SPONSORED: “MADE IN ITALY BRANDS” PRESENTED BY THE ITALIAN TRADE AGENCY, WEEK TWO
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) will once again sponsor a curated selection of some of Italy’s very best menswear and men’s accessories designers at the Chicago Collective trade show, February 3-6, 2024, at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois. Sartorial tradition and the world’s most sophisticated manufacturing techniques combine to lead US retailers on an experiential journey into Italian quality.
We are happy to share a selection of these exhibitors on MR-mag.com every Wednesday for the next few weeks leading up to the show. Below, see what makes each of these brands special, in their own words and images. (For a complete list of sponsored brands exhibiting at the show, click here.)
The Italian Pavilion
At the Collective, ITA will host its trademark lounge in the center of the Italian Pavilion, which in the mornings will host a complimentary espresso bar, and in the afternoons an aperitivo with Italian-curated cocktails and bites. ITA will also sponsor a very special post-show networking event for its sponsored brands and their American retail partners.
Benevenuto, Alessio Nanni
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) also celebrates the arrival of Alessio Nanni as its new Head of Fashion & Beauty, stationed at ITA’s NYC headquarters
More, more, more…
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is now hosting more trade shows, networking events, and consumer-facing events than ever before to support Italian brands, including digital solutions to enable Italian brands to do business more easily and effectively with American wholesaler/retailer partners. Beyond the Chicago Collective, ITA will showcase womenswear brands at Coterie in NYC. Later this spring ITA will refresh its EXTRAITASTYLE digital platform with wholesale tools designed to make it easier for American retailers to discover Italian brands online.
CASTORI Booth 2108
A deluxe brand of footwear and exclusive accessories for men based on the principles of Neapolitan tailoring: Impeccably stylish and classic with a twist of eclectic and contemporary details. Driven by a natural inclination towards beauty, Castori dedicates passion and skills to the creation of its products, bringing into play the Italian artisanal tradition.
Cordone 1956 Booth 2100
The best shirt made in Italy, with exclusive fabrics, Cordone’s strong tradition of making in Italy has been producing quality apparel since 1956. It is the third generation of the company always with the same focus as before, creating unique products.
Cortigiani Booth 6105
Cortigiani provides a total look of casual chic, all made from top-quality wool and cashmere. The company has been making elegant menswear for more than 30 years and is sold in the most prestigious luxury boutiques around the world.
Di Bello by Fontani Booth 4096a
Di Bello by Fontani offers women’s and men’s lines in suede, lambskin, nappa, sheepskin shearling, goose-down, leather and cloth jackets. Research into new tanning technologies and the refinement of finishing techniques, now unmistakable, have permitted Di Bello great success in the American market.
DIS Italian Shoes Booth 6103
Based in Marche, the Italian district of excellence for the production of footwear, DIS manufactures premium quality handmade shoes with a made-to-order formula in only 10 days. Thanks to technology, DIS produces only what is sold, with materials of natural origin and raw material suppliers in an area of just 10 km, reducing CO2 emissions by 30%.
E.Formicola Booth 3099
E. Formicola produces all products in Naples, representing a modern and more comfortable version of the very best tailoring traditions. A second-generation family business, it continues to transmit all the knowledge of the past, but translated in a smart, modern way.
Emanuele Maffeis Booth 4100A
Emanuele Maffeis shirts are made after continuous research both at home and overseas for special fabrics, the development of perfectly fitting patterns, and near-obsessive attention to detail, and hand-finishing; the hallmarks of our shirts.
Fefe’ Napoli Booth 2110
The collection utilizes ultralight fabrics, made from soft, sinuous yarns like silk, cashmere gauze, wool, and muslin. Exclusive prints, strictly Italian and artisan production, and the use of only noble fabrics constitute the foundations on which the company is built.
Felisi Booth 3094
Since 1973, Felisi products have been made in Ferrara, in the north of Italy, and made from high-quality materials, like real vacchetta leather, and technical nylon, with all details in real brass. everything is created for custom orders, so different colors and materials can be combined on request.
Ferrante Booth 3123
A personal and refined interpretation that finds expression in impeccable combinations of volumes and yarns: a harmonious balance of lines, textures, and colors for a relaxed yet decisive attitude that finds its design vision in the search for detail.
Fioroni Booth 2106
Manufacturer of high-end artisanal knitwear, sportswear, outerwear, lounge, and leisure wear made in Italy, highly specialized in all knitting techniques and development of exclusive fine yarns. From cashmere to cotton, the company always offers the highest quality products made from the most precious materials and attention to detail, integrating the art of manual knitting experience with new production technologies.
Fly3 Booth 6099
The FLY3 collection combines quality, tradition, and typical Italian knitwear technology. Created for the customer, and oriented towards the nautical world, today FLY3 is recognized as sophisticated leisurewear. Known for its iconic seamless, reversible, and bicolor sweaters, new projects are developing to complement the knitwear proposal: Le Naturali, Ghost Blazer, and Matema.
Fray Booth 3100
High quality shirtmakers since 1962, the collection features a broad range of premium fabrics and half a century’s experience in the art of shirt-making. The brand’s mission? “We want every man who wears our shirts to know he is visibly elegant.”
