November 07, 2025

Shinyakozuka is Pitti Uomo’s third Guest Designer Pitti Immagine unveiled the third guest designer for the winter edition of Pitti Uomo, the menswear trade show scheduled for January 13 to 16, 2026. The protagonist of the special event will be Japanese designer Shinya Kozuka, the creative force and founder of the eponymous brand Shinyakozuka. read more

Pitti Uomo: all the events for the January 2026 edition Pitti Immagine is ready to present the winter edition of Pitti Uomo, scheduled for Jan. 13 to 16, 2026, at Fortezza da Basso, in Florence. Over 700 brands will showcase their Fall/Winter 2026–2027 collections with a strong international presence (around 44%). Three International brands will be the protagonists for the special events of this edition: Soshiotsuki, Hed Mayner, and Shinyakozuka. read more

Kering launches CRAFT to support new Chinese talents Global luxury group Kering signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shanghai Fashion Week to launch Kering CRAFT, a Creative Residency for Artisanship, Fashion, and Technology. This new initiative marks a significant milestone in Kering’s deepening engagement with China's fashion and creative industries and its supporting sustainable and forward-looking development. read more

CFDA and Bezos Earth Fund Together for The ''Next Thread'' The project is called The Next Thread Initiative, a $6.25 million partnership between the Council of Fashion Designers of America Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund to advance innovation and education in sustainable fashion. read more

The 2025 CFDA Awards winners and honorees The Council of Fashion Designers of America celebrated the winners and honorees of the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards during a ceremony held at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, starting with Teyana Taylor, who served as the evening’s host. read more

Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo celebrates Andy Warhol From October 2, 2025, to February 15, 2026, the Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo presents “Andy Warhol – Serial Portraits”, an exhibition highlighting both iconic and rarely seen works by the American artist. read more

"Kind of Language" goes to Shanghai Prada presents the exhibition “A Kind of Language: Storyboards and Other Renderings for Cinema” with the support of Fondazione Prada. The project, curated by Melissa Harris, is on view from November 4, 2025, to February 1, 2026, at Prada Rong Zhai, in Shanghai. read more

Olivier Rousteing leaves Balmain Balmain announced that its creative director, Olivier Rousteing, would be leaving the Parisian fashion house that he has held since April 2011. read more

Spainfashion Lab: five brands to keep an eye on A selection of Spanish brands presented their ready-to-wear collections at Superstudio Più in Milan from November 5 to 6, 2025, as part of the project Spainfashion Lab, organised by ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones. The event was supported by M Seventy, the company that owns and organizes the White Milano trade shows. Modem selected five Spanish fashion brands to watch: Coosy, K-Kou, Lolina, Paz Torras & SKFK. Click on the designers' images to open their Instagram Profiles. COOSY Founded by Virginia P. Castro in Pontevedra, Galicia, a land steeped in textile tradition and maritime magic, Coosy has evolved into a women's fashion brand recognized for its bold, elegant style. Characterized by distinctive cuts, ruffles, original prints, and vibrant colors, each collection exudes authenticity and personality. Today, Coosy has 24 boutiques throughout Spain and produces 80% of its products domestically, focusing on local craftsmanship and responsible fashion. The brand's commitment is also reflected in its choice of sustainable materials, such as organic, recycled, and certified fabrics, and its collaboration with workshops that promote the social inclusion of women at risk of unemployment. More than a brand, Coosy is a movement that encourages every woman to express herself with freedom and style. K-KOU K-Kou is a Spanish women's fashion brand that embodies the spirit of Mediterranean design, combining quality, versatility, and style. The collections are distinguished by a contemporary functional approach, designed for women seeking comfort without sacrificing elegance. With over 25 years of experience in the textile sector, the brand's owner focuses on the use of high-quality materials, responsible production, and a design that balances trends and timelessness. Each piece is made entirely in Spain, in limited editions and exclusive prints, offering unique and distinctive pieces. LOLINA Lolina is a Spanish fashion and accessories brand, created by creative director Carolina Orts, who has collaborated with prestigious names such as Francis Montesinos, Fernando Lemoniez, Loewe, and Benetton. With a distinctive and boldly colorful aesthetic, the brand has rapidly grown to be present in over 250 stores across Spain and Greece. The collections are designed for strong, confident women who want to express their individuality through bold designs and the ability to transform fashion into an art form, where each piece tells a story and reflects an attitude. PAZ TORRAS Paz Torras is a family-run women's fashion brand, founded by Tomás Paz and now passionately led by the second generation, Tomás Paz Jr. and Jordi Paz. Since its inception, the brand has stood out for its high-quality garments, crafted with local suppliers, and a style inspired by Mediterranean sophistication. SKFK A fashion brand based in the Basque Country, dedicated to women seeking unique designs, exclusive prints, and a wide range of styles. SKFK's casual style combines comfort and creativity. Each piece draws inspiration from the principles of organic geometry and the observation and reinterpretation of the natural world. SKFK is a pioneering brand in the Spanish fashion world, GOTS and Fairtrade® certified, and present worldwide through stores in over 20 countries.

MODEM Dialogues The MODEM Dialogues project conceived by Ezio Barbaro and hosted by Florian Müller, brings together leaders from design, education, industry, culture, and institutional leadership who are shaping the future of fashion through critical thinking, creative practice, and institutional work. MODEM Dialogues views fashion as a lens for examining broader social change and aims to provide lasting insights for those shaping the future of the field. This is not about trends. It is about continuity. Conversations that matter, and resonate beyond the moment. About Florian Müller MODEM Dialogues. Upcoming interview Monday 24.11.2025, in conversation with Yaku Stapleton Read the previous interviews. 23.06.2025 with Serge Carreira 07.07.2025 with Simon Whitehouse 21.07.2025 with Orsola de Castro 04.08.2025 with Bandana Tewari 18.08.2025 with Scott Lipinski 01.09.2025 with Sophia Chong 15.09.2025 with Sara Sozzani Maino 29.09.2025 with Tasha Liu 13.10.2025 with Madame Lv 27.10.2025 with Sakina M'sa Subscribe HERE to receive the interviews via newsletter and in PDF format.

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