Milano Unica 36th edition with strong increase in international buyers

The 36th edition of Milano Unica took place from 01 to 03 February 2023, with an encouraging balance in terms of visitor attendance, especially from abroad. Visitors to Milano Unica, the Italian trade show of high-end fashion textiles and accessories, totaled 5,304, up 47.5% over the February 2022 edition, including 1,500 international (+105%) and 3,804 Italian (+33%). 475 international companies presented their collections of high-end textiles and accessories for the Spring/Summer 2024 season for menswear, womenswear and kidswear at Fiera Milano Rho.

The Woolmark Company Presented at Milano Unica the Collaboration With Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli

Merino wool has once again been put to the test through the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team uniform, designed and developed for the 37th America’s Cup. The uniforms further cement Merino wool’s rightful place as a new breed of natural-performance sailing wear.

15 organizations will participate in the CLOTH project ClusterXChange in Milan 01-03 February 2023

The CLOTH project ClusterXchange visit organised around the MILANO UNICA fair will take place in Milan, February 01-03, 2023. 15 organizations, among which SMEs and business support organizations from Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain and France will take part in this short-term exchange in the EU supported CLOTH Project .

COSMOPOLITAN Fashion-tech and its sustainable version at Milano Unica

Discover new fabrics for new garments - such as the exclusive stretch polo-shirt – atthis edition of Milano Unica

At Milano Unica Sitip presents COSMOPOLITAN Fashion-tech fabrics

A new way of conceiving tailoring, which becomes “Techno Sartorial”: impeccable cuts and exceptional fabric performance

Win one of the 30 Scholarships for 2022 Master Courses at Raffles Milano

Don’t miss the opportunity to study at Raffles Milano, one of the most exclusive fashion and design schools in the world, in the heart of Milan! The school is awarding 30 scholarships up to 50% of the tuition fee for Master courses in Fashion Design and Business, Photography, Visual Design and Communication, Product and Interior Design, starting in November 2022.

Milano Unica is taking place in February

The 34th edition of Milano Unica is scheduled for 1-2 February 2022, from 9.00 to 18.30, Halls 12, 16 and 20, Rho Fiera Milano, with access from Hall 12. The best Spring / Summer 2023 collections of textile and clothing accessories are waiting forbuyers, fashion professionals and journalists for two days.

Milano Unica: Trends, sustainable and digital creativity for a new restart of the industry

The 33rd edition of Milano Unica will present the Autumn/Winter 2022-2023 collections.

Win one of the 30 Scholarships for 2021 Master Courses in Fashion, Design, Communication and, Photography at Raffles Milano

Raffles Milano, one of the most exclusive fashion and design schools in the world, located in the center of Milan, is awarding 30 scholarships up to 50% of tuition fee for Master courses in Fashion Design and Business, Photography, Visual Design and Communication, Product and Interior Design starting in November 2021. 

Milano Green Forum aims to increase environmental awareness

Milano Green Forum will take place online on November 20, 2020. The event is conceived as the most important moment of international debate on the environmental issues.

Win 1 of the 15 scholarships for the International Masters in Design and Fashion 2020/2021 from Raffles Milano

Raffles Milano, one of the most exclusive fashion and design schools in the world, which is located in the center of Milan, will award 15 scholarships. The students can receive up to 50% coverage of the tuition fee, for the Masters programs starting November Fashion Design and Business, Visual Design and Communication, Product and Interior Design, and Photography. All taught in English.

Win 10 scholarships for the International Masters in Product Design and Fashion Design 2020

Raffles Milano Istituto Moda e Design, one of the most exclusive fashion and design schools in the world, located in the center of Milan, is allocating 10 scholarships for its International Masters in Product Design and Fashion Design starting in February 2020. The goal of Raffles Milano is to encourage young and deserving talents to complete their education in a top-level Master in Milan.

Great creative energy, co-labs, significant guests and brand mix are White Milano's winning assets

WHITE Milano keeps achieving outstanding results. The Tradeshow closes its September edition with 27.934 visitors (3% more than in September 2018). The buyers have increased by 2%, foreign buyers have reached 9%, while Italy has dropped by 1%.

Trends in materials for Autumn/Winter 2020-2021

Season after season companies surprise us with their research and innovation, but also with their great attention and curiosity about trend proposals. In addition to following the strong style stimuli suggested by Milano Unica, they integrate each piece with originality and sophistication

Milano Unica will present high end fabrics and accessories for Autumn/Winter 2020-2021

Milano Unica is now working on the 29th edition, to be held at Fieramilano Rho on July 9, 10 and 11, 2019. The trade show will present the collection of high end fabrics and accessories for the Autumn/Winter 2020-2021 season. The area dedicated to exhibitors, selected among the best European producers, will be supplemented by the usual numerous Theme Areas and projects that have become a consolidated appointment.

Milano Unica 28th edition - Satisfying results in terms of attendance and interest

The variety of the presented collections of fabrics and accessories generated positive reactions from Italian and international buyers and exhibitors expressed their satisfaction for the quality and number of contacts established.

Milano Unica for Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 - where the focus is the sustainable fashion

Milano Unica for Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 appears to indicate that the current focus on sustainability and performance is producing real results. Designs were attractive and varied, with Merino wool featured as a major fibre in the mix.

