The Brand’s Latest Collection Will Be Presented in Florence via a Special Event on June 18
Pitti Immagine has officially named Homme Plissé Issey Miyake as the Guest of Honor for the 108th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, scheduled to take place in Florence from June 17 to 20, 2025. The menswear line from the esteemed Japanese fashion house, established by Issey Miyake, will be showcased during a special event on Wednesday, June 18, at a location in Florence that has yet to be disclosed.
Raffaello Napoleone, CEO of Pitti Immagine, expressed his enthusiasm about the participation of Homme Plissé Issey Miyake at the event. “The presence of Homme Plissé Issey Miyake at the upcoming Pitti Uomo in June fills us with pride and excitement,” Napoleone stated. He further elaborated on the significance of the collaboration: “We have long hoped to associate the name of the great Japanese brand with our event, and today we are finally able to share a long-awaited announcement: Homme Plissé Issey Miyake will be the Guest of Honor at Pitti Uomo 108. This is our way of recognizing and celebrating the quality, creativity, and originality of the brand, its success on a global scale – and, at the same time, highlighting the brand’s current creative direction, which has successfully reinterpreted the quiet, elegant magic of its founder: one of the designers, one of the artists, who marked the history of fashion in the twentieth century. I don’t dare to give comments as I was a fashion critic, but I can’t help but be struck by the blend of elegance, functionality, innovative use of color and materials, artistic flair and conceptual lightness that define Homme Plissé Issey Miyake’s work. It’s a vision that both honors and revitalizes such a powerful and distinctive legacy. For this show, Florence is, as always, ready to offer an evocative and unforgettable setting.”
The design team from Homme Plissé Issey Miyake also shared their appreciation for the opportunity to participate in one of the most celebrated menswear events globally. “We feel grateful for this opportunity to be featured at one of the most celebrated menswear events around the world. On this occasion, we will present our Spring Summer 2026 collection to a local and international audience in Florence, created based on our research and field studies carried out during our travels across Italy,” said the Homme Plissé Issey Miyake design team.
Homme Plissé Issey Miyake, launched in 2013, is renowned for its innovative use of garment pleating technology, creating wrinkle-resistant, quick-drying, lightweight, and easy-to-wear clothing. The brand has been a staple on the Paris menswear runway, but its appearance in Florence at Pitti Uomo will mark the beginning of a new initiative that will see it present unique collections in new locations across the globe over the next few seasons.
