Milan Fashion Week for Men (MFWM), taking place from 17th to 21st June, returns for the Spring/Summer 2023 season, bringing with it an array of high-profile brands, designers and catwalk debuts.
The program calendar for this edition includes 25 fashion shows, 24 presentations, three presentations by appointment, five digital presentations and nine events with a total of 66 dates. It is a significant return to the event’s physical format, with 61 of the planned presentations taking place physically. The show will open on June 17th with a presentation by Kiton, followed by Dsquared2’s first physical fashion show. The event will conclude with a Zegna catwalk show, which will take place on June 20 at Oasi Zegna.
The following day is dedicated to digital content on the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) platform.
Moschino, Versace and Gucci return
For this season, well-known designers are returning to Milan, including Moschino, Versace, Plein Sport, Billionaire and Gucci, which will host a presentation on June 20th. Also making their debut at MFWM are a number of designers including JW Anderson, who presented digital content during the January show, 44 Label Group, Indian designer Dhruv Kapoor, Chinese brand Joeone, Altea and Sease. English brand Charles Jeffrey Loverboy will also make its debut, albeit in digital form. In addition to the catwalk shows, other events will take place at various locations around the city, including the Franciacorta public festival on June 20th, dedicated to local wineries, and an exclusive Scalapay dinner on June 18th, aimed at content specialists and digital talents.
“What awaits us is a rich and interesting fashion week, presenting many great returnees and many newcomers, proving that Milan continues to be a vibrant and attractive fashion capital for an international audience,” said Carlo Capasa, President of the National Chamber of Fashion, in a Message: “We are living in a difficult time due to the war and the pandemic that is hitting China again. It is important that fashion continues to send a message of hope and positivity and face up to today’s problems, with special attention to Sustainability, inclusion and support for the new generations.”
This translated article first appeared on FashionUnited.uk.