Trabaldo Togna Fall/Winter 2019-2020 collection

There are two things that lead to unique discoveries: research and passion. Neither can exist without the other. Research means exploring a world in so much detail that you are able to make it evolve or even revolutionise it. Passion means having the deepest possible love of what you do, each and every day.

The Wool Lab Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 at Milano Unica

Continuing to inspire and connect designers with the world’s best commercially available wool fabric and yarn manufacturers, The Woolmark Company will unveil the latest edition of The Wool Lab at Milano Unica, July 10 -12. Come and visit The Woolmark Company in Idea Biella – Pavilion 20 – Central Lounge and in Moda In – Pavilion 12 – Central Lounge.

303 Tuscans Ethical Fashion Awards at Milano Unica

Does anyone have the right to produce unethical? This question asked 303 Tuscans Ethical Fashion Organization all companies that were presented in the sustainability area at Milano Unica from 10 to 12 July.

20 international scholarships for the international Masters of Raffles Milano - Istituto di Moda e Design

Raffles Milano, one of the most exclusive fashion and design schools in the world, located in the center of Milan, is offering 20 scholarships for its international Masters that stars in the 2018/2019 academic year.

Abraham Moon, Alfred Brown and Taylor & Lodge awarded for keeping fashion traditions

At Milano Unica three UK fabrics manufacturers received the "303 TUSCANS" award for ethical fashion. It is awarded by TOC Fashion Academy Tuscany to manufactures of fabrics made from natural materials, following the principles of Ethical fashion, keeping traditions and having transparent supply chain.

Sustainable fabrics were shown during Milano Unica 26th edition

Sustainability has been one of the major themes of the season, and its importance was well and truly confirmed at Milano Unica, endorsed firmly by themes and fabrics in the trend area, individual collections and by the high-profile opening ceremony. A special section devoted to sustainable fabrics in the Trend Area underlined its importance. Sustainability as a major driver can only be of advantage to wool. The message: Save the Planet included video and trend installations.

303 TUSCANS awarded Angelico for their sustainable fabrics

Angelico has a concrete answer to the increasing demand of sustainable fabrics. The focus on environmental sustainability - increasingly requested by fashion houses and by an eco-friendly market sector - gains a concrete dimension, with a series of treatments inspired by nature. 

303 TUSCANS award for ethical fashion for Piacenza - Not a surprise for one of the most sustainable Italian fabrics producers

At Milano Unica Piacenza was one of the brands that received the "303 TUSCANS" award for ethical fashion. The need to use large amounts of water resources for processing generated considerable concern in the firm, whose members dreamt of restoring those indispensable resources. The biological treatment plant, operative since 1996, is that dream come true. All the water needed for production is filtered, partly reused and then returned clean to nature.

303 TUSCANS awarded Loro Piana for ethical fashion

Loro Piana offers luxury combined with true sustainability and ecological consciousness. Loro Piana is a vertically integrated company, where no stage of production is outsourced.

Trabaldo Togna 1840 received "303 TUSCANS" award for ethical fashion

At Milano Unica Trabaldo Togna 1840 was one of the brands that received the "303 TUSCANS" award for ethical fashion. It is awarded to manufactures of fabrics made from natural materials, following the principles of Ethical fashion and having transparent supply chain.

Sales of Italian textiles are up 1.3% in 2017

Made-in-Italy textiles (including wool, cotton, linen, silk fabrics and knits) are expected to close 2017 with an overall turnover of Euro 7.94 billion, up by 1.3%, according to estimates by the Confindustria Moda Research Center.

Spring/Summer 2019 fabric trends from Milano Unica

For this Spring/Summer 2019 edition, Milano Unica exhibitors showcase renewed interest in experimentation not only in terms of trim, i.e. embroideries and prints, but also in textile production.

Alessandro Sartori, Artistic Director of Ermenegildo Zegna gave tips for success to young designers

At the 26th Edition of Milano Unica there was a meeting of Alessandro Sartori, Artistic Director of Ermenegildo Zegna with Italian students in fashion in conversation also with Simone Marchetti - Fashion Editor - D la Repubblica and Affari e Finanza. The theme was "Crafting modernity: innovative design merges with couture techniques to create the silhouette of tomorrow."

REDA received the ethical fashion award "303 TUSCANS" at Milano Unica

At Milano Unica REDA was one of the brands that received the "303 TUSCANS" award for ethical fashion. It is awarded to manufactures of fabrics made from natural materials, following the principles of Ethical fashion and having transparent supply chain.

303 TUSCANS award for ethical fashion was given to Dormeuil at Milano Unica

At Milano Unica Dormeuil was one of the brands that received the "303 TUSCANS" award for ethical fashion. It is awarded to manufacturers of fabrics made from natural materials, following the principles of Ethical fashion and having transparent supply chain.

Lanificio Zignone received the "303 TUSCANS" award for ethical fashion

At Milano Unica Lanificio Zignone was one of the brands that received the "303 TUSCANS" award for ethical fashion. It is awarded to manufacturers of fabrics made from natural materials, following the principles of Ethical fashion and supporting the Italian supply chain.

