanship with the precision of modern technology.

The Stone Island research and development path in the world of footwear takes the subcultural strands of the brand as a reference, investigating some of these cultural icons.

In this journey, the brand takes as its reference a football-inspired icon, and pays homage to the UK’s Rock and Grime music scene with three different models of sneakers.

77FWS0101: classic low-cut mixture of 70‘s retro sneaker. The lace tips are referring to Stone Island’s iconic black metal trims.

77FWS0202: sneaker inspired by evergreen football styles, celebrating Stone Island’s philosophy of monochromatic colour and materials blends.

77FWS0303: sneaker that takes inspiration from silhouettes celebrated by UK’s Grime culture. With Stone Island archival cues, like the molded rubber tongue and the artisanal stitched nylon fabric.

AlphaTauri opened its first mono-brand store in the UK early November with a big bash. Celebrities from the world of fashion, sport and music were part of the guestlist in the new flagship store positioned in Knightsbridge a minute a way from the prestigious Harrods department store. Singer Raye performed for the audience and DJ Lou Hayter and Nabhaan Rizwan looked after the right tunes.
Formula 1 legend and Red Bull veteran David Coulthard guided everyone through the evening and pointed out the current drivers of the F1-team Scuderia AlphaTauri Pierre Gasly und Yuki Tsunoda who clearly couldn’t stay away from the festivities. The new flagship store is conceived on 326 m2 in London’s Brompton Road. AlphaTauri CEO Ahmet Mercan points out: “It is a pleasure to see so many of the brand’s friends tonight to celebrate this milestone. I am very thankful for the support. With the opening of this flagship-store we are taking a big step to further internationalise the brand.”
AlphaTauri further hired a prestigious team for its UK operations headed by a sales veteran who worked amongst others with brands like Stone Island and led his own agency successfully over years.

The 326m2 store on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, designed by the Berlin, Vienna and LA-based Studio Riebenbauer, immerses the visitor in the AlphaTauri world and showcases the latest collections for men and women on two floors.

With a slick monochrome interior made of brushed aluminum – interspersed with natural materials and specially designed lights, the store aesthetic is an authentic homage to the design language of AlphaTauri. The combination of technical and natural elements combined with the interaction of digital, innovative and interactive elements creates a unique shopping experience and delivers an outstanding concept that focuses on the customer.

A two-storey, 6m high LED wall with immersive sound and content changes according to the time of day, allowing customers to immerse themselves in the AlphaTauri experience as soon as they enter the store.

In addition to the current product highlights for men and women, there are various elements in the Experience Area on the ground floor that invite visitors to explore the world of the brand. The two core competencies of the brand are reflected in a knit and a parka installation.

The knit installation, which extends over two floors, constructed from a myriad of threads, takes inspiration from AlphaTauri’s 3D knit products, which are made entirely in one piece. The parka installation, on the other hand, consists of individual technical parts attached to the wall, exhibiting the iconic AlphaTauri KOOV parka in an arresting manner. The in-store experience is rounded off with product installations specially developed for AlphaTauri and various digital screens arranged individually or as a collage, which can be used to display the latest content on the collection.

Held in Sugarcity Amsterdam October 19-20, Kingpins showed that its core strength is to bring together a denim community that is motivated in fostering and driving the industry.

The location, first presented for its April show in 2022, was better received after changes were done in terms of exhibitor location. Thereby visitors were distributed throughout the show. On three floors Kingpins presented yet again the denim industry’s finest. Bossa, Artistic Milliners, Kassim, Orta, and Calik presented their latest fabric collections alongside supply chain companies such as LAB102, the new denim focussed subsidiary of CHT, SOKO, DyStar, Wiser Wash, Sei Laser, etc. Of course, ingredient brands such as YKK were also present as well as Ribbontex or Lycra. Noteworthy was the attention to also smaller artisanal mills from Japan and other Asian countries such as Rainbow Textiles, Nien Hsing Textile, Kurabo Industries, and Japan Blue Collect.
On the top floor, multiple seminars took place with special attention on industry-relevant topics and trends. Underlining the show’s efforts to be a trend-setting destination.
Mills took extra care to present alternate fibers and tried to offer as many sustainability options as possible.
Mostly, however, it was visible that the attendance was higher than expected and that this event served as a community get-together, a trend service and a supporter of the entire industry.

Want to know more about Denim? Get all the latest information in our WeAr Denim supplement. 

