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Pitti Uomo: Homme Plissé Issey Miyake embraces Italian spirit
Homme Plissé Issey Miyake presented its collection at the Italian menswear trade show Pitti Uomo, drawing inspiration from the country and its people. The menswear line from the eponymous Japanese designer used the opportunity, following its time at Paris Fashion Week, to embark on a new path, a spokesperson explained at the press conference on Wednesday before the show. 'Open Studio' is the new chapter for the label known for its pleated pieces. It was presented for the first time in Florence with an exhibition and catwalk show. Country and people Homme Plissé Issey Miyake exhibition showcased various objects and inspirations for SS26 Credits: Ole Spötter for FashionUnited For this, the design team left its Tokyo studio and travelled to Italy to capture the Italian lifestyle. The team studied the colours of various objects and surfaces in Italian cities; from a glass of red wine to an anchor to the wall of a house. Based on this, the designers created an extensive colour palette for the SS26 collection. Homme Plissé Issey Miyake SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The local communities, as well as the journey itself, also became part of the inspiration. Homme Plissé Issey Miyake showcased an asymmetric 'painter's' waistcoat, which, with its many compartments and pockets, was perfect for the team's brushes and paints on the trip. In addition, various voluminous jackets were part of the collection, which could be transformed into the piece's transport bag with a few hand movements. Homme Plissé Issey Miyake SS26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight 'Open Studio' will remain part of the Homme Plissé Issey Miyake concept in the coming seasons and will be an opportunity for the design team to explore new places and find inspiration. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
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13-05-2025
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Next edition of Pitti Uomo to embrace cycling culture as Italian menswear export stalls
Pitti Uomo returns to Florence from 17 to 20 June with its 108th edition, featuring over 730 brands and introducing Becycle, a new section dedicated to cycling culture. Building on last year's collaboration with the Tour de France, the initiative brings sports-driven community energy into menswear, with dedicated installations and a central theme — Bikester — exploring the intersection of urban life, heritage, and sustainability through the lens of cycling. "Considering Pitti Immagine's constant focus on contemporary culture in all its facets, the bicycle struck us as the perfect synthesis for the theme of our summer fairs", commented Agostino Poletto, General Director of Pitti Immagine. "In everyday life, which increasingly intertwines with lifestyle, the bicycle plays an innovative role, far beyond the simple dichotomy of sport versus mobility. It's a movement that seeks harmony, a tandem effort that aims to bridge opposites. Sustainable, customisable, multifaceted and diverse, it opens new perspectives." Despite the creative momentum, the backdrop is one of subdued growth. According to data released by Confindustria Moda, Italian menswear exports remained virtually flat in 2024, rising just 0.1 percent year-on-year to 9.5 billion euros, reported Pambianco. Imports fell 5.4 percent to 6.5 billion euros. France led as the top export destination, growing 5.5 percent, while Germany declined and China surged 20 percent to take fourth place. International presence at the fair remains strong, with 43 percent of exhibitors from abroad, though overall brand participation has dropped 7 percent from the previous year. Pitti Uomo has also been officially recognised as a "historic brand of national interest" by Italy's Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy. This season's guests include Homme Plissé Issey Miyake, Italian rising star Niccolò Pasqualetti, and Korean label Post Archive Faction. Highlights range from Tommy Hilfiger's return with 'Tommy Icons', to immersive pop-ups from Ellesse, and collaborative capsules from brands including Pantofola d'Oro x Thebe Magugu and Flower Mountain. Pitti also strengthens its global ties with national showcases from Korea (Code Korea), Japan (J∞Quality), China (China Wave), and France (Promas), while spotlighting emerging creativity through partnerships with leading fashion schools and institutions.
