Milan Fashion Week has raised the curtain, leaving the city’s vibrant historic center with the artistic expressions of the fashion industry. From photoshoots and social stories to live runway performances, Milan has always maintained its status as the global epicenter of glamour. On September 23, within the enchanting interiors of the “Fondazione Stelline” palace, GX Fashion Week Milan unfolded, a masterpiece orchestrated by the esteemed Gentiana Dervishi, a well-known and respected figure in the industry and president of the Showteam Association.
The succession of shows attracted a distinguished audience, made up of journalists, bloggers, buyers, and influencers from all over the world, who had gathered in Milan for this international event, an annual highlight during Milan Fashion Week. The renowned designers exhibited their latest trends and artisanal, sustainable innovations, capturing the attention of the public and critics with their elegantly unique creations. His distinctive style and experience in combining elements became unforgettable and unique pieces that anticipated future trends. Their proposals were praised for their originality.
Alessio Marrari, a prominent blogger and communicator, took on the role of host, seamlessly conducting GX Fashion Week Milano in all its aspects. Gentiana Dervishi, beyond being a creative force, emerged as an inspiration for the industry. Her dedication to environmental sustainability and equity in her work earned the admiration of many within the fashion industry. She showed that glamor can coexist with ethics by promoting sustainable materials.
Owana Lima, representing the NICTEEL brand, a leading Guatemalan figure recognized among the top 150 most influential women in Central America and the top 50 influential women in Guatemala, captivated the audience at the Palazzo della Fondazione Stelline. Lima presented a collection that intertwined tradition with dynamism and sustainability.
Umberto Perrera, the designer behind Sartoria Perrera, with more than eighty years and sixty years of experience in the trade, conveyed a positive message of technological innovation in textiles. He showed how professional rejuvenation is possible to create exquisite garments.
Claudia Cinzia Atella, designer of Claude Couture Creation, coming from Cagliari with southern origins, exhibited a collection inspired by the latest book by Alberto Cocco, a television journalist, entitled “Il Calendario degli Animali”. The collection associated the wonders created by Cocco with the silent sensitivity of animals, presenting a strange but intriguing and stimulating fusion of elements.
Francisco Rodríguez, under the Faraón brand, a Dominican, affirmed his important presence with a rich career that earned him numerous accolades and awards. He has held important positions, including being a fashion design consultant for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and President of the Chacabana Artisans Association of the Dominican Republic. He is considered a pioneer in the new concept of “chacabana”, presenting his collections that hypnotized the audience.
Cristian Fortunato, representing Hola Mosa from Palermo, Sicily, creatively reinterpreted the collections’ identity, breaking free from territorial norms and mixing classic fashion with vibrant pastel colors. He presented to the audience an incomparable and unique collection under the theme “One Day Only Milan” for spring/summer 2024, revisiting and reinventing classic fashion with sartorial elements.
Elsida Pepa, an Albanian designer, and professor at the Albanian Academy of Design, dedicated her collection, titled “A Great Love Like You, Mother” to her mother, as a gift for her sixtieth birthday and her forty years in the fashion industry. fashion. A daughter of art, she surprised the audience with virtuous creations that set an example for everyone, mixing technology, innovation, tradition and respect for the family, placing values at the forefront.
Sonila Harizi, an Albanian designer behind the DSA Dream Store Albania brand, has been running a men’s clothing business for 25 years. Her venture into women’s fashion with magnificent ceremonial dresses has gained resonance in Eastern Europe and the Balkan countries. She emphasized direct engagement with clients, studying their tastes and trends to choose fabrics and artistic combinations for meticulously customized designs.
Fouad Guerfi, an Algerian designer under the brand Maison de Couture, after years of apprenticeship in his hometown of Batna, a place flourishing with local craftsmanship, pursued education at prestigious Parisian couture schools. He created his first brand in 1990 and succeeded in Paris and Washington. His song “You Better Fly Butterfly” reviewed the traditional costumes of various regions of Algeria.
Margarita Kola, the Albanian designer under the brand Atelier Margot, showed her collection dedicated to strong women. With decades of experience and training in her home country and honing her skills in Greece, where she lived for a considerable time, she has created for top designers and has seen her garments promoted all over the world. world.
Flora Cap Pucci, a designer associated with Showteam, designed a captivating and completely handmade dress for Gentiana Dervishi. The hair and makeup coordinators were Armanda Cerbella, Corrado Costanzo, and Daniela Zeqo. As attendees were Alessia Xhafa, Arta Kola, Vjollca Bregu, Giulia Stracquadagno, Silvana Merkoqi, Mina d’Andrea, Roberta Secchi, Renata Korzeniewska, Maria Letizia Franzoni, Stefania Zanotti. Franklin Santana served as coordinator of the models. The extensive team of photographers, led by Arentina Kola and Nicola Giordano, ensured that the event was extensively documented.
GX Fashion Week Milan was not just a celebration of fashion, but a tapestry of art, innovation, sustainability, and dedication to craftsmanship. The event showcased the vision and creativity of these exceptional designers, leaving an indelible mark on the global fashion stage.
Event: GX Fashion Week – Milan Fashion Week
Photography: Juan Francisco Pagán
Location: Stelline Palace. Milan – Italy
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