Lanificio Zignone presents their Spring/Summer 2019 collection with an innovative design and performance

Lanificio Zignone presents their Spring/Summer 2019 collection with an innovative design and performance: high-quality fabrics, elegant and dynamic like the men they are thought for. The event focuses on sustainability and it is a chance to illustrate the mill’s commitment to conscious water use.

The Woolmark Company unveiled The Wool Lab Spring/Summer 2019 at Milano Unica

Continuing to inspire and connect designers with the world’s best commercially available Merino wool fabric and yarn manufactures, The Woolmark Company will unveil the latest edition of The Wool Lab at Milano Unica, February 6 - 8.

Piacenza Cashmere Spring/Summer collection was presented at the 26th edition of Milano Unica

Cabo Blanco and Cartagena: two exotic locations in South Africa that inspired both literature noble prizes and the Piacenza Cashmere spring-summer collection 2018 showcased at the 26th edition of Milano Unica.

26th Milano Unica - the Italian Textiles and Accessories Trade Show

The 26th edition of Milano Unica, Italian Textiles and Accessories Trade Show, which was held at Fiera Milano Rho from 6 to 8 February, not only registered a significant uptick in exhibitors (+14%), but also a corresponding rise in the companies visiting the fair, a total of 5,949. In particular, foreign companies increased by 10%. This result, especially in the February edition, featuring materials for the Spring/Summer collections, rewards the courageous and innovative decisions made under the helm of Ercole Botto Poala. Decisions that led to a fond remembrance of the contribution made by Silvio Albini, past President of the trade show and recently deceased.

Milano Unica 26th edition started - Day 2

The second day of Milano Unica reprised the first day’s success, with exhibitors pleased with the quality of the buyers, who flocked to the trade show’s exhibitor areas, Event Areas and Special Sections of the Salon.

Milano Unica 26th edition started - see the highlights from Day 1

The Inaugural Ceremony, which began with a heartfelt tribute to the memory of Silvio Albini by President Ercole Botto Poala, presented the public with an interesting overview of prospects and opportunities for the Italian textiles sector in the near future.

The Milan Debut of the Vitale Barberis Canonico Supersonic Man

The Vitale Barberis Canonico wool mill, one of the oldest in the world with more than 350 years’ history and with the thirteenth generation of the same family at the helm, presents the new Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the Milano Unica XXVI edition. For this collection, the designers were inspired by the colours, the surroundings, and the graphics of NOMADISM: from the desert Tuaregs, to the Mongolian populations of the tundra, to the Maasai of the African uplands, a nomad by his very nature is constantly on the move. The animate and inanimate things all around him must be suited to his predisposition to travel. Most of all, his clothing.

Trabaldo Togna will present Spring/Summer 2019 collection during Miano Unica

For Spring/Summer 2019, Trabaldo Togna has brought out an even richer collection of Estrato fabrics with enhanced designs.

WHITE STREET MARKET - the first B and C event dedicated to sportswear and streetwear

A new trade event concept is taking shape in Tortona Fashion District, Milan: WHITE STREET MARKET, an innovative format designed for sportswear&streetwear businesses, which will have a chance to meet buyers and endusers. In the industrial setting of Ex Ansaldo - BASE, Via Tortona 54 Milan - the first B&C (business & consumer) tradeshow, is due to debut in June 2018, during WHITE MAN & WOMAN.

The most important aspects of the upcoming Milano Unica February 2018 edition

Conceived, organized and driven by entrepreneurs, Milano Unica offers international visibility to the world of textiles in a highly qualified context, in line with the quality of its products.

The "Tendenze" Area at Milano Unica

The "Tendenze" Area is the place where exhibitors show their interpretations starting from presentation of the Milano Unica "Tendenze": suggestions and conceptual and visual stimuli inspiring the new collections. For the Spring/Summer 2019 season, the inspiration is the love for our planet and its primary elements: Air, Water, Earth.

Excellence in textiles, a full-on experience at Milano Unica Spring/Summer 2019

The path through the pavilions of Milano Unica leads visitors on a journey through all the product categories typifying excellence in materials, tradition and creativity, Italian and European.

Ecology and Fashion at Milano Unica: the combination is the topic of the moment

Ecology and Fashion: the combination is the topic of the moment. This is not a passing shift for environmental issues but it is an urgency that requires commitment and dedication by all. Above all it involves fashion that uses its language to affect not only aesthetics, but also lifestyles and ways of thinking.

Milano Unica presents the Spring/Summer 2019 trends and sends a strong message: Save the planet

The route to the 26th edition of Milano Unica has begun with the presentation of the S/S 2019 trends at the Teatro Vetra in Milan. The three themes that inspire the international global trends focus on three elements that are essential to our life on the planet - Water, Air and Earth - and its payoff is projected towards the future: «Milano Unica: Save the Planet»

New achievements for White Milano: SSHeena special guest with urban catwalk for Milan

WHITE expands its geography within the Tortona Fashion District, with the hub in Tortona 31/Archiproducts and with the venue for special projects and events within Camera Italiana Buyer Moda, which add to the three already existing locations. The timing is extended to four days, in view of the fashion week, so as to converge all the sector’s initiatives in the same period, thanks to MISE. The record number of 532 exhibitors (368 from Italy and 164 from abroad, namely a 6,4% increase), goes to show the key role the trade-fair plays in the womenswear international scene. Ssheena is September’s Special Guest with an Urban Catwalk in the heart of Milan, while Efisio Rocco Marras is the Special Designer, with the new direction undertaken by I’M Isola Marras. Consolidated brands, international ones and cutting-edge labels are the event’s protagonists, comprising a rich calendar of events that has reached over 390 requests for entry, of which 134 from abroad.

