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In Italy, a new protocol is introduced to combat exploitation in fashion production

On May 26, Luca Sburlati, the president of the Italian textile association Confindustria Moda, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at tackling illegality and exploitation in the local fashion production chain. With this, the Confindurstria Moda thus confirms its full willingness to collaborate with public institutions and other...

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CNMI reveals winners of Sustainable Fashion Awards 2024

The Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) hosted its annual Sustainable Fashion Awards ceremony last night at Italy’s Teatro alla Scala, where 10 awards were presented to recipients recognised for their commitment to craftsmanship, the circular economy and innovation, among other qualities. The event, which was hosted in collaboration with...

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New report unveils gender disparities in Italian fashion manufacturing industry

Non-profit Global Fashion Agenda and accountancy firm PwC Italy have published a preliminary research report that provides a detailed assessment of pay disparities in the Italian fashion sector. Titled “Unpacking Pay Equity in Fashion: Italy”, the report was developed with support from the Italian fashion association Camera Nazionale della Moda...

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CNMI reveals provisional MFW SS25 schedule

Following the release of the London, New York and Paris SS25 women’s fashion week schedules, the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) has now unveiled its own provisional calendar for the upcoming Milan Fashion Week. Kicking off on September 17 with a show by Fendi, the week will stretch to September 23, over which 58 physical shows and...

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Italy's fashion body elects (same) management board for 2024-2026

The general meeting of the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) convened this week, resulting in the election of a new Management Board for the forthcoming period, 2024-2026. The majority of the members were unanimously re-elected. Carlo Capasa was re-elected as Chairman by unanimous consent. The Board of Directors, now includes:...

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Milan Fashion Week extends September womenswear schedule with an extra day

In a move to accommodate the growing demands of the fashion industry, Milan Fashion Week (MFW) has announced an extension to its schedule for the September 2024 edition. The event, which takes place between the fashion weeks in London and Paris, will now run from 17 to 23 September, adding an extra day to its previous schedule. The decision came...

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Milan Fashion Week launches anti-discrimination initiative: 'Results within a year'

Three Italian organisations have signed an agreement that aims to promote equality within the fashion industry. The Italian Fashion Council (Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, CNMI), nonprofit African Fashion Gate (AFG) and the Italian government's anti-discrimination agency (Ufficio Nazionale Antidiscriminazioni Razziali della Presidenza del...

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Milan's upcoming fashion week expects a 10 percent growth in visitors

Milan’s upcoming women’s fashion week predicts a growth of over 10 percent in visitor numbers compared to the previous year, translating to an estimated business impact of 70 million euros or more. Alessia Cappello, Milan’s Employment and Economic Development Councillor, said the city's commitment to supporting its national fashion body CNMI...

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Gucci, Valentino and Chloé among recipients at CNMI’s Sustainable Fashion Awards 2023

On the final weekend of Milan Fashion Week (MFW), the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) hosted its 2023 Sustainable Fashion Awards in the city’s Teatro alla Scala, where a slew of luxury fashion houses and notable industry figures were honoured in eco-conscious award categories. Those awarded were selected by a jury of experts,...

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Bicester Collection and CNMI name finalists of emerging designer award

Luxury real estate company The Bicester Collection has announced the three finalists of its Award for Emerging Designers, in partnership with The National Chamber for Italian Fashion (CNMI). The individuals were revealed as part of an event held by the duo in New York, during which CNMI chairman Carlo Capasa presented the winners with the...

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Ellen MacArthur Foundation continues partnership with CNMI's Sustainable Fashion Awards

For the second year running, the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) has maintained its partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation for the Award for Circular Economy as part of its Sustainable Fashion Awards. The foundation will also continue to serve as chair of the jury, a role through which it looks to bring a circular economy...

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Stella Jean cancels Milan Fashion Week for lack of diversity and support

Milan Fashion Week’s press conference ahead of its womenswear catwalk season was mired in controversy after designer Stella Jean said she would not show after funding from Italy’s fashion chamber, Camera della Moda (CNMI), was stopped after four seasons. Ms Jean, one of the driving forces of the We Are Made in Italy (WAMI) collective, which...