IN MILAN THE CATWALK IS BACK

One year after the onset of the pandemic, Milan is back on the catwalk. But always in digital format for winter 2021/2022 collections. The National Chamber of Italian Fashion presented the Milan Fashion Week’s official calendar scheduled from February 23 to March 1. 61 digital fashion shows, 57 presentations, and presentations by appointment are planned. Of these 15 physical and 42 digital, and six events. A total of 124 appointments on the calendar. “Some brands will be able to invite some journalists and some buyers in attendance to the fashion shows, in a minimal number and total safety,” said president Carlo Capasa.

Among the big names on the calendar, we find: Missoni, Alberta Ferretti, Max Mara, Blumarine, Antonio Marras, Etro, Tod’s, Sportmax, Giorgio Armani, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Dolce & Gabbana. We also have Fendi in collaboration with Kim Jones, after the presentation of Haute Couture in January; while for Prada, it is the third appointment with Miuccia Prada’s co-direction Raf Simons. Valentino’s presence has been reconfirmed, having already moved to Milan last September. Versace and Gucci are missing. The former announced a digital presentation on March 5; the second dropped from the traditional calendar last May and will present a collection later in experimental formats.

Making their debut on the calendar for the first time: Brunello Cucinelli, Alessandro dell’Acqua x Elena Mirò, Del Core, Onitsuka Tiger. But also Fabio Quaranta, Dima Leu, Münn, Budapest Select, Alessandro Vigilante, Giuseppe Buccinnà and CHB.

For the fashion week opening, there is an expectation for a tribute to Beppe Modenese, honorary president of the National Chamber of Italian Fashion, who passed away on November 21, 2020. The video-tribute was curated and directed by Beniamino Barrese, author of “The Disappearance of My Mother,” presented at the Sundance Film Festival and nominated for the 2019 European Film Awards. The Blink Fish curates the production.

CNMI’s commitment to supporting emerging talents is reaffirmed with the renewal of the collaboration between CNMI and Rinascente, with a pop-store in support of young Made in Italy brands. Also, for this edition, the event can be followed on milanofashionweek.cameramoda.

Below you will find the calendar.