NEW IDEAS FROM THE FRENCH TEXTILE

French will be 25 exhibitors, including 14 from Rhône-Alpes region to participate in the next group to the French Salon Moda In / Milano Unica, to be held September 13 to 15. The French participation to the exhibition will be organized by France Tisslaine-Promotion in collaboration with Espace Textile.

Once again, the French producers are turning to the consumer who looks for the difference, mixing styles and caring comfort and quality for a longer lasting effect. The trend for the coming winter will see how the color will be undisputed load of rich tones and summer and the fineness of detail in the tissues.

Divissima takes Ibiza

Fresh from opening the first flagship store in Spain, Divissima, the leader in mini bikinis and bikini, open to surprise even the second store on the busy island of Ibiza, the undisputed Queen of international nightlife. Satisfied with the success of the opening of the first brand in Ibiza in the Dem Bossa Playa near the beach in Bora Bora super fashion, the Italian manufacturer of swimwear and lingerie fashion does not stop and decides to open the second store island, but dedicated to the most chic area of the port, the heart of the mind and a lover of appetizers button relaxing.

Pitti Filati, news 'ofCariaggi

Cariaggi Fine Yarns Collection - Marche spinning prestigious specialized in the processing of cashmere, vicuña, Cervelt and superfine wools - is the 69 th edition of Pitti Filati with a collection inspired by the elegance and refinement. The choice of colors is based on the color of a message of calm and sobriety, with a delicate palette and designed to bring attention to the true meaning of luxury.

Avanade, TECHNOLOGY FASHION

The fashion industry, according to the latest market trends, can not ignore the technological advances that are bringing revolutionary changes in every area. The walkways in 3D, using the QR code and RFID on apparel, direct transmission of the shows on smartphones, are just some examples of a union that promises to be ever more closely and effectively.

It is within this context that the new solution is part of Avanade, a provider of business services tencologici, which is launching "Avanade Interactive Real Time." The application multidevice (smartphones, tablet, etc) has been designed and built to support journalists in an operational way, buyers, bloggers and all those who attend in person at fashion shows, showrooms and events in general.

Aesthetics and technology in step with fashion

"Rubber Soul - Aesthetics and technology in step with fashion" is the exhibition, curated by Fondazione Pirelli, which houses the Milan Triennale until July 24. The show unfolds as a journey of images and testimonies, in technology, innovation and communication of Pirelli applied to the clothing sector, through more than a century of industrial history and customs, always the sign applied research on the materials and processes.

PITTI BIMBO TO START TOMORROW

The trip will be the guiding theme of Pitti Bimbo, held in Florence in june from 23 to 25: a large map graphic, with itineraries, departure and arrival stations, milestones and scenic stops, will occupy the central square of the Fortezza da Basso. The image will be curated by studio Antoine + Manuel, famous for his innovative way to combine computer graphics and design.

It is a magical journey into the world of the Picts and into the world of fashion and contemporary lifestyle, the way through the newest ideas, the most interesting of the season. A way of saying that the richness of this event, just as a journey, lies in making us get in touch with many different innovations and make them interact with each other.

OPEN THE SINGLE BRAND Buyvip eCornèr

BuyVip, shopping club of the best fashion and lifestyle brands at lower prices, launches eCornèr. A series of real permanent flagship stores of the best known brands of clothing and accessories with a unique selection of products on the website www. BuyVip. com. Among the first brands to be offered include: Guess, Pepe Jeans, Castañer, Melluso, Nike and Billabong.

In eCornèr BuyVip items on sale about the latest news from the brand launched, appropriately selected by a stylist BuyVip as the leaders of these trends and "must have" collection, ready availability and delivery in 72 hours (3 days shipping). The virtual boutique stores will follow the traditional procedure without forgetting the traditional appointment of seasonal sales.

PITTI AWARDS CRISTINA BRIGIDINI

Petite and elegant, thoroughbred Milan, three sons, pre-Raphaelite red hair, eyes always on the move, talking fast and an eternal soft spot for "Mr. Armani" Cristina Brigidini - to which he was awarded the 2011 Pitti Immagine career - is one of the cornerstones of Italian fashion journalism. After an apprenticeship in Marie Claire, became a professional journalist in '65, when called by Anna Piaggi the new monthly trend of Mondadori, Arianna.

TERRAMARIQUE CAPRI, SHORTS EVERGREEN

Terramarique Capri, Luxury Beachwear this year that linked his name to the Yachting Club at the Rolex Capri Sailing Week, is a privileged partner of the Luxury Yacht Corporation, dealer groups in Italy Ferretti, Mochi Craft and Custom Line. The fashion brand creates unique and elegant swimming trunks for men, women and children, made exclusively by experienced Italian hands, cared for the smallest detail.

BENETTON relies on a "VISIONARY" VIETNAMESE

Benetton Group consolidated its creative and managerial organization with the entry of You Nguyen, who was appointed Chief Merchandising Officer and Creative Director of United Colors of Benetton. Based on an integrated merchandising, design and marketing, Nguyen You will 360 degree brand - from the collections of brand identity, to architecture and the atmosphere inside the store - to contribute to the evolution of an icon of Italian style, made of color, design, quality, passion and attention to detail.