Angelico Autumn/Winter 2018/2019 fabrics collection - The future of fabrics

In an age when fabrics are required to evolve constantly in order to retain their central role in the fashion cycle, Angelico is following two routes: exquisite weave, construction and hand in fabrics, and performance standards in line with the contemporary lifestyle. These two tendencies come together in products for different occasions in both the collection of orthogonal fabrics and the K1 creative collection, which also includes jersey and were presented at Milano Unica this month.

Dormeuil new fabrics collection at Milano Unica

Dormeuil presented its new fabrics collection at Milano Unica (from 11 to 13 July at the Fiera Milano - Rho).

The iconic Loro Piana Tasmanian® men's fabric unprecedentedly takes flight

The new Loro Piana corporate textile campaign was launched in occasion of the Milano Unica textile fair (11-13 July at the Fiera Milano - Rho) and it is dedicated to the iconic Tasmanian® fabric.

Lanificio Zignone Fall/Winter 2018-2019 collection - 100% Made in Italy fabric inspired by dynamic business travellers

Lanificio Zignone, the dynamic, historical, family-run textile company in Strona (Biella), presented Fall/Winter 2018-2019 fabrics collection at the 25th edition of Milano Unica (from 11 to 13 July at the Fiera Milano - Rho). The highlights in the collection are the original stretch fabrics, characterised by contemporary elegance united with excellent performance for the business traveller.

Continuing evolution that aims to smart growth with the launch of the super light SuperLampo T2

‘'Every day we produce 50 km of zippers and we do it not only by paying close attention to the functionality and aesthetics of our products, but also to the environmental impact of our industrial processes. All of our company and its production cycle are geared towards reducing waste and enhancing its subsequent use. A commitment that has not escaped to the Environment Edition that has proposed to participate in an important editorial project, the drafting of the book ” Neo Materials in the Circular Economy . Fashion ’ explains Gaetano Lanfranchi, CEO Lanfranchi Spa. The book, edited in Italian and English, was prepared by Marco Ricchetti in co-operation with Blumine srl and with the sustainable fashion social network Sustainability-Lab and presented at the last edition of Pitti Uomo.

Milano Unica defined the trends for Fall-Winter 2018/2019

We are going to show the trends for Fall/Winter 2018-2018 in menswear. The materials, textures, colours and prints. Milano Unica one of the largest fairs defines the trends every season. So it is time to show the newest ones.

Milano Unica presents ON TOUR - the event celebrating made in Italy production

Italy and its beauty is at the heart of Milano Unica, the trade show ‘by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs’, that leverages on the excellence of Made-in-Italy production.

Milano Unica reacts to the emerging market needs

The trade show will feature several moments dedicated to various aspects of the world of fashion: from high end production - with the presence, for the second edition within Milano Unica, of Origin Passion and Beliefs - to the international dialogue with the traditional Japan Observatory and Korea Observatory, from the new entries like the textile designers to fashion press, trend books and models, the desks dedicated to the students of Polimi and comON, the designers of The Fabric Program (in collaboration with CFDA, the US Chamber of Fashion) making their selections, to Vintage.

MILANO UNICA AND ICE AGENCY - United to promote Italian textiles

Starting from next September, the fashion shows in Milan will be held concurrently with the Women’s Fashion Week. This was confirmed by Ivan Scalfarotto, Deputy Secretary at the Italian Ministry for Economic Development, the Ministry that, together with ICE Agency, the Italian Trade Promotion Agency, has provided unfailing support to Milano Unica and the entire fashion supply chain.

Milano Unica - All about the XXV edition of the Italian top end textiles and accessories trade show

Milano Unica will take place from 11 to 13 July at Rho Fiera Milan. Read about all the trends and events at the exhibition.

MonteNapoleone District, Milano Unica and Robb Report present "The Modern Man"

From June 10-20, in via Montenapoleone, a photography exhibition, devoted to fair play and the modern man, creates a Milan-Florence axis that reinforces at an international level the pre-eminence of Italian Men’s Fashion Week. Focus of the first exhibition: the jacket.

Wool - one of the main focuses during Milano Unica February 2017

Summer was the main focus of Milano Unica in February. At the same time, there was more than a touch of trans-seasonal designs among the offerings by the classy exhibitors as buying patterns adjust themselves to multiple market demands.

Sir Paul Smith meeting fashion students at Milano Unica

Sir Paul Smith design icon and entrepreneur will visit Milan to meet fashion students from around the world on February 1st, 5:30 pm.

Milano Unica: Spring/Summer 2018 trends - Queen of Egypt

That was precisely the objective in studying Milano Unica’s spring-summer 2018 trends: to think differently by combining historical periods, places and people apparently on opposite poles but which in reality share a common meaningful and enlightened contemporary view.

