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Fashion month is in full swing. After New York Fashion Week and London Fashion Week, which wrapped three days ago, the fashion crowd has arrived in Italy for Milan Fashion Week Spring\/Summer 2027, running from September 22 to 28.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the world’s leading fashion capitals, Milan brings together renowned designers, supermodels, celebrities, and fashion enthusiasts for a week of runway shows, exclusive events, and a preview of what’s next in fashion. With Prada, Gucci, Fendi, and Giorgio Armani on the calendar, there’s plenty to look forward to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This season, however, the spotlight extends beyond the runway. Kicking off the festivities on September 22, Vogue World: Milano transformed the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II into a celebration of Italian craftsmanship, bringing the country’s artisanal heritage and modern innovations to life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a fitting tribute to a country whose influence on fashion goes far beyond its famous designer labels. But how did Milan become the center of Italian fashion, and what gives Made in Italy<\/em> its enduring appeal? The answer takes us back to Florence, through Italy’s manufacturing history, and into the glamorous world of high fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before Milan Fashion Week, There Was Florence\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Artisans with three objects: the duomo, celestial globe, the loom. Photo: Stefania M. D’Alessandro\/Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long before Milan became Italy’s fashion capital, Florence was introducing Italian design to the international stage. On February 12, 1951, businessman Giovanni Battista Giorgini organized a landmark fashion presentation at his Florence residence, Villa Torrigiani, inviting American buyers and journalists to discover the work of Italian designers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its success helped establish Italy’s international fashion reputation, with subsequent shows moving to Florence’s historic Palazzo Pitti in 1952. But as ready-to-wear fashion gained momentum in the 1970s, the industry’s attention began shifting toward Milan. With its established manufacturing connections and growing community of designers, the city offered new opportunities for fashion production and commercial expansion. Designer Walter Albini helped lead this transition by moving his presentations from Florence to Milan in 1971, paving the way for the city’s emergence as the fashion capital we know today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Milan, Home of Made in Italy<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Milan’s rise to fashion capital wasn’t simply a matter of attracting famous designers. Its greatest advantage was its proximity to northern Italy’s established manufacturing network, where textile mills, skilled artisans, factories, and fashion houses worked in close collaboration. From Como’s silk industry to Biella’s wool producers, these connections allowed Milanese designers to experiment with materials, refine their designs, and bring ready-to-wear collections to an international market. The city’s production capabilities, combined with its creative talent and commercial expertise, helped establish the reputation behind the Made in Italy label, a mark associated with exceptional craftsmanship, sophisticated design, and attention to detail.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Gucci Jumpsuit, Made in Italy<\/em> Tag<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Made in Italy represents a tradition that extends from luxury clothing and leather goods to beautifully crafted eyewear. It’s also taking on renewed meaning in the age of artificial intelligence. At Vogue World: Milano, creative director Juan Costa Paz explored the relationship between technology and craftsmanship, emphasizing the importance of human imagination as AI transforms creative industries. The message is especially relevant to Italian artisans, whose expertise combines generations of experience with modern manufacturing techniques. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That same tradition inspires Classic Specs, which sources premium cellulose acetate<\/a> from northern Italy, home to renowned manufacturers such as Mazzucchelli. With roots dating back to 1849, Mazzucchelli has become internationally recognized for its acetate production and material innovation. It’s a fitting reminder that Italian craftsmanship isn’t limited to the runway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n