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Hypebeast
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Children of the Discordance to Stage a Runway Show at Pitti Uomo 108
Global menswear designers, buyers, journalists, and aficionados are gearing up to gather at Florence's Fortezza da Basso for the 108th edition ofPitti Uomo, a massive biannual men's fashion fair for international brands to stage their newest ideas, trend forecasts, and collaborative projects. From June 17 to 20, the event will showcase the Spring/Summer 2026 collections of over 730 brands in a winding exhibition-like trade show, and it will host a series of runway presentations from several designers. Those will include the guest of honorHomme Plissé Issey Miyake, guest designersPAF(Post Archive Faction) and Niccolò Pasqualetti, and now,Children of the Discordance. In collaboration with the Japan Fashion Week Organization, Pitti Uomo has brought on theHideaki Shikama-led brand to host a 'Special Event' during the trade fair, which will include a runway show, on June 17. 'I've been part of the Pitti community since I won the Tokyo Fashion Award about eight years ago and I am very grateful to be able to come back and present my collection for the first time in five years, as this is the event that led to an increase in the number of my business partners,' said Shikama. 'My clothes are inspired by all the culture I experienced growing up in the Japanese port city of Yokohama, and I try to incorporate the essence of the culture into each piece,' he added. 'The clothes that I make are committed to being unique, and I will continue to explore this on a daily basis.' Francesca Tacconi, special events coordinator at Pitti Immagine, added, 'Children of the Discordance is one of the brands we've been following most closely for several seasons ever since its debut at Pitti Uomo a few years ago, introduced through the Tokyo Fashion Award. We appreciate the independent thinking of its founder, Hideaki Shikama, and the calm confidence with which he blends archival references and the fast pace of street culture, all with a forward-looking design vision.' Stay tuned for Children of the Discordance's shwo at Pitti Uomo 108 on June 17.
Fashion Network
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Fashion, heritage and hope: Chiara Boni curates iconic runway for breast cancer awareness
The upcoming edition of Pitti Uomo will also serve as an opportunity to unite art, fashion, and solidarity, thanks to a special event scheduled for Thursday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. CEST (local time) in the magnificent setting of the Salone dei Cinquecento at the Palazzo Vecchio. The initiative aims to support the fight against breast cancer and is the result of a collaboration between the non-profit organization Corri La Vita and designer Chiara Boni, who spoke to about the project following the press conference for Pitti Uomo 108. 'We wanted to tell the story of Italian fashion through the most iconic pieces by top designers, drawing from their archives. A vintage fashion show—a very relevant theme, since today's millennials are particularly drawn to past creations,' explained Chiara Boni. 'It was a complex undertaking, but we succeeded. We'll showcase all the big names in Italian fashion, with garments spanning from the 1980s to today. They'll be worn by young men and women from all over Italy—not professional models.' In total, about 70 iconic creations (including several pairs of shoes) by some of Italy's most prestigious designers will walk the runway: Armani, Balestra, Beccaria, Capucci, Cavalli, Coveri, Ferragamo, Ferré, Ferretti, Gattinoni, Gucci, Janson, Kiton, Laug, Moschino, Pucci, and Scervino. 'I also managed to retrieve pieces from Jean-Paul Gaultier, even though no archives exist in Italy,' noted the designer. 'Now more than ever, fashion cannot ignore its impact on the environment and society. Vintage and the circular economy are essential responses to the industry's unsustainably rapid growth. Each vintage piece is a treasure that tells stories, traditions, and craftsmanship we must protect and celebrate. It's not just about recovering clothing from the past, but about breathing new life and energy into them—contributing to a virtuous cycle that reduces waste and promotes responsible resource use.' 'As a designer, I firmly believe it's our duty to work with materials and concepts that support change,' added Chiara Boni. 'The circular economy offers us the chance to innovate—not only by creating new collections but also by championing a model built on repair, recycling, and reuse. This doesn't mean giving up beauty or elegance but reimagining them in a context of social and environmental responsibility.' 