Franklin Eugene Fearless Finesse - Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection

Franklin Eugene FEARLESS FINESSE, a Menswear Salute to Velvet, made its world debut during Milano Moda Uomo Fall/Winter 2017/2018. This Milan Fashion Week presentation was bursting with colorful, comfortable clothing that pushes menswear forward while holding true to the strong masculine cuts and clean lines that symbolize the Franklin Eugene Brand for fans around the world.

David Yurman Hosts First Men's Collection Exhibition in Collaboration with Artist Anthony James

David Yurman, America’s premier luxury jewelry brand, hosted its first-ever men’s collection exhibition to take place during Milano Moda Uomo fashion week, on January 14 and 15, 2017. The exhibition is rendered in collaboration with sculptor, painter and performance artist Anthony James, whose unique sculptures will be displayed in tandem with David Yurman men’s jewelry. The exhibition took place at the historic Chiesa San Paolo Converso church in Milan, Italy, headquarters of CLS Architetti.

Milano Unica: Spring/Summer 2018 trends

The pleasure of travel, the dream to bring together different cultures, the game of connecting past and present and the desire to rediscover historical figures of aesthetic and cultural importance: these are the cornerstones on which MILANO UNICA’s new trends for next Spring-Summer 2018 have been based.

Fashion Fairs and Trade Shows 2017 in Europe and USA

We are going to present you the fairs that are coming during the next year. You will see the dates, the places and a brief description of the fair so you could choose which of them to visit. We will separate the fairs in two groups - Menswear Trade Fairs and Textile Trade Fairs.

Clerici Tessuto Italian fabrics collections

Clerici Tessuto, founded 1923, is one of the most important textiles manufacturers for the luxury sector, with ranges for men's and women's clothing, accessories and home furnishing, covering the entire finishing cycle of silk and other natural fibres.

Dashing Tweeds Cloth Collections woven in Britain

Tweed is the original sportswear fabric of Great Britain. It is made of woven wool and is traditionally the way men have worn colors, patterns and texture whilst enjoying themselves in pastimes and country pursuits. London-based company Dashing Tweeds is modernizing the cloth by working with technical yarns in combination with wools.

Italian fashion: Angelico Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection

For Fall-Winter 2016/2017ANGELICO evolves into a new identity, merging the concepts of formality and leisure, creating a contemporary expression of tradition with a renewed aesthetic.

Milano Unica XXIII: Improved trends for the Italian textile industry in 2016

In 2016, Italian textile production opened with rosier projections than in the corresponding period of 2015. Exports gained +0.5%, while imports were up just +0.1%.

Milano Unica XXIII edition presents Fall-Winter 2017/2018 trends

The 'New Beginning' of the 23rd edition of Milano Unica starts from the principle of offering a new dimension of service, creativity and excellence of the proposals put on display, with a view to accompanying visitors through the values of quality and authenticity that characterize Made-in-Italy production.

Milano Moda Uomo: DAKS Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection

British luxury fashion house DAKS is also among the brands, which presented their latest men's collections during the Milano Moda Uomo / Milan Men's Fashion Week.

Milano Moda Uomo: Giorgio Armani Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection

A synthesis that comes from introspection, while seeking to harmonise shapes and languages in a determined, straightforward manner. The spirit of the Giorgio Armani man embraces change, while staying true to its ethos.

Milano Moda Uomo: Emporio Armani Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection

Individuals shifting within a pulsating metropolis who choose clothing to be present, live and to represent themselves, mixing recognisable shapes and signs in a personal way: it is a tense and sharp collection that stems from a reflection on today's meaning of identity.

Celebrity kids on the runway for Dolce & Gabbana Spring-Summer 2017 men's show

Italian designer duo Dolce & Gabbana presented its latest men's collection in Italy during the Milan Men's Fashion Week. Among the models on the runway were Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber and Jude Law's son Rafferty Law.

Milano Moda Uomo: Canali Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection

Spring-Summer 2017 is a tale of introspection. Craftsmanship, exceptional materials and distinctive details emerge as the central themes, manifesting themselves in unstructured yet tailored silhouettes, luxurious leathers and soft-spoken but unique variations on that timeless matter of elegance.

Milano Moda Uomo: Helen Anthony Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection

Helen Anthony is a luxury London-based British menswear brand , a rising star of Savile Row. Label's range of high-quality, bespoke and ready-to-wear suits, leather collection and hand knitting collection offers a huge versatility.

Milano Moda Uomo: Gucci Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection

'I like the idea of a journey, like Marco Polo. I hate travelling but there are many ways to do it, whether in your mind, or in changing the tapestry of a chair, or through the pages of a book'.

Milano Moda Uomo: Etro Spring-Summer 2017 men's collection

Etro relaxed tailoring collection with hippie notes sent the message that men's suit can be as comfortable as pajamas and still looking great and stylish - even worn with sandals or barefoot.

A CUT ABOVE - Franklin Eugene Spring-Summer 2017 menswear collection

'Bigotry, misogyny, bullying, hatred, jealousy, inequality, loss, personal complexities that generate challenges - for those of us who have lived through adversity and emerged from it stronger, clearer, and with hope - it is this kind of hope that inspired Franklin Eugene A Cut Above'.

