7 Emerging Brands to Watch at Milan Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week kicks off on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, with a return to in-person shows for most brands. Among the established houses, seven emerging labels stand out for their creativity, sustainability, and inclusive vision. Marco Rambaldi is featured in a mentorship initiative by Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana and Valentino, showcasing his Spring/Summer 2022 collection on Valentino's Instagram. Alfredo Cortese of AC9, mentored by Alessandro Dell'Acqua under Tomorrow Ltd, blends Nordic formal purity with Italian charm. Francesco Murano, winner of Who is on Next? and Milano Moda Graduate, has dressed Beyoncé. Andrea Adamo, formerly at Zuhair Murad, Roberto Cavalli, and Dolce&Gabbana, presents body-conscious designs under Andreādamo. Alessandro Vigilante, an ex-dancer with experience at Dolce&Gabbana, Gucci, and Philosophy, merges fashion and dance. Daniel Del Core, after five years at Gucci, offers couture-level glamour. Salvo Rizza's Des Phemmes presents an effortless chic inspired by the 1990s, with opulent embellishments. Other rising names include Act N°1, Vitelli, Tiziano Guardini, CHB, and Vìen.