SPONSORED: MADE IN ITALY WEDNESDAYS – ITA AT CHICAGO COLLECTIVE

by Julian Randall Jan 15, 2025

The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) will once again sponsor a curated selection of some of Italy’s best menswear and men’s accessories designers at the Chicago Collective: Men’s, from February 1-4, 2025, 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 beginning today and every Wednesday for the next few weeks leading up to the show. Below, see what makes each of these brands exceptional. (Click here to view the complete list of Italian brands presenting at the Chicago Collective.)

The Italian Pavilion

At the Collective, ITA will host its trademark lounge in the center of the Italian Pavilion. The lounge will host a complimentary espresso bar in the mornings and an aperitivo with Italian-curated cocktails and bites in the afternoons. ITA will also sponsor a special post-show networking event for its sponsored brands and American retail partners one evening.

Beyond The Chicago Collective

The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is hosting more trade shows, networking events, and consumer-facing events to support Italian brands, including digital solutions that enable them to do business more efficiently and effectively with American wholesale and retail partners. ITA will also showcase womenswear brands at Coterie in NYC and will continue to refresh the EXTRAITASTYLE digital platform with wholesale tools designed to make it easier for American retailers to discover Italian brands online.

CALABRESE 1924 BOOTH 2120

Founded in 1924, the family company continues the tradition of producing exclusively handcrafted ties, scarves and foulards.

CAMICERIA SANNINO BOOTH 6105

Antonio Sannino founded his company 33 years ago in a workshop in Sarno, a small village near Napoli, where he devoted all his efforts to crafting the one item: the shirt. This one-product philosophy follows his goal of creating flawless garments that combine modern aesthetics with the handiwork of expert tailors adhering to Neapolitan tailoring traditions.

CAMOUFLAGE AR AND J BOOTH 5103

Every great goal is achieved through passion and attention to detail. This philosophy is our mission. Our aim is to give the customer a perfectly fitted garment made with the finest, highest quality materials; a timeless product that represents the wearer.

CASTORI BOOTH 2104

Guided by a natural inclination towards beauty, Castori dedicates passion and skills to the creation of exclusive footwear and accessories. Castori brings to the field the Italian craftsmanship tradition.

CORDONE 1956 BOOTH 2096

Cordone 1956 is a company specializing in high quality shirts, all exclusively made in Italy.

CORTIGIANI BOOTH 3093

The company’s goal and philosophy focuses passion, quality and attention to detail.

DI BELLO BY FONTANI BOOTH 4096A

Fontani has been in the tailoring industry since 1953. Quality materials and garment construction are the foundation of the company.

DUCANERO BOOTH 4100A

Ducanero is dedicated to combining superb quality with genuine Italian style. Its shoes are produced using traditional techniques that require all the passion and expertise of our master craftsmen.

EDO CAMICIE SARTORIALI BOOTH 5106

Our company specializes in the production of tailored shirts for men and women, both made to measure, with personalization options. Edo Shirts is entrusted to the expert hands of our shirt makers, its manufacturing is of high quality and its customized offerings are typical of Made in Italy.

EMANUELE MAFFEIS BOOTH 5096

The company, founded in Bergamo in 1958 by Emanuele Maffeis, creates high quality shirts within the Italian tradition. It makes unique, handmade garments in special fabrics.

ESCLUSIVO ITALIANO BOOTH 3113

Our journey began nearly four decades ago as a family, weaving a tale

of exquisite silk craftsmanship. Each creation in our collection embodies our profound love for silk, dedication to artisanal excellence, and commitment to timeless elegance. Discover pieces designed to endure generations, crafted with care and destined to adorn your story.

FEFÈ NAPOLI BOOTH 2108

FEFÈ was founded in Naples in 2011 by Francesco Fossari and Serena Femiano, respectively a lawyer and an architect designer with shared love for fashion. The brand’s products are Italian-made, in the spirit of Neapolitan tailoring.

FIORONI BOOTH 2102

Fioroni manufactures high-end artisanal knitwear, sportswear, outerwear, lounge and leisure wear in Italy. Using exclusively fine yarns for fabrics ranging from cashmere to cotton, the brand incorporates both manual knitting and new technologies to produce quality garments.