For its 40th anniversary Stone Island has partnered with OMA/AMO to revolutionize its stores’ ID to create points of references, hubs for its communities, spaces transcending transactional activities designed to experience the wealth of the brand research and experimentation on design and product manipulation, to share experiences and interact with its fans.

The new store concept by OMA/AMO features altar-like spaces highlighting Stone Island’s devotion to technology and development, shared by its followers. Niches for archival pieces and prototypes – results of years of experimentation in Stone Island’s lab in their Ravarino headquarters – showcase past thinking and future ambitions about product design.

Beyond shop opening hours, the space will host public presentations, salons, workshops, and private events. The stores form a base for current and new customers, complementing the brand’s online presence. Stone Island’s approach in transforming materials from typical into unique inspires and informs the new stores’ architecture by OMA/AMO.

International footwear show MICAM Milano, international leather goods and fashion accessories show MIPEL, and TheOneMilano, an international showcase of outerwear and hauteà-porter fashion, will once again be held all together in a four-day trade fair.

The shows will be open February 19 through 22, 2023 at Fiera Milano, from 9:30 to 18:30 on the first three days and from 9:30 to 16:00 on 22 February.

The emphasis will be on Italian fashions, though there will also be plenty of interesting international designers skilfully combining different cultures.
The event will also overlap with the dates of HOMI Fashion&Jewels, confirmed for February 17 through 20, and Lineapelle, scheduled for February 21 through 23, offering dealers yet another opportunity to discover the latest new designs and trends.

WeAr global magazine’s Editorial Director asks Binita Bhuta, Vice President Marketing & Sustainability at CovationBio about its product Sorona®, the group’s future and their sustainability efforts.

What are Sorona®’s plans going forward after the acquisition?
Let me give you a brief intro of CovationBio and how Sorona® is part of newly launched CovationBio. Sorona® is part of CovationBio, a newly launched biomaterials company focused on making high-performance sustainable biomaterials accessible to all. CovationBio builds on Sorona®’s 20-years of experience delivering a successful, commercial business at a global scale.
As CovationBio continues to expand and diversify our business to displace fossil-based materials, we are finding ways to improve our environmental benefits while offering quality, value, and performance to our customers.

In addition to Sorona®, CovationBio has other biobased solutions to offer into the fashion industry such as Susterra®, and we continue to evaluate other scalable solutions to bring to market.

Scalability is fundamental to bringing a sustainable business model to our customers making a significant impact on the world. We are already operating at scale. Our success in scaling up the production of Sorona® is due to our close collaboration throughout the value chain.

Traceability and transparency are also fundamental to the work we do. We are working closely with our value chain partners to drive traceability through both our Common Thread Fabric Certification program and our Preferred Mill Network for Sorona®.

We recognize that moving the materials industry toward a more sustainable or circular production model is going to require a combination of bio-sourced and post-consumer recycled feedstocks as raw materials. Therefore, we do not limit ourselves to working in the bio-derived space only. For example, we are evaluating the state of technology and partners for recycled/ biobased and lower footprint options for our conventional raw materials.

Most recently, our focus has been on establishing our Common Thread certified fabrics—Sorona® Agile, Aura, Luxe, Profile, and Revive—and the global Preferred Mill Network. The Sorona® Common Thread Fabric Certification program enhances the transparency and traceability in the textile value chain and ensures quality products that customers deserve. The Preferred Mill Network is a global catalog of mills certified to offer the full collection of sustainable Sorona® subbranded fabrics.

In just our first year, we saw more than 43 million garments with Sorona® hangtags worldwide and more than 500 mills participated with Sorona® certified fabric to date. There is still more work to do and our team is expanding its reach into more regions and having conversations with apparel brands every day. We are excited for what is next as more brands integrate bio-based materials like Sorona® into their collections.

You mentioned lessening the impact on the environment. How is sustainability a core part of Sorona®? How does Sorona® in the future treat the topic of Sustainability?

As a biomaterials company, sustainability and product stewardship are core to who we are. Our Global Sustainability Leader Lauren Johnson ensures our program is science-based and focuses on the most relevant opportunities that will “move the needle” in advancing the materials industry toward a more sustainable state. CovationBio’s priorities are driven by data from life cycle assessments (LCAs) for our products, and our commitments naturally align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly the following four: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Climate Action, Circular Economy, and Life on Land.

Sorona® is 37% bio-based, derived from annually renewable crops. Using renewable bio-based feedstocks is important because bio-based products contribute to the defossilization of the global supply chain—decoupling materials production from fossil fuel extraction and reducing global reliance on fossil resources.

