Ggreat (stylistic) hopes). Alongside the luxury giants and the names that have written the history of this sector, the fashion system it is also populated by countless young, small and independent brands. Ready to take flight. As in the case of the three Italian fashion brands just awarded by National Chamber of Italian Fashion.
The supportconcrete and continuous, thus becomes the cornerstone of a long-term project aimed at enhancing in every way the creativity Made in Italy. Thanks to the initiative promoted by CNMItherefore, one new generation of stylists is preparing to make its voice heard.
The future of Made in Italy fashion
On the evening of Thursday 28 May 2026, the beneficiaries from the sixth edition of the CNMI Fashion Trust Grant. The initiative is dedicated to brands independent of the Italian fashion industry who, thanks to this program, will be able to access financial support and a business mentoring and tutoring path. From over 80 initial applications received, the international technical committee selected 11 finalists. In the CNMI Fashion Trust Grant commission, it is no coincidence that leading figures and personalities in the sector stand out, from Edward Buchanan to Saturday De Sarnofrom Suzy Menkes to Anna Dello Russountil Lorenzo Posocco And Antonio Marras.
Italian fashion brands, the winners of the CNMI Fashion Trust Grant 2026
Who are they, then, i Made in Italy brands to keep an eye on? In this edition, the three grants worth 70,000 euros each were assigned to: ACT N°1, INSTITUTION And MATTER. Starting from June 2026, these brands will be able to take advantage of a support path aimed at developing their business. The selected designers will in fact have the opportunity to access a series of strategic consultancy provided by experts in the world of Italian fashion, in addition to concrete financial support.
The winners of the CNMI Fashion Trust Grant. From left: Galib Gassanoff of Institution, the designer of Materia, Luca Lin of ACT N°1. (Photo: Courtesy of Press Office)
«Supporting young designers today means giving space to future of Italian fashion. Through CNMI Fashion Trust we want to continue to accompany talented creatives in the growth path of their brands, helping them to transform vision, research and quality into concrete and sustainable projects over time”, declares Carlo Capasa, President of Camera Moda. Made with the support of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, by the ICE Agency and with the patronage of the Lombardy Region and the Municipality of Milan, the recognition dedicated to a new generation of stylists does not stop.
The international technical committee with the winners of the CNMI Fashion Trust Grant 2026. (Photo: Courtesy of Press Office)
Looking to tomorrow
At a time of great economic uncertainty, within a sector dominated by large luxury conglomerates, recognition such as that offered by CNMI becomes of fundamental importance. Especially for smaller, younger and independent brands, which cannot count on the infrastructure of a historic fashion house.
The success of a new generation of stylists begins here.