TFL has released its new catalogue for Spring-Summer 2027, presenting the latest colour trends for leather garments, footwear, accessories and for the upholstery industry.
The trends are divided into “Wearing” and “Living”.
“Wearing” comprises inspirations and colour trends for garments, footwear and accessories.
The “Living” section features all colours that will decorate the season’s interior designs.
In the “Wearing” section, fashion and design embrace bold contrasts and natural inspiration. The negative reptile print makes a comeback in striking greens and lemon yellow. Boat shoes dive into a spectrum of sea blues and reflection of the open sky, while suede takes on sandy neutrals combined with pop colours inspired by fruit ice creams.
In the “Living” section, sofas and armchairs light up in vibrant camellia pinks for dynamic environments with character or opt for timeless elegance with taupe and earthy browns. TFL Colour Trends Spring-Summer 2027 are an invitation to explore tactile and visual emotions through colour, combining innovation, comfort and style.
The TFL Colour Trends catalogue is available. More info: www.tfl.com.
Inspired by the idea that every human being comes from ancient stardust scattered throughout the universe, Stardust carries a profound message: an invitation to rediscover one’s origins and the bond that connects each individual to the universe, to others and to the environment around them. The design is inspired by the iconic football boots of the 1960s, revisited with a modern twist. The silhouette is simple yet distinctive, with long laces that ensure a precise fit, embellished with exclusive details such as an embossed logo, gold accents, decorative stitching and reinforced flaps on the tongue and heel. The result is a versatile, sturdy and incredibly comfortable shoe, designed to become a new classic.
There are two versions. Stardust Suede: made from suede combined with full-grain leather from LWG Gold-certified tanneries, it comes in refined colour combinations and stands out for its stitched toe cap, which enhances its sporty character. Stardust Premium, on the other hand, is made from premium leather with a nubuck finish, combined with full-grain leather and high-quality suede, all sourced from LWG Gold-certified tanneries. The upturned toe is inspired by old footballs, while protective flaps on the tongue and heel and a leather inner lining complete the design.
Founded in Florence in 2019, ID.EIGHT offers timeless, seasonless sneakers made from over 70% recycled materials, 100% cruelty-free and genderless. The upper is made from Italian-made materials derived from food industry by-products: BioVeg, made from industrial corn waste and mycelium; Vegea, made from discarded grape stalks, skins and seeds; Uppeal, a leather-like fabric made from apple skins and cores. The sole of the ID.EIGHT is made from natural and recycled rubber, as are all the materials used for the laces and label. The lining is made from 100% certified, breathable organic cotton. All of the brand’s suppliers are European, carefully selected and certified according to international environmental standards, such as ISO and GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certifications. ID.EIGHT has also obtained the highest score of VVV+ in the Animal Free Fashion rating promoted by the Anti-Vivisection League.
A|impact, the venture capital fund promoted by Avanzi, has also chosen to invest €350,000 in the sustainable sneaker brand, contributing to the internationalisation process and expansion of the Florentine brand’s product range. ‘We are particularly proud of this partnership, as it brings a partner into our company who shares our values and our code of ethics,’ were the comments of the two founders of ID.EIGHT, South Korean designer Dong Seon Lee and Italian Product Manager Giuliana Borzillo.
The trendy, high-end brand, whose acronym hides the names of its four founders – Damiano, Alessandro, Tommaso and Emiliano – chose to celebrate its twentieth anniversary in the city where it all began, Florence, with an immersive event in the extraordinary setting of the Cattedrale dell’Immagine.
A symbolic place that blends the historicity of its architecture with the most advanced visual technology. It was here, on Monday 17 June, during Pitti Uomo 108, that DATE staged a multisensory experience capable of recounting – through images, sounds and suggestions – two decades of aesthetic research, authenticity and independent spirit.
