FLORENCE, ITALY — From timeless classics to the outlandish, Pitti Uomo is back in full swing: in its 110th edition, the Fortezza da Basso welcomes over seven hundred brands from across the world for an in-depth showcase of international menswear.
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Among the pool of brands, ranging from Italian tailoring to stylistic men’s offerings, the event’s winning formula brings a wealth of international collaboration for this edition. Guest designers include prestigious names such as Simone Rocha, DSM Kei Ninomiya, and Sunflower, reinforcing the Pool theme through this shared creative focus. This year’s theme, Pool, marks the pinnacle of the central pavilion’s space with an installation curated by Philéo Landowski and created by Pascal Hachem.
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The summer edition of the fair opens despite geopolitical tensions that shape the world’s macroeconomic scenario with uncertainty. Yet it confirms the strength of its commercial promotional format, reaffirming Pitti Uomo’s central role within the global fashion calendar.
“Navigating the future: this is the message and the objective guiding the construction of the cycle of fashion fairs, starting with Pitti Uomo”, says Ivano Cauli, newly appointed CEO of Pitti Immagine. “In a historical moment defined by complex geopolitical shifts and an ever-evolving global scenario, the physical fair in Florence confirms itself as the most vital compass for welcoming and guiding the dialogue between supply and demand,” he adds.
“We open the doors of the Fortezza da Basso to a high-level community of buyers and press and curate for them an immersive journey into innovation, demonstrating that creative synergy is the primary engine of growth for companies and for the sector.”
by Chidozie Obasi