On the occasion of Milan Fashion Week, scheduled from February 24 to March 2, 2026, the CNMI presents a new edition of the Fashion Hub, a meeting space dedicated to the next generation of creatives and a hotbed of innovative projects, open to the public and the city of Milan. The project is supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Trade Agency. The Fashion Hub will take place for the first time at Palazzo Morando, from Feb. 24 to March 1.
The Fashion Hub will host initiatives and activities aimed at promoting the next generation of designers, who will have the opportunity to connect with key players in the international fashion system. These activities and projects reflect CNMI's core values, including experimentation, innovation, craftsmanship, sustainability, inclusion, and education.
This edition of the Fashion Hub will host the projects Future Threads: Italy's New Wave and New Gen, New Ethos, curated by Sara Sozzani Maino, CNMI International's new talent and brands ambassador.
Future Threads: Italy’s New Wave is an exhibition exploring the cutting-edge Italian creatives redefining the essence of Made in Italy. Each edition, the project showcases new designers and artisans who, by blending tradition, innovation, and responsibility, are charting a bold future for fashion. From fashion to design to craftsmanship, this installation explores Italy’s creative evolution through the eyes of those who are shaping the future. The brands involved in the project are: Cavia, Dennj, Domenico Orefice, Giuseppe Buccinnà, Lessico Familiare, and Marco Rambaldi.
The New Gen, New Ethos project will feature presentations from participating brands throughout the week. The project highlights a new generation of creatives who are redefining the values of design, fashion, and culture. Rooted in responsibility, inclusivity, and innovation, this new generation is determined to create a positive impact with their creations. The brands participating in the project are: Lapacifico, Pikol Clothing, Traiceline Pratt, Unknown Artisan, Weinsanto, and Afro Fashion Association designer Phan Dang Hoang.
Victor Weinsanto, designer of the Sphere Showroom at Paris Fashion Week, will present his work at the CNMI Fashion Hub as part of a collaborative effort with the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. The Sphere PFW Showroom will host the Italian brand Act N.1 from March 4 to 10.
Fashion Hub
Feb. 24 to March 1, 2026
Palazzo Morando
Via Sant'Andrea 6, 20121 Milano
Image: Victor Weinsanto at the Fashion Hub September 2025 edition
