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Sofia Celeste

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Recycled Fabrics Going More Mainstream

Proponents of the biomaterials sector say fabrics made with natural substances grown in a laboratory could…

Italian Mills Adjust to Accommodate Ath-leisure

Italian mills are adjusting their offers to accommodate casual and ath-leisure fashion for fall 2017 and…

Milano Unica Moves Up Fall 2018 Show to July

The fabric fair's president Ercole Botto Poala said the choice was made in "rapid" response to changes…

Watches Take Center Stage at Vicenzaoro Trade Show

The watch and jewelry trade show spotlighted 1,300 brands from 35 foreign countries, as well as the Arezzo…

Milano Unica Creatively Battles Economic Woes

The fair was held for the first time at the new, more expansive Milan-Rho fairgrounds.

Albini Group Fetes 140 Years in Business

The Albini Group officially changed the name of Cotonificio Albini, the brand Silvio Albini's family started…

Milano Unica Mulls U.K. Impact

Fashion flows into fall via transitional florals, inventive knitwear and ample color.

Textile Houses Showing at Pitti Filati Embrace ‘Slow Fashion’ Movement

Textile houses showing at Pitti Filati embrace the "slow-fashion" movement that puts artisanal craftsmanship…

Angelo Figus Puts His Spin on Pitti Filati

Angelo Figus has developed concepts for the trade fair and steered the aesthetic direction of high-end yarns.

Yarn Industry Feels Strain of U.S. Uncertainty

Uncertainty in the U.S. and other markets has fueled some tension in the yarn industry.

Italy’s Fashion Districts Fuel Nation’s Growth

In 2015, sales in Italy's fashion industry rose 1.5 percent at current exchange.

Larusmiani Dives Into Denim

RDenim uses upscale yarns, rather than traditional indigo that is repeatedly dipped and oxidized.

Sheila Hicks and Loro Piana Unveil Exhibit

This is the second time Loro Piana has presented at Miart with an artist.

CFDA Vogue Fund Finalists Tour Italy

The Fabric Program is the fruit of a partnership between Milano Unica and CFDA.

A Modern Take on Linen Thrives on Innovation

Linen's popularity has ebbed and flowed, but in recent years, technology and innovation have helped enhance…