The exhibitors are selected for Prima MU - The trade show dedicated to pre-collections of textiles and accessories

The exhibitor recruitment campaign for the second edition of PRIMA MU was terminated with success: the show will include 121 Italian and foreign exhibitors. The first edition featured 66 Italian exhibitors and was visited by 1,580 highly qualified operators from 706 companies.

The 2nd edition of Prima MU is coming

Prima MU had its debut in Milan. It is the first appointment with Made in Italy PRECOLLECTIONS of textiles-accessories devoted to those who aim at exclusive top-end Italian products. While presenting their PRECOLLECTIONS, each exhibitor is able to encounter various R&D representatives forming a constructive dialog, from both creative and business viewpoints.

The 2nd edition of Prima Milano Unica and the Fall/Winter 2017-2018 trends

Time for trend moods. Time for ideas. The FW 2017/18 Milano Unica trends were presented at “La Pelota” in Milan to exhibitors and fashion community.

Milano Unica Fall-Winter 2017-2018 fashion trends

The FW 2017/18 Milano Unica trends were presented at “La Pelota” in Milan to exhibitors and fashion community. The event, conceived by Stefano Fadda, Art Director of MU, and his staff in collaboration with Antonella Matarrese, renowned fashion journalist, and SGS Architetti Associati, displayed a striking combination of modernity and style.

Spring-Summer 2017 fabric trends by Loro Piana

For Spring-Summer 2017 Loro Piana offers fashion fabrics, combining remarkable lightness with high performance and timeless style. Cashmere, silk, wool, linen and next-generation materials blended in innovative and sophisticated ways.

The ninth edition of Milano Unica in Shanghai

In the second largest market (with Hong Kong) for Italian exports, Botto Poala presents 78 Italian exhibitors and the new concept for the September edition of Milano Unica: The hub where excellence is Born.

Italian taste, harmony and excellence for Spring-Summer 2017 by DRAGO

DRAGO is a leading Italian wool factory, which produces high quality menswear fabrics by interpreting the value of Italian traditions in a modern and innovative way.

S.I.C. Tess Spring-Summer 2017 Shirt fabrics collection

A fair and refined personality - this is the distinctive feature of the company's Spring-Summer 2017 Collection. Looking at the male total look, where the suit is still acting the main role with its tartan fabrics and sophisticated designs distinguishing the style of the contemporary man, the shirt element becomes an accessory without loosing the basic importance.

The new face of Milan

I felt the greatest pleasure at the vintage stand, where I brought from dark wine red retrograde sunglasses with green lenses and gold inlaysand also a wonderful red wine pochette on green drops and a black bow tie with small green apples.

Milano Unica changes because the fashion system has radically changed

Creating a fair that breathes in synch with the urban environment means generating a series of flows, triggering a virtuous network of influences, offering a wider audience the opportunity to approach luxury in its truest form. But it also means, for the operators, looking at reality and let themselves be inspired by it. Fashion is not locked in an ivory tower: it makes sense when it looks at reality to rewrite it and imagine a new one.

Loro Piana at Milano Unica shows Spring/Summer 2017 collection

Men's Fashion Cluster Sales Director Dean Manev is at Milano Unica. The trade fair takes place from 9th to 11th February in Milan, Italy. Dean Manev visited all fabric producers at Idea Biella and highly appreciated the collection of Loro Piana.

Vitale Barberis Canonico shows the new Spring/Summer 2017 collection 'The Prince of Wales is back' at Milano Unica

The Vitale Barberis Canonico wool mill is presenting at Milano Unica 22nd edition the new Spring/Summer 2017 'The Prince of Wales is back' collection. This collection celebrates the design of the Prince of Wales, the perfect design for a contemporary gentleman with a British twist.

Approaching the market from every angle - Milano Unica New York II Edition

MU New York features prestigious materials for men's and women's collections; avant-garde materials for the 'fashion' market; traditional and novelty shirting fabrics; denim; accessories. A total of 61 firms will participate in the upcoming edition, starting January 24, 2016.

Milan Men's Fashion Week: Vivienne Westwood Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection

'Our MAN Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection is titled 'Be Specific' drawing inspiration from Vivienne's goal to save the climate, save the world and her fight against the criminal politicians. This campaign symbolizes Vivienne's recent campaign about Bankers, Giants (business), and Criminals (Politicians)'.

Milan Men's Fashion Week: Versace Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection

'The new universe of ‪Versace - Fibre optic tracksuits, space-age metallic trenches, sleek tailoring and astrological prints. The Versace Fall/Winter 2016 man is a pioneer and his ambition is as big as the universe', says brand's statement.

Milan Men's Fashion Week: Emporio Armani Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection

'Elegance is not about being noticed, it’s about being remembered' - In a line with this motto, Giorgio Armani has just presented in Milan Emporio Armani's sport elegant menswear collection with Alpine style references for the 2016/2017 cold season.

Milan Men's Fashion Week: Prada Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection

Last night during the Milan Men's Fashion Week / Milano Moda Uomo, running January 15-19, 2016, Miuccia Prada mixed for her label's show the presentation of Men's fall and Women's Pre-Fall collections - 'Gender is a context and context is often gendered'.

