Italian Design
Italian Design · 09 September 2025
Italian fashion brands have been creating designs for sports teams, with Giorgio Armani being a notable example through his dedicated sports collection, EA7 Emporio Armani. Armani has designed both sports and formal wear for the Italian Olympic and Paralympic teams and most recently entered into a partnership with Juventus Turin. Prada has a longstanding commitment to sailing with its Luna Rossa project, competing in the Americas Cup.
Italian Design · 05 September 2025
Farewell, Giorgio Armani! I'm deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He was a hero of mine since my teenage years, inspiring me to dream of becoming a designer. His elegantly tailored clothes, known for their simplicity and sophistication, truly embodied Italian style. Armani's vision also extended to home décor, furniture, and luxurious hotels, making him beloved worldwide.
Italian Design · 04 September 2025
Fashion is about adapting to the moment, particularly in color. The Fall-Winter 2025-2026 shows highlight a desire for comfort, warmth, and calmness. This is evident on the catwalk with a blend of glamour and elegance through monochromatic styling and color-blocking. Unique shades like lime green, melanzane, mochaccino, and sugar bring an Italian flair to your wardrobe!
Italian Design · 08 August 2025
All roads lead to Italy! Italian fashion is renowned for its high-quality style and elegance, which extends beyond clothing to luxury luggage as well. Brands such as Ermenegildo Zegna, TecknoMonster, Aviteur, and Bottega Veneta exemplify the pinnacle of luxury luggage.
Italian Design · 27 June 2025
Italian designers at Pitti Uomo and Milan Men's Fashion Week 2026 showcased impressive collections. Prada's serene summer vibe featured 70s-inspired micro shorts and wave-patterned shirts. Giorgio Armani focused on luxurious casual wear, while Dolce & Gabbana embraced comfort with a "Pyjama Party" theme. Etro highlighted elegant linen prints, Brunello Cucinelli combined various luxurious materials, and Tod's "Gommino Club" offered streamlined silhouettes perfect for poolside luxury.
Italian Design · 16 June 2025
The latest Fendi Resort collection features a color palette that includes neutral shades such as beige, brown and black, but also brighter colors such as yellow, pink and blue. A lot of beautiful minimalist pieces and color blocking. There were also distinctive prints, such as the FF logo, and nature-inspired motifs. Italians are also known for their attention to colour matching in clothing. They use complementary or triadic colour combinations for bolder looks, such as blue and orange.
Italian Design · 10 June 2025
Fausto Puglisi brought a much-needed sense of optimism to dark times with his vibrant use of colour blocking, abundant prints, and glimmers of gold. The Cavalli woman is undoubtedly someone who aims to stand out rather than blend in, and Puglisi’s Resort 2026 collection pleasantly surprised with its bold colours, diverse prints, and a touch of golden sequins. This offered a refreshing burst of optimism and confidence amidst challenging times.
Italian Design · 05 June 2025
Alberto Caliri updates the Missoni brand with a focus on easy-to-wear, cross-generational pieces, advocating for consistency in womenswear, menswear, and home collections. His approach appeals to a broad range of customers by subtly modernizing classic wardrobe staples while maintaining the brand's bourgeois charm. In the 2026 resort lineup, knitted polo shirts transformed into minidresses, paired with '60s-inspired designs that capture a youthful yet sophisticated mood.
Italian Design · 03 June 2025
A few weeks ago, Bulgari transformed Taormina into a dazzling showcase for its new Polychroma collection, featuring 600 stunning creations, including 250 new designs and 60 “millionaire” pieces. The event emphasized Bulgari's philosophy of selecting only the most extraordinary gems. The gala dinner at the Grand Hotel Timeo welcomed stars like Blackpink’s Lisa and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who wore Polychroma pieces. Set against the backdrop of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.
Italian Design · 29 May 2025
Gucci changed designers after a significant sales decline—down 24% in late 2024 and 25% in early 2025—and showcased its latest collection at the 15th-century Palazzo Settimanni. Notable attendees included Paul Mescal, Viola Davis, and Jeff Goldblum. The show featured an array of Gucci's greatest hits, like jewel-toned mini-shift dresses, deep-cut kaftans, and plush faux-fur coats, evoking the glamour of the 1960s. Jodhpur silhouettes also paid tribute to the brand's equestrian heritage.