Madrid Fashion Week held on new dates concluded with 40,870 + visitors

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Talent prize was awarded to Outsiders Division/CHRISTIAN SIMMON, as best emerging company at this edition of Madrid Fashion Week held July 6 - 11 2018.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid, organised by IFEMA, had concluded on July 11 recording an attendance of 40,870 trade visitors in total: 36,217 of which visited hall 14.1 of IFEMA-Feria de Madrid, and a further 4,653 people attended the shows and presentations held at various venues in the city.

The 68th edition that began on July 6th assembled 47 Spanish designers and brands to showcase their Spring-Summer 2019 collection.  Like last January's edition, it was held on new dates, two months earlier than usual, kicking off the international calendar to boost the event's international projection.

This edition, the first in its history held in July, avoided coinciding with other fashion shows on the international calendar, thus attracting the interest of a greater number of buyers and foreign press, according to organisers.  Specifically, this edition of the fashion show was attended by 40 international VIP trade guests, representatives from top fashion outlets and distributors, and prestigious media representatives from Europe, America and Asia.

Constanza+Lab,
winner of the tenth edition of the
Samsung EGO Innovation Project

Samsung EGOs emerging talent opened the fashion show

As a new development, young talents from Samsung EGO kicked off the week's fashion show programme in hall 14.1 on Saturday the 7th, with the presentation of Constanza+Lab, winner of the tenth edition of the Samsung EGO Innovation Project, which was followed by the creations of another eight young designers.

La Condesa

Palomo Spain 

Other new features of this edition included the première of La Condesa; the return to the general programme of the fashion parade of Roberto Torretta and Menchén Tomás; the return of Pedro del Hierro to IFEMA; the Palomo Spain parade after recently receiving the 2018 Who's on Next VOGUE award, and the Duarte and Juan Vidal fashion parades at the headquarters of the Madrid Regional Government.






















MBFWMadrid's Sustainability Commitment

Juanjo Oliva - Eco Fashion Project by Ecoembes

In this edition, MBFWMadrid further its commitment to Fashion with Sustainability by presenting, with the collaboration of its environmental sponsor Ecoembes, the first parade held within the parameters of the circular economy, by the designer Juanjo Oliva. With his brand Oliva, the designer presented the OLIVA COLLECTION show. III by Ecoembes, a collection made of fabrics made from recycled materials, mainly plastic bottles (PET).

Institutional support
Also, with the support of Madrid Regional Council and the City Council, the city saw the holding of different activities concerning fashion creation and new trends. The Madrid Regional Government contributed on this occasion by supporting the designers Juan Vidal and Darte, who exhibited their creations at the Real Casa de Correos de Puerta del Sol, headquarters of Madrid Regional Government.

Meanwhile, within the framework of the Madrid Capital de Moda (MCDM) programme, the city Council of Madrid set up a screen in Plaza Margaret Thatcher, near Paseo de la Castellana, where people could watch the 68th edition of MBFWMadrid live. In addition, a new free bus service was made available to visitors of MBFWMadrid, connecting IFEMA with Plaza de Colón, everyday.

For its part, ACME put on various activities in the city coinciding with MBFWMadrid, within the framework of its Madrid es Moda programme.

Mercedes-Benz awarded the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Talent prize to Outsiders Division, as best emerging company at this edition.  

MBFWMadrid 2018 was once again the platform chosen by major brands such as Mercedes-Benz, L'Oreal Paris and Samsung, to reward the new and outstanding designers of Spanish fashion.

With the sponsorship of L’Oréal Paris, Jorge Vázquez was voted best established designer, Afrodita Dorado best model, and Agatha Ruiz de la Prada best beauty look, at an awards ceremony presented by Sara Carbonero.

Furthermore, MBFWMadrid presented an off programme which included the talk given by the prestigious journalist Jessica Michault, aimed at designers taking part in the fashion show, on the importance of digitalisation in fashion to boost business and the internationalisation of its brands.

Tribute to the journalist Jesus María Montes-Fernández, celebrating his 25 years in the fashion industry supporting Spanish design and helping spread the Spanish brand throughout the world. More than 40 Spanish designers attended this famous professional's silver jubilee in the business.

Lamborghini previews Spring-Summer 2019 at Milan Men's Fashion Week

What could form a better team – fast, stylish cars and stylish clothing for the fashionable man of status.

