NoNot only Paris, New York, London, Copenhagen and Milan. Even Rome has its fashion week: is called Altaroma, was born in 2004 and has tried to evolve every year, in line with market and industry trends. Always focused on emerging talents, with an eye to the young students of fashion schools and made in Italy brands who, by themselves, struggle to take off. A showcase in which a world-renowned entrepreneur and stylist, Silvia Venturini Fendihas believed and continues to believe since 2010.
Dennj FW23/24 fashion show (Photo: Altaroma).
The latest edition of Altaroma 2023 staged at the PratiBus District, the new location in the capital, dedicated to the collections Autumn-Winter 2023/2024ended in growth: over 7 thousand visitors, with 80 insiders from abroad – from 2019 to 2023, +68% of foreign buyers.
The names to keep an eye on at Altaroma 2023
A reconfirmation of the success of the containers that highlight the new talents of tomorrow: not only the défilé of International Couture, A Romance Glamor Fashion Showwhich closed the Roman fashion week, with the brands A’Biddikkia, Baroqco Jewelry, Eleonora Cicchetti, Kovalowe & La Metamorphose, from Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Indonesia and Suriname.
A look by Canaku FW23/24 (Photo: Altaroma).
From Rome to San Remo
On the catwalk, it is to stand out Canaku – who will also participate in Sanremo 2023, dressing Ollyyoung Genoese singer among the Big names in the competition at the 73rd edition.
On the Rome catwalk, the menswear brand born from the idea of Jurgen Canaku, Albanian by birth and Apulian by adoption, presented his looks inspired by rock icons and mixed with the culture of his origins: Scottish romantic warrior coats, revisited traditional costumes, details of roses and daggers. In the past, her clothes have already been worn by artists and performers such as Irama, Ghemon, Annalisa, The List Representative hey Maneskin. In a more feminine key, the sensual dresses by DennJmade with recycled vintage fabrics.
Made in Italy, protagonist
The spearhead, in addition to the collective shows of Rome is my Runway, is the hybrid exhibition space of Showcase in Altaroma, which in 2023 opened at the shopping, allowing patrons to purchase the collections on site. Virtually unknown names that the event highlights: a mix of no-gender brands (30%) and sustainable brands (80% of the total). Many are new to the Roman event and independent: to keep an eye on, the clothing of Dear Milanfrom an idea of Joachim Gentilea recent graduate of NABA – New Academy of Fine Arts, one of the schools participating in Altaroma.
For footwear, the ultra-feminine sandals by Karim Daoudithe young designer from San Mauro Pascoli with Arab origins who has already participated in MFW and won the award Pitti Tutoring & Consulting Award 2022 Of Pitti Image. For bags, eyes on Euterpethe minimal bag brand from Italian designer Sofia Nardi.
And the pop jewels of Artifact, born in Pescara. Directly from Rome, Made in Italy excellence to know and support.