Free made-to-measure training by Men's Fashion Cluster at Milano Unica

Milano Unica is a world-renowned trade fair, established in 2005. The XXII edition of Milano Unica will be held at Viale Scarampo, Milan, Italy from February 9-11, 2016.

Italian Fashion: Stella Jean

Stella Jean was born and works in Rome, where she also lives with her two children. In July 2011 she was distinguished as one of the winners of the prestigious “Who Is On Next?” competition in Rome, organised by Altaroma in collaboration with Vogue Italy. In June 2013 she debuted her first menswear collection at Pitti Uomo, as part of the Pitti Italics project.

Vitale Barberis Canonico for Fall-Winter 2016/2017

Vitale Barberis Canonico presented its latest collection at the XXІ edition of Milano Unica (September 8-10, 2015) and it concentrates on 3 core ranges: Classic, Vintage and Earth, Wind & Fire.

MILANO UNICA presents Spring/Summer 2017 trends: synergy between supply & demand

Milano Unica World concluded its cycle for 2015 following the success of the Shanghai VIII edition. Numerous projects for the new year are already in the making, aiming the spotlight on Milano Unica exhibitors, protagonists in the fashion world.

Vivienne Westwood Spring-Summer 2016 men's collection

The campaign message is clear and is realised through checkerboard game knits, #PoliticiansRCriminals badges pinned to the models' lapels and roulette wheels emblazoned across T-shirts - including brand's official backstage tee.

'Milan' is the Top fashion buzzword of 2015

It seems that Milan will take again its place as a capital of Global Fashion (it was last on the Top Spot in GLM's annual ranking in 2008) - or at least will stay one of the Big Four.

XX edition of Milano Unica presents Spring-Summer 2016 fashion trends

The XX edition of the Italian Textiles Trade Show Milano Unica will be held February 4-6, 2015. Over 425 manufacturers, dealers, importer retailers and distributors will exhibit their products in the show.

Angelico fabrics collection Ke Idea for Autumn/Winter 2015-2016

At Milano Unica Angelico launched its new fabrics collection called Ke Idea for Autumn/Winter 2015-2016.
The Ke idea is a selection of elegant and smart range of fabrics for both men and women. A combination of jersey and traditional fabrics, with a privileged direction towards outerwear and double faced fabrics.

Luxury, performance, elegance and research in the Fall/Winter 2015-2016 collection by Larusmiani

For the new Fall/Winter 2015-2016 collection the brand presents “Luxury Denim” - a perfect combination of modernity and the finest fabrics: wool, silk and cashmere blends in a wide range of colours, for a contemporary style that upholds the elegance and meticulous details that run through the entire collection.

E.Thomas superfine menswear fabrics Autumn/Winter 2015/2016

When I visited Milano Unica, I spoke with Filippo Ronchi, one of the managers of E.Thomas. I could see the brand's fabrics for Autumn/Winter 2015/2016 and learn about the newest fashion trends.

Lanificio Fratelli Ormezzano fabrics for Autumn/Winter 2015/2016

In 1924 the two brothers Mario and Carlo founded the company Lanificio Fratelli Ormezzano in Valle Mosso, Italy. Their aim was to manufacture pure wool fine fabrics for menswear, employing combed wools in an innovative way. They introduced the new concept of fancy fabrics, thus creating an original interpretation of the men's suit.

Martina Martini invited to Lanificio Fratelli Cerruti

After the 14-year old Martina Martini visited Lanificio Fratelli Cerruti at Milano Unica and participated in the selection of fabrics for the next collections of the brands Richmart and Richmart Junior, the managers of the Italian fabrics brand were impressed by her taste and flair and invited her to a two-week visit at Cerruti factory.

Loro Piana Men's Fabrics Fall/Winter 2015: Wool takes center stage

Loro Piana has always been associated with the very finest and best raw materials. For the past six generations, Loro Piana has been the vanguard of developing the potential of Super 120's wool. This winter the focus will be on wool - the oldest natural fibre known to man. Alongside cashmere, wool has undergone innovative treatments and used to create brand new blends to enrich the products presented at the Milano Unica fair, where I visited the booth of this premier international textile brand.

Piacenza Flex-Ability menswear fabrics

The Lanificio Fratelli Piacenza is specialised in the production of high-quality fabrics and clothing. The Piacenza family has a mission: to keep its natural inclination towards intuition focused on producing fabrics with innovative looks and performance, while respecting the craftsmanship that is still a hallmark of the wool mill to this day.

Lanificio Ermenegildo Zegna Autumn/Winter 2015/2016 fabrics collection

The new fabrics of Lanificio Ermenegildo Zegna for the Autumn/Winter 2015/2016 were presented at Milano Unica, 9th - 11th September 2014.

Lanificio F.lli Cerruti created fabrics based on the Fibonacci principle of beauty

Lanificio F.lli Cerruti proposes 8 new fabric models which will make you feel elegant in true Fibonacci style.

Martina Martini - the only child doing business at Milano Unica

Martina Martini is 14 years old and this is her third participation at Milano Unica. After one year at a school in Canturbury, UK, she continues her education at the places, where people are doing real business.

