Five Sustainable Brands Discovered at Pitti Uomo 103
Pitti Uomo 103, held at Fortezza da Basso in Florence, attracted around 8,000 international buyers and featured 548 menswear collections. CEO Raffaello Napoleone thanked exhibitors for their energy and passion. Among the standout brands were Chateau Orlando by artist Luke Edward Hall, blending fashion and interiors with a romantic, decadent aesthetic; PiumeStudio, producing handmade vegan down-effect footwear in Veneto; Sesa Shoes, a family-run company from Monte Urano that launched its own label after discovering its Asian following; PERMU, founded by creative director Heyun Pan, using renewable wool and laser cutting for minimalist garments; and Kemkes, a Dutch streetwear brand creating modular clothing from upcycled materials, with its A Bed Collection on display at the Fashion For Good Museum in Amsterdam.
Key facts
- Pitti Uomo 103 took place at Fortezza da Basso, Florence.
- The event featured 548 menswear collections and around 8,000 international buyers.
- Raffaello Napoleone is CEO of Pitti Immagine.
- Chateau Orlando is a brand by artist Luke Edward Hall, blending Italian and British influences.
- PiumeStudio produces handmade vegan down-effect footwear in Veneto.
- Sesa Shoes is based in Monte Urano, Marche, and launched its own label before the pandemic.
- PERMU's creative director is Heyun Pan; the brand debuted at Pitti with the Concealable Zone collection.
- Kemkes' A Bed Collection is exhibited at the Fashion For Good Museum in Amsterdam.
Entities
Artists
- Luke Edward Hall
- Heyun Pan
- Marco Perticari
Institutions
- Pitti Immagine
- Fashion For Good Museum
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Veneto
- Monte Urano
- Marche
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Cornwall
- United Kingdom