Collezione Automobili Lamborghini presentation of its Spring-Summer 2019 menswear collection during Milan Men's Fashion Week 2018 on June 16, 2018 in Milan, Italy.
(All Photos by Stefania M. D'Alessandro/Getty Images for Lamborghini)

On the occasion of Milano Moda Uomo fashion week held in the Italian historical city last week (15 – 18 June) the luxury sports car brand Lamborghini previewed their 2019 Spring Summer Menswear collection in the historic Palazzo Gavazzi at 23 Via Montenapoleone.

In the unique setting of the courtyard a Huracán Performante and a Huracán RWD Coupé formed the perfect setting for the clothing collection.

The 2019 Spring Summer Collection features the sartorial expertise of the Sant’Agata Bolognese brand combined with the technological know-how as well as the passion for detail of the Lamborghini team responsible for the creation of every single item.

The result is a contemporary top-quality menswear collection delivering a total look that encapsulates the brand’s unique concepts: informal luxury, futuristic approach and designer of experiences.

Design and brand identity are the essence of the Collezione Automobili Lamborghini 2019 Spring Summer Collection, whose must-have items share the same style codes of the Lamborghini super sports cars.

Note the SuperLight Trench in breathable windproof and waterproof blue technical fabric, featuring hexagonal-pattern lining, under-collar, and quilted sleeves echoing the Urus seat stitching motif.

Another is the Techno Camo Blouson in jacquard nylon with exclusive Lamborghini camouflage graphics a mat-glossy finish fabric, and a bold 3D motif delivering a highly dynamic effect.

There’s the iconic Supercar Jacket in supple back leather with hexagonal stitching on the elbows is a must-have essential for fast driving enthusiasts to enjoy a Lamborghini super sports car or, why not, a newly restored Miura out of the Lamborghini Polo Storico inaugurated last year.

Collezione Automobili Lamborghini continues its special partnerships with Enzo Bonafè for handcrafted shoes, Hettabretz for leather jackets, Intertrade Group for fragrance creations, with Mizuno for lifestyle and running shoes, with Swiss Prestige Cosmetics for cosmetics, and with TecknoMonster for high-end carbon fibre luggage brand.

Also worth noting is the Khaki Cotton Jacket with visible stitching and sartorial details evocative of super sports car design and hexagonal-pattern lining. Also complementing the total look are sweaters and polos with the URUS #sincewemadeitpossible claim embroidered on the left shoulder or under the collar; jacquard Mako cotton t-shirts and polos with hexagonal pattern;  aluminum colour cotton chinos and five-pocket khaki trousers in cotton with inlay stitching creating a triple Y motif forming the iconic Lamborghini hexagon.

Also on display was the limited edition P5X triathlon bike co-branded with Cervélo along with Lamborghini's Authentic Living furniture line created in collaboration with Riva 1920, a company specializing in the production of solid wood design furniture,  and designed by star-architect Karim Rashid.  

The new furniture range includes the Klip desk, the Finesse bookcase, the Klutch chair, the Speed table, the Dynamik divan and the latest Inkline and Rivar sideboards; all characterized by sinuous elegant design boasting superior craftsmanship and the finest natural and authentic materials, such as solid walnut wood and black leather.

All Photos by Stefania M. D'Alessandro/Getty Images for Lamborghini.

Tactile leather and skins showcased at Premiere Vision Paris Leather Fair

So often we see signs to remind us not to touch any of the exhibits on display when we visit a gallery or exhibition.  But when you have materials that are provocative with interesting surfaces and novel textures, tactile encounters between exhibit and visitor should be encouraged.  And that was the case at the Premiere Vision Paris Leather Fair, February 12 – 14 at Villepinte, Parc des Expositions in Paris.

Cutting-edge leathers, suede and skins showcased at the trade fair revealed that leather trends for the Spring Summer 2019 fashion season combine ingenuity with clever and playful developments.

And what better way to explore the myriad of ingenue quality than by touching the materials to get a sense of the new novelties through touch.

Much of the new developments have been influenced by the animal kingdom, from python and crocodile skins to furry pelts, highlighting prints and embossed patterning, and shiny surfaces, giving fresh insights on contemporary creations.  

Photo © Lucia Carpio 2018