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Pitti Uomo 106: in pictures

International and Italian brands line the halls with their collections.

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Dress hire in Florence

Renting as a means of sustainable fashion in Italy

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The strides of a shoemaker: Salvatore Ferragamo 1898-1960

The Ferragamo Museum dedicates an exhibition to the shoemaker's life and vision.

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Polimoda previews fashion research centre at Manifattura Tabacchi

AN/ARCHIVE EVENT ONE offers a contemplative journey through interpretations of the body in fashion.

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Pitti Uomo 105: in pictures

832 international and Italian brands line the halls with their collections.

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Fratelli Conforti: fabrics, films + front covers

From the textile industry to film production, the Conforti brothers detail their vibrant lives and careers.

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The Fashion and Costume Museum reopens at Palazzo Pitti

The new-look space displays a diversity of 20th-century styles.

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Vintage + secondhand shops in Florence

Dress the part while staying sustainable during your time in Tuscany.

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Tyler Ellis and her Tuscany-made celebrity-loved bags

Tyler Ellis’s must-have bags are produced near Florence with a father-and-son-owned manufacturer.

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Gucci Visions: celebrating 102 years of the Florentine fashion house

A review of the new immersive exhibition at Gucci Garden.

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Pitti Uomo 104: runway looks

Fendi, ERL and Polimoda all wowed fashion professionals with their runway looks.

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Pitti Uomo 104: a review

Pitti Uomo 104 brings the industry back to the birthplace of fashion with the summer edition of the menswear trade fair.

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Spice up your spring look with the help of Florence’s creatives

Jazz up your spring wardrobe with a splash of originality from Florence's creatives.

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Renato Balestra

A brief history on the iconic Italian fashion designer Renato Balestra and his impact on the world of fashion.

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Pitti Uomo 103: in pictures

The bi-annual fashion spectacle has arrived in Florence for another edition of the stylish trade show.

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The future of Pitti Immagine

CEO of Pitti Immagine, Raffaello Napoleone, tells us what to watch out for during this edition of the trailblazing trade fair.

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Shop vintage clothes at Tee-Pee

The Tee-Pee vintage shop in Florence is packed with vintage clothing and with personality.

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Talking textiles in Florence: women and sustainability

Six women in Florence discuss their work with sustainable textiles, clothing and home décor in Florence and environs.

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Celebrating the 70th anniversary of Italy’s first fashion show in Florence’s Sala Bianca

July 22 marks the 70th anniversary of Italy’s first fashion show, held in the Sala Bianca at Palazzo Pitti, in Florence.

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Ethical luxury footwear brand ADAR crowdfunds vegan Italian-made sneaker

New Italian ethical footwear brand ADAR launched its debut vegan and sustainable sneaker on Kickstarter on July 5. Founded by Florence-based fashion designer Willy Anne Wijnja and Zurich-based entrepreneur Luca ...

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Cassandra Kane: recycling leather

New Yorker Cassandra Kane has opened Zer0lab in Scandicci in the heart of the leather accessories industrial area on the fringe of Florence.

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Coworking space for sustainable leather designers opens in Scandicci

On the fringes of Florence, Zer0lab is the first co-working space for sustainable and circular fashion.

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Accademia Italiana: TempleBar fashion event

The historic headquarters of Accademia Italiana came alive in piazza Pitti with the TempleBar fashion event, held during the week dedicated to men’s fashion in Florence.

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