Martina has interest in fashion design, fashion journalism and photography. At Milano Unica she was selecting fabrics and accessories for her Autumn/Winter collection of children's jackets Richmart Junior.

Earth, Wind & Fire: the new technical fabrics collection of Vitale Barberis Canonico

Earth, Wind & Fire is the new line of technical fabrics presented exclusively by Vitale Barberis Canonico, one of the oldest woollen mills in the world, at the 19th MILANO UNICA (9-10-11 September 2014).

The Wool Lab Autumn Winter 2015/2016 at Milano Unica

The Wool Lab is a collection of inspirational books as well as an accredited sourcing guide, which aims to inspire and inform fashion professionals about the new trends and infinite potential of wool, and to provide a concrete sourcing guide for the best fibres and yarns.

Fashion trends Fall/Winter 2015-2016 in textile and accessories at Milano Unica

The Italian Textiles Trade Show is showcasing the Fall/Winter 2015-2016 textile collections and accessories with the participation of 410 exhibitors, of which 74 from other European countries.

XIX edition of Milano Unica

The 19th edition of the Italian Textiles Trade Show Milano Unica will run from September 9-11 2014 at Fieramilanocity.

Interview with Irina Milanova - young fashion designer from Bulgaria

In 2014 Irina Milanova finishes her bachelor degree in Fashion at the National Academy of Art.
During the graduation fashion show she presented her collection 'In touch with Nature'.

Milano Unica presented the textiles for Spring/Summer 2015

The director of the Men's Fashion Cluster returned from Milano Unica, the international textile fair organized in Italy from 11th to 13th February 2014. At the fair were presented the finest quality products for Spring/Summer 2015 from both Italian and European textile manufacturers.

Grace and glory in Mon Amour's new collection of wedding dresses

'RAIN OF ROSES' is the new collection 2013 of wedding dresses by the designer Polia Milanova for Mon Amour salon. The main line in the wedding dresses is the heart-shaped neckline and alpha-line bottom, made of chiffon, Soleil and French lace. Detailed chiffon frills and embroidery of crystals formed bodice. Handmade chiffon compositions and embroidery of crystals shape bodices.

Dresses “Mermaid”-style, made of French hand embroidered lace, with beautiful royal trails, have a special place in the collection. Ecru lace dresses looks like elegant, luxurious jewelry.

Prom dresses 2012 from salon Mon Amour

For prom 2012 fashion salon MON AMOUR offers a collection of prom and cocktail dresses of the Bulgarian designer Polya Milanova, the Italian brand VENUS and the American companies TERANI, Mon Cheri and Faviana.

The exclusive collection "Rain of roses" of designer Polia Milanova has non-standard asymmetrical short-long outfits, which can easily turn from long to short. Romance, practicality, personality and elegance are the hallmarks of the entire collection of prom dresses.

Prom dresses 2011 collection by Mon Amour - Sea of love

"SEA OF LOVE" is the new 2011 collection of designer Polya Milanova for Mon Amour. This collection is dedicated to the 20th years of creative activity of the designer.

Impressive, provocative short or asymmetrical dresses, is the main line in the prom dresses. he dresses are made from fine French lace, taffeta, organza and metallic tulle, which give brilliance and splendor. Sophisticated handmade sets and lace encrusted with Swarovski stones are creating unique dresses.

MI Milano Pret-a-porter - the future of Italian fashion is in business and new talent

Hall 3 of fieramilanocity from 25th to 28th February turns the spotlights on MI Milano Prêt-à-porter, international show organised by Fiera Milano Rassegne presenting prêt-à-porter womenswear and accessories for Autumn/Winter 2011-2012.

As well as showcasing new products and new fashion trends, the event aims to become increasingly a platform for new research and meeting-place for businesses, stylists and buyers.

Bright colours dominated in the first day of Milan fashion week

The collections shown during the first day of Milan fashion week used colorful pink, yellow, blue and green probably in an effort to fight the current grim economic mood. The same trend was noticed also at Madrid and London fashion weeks.

Minimalistic silhouettes by Prada, Mediterranean chic from Armani, original jeans by Dolce & Gabbana, urban rock by Just Cavalli - they all were in bright colours.

Dolce Vita

Every little girl’s dream is to become a princess when she grows up. This dream comes true with Dolce Vita, a collection designed by Polia Milanova. This stylish collection of 30 wedding and formal dresses provokes the fantasy with sheer, gauzy and discreetly bared materials. The dresses are bare-back with deep slashes highlighting the femininity. Original ideas combining exclusive materials with elegant patterns and workmanship make the collection impressive and memorable. Colourful nuances of green, reseda, gold, coral, orange, beige, cappuccino and rum as well their non-standard combination give regal look, splendour and romantic sense.

Polia Milanova created the wedding dress for Fashion.bg

With a specially designed bridal dress by designer Polia Milanova married Silvia Todorova, the creator and manager of the Bulgarian fashion portal www.fashion.bg & www.fashion.net.

The dress is of two parts - corset made of french lace cordon with Swarovski stones, garnished with roses of crystal organza, and the bottom part is voluminous, type "princess" made of american mat satin and italian crystal organza, asymatrically stitched and decorated with roses.