Glenn Waldron
Design
Oh so Pitti
Pitti Uomo, the world's top menswear show, has felt the effects of a consumer spending slowdown. Yet the brands on show this summer were taking new directions and exhibiting strong and innovative products.
Fashion
Pitti boys
Florence’s Pitti Uomo fair is where big deals are made and wearable clothes are previewed. This year, the event saw new interest from eastern Europe and, for the first time, showcased womenswear.
Design
Future classics
Menswear sales are recovering from a 2005 dip. This season’s Pitti Uomo drew 21,000 buyers, with significant growth in new markets. Its fashions were similarly forward looking, pointing to future classics.
