Since its founding in 2016, the nonprofit organization Fondazione Sozzani has been promoting a new generation of creatives in Milan through the support of Carla Sozzani and her daughter, Sara Maino, who is the creative director of. The duo, always focused on spotlighting photographers and artists at Galleria Sozzani, the Milanese space in Corso Como, continues their mission to propel young brands and artists. In 2018, Fondazione opened a space in Paris at 22 Rue Marx Dormoy, and in 2021, a location on Via Enrico Tazzoli 3, Milan, to finally expand to Via Bovisasca 87 in 2023, which has become the head office, a site of synergy between fashion and art. Today, the Fondazione strengthens its commitment to supporting the new generation of designers at the two locations, thanks to a program grounded in creativity, dialogue, and innovation dedicated to nurturing creative voices.
On the occasion of Milan Women's Fashion Week FW26/27, a great number of fashion talents will present their collections in the bases of the Fondazione. Among them are the Dutch designer Max Zara Sterck; Alabama Muse, the Animal-free and sustainable label founded and directed by Alice Gentilucci, an internationally renowned stylist; the Japanese Setchu, known for using eco-friendly fabrics from sustainable factories, even recycled. There will also be the Italian designer Francesco Murano, finalist of the LVMH Prize 2015; Liwen Liang, a ceramic craftsman and fashion designer based in London, who creates wearable ceramics that blend traditional Chinese craftsmanship with contemporary fashion; and the upcycling and eco-friendly clothing brand Cavia. Saelf, the label born in 2023 from the creative idea of Giulia Spitaleri, focusing on craftsmanship and creativity, presents Traccia II - Nessuna Forma Basta, the new Fall-Winter 2026/27 collection coming to life through an event that brings together fashion, performance, and installation.
For Museocity, during Milan Fashion Week, from Feb. 27 to March 5, 2026, Fondazione Sozzani presents Kris Ruhs – Labyrinth: a sculptural environment composed of 143 forged iron panels, inviting visitors to slow down and rediscover space, light, and time through movement and observation.
From Feb. 26 to March 1, 2026, Fondazione also presents Waves, a temporary retail project spotlighting independent fashion and a new generation of creative voices. Conceived as a collective initiative, the project provides tangible visibility and a physical platform for visionary designers. Within this evolving space, Dennj, Comeforbreakfast, Garbage Core, Lessico Familiare (the brand founded in Milan in 2020 by emerging designers and creative minds Riccardo Scaburri, Alice Curti, and Alberto Petillo, presents the project Who Cares About After), Lorenzo Seghezzi, Maxi Vive, MTL Studio, Pikol, Scaja, and Simon Cracker will showcase a curated selection of pieces available for purchase.
Fondazione Sozzani @ Milan Women's Fashion Week FW26/27
February 24 – March 1, 2026
Via Enrico Tazzoli 3 - 20154
Via Bovisasca 87 - 20157
For more information, visit fondazionesozzani.org
Image: Who Cares About After – Lessico Familiare
