Maïa Archive Launches Maïa X with Garbage Core Capsule at Milan Fashion Week 2026
Based in Italy and Brussels, Maïa Archive has introduced Maïa X, a platform designed for guest designers to collaboratively create capsule collections. The inaugural collection, which will be showcased at Milan Fashion Week 2026, is curated by Giuditta Tanzi, the creative director of Garbage Core, and will be presented at Transiti 1 in Milan, under the curation of Amanda Luna Ballerini. Maïa X merges the unique visions of each designer with Maïa Archive's proficiency in product development and sourcing, resulting in limited-edition collections that are accessible. This initiative supports independent designers who struggle with production costs, highlighting their artistic identity. Maïa Archive offers assistance to independent fashion brands throughout the development and production processes, utilizing its extensive network of textile suppliers and manufacturers in Italy.
Key facts
- Maïa Archive launches Maïa X, a collaborative platform for guest designers to co-create capsule collections.
- The first collection is curated by Giuditta Tanzi, creative director of Garbage Core.
- The presentation takes place at Transiti 1 in the Pasteur district of Milan.
- Transiti 1 is curated by Amanda Luna Ballerini and hosts events, workshops and meetings.
- Maïa Archive is based in Italy and Brussels and supports independent fashion brands.
- Maïa X aims to support independent designers limited by production costs and scale.
- The launch occurs during Milan Fashion Week 2026.
- Each collaboration translates the designer's creative language into accessible, limited-edition drops.
Entities
Artists
- Giuditta Tanzi
- Amanda Luna Ballerini
Institutions
- Maïa Archive
- Maïa X
- Garbage Core
- Transiti 1
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Brussels
- Belgium
- Pasteur