'The fashion of the future will be the one that can merge innovation with sustainability, creativity with awareness. With its timeless elegance, Vintage offers a first step toward a fashion world with soul and long-term vision—one that respects both the planet and future generations.' Drusilla Foer—known for her signature blend of elegance and irony—will host the event and narrate the story behind each outfit. Proceeds will support Corri La Vita, Italy's leading charity initiative dedicated to breast cancer prevention, treatment, and psychological care. Since its founding in 2003, Corri La Vita has raised more than €9.3 million, welcomed over 540,000 participants on the last Sunday of September each year, and helped deliver quality care to more than 500,000 women affected by breast cancer. 'We are deeply proud to host such a meaningful event in the unique setting of the Salone dei Cinquecento, a symbol of our city. Collaborating with a celebrated designer like Chiara Boni—whom I sincerely thank for designing and promoting this evening—allows us to pair the elegance of Italian fashion with a real commitment to health and prevention,' said Eleonora Frescobaldi, president of Corri La Vita. 'We've always supported women in their fight against breast cancer, and this initiative represents an extraordinary opportunity to reaffirm that solidarity can and should take new, exciting, and shared forms.'
Fashion Network
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Fashion, heritage and hope: Chiara Boni curates iconic runway for breast cancer awareness
The upcoming edition of Pitti Uomo will also serve as an opportunity to unite art, fashion, and solidarity, thanks to a special event scheduled for Thursday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. CEST (local time) in the magnificent setting of the Salone dei Cinquecento at the Palazzo Vecchio. The initiative aims to support the fight against breast cancer and is the result of a collaboration between the non-profit organization Corri La Vita and designer Chiara Boni, who spoke to about the project following the press conference for Pitti Uomo 108. 'We wanted to tell the story of Italian fashion through the most iconic pieces by top designers, drawing from their archives. A vintage fashion show—a very relevant theme, since today's millennials are particularly drawn to past creations,' explained Chiara Boni. 'It was a complex undertaking, but we succeeded. We'll showcase all the big names in Italian fashion, with garments spanning from the 1980s to today. They'll be worn by young men and women from all over Italy—not professional models.' In total, about 70 iconic creations (including several pairs of shoes) by some of Italy's most prestigious designers will walk the runway: Armani, Balestra, Beccaria, Capucci, Cavalli, Coveri, Ferragamo, Ferré, Ferretti, Gattinoni, Gucci, Janson, Kiton, Laug, Moschino, Pucci, and Scervino. 'I also managed to retrieve pieces from Jean-Paul Gaultier, even though no archives exist in Italy,' noted the designer. 'Now more than ever, fashion cannot ignore its impact on the environment and society. Vintage and the circular economy are essential responses to the industry's unsustainably rapid growth. Each vintage piece is a treasure that tells stories, traditions, and craftsmanship we must protect and celebrate. It's not just about recovering clothing from the past, but about breathing new life and energy into them—contributing to a virtuous cycle that reduces waste and promotes responsible resource use.' 'As a designer, I firmly believe it's our duty to work with materials and concepts that support change,' added Chiara Boni. 'The circular economy offers us the chance to innovate—not only by creating new collections but also by championing a model built on repair, recycling, and reuse. This doesn't mean giving up beauty or elegance but reimagining them in a context of social and environmental responsibility.' 'The fashion of the future will be the one that can merge innovation with sustainability, creativity with awareness. With its timeless elegance, Vintage offers a first step toward a fashion world with soul and long-term vision—one that respects both the planet and future generations.' Drusilla Foer—known for her signature blend of elegance and irony—will host the event and narrate the story behind each outfit. Proceeds will support Corri La Vita, Italy's leading charity initiative dedicated to breast cancer prevention, treatment, and psychological care. Since its founding in 2003, Corri La Vita has raised more than €9.3 million, welcomed over 540,000 participants on the last Sunday of September each year, and helped deliver quality care to more than 500,000 women affected by breast cancer. 'We are deeply proud to host such a meaningful event in the unique setting of the Salone dei Cinquecento, a symbol of our city. Collaborating with a celebrated designer like Chiara Boni—whom I sincerely thank for designing and promoting this evening—allows us to pair the elegance of Italian fashion with a real commitment to health and prevention,' said Eleonora Frescobaldi, president of Corri La Vita. 'We've always supported women in their fight against breast cancer, and this initiative represents an extraordinary opportunity to reaffirm that solidarity can and should take new, exciting, and shared forms.'
