Pitti Festival Shaped Menswear
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How The Pitti Festival Shaped Menswear Fashion Trends

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Pitti Festival Shaped Menswear

The Pitti Festival is, without a doubt, one of the most vital global men’s fashion events. This biannual fashion fair has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1972, now welcoming some of the world’s most stylish men interested in keeping up with the latest industry trends. Additionally, it is a trade fair that welcomes several established and upcoming labels, along with the staples, to flaunt their latest collections to shoppers, visitors, and the media.

This article will examine how the Pitti Festival has shaped menswear fashion trends, evolving from a trade show that hosted thirty brands to a leading formalwear destination that played a crucial role in the rise of Italian fashion on the world stage.

 

Uomo United

Marco Riveti was the brain behind Pitti Uomo’s switch from national to international. The idea behind this switch was to support the international menswear industry, not just the Italian manufacturers. Many stakeholders did not welcome the idea of opening up Pitti Uomo to non-Italian brands due to fears of having their business affected. However, embracing non-Italian brands was a good idea because big buyers can now come to Pitti Uomo and find the best selections in the world in one place.

This ease and convenience simplify the shopping experience of big buyers since they simply have to walk from booth to booth to find the latest hits in fashion instead of driving from city to city. The show became increasingly international as it grew, and many experts agree that it became more valuable due to its willingness to collaborate with people from other countries. Admittedly, Pitti Uomo has lost a lot of shops in Italy, but the international market has more than balanced its losses.

Excellent Scouting

Pitti Uomo’s mission has always been to develop leading brands and manufacturers and give buyers the best in Italy and worldwide. Consequently, they constantly travel worldwide to scout for new design talents that are pushing the boundaries in menswear. It is no surprise that they have been wildly successful in inviting various designers to join the platform and do guest show spots. For example, Pitti Uomo has hosted world-class talents like Rick Owens, Raf Simons, and Yohji Yamamoto. Pitti’s excellent scouting allows them to maintain their high qualitative content since the brands that come on board are quite sophisticated and popular.

More Modern And Varied Product Offerings

Pitti Uomo displays its keen intention of staying ahead of the game by offering an assortment of varied and modern products, much like its attendees over the years. According to Pitti Immagine’s current CEO, Raffaello Napoleone, about 80% to 90% of the business was formalwear when he arrived thirty years ago. However, it is no secret that men’s fashion has completely evolved, so it isn’t uncommon to see males dressed more casually in the office.

Pitti Uomo has incorporated this change in the way men dress into its offerings. For instance, they displayed a wide range of activewear in their January 2017 edition. Similarly, they launched a denim streetwear collaboration between Florentine store Société Anonyme and Closed at their June 2019 show. Indeed, this shift in men’s fashion tastes is backed by revenue figures. Men’s high-end clothing continues to enjoy more sales globally, while suit sales are declining in several markets, including Western Europe. It is clear that Pitti Uomo’s organizers are aware of trends in men’s fashion, and their willingness to display these trends keeps them relevant and influential in the menswear fashion industry.

Removing The Boundaries Between Fashion Week And Trade Fair

In the 1990s, Pitti Uomo invited designers to host their menswear shows every season while the Fortezza exhibition was ongoing. This tradition remains active to date, so Pitti remains different from your average fashion week and much more than a mere fashion trade fair. This platform’s hybrid nature further deepens its influence on menswear trends.

The Non-Profit Advantage

Pitti is a non-profit owned by private and public entities, including the governments of Florence and Tuscany and national trade associations. As such, it receives funding from these sources and central government funds aimed at promoting the market for Italian menswear to international buyers. Consequently, Pitti can fund eye-catching exhibitions and, in some cases, pay for designers’ travel. Therefore, the fair is always vibrant, refreshing, and interesting, making it a constant topic of conversation in the men’s fashion industry.

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