Florence - The new fashion year begins in a minor way, but with a dash of optimism. The men’s fair, Pitti Uomo, which traditionally opens the new season in Florence, has experienced some quick reorganisation. Guest of honour Ann Demeulemeester cancelled her scheduled event last week. Brunello Cucinelli, a usually consistent main exhibitor at the...
Jan 14, 2022
Fashion and design school Istituto Marangoni Firenze hosted an exclusive round table conversation in the context of menswear fair Pitti Uomo which was broadcast via live stream today, Wednesday January 11. The event titled ‘The Eye is Your Creative Engine’ serves as a part of “Pitti Reflection”, the theme of this edition of Pitti Uomo, which...
Jan 12, 2022
Students and alumni of Italian fashion school Polimoda are participating in Pitti Uomo from January 10 until January 13. The school announced in a press release they will be presenting a varied programme that includes an exhibition, a lecture and installations at the menswear fair in Florence. On Monday January 10, Pitti Uomo held a guest...
Iconic menswear fashion trade fair Pitti Uomo kicked off its first day on Tuesday with the fashion industry descending on Florence for the return of the in-person event. Brands attending this edition include Italian fashion house Lardini which will present a special edition capsule collection for FW22/23 realized especially for the occasion, as...
Another occasion has been cancelled for Florence’s upcoming Pitti Uomo trade show: the presentation of the event’s special guest, Ann Demeulemeester. The announcement was made late yesterday afternoon by the organisers of Pitti Immagine who, two days ago, reiterated their desire to go ahead with the fair despite the growth of covid-19...
Jan 6, 2022
With Omicron surging across a considerable amount of the globe, especially Europe, Brunello Cucinelli has opted to pull out of the upcoming Pitti Uomo and Milan Men’s Fashion Week calendars. Pitti Uomo is still scheduled in Florence for January 11 to 13. Brunello Cucinelli is still forging ahead with their men’s fall 2022 sales campaign, and...
Jan 5, 2022
Ann Demeulemeester changed ownership, returned to the catwalk in October with a new creative team, and will be a special guest at the Pitti Uomo fashion fair in Florence in January. Demeulemeester herself resigned in 2013, but says she is happy with the brand’s new course. Ann Demeulemeester between future and past Things had not been going so...
Dec 22, 2021
Menswear trade show Pitti Uomo will continue to take a cautious approach to the opening of its doors next year, announcing another three day event instead of its usual four days. The most recent edition in June saw the prestigious trade show welcome the public in a format that was significantly reduced compared to the previous pre-pandemic...
Aug 3, 2021
Whether it was on site in Florence or online through its dedicated platform Pitti Connect, menswear trade show Pitti Uomo welcomed more than 400 exhibitors for its 100th edition from June 30 to July 2. The show focused on its iconic anniversary, developing its different fairs -- Pitti Uomo, Bimbo and Filati -- around the title-theme 100. An...
Jul 27, 2021
Pitti Uomo went from around 30,000 visitors and 18,500 buyers in June 2019 to 6,000 visitors and 4,000 buyers in June 2021 as the event celebrated its 100th edition with a toned-down event in light of ongoing Covid uncertainty. “Normally I do not indulge in sentimentality, but if there was a special feature of the days of the fair that are...
Jul 6, 2021
On Tuesday night, June 29, top talents of Italian fashion school Polimoda opened the 100th edition of Pitti Uomo and showcased their collections. Art Thou, Polimoda's Final Graduation Show, took place in the middle of the city center of Florence at Piazza Santa Maria Novella and was an ode to talent and diversity. Sculptures of British artist...
Jun 30, 2021
This week marks the 100th edition of fashion tradefair Pitti Uomo. The Italian menswear fair debuted in 1972 and has grown to become one of the most iconic menswear tradefairs in Europe. Not only is Pitti Uomo in Florence the place to be for newcomer menswear brands to debut their collections. Many big names in fashion have at one time showcased...
Jun 28, 2021
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