January 2022 Men's Fashion Weeks: Florence, Milan, Paris
The January 2022 men's fashion season unfolded across Florence, Milan, and Paris, demonstrating resilience despite the Omicron variant. Pitti Uomo in Florence attracted 8,000 visitors and 4,900 buyers, with 548 brands (30% international). The 'Reflections' theme emphasized sustainability, notably through the S|Style Sustainable Style project curated by Giorgia Cantarini, featuring ten eco-responsible brands including Ksenia Schnaider, Waste Yarn Project, and Provincia Studio. Milan Fashion Week Men's Collection included 47 brands across 68 appointments, with shows by DSquared2, Zegna, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Etro, Fendi, and emerging designers like Federico Cina and JordanLuca. The week opened with exhibitions honoring photographer Giovanni Gastel and Anna Piaggi. Paris Fashion Week, organized by FHCM, featured 76 brands (46 physical, 30 digital). Highlights included Louis Vuitton's tribute to Virgil Abloh, Dior's 75th anniversary New Look celebration, and Nigo's debut at Kenzo. The season promoted a modern, fluid masculinity and support for new talent.
Key facts
- Pitti Uomo in Florence had 548 brands, 8,000 visitors, 4,900 buyers (30% international).
- S|Style Sustainable Style project curated by Giorgia Cantarini featured 10 eco-responsible brands.
- Milan Fashion Week Men's Collection had 47 brands, 68 appointments (23 shows, 24 presentations, 12 events, 9 digital).
- Paris Fashion Week had 76 brands (46 physical, 30 digital) organized by FHCM.
- Louis Vuitton paid tribute to Virgil Abloh with looks designed by him and his team led by Ib Kamara.
- Dior celebrated 75th anniversary of New Look with menswear collection by Kim Jones.
- Nigo debuted as creative director of Kenzo.
- Exhibitions honored Giovanni Gastel and Anna Piaggi in Milan.
Entities
Artists
- Giorgia Cantarini
- Ksenia Schnaider
- Federico Cina
- David Catalan
- JordanLuca
- Andrea Incontri
- Giovanni Gastel
- Anna Piaggi
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Virgil Abloh
- Ib Kamara
- Kim Jones
- Stephen Jones
- Nigo
- Federico Poletti
- Mattia Guolo
Institutions
- Pitti Immagine
- Rinascente
- MAXXI
- Museo di Fotografia Contemporanea
- Fondazione Sozzani
- Associazione Culturale Anna Piaggi
- Vestiaire Collective
- Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM)
- Louis Vuitton
- Dior
- Kenzo
- DSquared2
- Zegna
- Prada
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Etro
- Fendi
- Kway
- Spyder
- Ardusse
- Çanaku
- Family First
- Dhruv Kapoor
- Jet Set
- Provincia Studio
- Waste Yarn Project
- Junk
- Figure Decorative
- Curious Grid
- N Palmer
- Maxime
- Umòja
- Philip Huang
- Artribune
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Milan
- Paris
- France
- Piazza della Repubblica
- Romagna
- Canada