FOOTWEAR, PLAYHAT DEBUT AT PITTI UOMO

Playhat, emerging business of hand-made footwear vintage chic effect, this year sees its debut at Pitti Uomo in the area New Beat (s), the space dedicated to emerging styles and new talents. The collection Playhat that comes from the creativity of designer Matteo Martial proposes to debut a collection of shoes and sneakers that can match the excellence of a 100% made in Italy with an absolutely international and sophisticated style.

Swarovski WHITE DRESS FOR THE MISS

It's called 'Creation' the dress that Miss World Italy will wear the international final of Miss World 2011, scheduled on Nov. 6 in London. "He wants to make the woman who will wear it even more feminine and above all elegant," said Maximilian Cantarella, the young emerging designer who has created exclusively for the national competition.

"The philosophy is to create apparel that has inspired the entire collection for Miss World Italy 2011 - said the Milanese designer -. The suit includes the light that darkness creates the four elements, fire, air, land and water. " It 's a black silk chiffon dress, structured in a bustier top with hard hooks behind that can be fitted to any girl.

TEXTILE-MODA, REVENUE GROWTH

The 80th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo in Florence June 14 to 17 is the most important event in men's fashion industry and shows the most interesting Italian tailoring of high level. But it is also an opportunity to take stock of the state of health of the textile and fashion sector. Based on the investigation carried out by the Centro Studi SMI on a sample of over one hundred and thirty companies in all stages of the industry, the favorable economic climate has continued in the first quarter of 2011.

MILAN FASHION AND DESIGN LESSONS

Saturday, June 11 IED organizes a day of open classes in fashion, design, visual communication and creative business management training courses to learn about the institute and the new opportunities in the workplace. Ied Is More is an open day dedicated to specialized courses and updated starting in the Milan headquarters of the European Institute of Design in October 2011.

From 10.00 to 14.00 will be organized lessons "zero" for the various schools and training courses, where participants can take part freely by event management all'unconventional marketing, styling and image consulting in the fashion brand management, lighting design by the study of software design, from advertising to web applications and new-device.

A COLLECTION OF THE ROMA ALFONSI CARUSO

Over ten years ago, the fashion journalist Maria Vittoria Alfonsi Caruso donated to the Museum Boncompagni Ludovisi Rome's rich collection of dresses and accessories made up of more than eighty pieces, mirrors the evolution of taste in fashion in Italy: from high couture fifties, witnessed by clothing in the collection of Joseph Cometti, Ennio Castellani, Adriana Castelli, Franca Lainati, high fashion of the sixties, seventies and eighties signed by Enzo, Germana Marucelli, Valentino, Sarli, Raniero Gattinoni and fashionable ready Giorgio Armani, Gianni Versace, Gianfranco Ferre, Roberta di Camerino, Krizia, Laura Biagiotti, Fendi.

A TRIBUTE TO FLORENCE FERRAGAMO

What is the source of inspiration for an artist? How is it prepared? These are the questions underlying the exhibition "Salvatore Ferragamo: Inspiration and Vision" that the city of Florence has decided to dedicate to the great Italian fashion brand (Palazzo Spini Ferroni, May 27, 2011 - March 12, 2012).

In the case of Salvatore Ferragamo, there are two moments in his life when there were favorable conditions for the processing of inspirations and visions that would affect its future. In the first instance is the arrival in California in the mid-ten, which states as 'shoemaker to the stars'.

MILAN, TOMORROW THE PRE-COLLECTIONS

Milano Moda Pre-collections Spring, event conceived and organized by the National Chamber of Italian Fashion, held in Milan on Friday, May 27 to Monday, June 27 next. During this period, the fashion houses are in advance in its showroom in Milan the pre-collections, styles and trends that characterize the spring / summer of 2012.

National Chamber of Italian Fashion created and organized a staff schedule that provides maximum visibility for appointments for the sales campaign. This allows buyers and operators to optimize time and energy in planning purchases, effectively valuing the presence of members of the fashion houses.

GATTINONI AND FASHION TV

It opens in Rome on May 26 the exhibition "Gattinoni: Television and Fashion." The exhibition - housed in Palazzo Valentini, headquarters of the province - shows the combination and interaction between the fashion house Gattinoni, one of the most enduring fashion houses on the international scene and the phantasmagoric world of the little big screen.

Through the exhibition of fifteen of the House of the historical clothing, photos and videos of the most important television taken from the Rai Teche tell you the pages of Italian history, reawakening the historical memory, and emphasizing the importance of the close link between television and fashion Over the years, has created a new language of communication, reflecting the profound changes that have gone through the beautiful country.

THE LEAVES ENCHANTE ', CUSTOM CHIC

Très chic beachwear with Leaves Enchanté. Accessories, jewelry, flowers and borders to decorate the stones summer sun-kissed skin ladies chic: the new 2011 swimwear is designed for the woman who does not renounce its elegance even on the beach. Leaves Enchanté swimwear offers a 2011 full of color, glamor and sensuality: swimwear sinuous lines that can also be worn as a complement of the suit, becoming an integral part of a total look very sophisticated.

WHO IS ON NEXT? MEN

Next month, Pitti Immagine presents the third edition of "Who Is On Next? Man", the project is intended to search for new talent - or basic Italian in Italy - in men's fashion, which sees the collaboration of Pitti Immagine Uomo, and Altaroma L'Uomo Vogue. During the fair an international jury of top buyers, the signatures of fashion journalism and opinion makers, will be asked to judge the collections of the eight finalists and the winners.