The evening took the form of a narrative that went beyond the classic concept of an event. The immersive projections, created specifically for the occasion, interacted with the exhibition dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci, a key figure in Tuscan culture and an icon of experimentation and genius. It was also a personal tribute, given the proximity between Empoli, where the brand’s headquarters are located, and Vinci, the artist’s birthplace.
The evening of 18 June, hosted by Fabiana Giacomotti in the gardens of the Four Seasons Hotel in Florence, brought together distinguished guests from the worlds of high fashion, luxury craftsmanship and institutions. The star of the event was the limited edition created in collaboration with Diego Dolcini: a masculine reinterpretation of the classic Opanka moccasin in natural shades that characterise the excellence of Tuscan leather. ‘I am particularly proud of this collaboration with Cuoio di Toscana,’ said Diego Dolcini during the event. ‘After creating the first special version of the Opanka sole with a stiletto heel in 1995, returning to work on this iconic model represents a full circle for me. The consortium’s craftsmanship and the quality of Tuscan leather have made it possible to create a shoe that combines tradition and innovation.’
The limited edition presented is a perfect example of how tradition and innovation can come together: the special Opanka technique, which makes the sole and upper a single piece that only a few Italian workshops can produce, is enhanced by a hidden tag that traces the various stages of the shoe’s production, a real sustainability passport with which Cuoio di Toscana certifies and guarantees its green values.
Castañer’s journey began with the iconic jute wedge, a collaboration with Yves Saint Laurent that revolutionised the fashion industry. Since then, it has never stopped, combining traditional craftsmanship with sustainable materials to create shoes that are as beautiful as they are timeless.
In particular, the Castañer Curated Edition embodies the essence of uniqueness: each piece, made with fine materials and shaped by expert hands, is the result of a careful selection, in which every detail reflects the precision and dedication of a craft refined over time. This line is characterised by the use of high-quality suede certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG), a sustainable and luxurious material with a distinctive soft texture and matte finish.
The Ready-to-Wear line, on the other hand, represents the most avant-garde collection, bringing the latest trends to the Castañer universe. Each piece is uniquely designed and handmade with fine materials, combining contemporary style and craftsmanship.
‘If we look at the foreign data in more detail,’ says Raffaello Napoleone, CEO of Pitti Immagine, “it is interesting to note that the European total compensates for the fluctuations, in one direction or another, of individual countries, while the strongest positive momentum comes from outside Europe: the United States and China in the first place, followed by Japan and the other Southeast Asian economies. Also interesting are the growing numbers from large markets that had previously had very limited attendance: Australia, Brazil and India. Attendance from most Eastern European and Middle Eastern countries was also very good, as was attendance from the new markets of Central Asia. This demonstrates that Pitti Uomo is not only a sensitive barometer of commercial movements but also, very often, the port where the avant-garde of new buyers of the best men’s fashion disembark.
In total, there were around 5,450 foreign buyers and just under 6,000 Italian buyers. The list of the main foreign arrivals: Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Netherlands, Japan, Turkey, United States, France, Switzerland, Belgium, China, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Austria, South Korea, Canada, Denmark and Australia.
‘It’s not just a question of numbers,’ adds Agostino Poletto, general manager of Pitti Immagine, “because the atmosphere during these four days has been truly positive, right from the very beginning. The main credit goes to the more than 740 exhibitors who believed and invested in the show, to their collections that incorporate the memory of high-end manufacturing together with innovative talent, infusing contemporary content and functional elements into the various canons of men’s clothing.”
Once again, Pitti Uomo has worked with conviction on international collaborations – from the focus on Korean fashion and lifestyle in the new CODE Korea, to Scandinavian Manifesto, the Japanese excellence of J∞QUALITY, and the creativity of China Wave. Not to mention the French brands of Promas and the Spanish brands of ICEX, as well as the support for Ukrainian fashion from Angel for Fashion.