I am excited to share about our recent membership in an agriculture program called Truterra designed to provide visibility into the environmental impact data on 100% of the acres supplying this corn. The participating farms use cutting-edge technology to improve soil health, protect biodiversity, and potentially sequester carbon. Through this program, farmers receive insights into their crop yields and resource consumption and output including greenhouse gas emissions, soil health indicators, wind and water erosion rates, and more.

Our participation in Truterra actively promotes transparency about our supply chain and educates farmers using a science-based and data-driven approach to improving farming practices. Improvements in farming will lead to reduced footprints for the farm, our raw materials, and ultimately the apparel that is made using bio-based resources.

Are there any new product groups that will become relevant for Sorona®?

We have a rich pipeline of products that we are hoping to commercialize in the next couple of years. Our strength is providing a quality, sustainable alternative to traditional materials and we will continue to find creative ways to do this in apparel.

One segment where we are seeing success and growth is with footwear. The launch with Puma for a football (soccer) shoe made with a Sorona® upper along with Susterra® was our first entry into athletic footwear. Other brands like EcoAlf use Sorona® in footwear as well as apparel.

Because Sorona® offers many exciting performance attributes, we see it used across many different applications.

Within apparel, we have a broad range of growth opportunities. Brands like Stella McCartney and Maison Atia value the bio-based faux fur Sorona® made with Ecopel. Blauer USA uses Sorona for insulation, Lilly Pulitzer has incorporated Sorona® into tops for the soft handfeel and shape retention, and LIVE! in Brazil launched a capsule collection called LiveBIO! that’s entirely made with Sorona® Agile fabric. We look forward to strengthening these relationships, establishing new ones, and developing in areas where we can make an impact at scale.

We are focused on and committed to delivering on our promise for a sustainable alternative to traditional fibers like spandex and nylon. As you may know, Sorona® is proven to keep garments looking new for longer and can be used for spandex replacement. It offers outstanding comfort stretch, an ultra-soft hand feel, and dimensional stability. These qualities are meaningful for designers as they look to strengthen the sustainability standards of their collections, and we look forward to supporting them in their journey.

How will Sorona® continue to help educate the industry about general trends and also its own products?

It all starts with our team. We are transparent, honest communicators who understand what drives profits for our customers and genuinely care about our impact in the industry and on the world. This knowledge and openness allow us to be nimble and bold when we are innovating or addressing a challenge.

It is in our CovationBio culture to ask ourselves and others tough questions. We recognize that the topic of sustainability is a complex area and advances in one impact could have unintended consequences elsewhere. We make the time to be engaged and have exchanges with leaders and drivers in the textile and fashion industry via organizations such as Textile Exchange and Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI).

We believe education is central to driving innovation and creativity. With that in mind, we are continuing our support of the Central Saint Martins’ first year students. We donate two types of fabrics made with Sorona® to create original pieces for their annual White Show. The results are breathtaking. It is the perfect place to start a conversation about source materials, quality, sustainability, and performance.

It is also so refreshing to meet up in-person again! We have enjoyed reuniting with our friends and colleagues at shows around the world this year. We will continue to have a presence both virtually and in-person at events including trade shows and speaking engagements.

We are committed to working through the value chain and offering our team as a resource for questions. We welcome questions about performance, sustainability, and distribution to better support your goals.

I believe with the momentum we are building for biobased materials through CovationBio brands— Sorona®, Susterra®, and Zemea® and our pipeline products —will be a catalyst for global change.

Naia is celebrating its 5th anniversary, starting this milestone celebration with a happy birthday singalong in many languages from their team around the world!

Made with sustainably sourced wood, Eastman Naia cellulosic fiber brings the richness of nature to comfortable and effortlessly luxurious fabrics. The Eastman Naia filament yarn transforms into luxurious, soft, and easy-to-care-for fabrics, while their staple fiber creates eco-conscious blends that are supremely soft and quick drying and consistently reduce pilling, giving designers more choice.

Most recently, Eastman, maker of Naia Renew sustainable fibers and yarns, has announced that it has collaborated with Patagonia to offer a limited run of T-shirts made with Naia Renew ES — Eastman’s latest fiber offering made with increased recycled content — for the outdoor apparel retailer’s Workwear line.Named for its enhanced sustainability, Naia Renew ES is made with 60% recycled content. Unlike other cellulose-based yarns and fibers, this option requires fewer virgin materials to make an environmentally friendly product. Naia Renew ES is made from a combination of molecularly recycled waste material (40%), recycled cellulose (20%) and renewable wood pulp (40%).

