Cover story

The swimsuit that shapes the body

Beachwear transforms its soul: after an overdose of sequins and shine, the third generation of swimwear focuses on fabrics and laser processes

Trend/ Fashion shows S/S 2012

Fashion illuminates Paris

Milan is more commercial, the French capital more creative

Trend/ S/S 2012

24 hours in jeans

From the fashion shows of New York, London, Milan and Paris - jeans flaunt a dual personality

Business

Denim à la carte

Isko - one of the world’s major denim producers – has set up Creative Room to offer an extensive “menu” of services to companies and operators

Trend/Beachwear S/S 2012

Carioca girls

The charm is South American, the location is Africa and prints and decorations are attention-grabbing

Trend/ Accessories s/s 2012

Seen from above

Dizzying heights for high heels and plateau are de rigueur

Showroom

Testing new grounds

The focus is on new and captivating styles for the market but with affordable prices

Fiere/ White

Make way for easy-to-wear

T-shirts, sweatshirts and jeans are strictly comfy and informal, all with new and inventive prints in common.

Fairs/ Touch Neozone Cloudnine

Bring on the colour

Little dresses, pants and, above all, accessories

Anteprima

Where leather trends are created

The niche trade fair Anteprima, held in Milan, is a preview of the sample collections and projects that will then be perfected and developed for Lineapelle in Bologna, the largest international trade fair for leather goods

Trend/ Yarns F/W 2012-13

Back to nature

Soft yarns - natural and voluminous - or light and precious with touches of glitter

Fairs/ Mi Milano Prêt-à-Porter

Keeping an eye on the talent

Careful scrutiny of the latest creations from budding designers with ad hoc spaces

Trend/ Yarns F/W 2012-13

Back to nature - 2

Trend/ Textiles F/W 2012-13

Vintage style

Crumpled tweeds and seersuckers, mélange fabrics and floral or retrò prints are some of the most interesting trends at Milano Unica