Pitti Immagine Uomo 96th Edition Opens in Florence with Fashion, Art, and Design Events

The 96th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo runs from June 11 to 14, 2019 in Florence, Italy. The fair at the Fortezza da Basso hosts 1,220 exhibitors (nearly 50% foreign) and 19,000 buyers from around the world. Key events include the exhibition 'Romanzo Breve di Moda Maschile' at the Museo della Moda e del Costume di Palazzo Pitti, curated by Olivier Saillard and produced by Fondazione Pitti Immagine Discovery in collaboration with the Gallerie degli Uffizi, which will become the largest collection of men's fashion globally. Gucci Garden in Palazzo della Mercanzia gets a new installation by Maria Luisa Frisa. Ferragamo presents its Spring/Summer 2020 men's collection on June 11 in Piazza della Signoria. Givenchy, as Guest Designer, shows on June 12 with artistic director Claire Waight Keller. Sterling Ruby launches his brand S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA. on June 13. Marco De Vincenzo presents his first men's collection on June 12 at Tepidarium del Roster. MSGM celebrates its 10th anniversary with a Spring/Summer 2020 show on June 13 at Nelson Mandela Forum. Giorgio Armani appears at Pitti for the first time. Moon Boot marks its 50th anniversary with a first Spring/Summer collection. CR Runway by Carine Roitfeld features a Lenny Kravitz performance for LuisaViaRoma's anniversary. Karl Lagerfeld is honored with multiple events. China is Guest Nation in collaboration with Shanghai Fashion Week. The fair's theme is 'The Pitti Special Click,' with a photographic set by Sergio Colantuoni.