WeAr x JOOR BeFAB Award

For the first time, leading global fashion trade magazine WeAr global magazine together with the world’s premiere wholesale ecosystem JOOR gave the BeFAB Award – Best Fashion, Art and Brands and celebrates the runner-ups and winners on multiple pages in this special issue filled with the best the industry has to offer coupled with outstanding arts.

In issue 72 you can also find reports about sustainability, store design, the latest trends, designers and best stores. Get your copy in print or digital here

AlphaTauri has opened the brand’s first pop-up store in Japan on the ground floor of ISETAN MEN’S in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district this month. The pop-up was open from 5 October to 18 October 2022. On the opening day of the pop-up store, Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda, drivers of Scuderia AlphaTauri, a Formula 1 team of which the brand is the main sponsor, did not miss out on the opportunity to visit the exclusive pop-up. They were both wearing the latest AlphaTauri Autumn/Winter 2022 Collection.

The AlphaTauri pop-up store invites its visitors to explore the unique combination of functionality and design by presenting AlphaTauri’s advanced fabric technologies and signature smart designs. The Autumn/Winter 2022 collection combines progressive innovations and fashionable design while placing a high emphasis on comfort. For the duration of the pop-up store at ISETAN MEN’S, all AlphaTauri Fall/ Winter 2022 collection items will also be available on ISETAN’s online store. The pop-up store will then move to ISETAN’s Haneda Stores in Tokyo’s Haneda Airport from 26 October to 6 December.

Timberland announces its first-ever collaboration with Los Angeles-based, Danish-born creative Veneda Carter, featuring new spins on the brand’s Original Yellow Boot for a new generation of fashion-forward enthusiasts.

One of the world’s most in-demand stylists, Carter has a unique aesthetic that blends Scandi minimalism with ’90s cultural references. As a longtime fan of the brand, she has collected a massive collection of vintage Timberland® boots and hikers over the years, and fondly recalls growing up with the original 6” yellow boot as an icon of hip-hop style. Her innovative mindset and personal style unmistakably influence the collection.

“Growing up in the ‘90s and 2000s, I was super fascinated by hip hop culture and how Timbs were styled and worn by some of my favorite artists,” said Carter. “To have the opportunity to work with Timberland to create my own personal spins on their icon has been such a cool experience. This is a brand I’ve loved for years – they really created boot culture and I’m excited to be part of it.”

The Veneda Carter x Timberland collection features two lace-up silhouettes inspired by the icon: the Women’s Tall Lace Boot with stiletto heel, and the 6” Patent Leather Boot. Each style comes in the brand’s signature wheat color and includes a co-branded metal ID tag in place of the traditional leather “badoink.” In line with Timberland’s obsession with leather craftsmanship, the tall boot is made using the same premium, buttery nubuck leather uppers as the original.

Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), the nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing climate action in fashion, today announced that The PVH Foundation is joining the catalytic $250M Fashion Climate Fund as a lead funder. This advances the Fund’s aim to drive industry-wide convergence to modernize the fashion industry supply chain and meet the industry’s ambition to halve carbon emissions by 2030.

The PVH Foundation, which leads the global philanthropic efforts of PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), is the newest addition to the Fashion Climate Fund. PVH Corp., which owns iconic brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, joins Lululemon, H&M Group, H&M Foundation, and The Schmidt Family Foundation as a lead funder, with each committing $10M. This investment underscores PVH Corp.’s enduring trust and belief in Aii as a critical partner and intellectual clearinghouse that will help reach the fashion industry’s 2030 climate goals.

The first-of-its-kind Fashion Climate Fund is strategically designed to leverage industry treasury and philanthropic funds to execute foundational supply chain improvements; these include transitioning to renewable electricity, improving energy efficiency, eliminating coal in manufacturing, scaling sustainable materials and practices, and accelerating next-generation materials. In doing this work, the Fashion Climate Fund will also derisk investment opportunities, allowing the industry to engage larger financial institutions to unlock an estimated $2B in additional asset classes, including debt and equity. 

“The leadership shown by PVH Corp., a long-time partner to Aii, represents a big step forward in our work to tackle fashion’s supply chain emissions,” says Lewis Perkins, Aii President. “The PVH Foundation is helping to fuel the Fashion Climate Fund’s unique grantmaking engine to accelerate proven programs, solutions, and innovations into the supply chain to lower carbon emissions. 

