Altaroma and Vogue Italia Crown Winners of Who Is On Next? 2016
Winners of the 2016 Who Is On Next? competition, hosted by Vogue Italia and Altaroma, have been revealed. The judging panel featured notable figures such as Franca Sozzani, Suzy Menkes, Carlo Capasa, Sara Maino, and Raffaello Napoleone. Nicola Brognano claimed the top spot in women's ready-to-wear for his spring/summer 2017 line. The designer from Calabria, who launched his brand in 2015, earned a runway presentation at Milan Fashion Week in September 2017, along with a Yoox.com award and collaborations with Parden's and Pugnetti Parma, plus the Tomorrow award. Narguess Hatami of Miahatami secured second place, while Filippo Pugnetti was recognized in accessories with the Première Classe award. Silvia Venturini Fendi, president of Altaroma, emphasized the competition's significance in fostering Italian talent.
Key facts
- Who Is On Next? is a scouting competition by Altaroma and Vogue Italia.
- Jury included Franca Sozzani, Suzy Menkes, Carlo Capasa, Sara Maino, Raffaello Napoleone.
- Nicola Brognano won first place in women's ready-to-wear for spring/summer 2017.
- Brognano previously worked at Giambattista Valli and Dolce & Gabbana.
- Brognano's prize includes a Milan Fashion Week show in September 2017.
- Narguess Hatami (Miahatami) won second place, inspired by Persian culture.
- Filippo Pugnetti (Pugnetti Parma) won the accessories category.
- Pugnetti received the Première Classe award for a free stand at Jardin des Tuileries.
Entities
Artists
- Nicola Brognano
- Narguess Hatami
- Filippo Pugnetti
- Franca Sozzani
- Suzy Menkes
- Carlo Capasa
- Sara Maino
- Raffaello Napoleone
- Silvia Venturini Fendi
- Daniele Giorgio
Institutions
- Altaroma
- Vogue Italia
- CNMI
- Pitti Immagine
- Istituto Marangoni Milano
- Giambattista Valli
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Yoox.com
- Parden's
- Pugnetti Parma
- Tomorrow
- Première Classe
- Paola Frani
- MSGM
- Marco Morosini
- Aviù
- Miahatami
- A.I. Artisanal Intelligence
- Artribune
Locations
- Calabria
- Milan
- Italy
- Paris
- France
- Iran
- Florence
- Rome
- Jardin des Tuileries