Beppe Angiolini, founder of Sugar in Arezzo, dies at 73
Beppe Angiolini, founder of Sugar in Arezzo, dies at 73 Beppe Angiolini (Ph. courtesy: Sugar/Angiolini Family) Arezzo, October 19, 2026—Beppe Angiolini died on October 17, 2026, at age 73, after a long illness. His family announced his death, leaving the Italian and international fashion worlds in mourning. Known as “Sugar of Arezzo,” he began his […]
Discover the untold story of corduroy’s past 250 years
Discover the untold story of corduroy’s past 250 years “Corduroy–The story of a Timeless Fabric,” book cover A new book has come from the prolific pen of Eric Musgrave, a British journalist, fashion writer and unique menswear expert who has been a mentor to me since I started at Sportswear International magazine—and who continues to […]
Why Dunhill will be guest designer at next Pitti Uomo
Why Dunhill will guest designer at next Pitti Uomo Dunhill f/w 2026 (Ph. Courtesy: Dunhill) Within next Pitti Immagine Uomo—the 111th edition, to be held in Florence from January 12 to 15, 2027—Dunhill will be the Guest Designer. The British luxury menswear house, led by creative director Simon Holloway since 2023, will host a presentation […]
Discover Hyosung’s newest responsible collaborations
Hyosung’s newest responsible collaborations A denim using Hyosung stretch fibers Within the upcoming edition of Kingpins Amsterdam, Hyosung TNC, a global specialised manufacturer of elastane, has partnered with several denim industry insiders. Within the global denim event taking place at Sugar Factory, in Amsterdam, on taking place on 14 and 15 October 2026, the company […]
Giorgio Armani and Kith present 3rd collaboration in Marrakech
Giorgio Armani and Kith present 3rd menswear collaboration in Marrakech From left: Leo Dell’Orco and Ronnie Fieg (Ph. Lucas Possiede) Giorgio Armani and Kith have presented “Dreams of the Dune,” the third chapter of their collaboration with a runway show held at sunset on 9 October in the Agafay Desert, south of Marrakech. The new […]
Lenzing collaborates with Kaihara and launches a three-fiber collection
Lenzing collaborates with Kaihara and launches a three-fiber collection “Remod Collection” by Lenzing and Kaihara Corporation Within the Kingpins Amsterdam show edition of October, The Lenzing Group, a global producer of wood-based fibers, is launching the “Remod Collection,” a selection of three fibers developed in partnership with Kaihara Corporation, the world-renowned Japanese denim manufacturer. The […]
Enzo Fusco: “With B.Glam we explore a new language in womenswear”
Enzo Fusco: “With B.Glam we explore a new language in womenswear” Enzo Fusco During Milan Fashion Week in September, Blauer presented B.Glam, an exclusive capsule collection that marks Blauer’s entry into the premium womenswear market. Characterized by fine fabrics, technical innovation, stylistic research, and a premium aesthetic, the capsule collection reinterprets the brand’s DNA in […]
DNM: a passion for “Made in Egypt” denim, 15 years and beyond
DNM: a passion for “Made in Egypt” denim, 15 years and beyond DNM, Damietta, Egypt (Ph. M.C. Pavarini) Damietta, 12 October 2026–A few days ago I visited DNM, a 100% Turkish-owned investment of Eroğlu Global Holding. The specialized denim manufacturer has operated uninterruptedly for 15 years in Damietta, Egypt, paving the way for the growth […]
How Venice Sustainable Forum revs up for its fifth edition
How Venice Sustainable Forum revs up for its 5th edition A view of Venice (Ph. M.C. Pavarini) The Venice Sustainable Fashion Forum is gearing up for its fifth edition scheduled for November 5 and 6, 2026, in Venice, Italy, on the Island of San Giorgio at the Giorgio Cini Foundation. Titled “Shaping Tomorrow,” this year’s […]
IED Milano gets 60 and bets on new graduate show concept
IED Milan gets 60 and launches new graduate show concept: “Dialogue is key” A look by Zhu Zeminghui (Ph. IED Milano/Paolo Consaga In Milan, during the most recent Fashion Week, IED—the European Institute of Design—presented “The Process,” a new chapter featuring the final fashion show by 14 students. To mark its 60th anniversary, the renowned […]