“Our company purpose, to power brands that drive fashion forward for good, is at the core of our multiyear growth plan and has guided us for many years,” says Stefan Larsson, PVH Corp. CEO. “We know that collaboration and funding are critical to driving solutions that address the fashion industry’s contributions to climate change and are proud to be supporting the Fashion Climate Fund in this work.”

In the coming months, Aii will continue to deploy funding into supplier carbon target-setting and prioritization projects, Clean By Design efficiency programs, and renewable energy pilots, and build the “use of funds” strategy for 2023, while it convenes more partners into this Fund and grows strategic relationships with investment capital, both commercial lending and private equity, looking toward the $2B capital unlock.

Wolford has announced its collaboration with Mugler to launch a new skinwear capsule collection. The exclusive collection of 12 styles consists of bodysuits, dresses, gloves, leggings, cycling shorts with special shape lift construction, alongside enhanced tailoring features in special flocked patterns in high-quality sheer and innovative knitwear technology.

Mugler’s signature shaping hosiery is also available in a new range of colours. Wolford and Mugler have a history of collaborating with each other. The brands have previously worked in the 80s to launch an exclusive two-set collection at the time with the late Manfred Thierry Mugler.

Now, under the vision of Mugler’s Creative Director Casey Cadwallader, the new skinwear capsule collection aims to celebrate the body and excels in wearability by bringing together Mugler’s bold designs with Wolford’s innovative techniques.

“Casey’s unique sensitivity and personal vision have revitalised Mugler’s artistic and experimental heritage”, confides Silvia Azzali, CCO Wolford, “his talent honours the painstaking master craftsmanship required for such couture-level fabrication and together we will set Wolford’s avantgarde leadership bar in skinwear ever higher, valorising as always exceptional and exclusive collaborations”. 

On the occasion of Milano Moda Donna Spring/Summer 2023, the launch event of the first pop up store of Enterprise Japan, an Italian sneakers and streetwear clothing brand founded in 2021 by Eli Group, took place at 10 Corso Como, with the special presence of Blanco.

For the occasion, the pop up has been transformed into a real underground club thanks to the presence of Blanco, artist of the moment, fresh from a national tour.

During the event, the Enterprise Japan x 10 Corso Como pop-up store was stormed by Blanco fans to grab a sneaky photo with the artist, who for the occasion wore a preview of the Spring/Summer 2023 collection by Enterprise Japan.

The S/S 2023 collection opens with a big news for the brand, the introduction of cargo pants with maxi pockets combined with oversized jackets, also with maxi pockets, in faded cotton that are added to sweatshirts and t-shirts with colors tie dye.

Enterprise Japan, together with 10 Corso Como, has also developed a super limited edition capsule collection consisting of 20 pairs of sneakers with two models: a total white model with the 10 Corso Como logo printed with an airbrush and the other made with a special contrasting tag on the tongue, available only in the Milanese concept store.

International footwear show MICAM Milano and international leather goods and fashion accessories showcase Mipel joined forces with TheOneMilano, featuring Haute-à-Porter (part of the Confindustria Moda galaxy) and HOMI Fashion&Jewels Exhibition, an event focusing on quality jewellery and accessories, all held on overlapping dates to attract top-level buyers from all over the world, making all the events a great success. 35,470 professional dealers attended the fashion trade fairs held this month at fieramilano – Rho (+20% more than in March 2022).

Plenty of space was dedicated to the quality Italian footwear that is so popular abroad, sustainability projects for an increasingly responsible industry, initiatives aimed at showcasing young talents, and strong representation of international brands at the fashion trade fairs, which abounded in creativity and new trends with a pinch of glamour, anticipating the styles of the future. A packed programme of workshops and events ensured that the trade fairs offered not only concrete opportunities for buyers to conclude deals but a chance to assess new developments on the market and learn more about issues of current relevance to the fashion industry. These trade fairs represent only a part of the #finallytogether project, designed to boost the fashion industry by working together on joint promotional initiatives.

In addition to the events that have just concluded, last week saw the close of DaTe – Shaping Avantgarde in Florence, an event focusing on cutting-edge eyewear, attracting 1500 professional visitors. The final events of the season organised by the #finallytogether group open today at fieramilano: Lineapelle, an international trade fair for leather, accessories and footwear components, leather goods, clothing, and furnishings, began with a dynamic atmosphere and plenty of high expectations.

Also held recently are Simac Tanning Tech, an international showcase of machinery and technologies for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries, and Mipel lab, an innovative trade fair format created by Assopellettieri to bring together supply and demand for the Italian leather goods.