SPONSORED: MADE IN ITALY WEDNESDAYS – ITA AT CHICAGO COLLECTIVE

by Julian Randall Jan 22, 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 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.

FLY 3 BOOTH 6099

Originally created for a customer oriented towards the nautical world, today FLY3 is recognized as sophisticated leisurewear. This collection combines quality, tradition, and the typical Italian knitwear technology. It gives essential pieces that everyone has in their wardrobe a modern twist.

FOULON MILANO BOOTH 2112

Foulon produces men’s clothing in high quality leather, and other fabrics. The collection includes light outerwear in suede, shearling, and calfskin in addition to gloves and accessories.

FRAY BOOTH 3100

Fray makes luxury shirts of the highest quality with exclusive fabrics.

FUGÀTO BOOTH 3117

Over ten years ago the Fugàto brand was born, creating men’s outerwear ranging from classic to modern with a high level Italian production and exquisite tailoring. The collection is aimed toward enthusiasts who value exclusivity, can recognize quality, and appreciate artisinal tailoring.

GALÀ BOOTH 3105

Based in Milan, Galà is a brand synonymous with Italian excellence and elegance. Created in the renowned Camiceria Ferrari factory, Galà is a family-run business with a reputation for innovation, elegance and passion. Over the past 20 years, the label has become a leader in bespoke, fine cotton shirting and polos.

GALA GLOVES BOOTH 4100

Gala Gloves embodies the soul of Neapolitan craftsmanship, blending contemporary tradition with artisanal mastery.

GALLIA BOOTH 2100

Gallia blends retro elegance with contemporary innovation, crafting high-quality knitwear and shirts in Italy. Each garment evokes refined coolness, liberating men’s wear from stereotypes with bold colors and technical craftsmanship.

GALLOTTI BOOTH 5093

The historic Gallotti, founded in 1969, is known for making products in high quality leathers and other fabrics.

GARRETT BOOTH 4094A

Since 1982, Garrett has established a reputation for making outerwear and leather clothing for men and women. Its accessories are produced in raw, high quality materials and given vegetable-based handmade treatments for distinctiveness. Attention to detail is seen in each item they make.