The nearly 130 events on the calendar for this edition were a success and attracted a great deal of attention. To name just a few, the guests at the special events promoted by Pitti were highly appreciated by industry professionals: from Homme Plissé Issey Miyake, guest of honour with an extraordinary, multi-faceted event – exhibition and fashion show – at Villa La Petraia; the first fashion show by Korean brand PAF (Post Archive Faction), guest designer at Stazione Leopolda, which also hosted a special event by Japanese research brand Children of the Discordance; and the menswear debut of Italian talent Niccolò Pasqualetti, presented with a fashion show at the Teatro del Maggio that enchanted the press and buyers.
An Italian brand of travel accessories, born from the development of two patents by Chiara Caramelli, ZOOM BAGS creates products designed for the contemporary traveller: innovative in their solutions, sustainable in their materials and concept, and customisable in their design. The project stems from the idea of reducing the bulk of suitcases to make them more sustainable during the production, transport and storage process, but also adaptable to spaces. ZOOM BAGS promotes circularity through the use of recycled, recyclable and dead-stock materials, creating unique and durable accessories that accompany the traveller of the Third Millennium.
One example is the innovative “POP-UP” trolley, made with circular materials enhanced by a regenerative process that gives waste materials a second life: the shells are made from 60% recycled E.V.A. rubber recovered from pre-consumer shoe soles, and the linings are made from 100% recycled PES fabric from post-consumer plastic bottles or dead stock from textile production.
The soft E.V.A. rubber shell is extremely impact resistant and, in the event of an accidental fall, Pop-Up bounces instead of breaking. The large, silent wheels, which roll smoothly, can be replaced if worn and, thanks to a quick and easy release system, can be easily removed at home, washed and refitted or replaced independently if damaged, purchasing them as spare accessories. To ensure travellers receive an excellent product, Pop-Up has undergone extreme quality testing by the leading certification body SGS, passing all drop tests, wheel and handle resistance tests, and heat resistance tests.
Founded by Matteo Di Paola and Marco Primiceri, Servati was established in the heart of the Casarano footwear district with the aim of revolutionising the sector through a business model based on the circular economy. Their sneakers, made using 3D printing technology, are composed of only two materials: rubber and polyester; and can be completely disassembled and recycled at the end of their life. A patent filed in 2022 protects the innovative interlocking system between the sole and upper, which eliminates the use of glues, irreversible seams or chemical solvents. This approach makes it easy to recycle end-of-life materials to produce new footwear or transform them into other fashion accessories, reducing waste. Following the success of online sales, Servati is now looking to a new phase of growth by targeting entry into wholesale channels, with the aim of bringing its sustainable trainers to physical stores in Italy and abroad.
For the second time, Nuosmiq is participating as an emerging brand at MICAM Milano. Designer and founder Heesoun Qim has developed a methodology that combines artisan design and experimentation with unconventional materials. Nuosmiq is based on storytelling. Each collection is born from a narrative theme that intertwines with unexpected materials and innovative processes. At the stand dedicated to Emerging Designers, Nuosmiq presented the ‘City’ collection, in which the heels were made from recycled plastic: a process of fusion and moulding that required in-depth research to achieve the right density and stability.
Instead, explains Heesoun Qim, “with the SS26 Saviour of Society collection, we chose to work with fire-resistant firefighter suits, transforming them into new yarn from which we make uppers and other details. Aramid, a heat-resistant technical material, acquires a double value once regenerated: on the one hand, it guarantees high performance, and on the other, it becomes a symbol of courage and protection.” Nuosmiq is targeting the European market by focusing on distribution through boutiques and concept stores. At the same time, it is pursuing a strong social and environmental commitment. “We create products by recycling resources that would otherwise be thrown away and support campaigns for a sustainable planet, such as the National Institute of Ecology’s Walk and Earth Land,” says Qim. The brand is also an official member of 1% for the Planet, through which it donates 1% of its annual turnover to international environmental and non-profit organisations. “Our goal,” concludes Qim, “is to build a circular and sustainable design project, step by step.”