Fashion Network
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Fashion, heritage and hope: Chiara Boni curates iconic runway for breast cancer awareness
The upcoming edition of Pitti Uomo will also serve as an opportunity to unite art, fashion, and solidarity, thanks to a special event scheduled for Thursday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. CEST (local time) in the magnificent setting of the Salone dei Cinquecento at the Palazzo Vecchio. The initiative aims to support the fight against breast cancer and is the result of a collaboration between the non-profit organization Corri La Vita and designer Chiara Boni, who spoke to about the project following the press conference for Pitti Uomo 108. 'We wanted to tell the story of Italian fashion through the most iconic pieces by top designers, drawing from their archives. A vintage fashion show—a very relevant theme, since today's millennials are particularly drawn to past creations,' explained Chiara Boni. 'It was a complex undertaking, but we succeeded. We'll showcase all the big names in Italian fashion, with garments spanning from the 1980s to today. They'll be worn by young men and women from all over Italy—not professional models.' In total, about 70 iconic creations (including several pairs of shoes) by some of Italy's most prestigious designers will walk the runway: Armani, Balestra, Beccaria, Capucci, Cavalli, Coveri, Ferragamo, Ferré, Ferretti, Gattinoni, Gucci, Janson, Kiton, Laug, Moschino, Pucci, and Scervino. 'I also managed to retrieve pieces from Jean-Paul Gaultier, even though no archives exist in Italy,' noted the designer. 'Now more than ever, fashion cannot ignore its impact on the environment and society. Vintage and the circular economy are essential responses to the industry's unsustainably rapid growth. Each vintage piece is a treasure that tells stories, traditions, and craftsmanship we must protect and celebrate. It's not just about recovering clothing from the past, but about breathing new life and energy into them—contributing to a virtuous cycle that reduces waste and promotes responsible resource use.' 'As a designer, I firmly believe it's our duty to work with materials and concepts that support change,' added Chiara Boni. 'The circular economy offers us the chance to innovate—not only by creating new collections but also by championing a model built on repair, recycling, and reuse. This doesn't mean giving up beauty or elegance but reimagining them in a context of social and environmental responsibility.' 'The fashion of the future will be the one that can merge innovation with sustainability, creativity with awareness. With its timeless elegance, Vintage offers a first step toward a fashion world with soul and long-term vision—one that respects both the planet and future generations.' Drusilla Foer—known for her signature blend of elegance and irony—will host the event and narrate the story behind each outfit. Proceeds will support Corri La Vita, Italy's leading charity initiative dedicated to breast cancer prevention, treatment, and psychological care. Since its founding in 2003, Corri La Vita has raised more than €9.3 million, welcomed over 540,000 participants on the last Sunday of September each year, and helped deliver quality care to more than 500,000 women affected by breast cancer. 'We are deeply proud to host such a meaningful event in the unique setting of the Salone dei Cinquecento, a symbol of our city. Collaborating with a celebrated designer like Chiara Boni—whom I sincerely thank for designing and promoting this evening—allows us to pair the elegance of Italian fashion with a real commitment to health and prevention,' said Eleonora Frescobaldi, president of Corri La Vita. 'We've always supported women in their fight against breast cancer, and this initiative represents an extraordinary opportunity to reaffirm that solidarity can and should take new, exciting, and shared forms.'
