Design
Retail
Report
Pitti party— Global
Preface
Buyers braved the cold to make it to this season’s Pitti Uomo menswear show, with numbers up on last year. A sense of calm about the future was reflected in the relaxed fit of items on show.
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01Lardini coats and jackets
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02Avon Celli stand, a brand reborn
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03Drakes ties
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04Barbour x To Ki To jacket
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05Anthony Peto hats
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06Boglioli sweatshirt material jacket
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07Chic outdoorwear from Aquarama
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08A backpack integrated into a coat at the M stand
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09Suede and leather contrast shoe from US brand Walkover
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10Pratoni cardigan
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11Duffle coat by Nanamica
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12Traditional Aran island knitwear from Inis Meáin
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13Jacket from Pitti first-timer Monitaly
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14Scarves at the Monitaly stand handwoven by indigenous Mexicans
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15Fetching Nanamica daypack
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