Milan Fashion Week Kickoff
Event Overview
The Milan creative pack celebrated the start of Milan Fashion Week at the WWD Culture Club Milan on Monday. The event brought together top creatives in fashion, beauty, design, hospitality, retail, and culture to enjoy Franciacorta, canapés, and cocktails at the Portrait Milano hotel.
Notable Attendees
Prominent figures included:
- Alessandro Michele, Creative Director of Valentino
- Riccardo Bellini, CEO of Valentino
- Giuseppe Zanotti, Footwear Designer
- Remo Ruffini, Executive Chairman of Moncler
- Diego Della Valle, Chairman & CEO of Tod’s Group
- Luigi Maramotti, Chairman of Max Mara
- Marco Credendino, CEO of Artemest
- Michelle Kessler-Sanders, CEO of Malo
- Frédéric Arnault, CEO of Loro Piana
- Silvio Campara, Golden Goose
Event Highlights
In her remarks, Amanda Smith, CEO of Fairchild Media Group, stated, “Italy has always been the heartbeat of global luxury and design,” emphasizing the importance of innovation in the industry. Discussions ranged from summer vacations to expectations for a busy week ahead, with about 218 appointments scheduled across physical and digital formats.
Culinary Experience
Guests enjoyed a traditional Italian dinner featuring risotto, beef filet, and tiramisù.
Event Sponsors
The event was presented by Aily Labs, an AI app designed to assist in decision-making and provide real-time business insights. Guests left with Polaroid souvenirs courtesy of FastenSeatBelt and PilotRoom.
Event Imagery
Diego Della Valle
Photo by Federico Lomartire/WWD
Roberto Pesenti and Frédéric Arnault
Photo by Federico Lomartire/WWD
Conclusion
The WWD Culture Club Milan event set the tone for the week ahead, celebrating creativity and the vibrant culture driving the fashion industry.
