Pitti Filati 86: Hub of Creation for 2021 Spring Summer Fashion

Janet Prescott in Florence Pitti Immagine Filati is styled as a creative hub. In the latest edition of the up-market international yarn exhibition, areas dedicated...

Yarns United: The Trend Area of Pitti Filati 86

The key international event featuring the world of yarns for the knitting industry, Pitti Filati 86, took place at the Fortezza da Basso, Florence...

Pitti Filati 86: An Edition Marked By Growth On All Fronts

Pitti Filati, the leading yarn show, has once again been confirmed as the most important rendezvous for the big names in fashion and the...

Shima Seiki Launches Instagram Page Highlighting Sustainability Benefits of Virtual Sampling

Leading Japanese flat knitting machine and design systems manufacturer Shima Seiki has launched a brand-new Virtual Sample Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/virtualsample). And as you...

Analysis & Outcomes: Raw Assembly’s Sourcing Event for Sustainble Supply Chains

In October 2019, Melbourne, Australia, hosted Raw Assembly’s bi-annual sustainable textile sourcing event. First covered by KIC in November 2019, the Post Show Report...

Lycra Releases Legwear Trends Forecast for AW 20-21

London The Lycra Company, an industry leader in developing market-driven innovations for the legwear segment, has issued its highly anticipated global trends forecast for Autumn/Winter...

Cockpit Arts Winter Open Studios: Bespoke Knitwear Brands Promoting British Craft

With studios based in Holborn and Deptford, Cockpit Arts is a business incubator for craftspeople, designers and makers. It was in 1986 that Cockpit...

Eberjey Named Designer of the Year 2020 by the Salon International...

The Salon International de la Lingerie is proud to name Eberjey “Designer of the Year 2020” for the rigorous elegance of its designs. Since...

Salon International de la Lingerie Commits to Environment

This year, the Salon International de la Lingerie makes a commitment to the environment, supporting initiatives from established or emerging designers who are leading...

Framework Knitters and Shima Provide Expert Training

This year has seen the collaboration between the Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters, The Drapers and Shima Seiki Europe developed further with 12 students...

Wedding Spirit shines at Interfilière Paris

The leading international event for materials and textile accessories for the lingerie, swimwear, and sport markets, Interfilière Paris will take place from 18-20 January...

Keeping Cool in Cashmere with Karim Guest

Karim Guest New York, a fashion brand committed to sustainability and to respect the environment and nature, has announced plans to launch a new...

More And More Sustainable

Sustainable, the project dedicated entirely to the many facets of sustainability launched for the first time at Pitti Filati in June, continues to grow. As...

Luxury Custom Made? Customeasy!

A project that has reached its third edition and has now become an established venue linked with the Spazio Ricerca. It’s CustomEasy, the concept of...

Yarns United – The Trend Area of Pitti Filati

A flag can assume many meanings. As numerous as the number of flags that will be presented at the next Spazio Ricerca, over 100....

New York Debut of Jennifer Joanou and Mr Halpern Collections

Sustainably made using Italian yarns, manufactured in Germany, two American designers make their luxury cashmere knitwear global debut in New York City. Halpern and Joanou,...

New Woolmark’s Merino Yoga Collection Goes Seam-Free

A new prototype collection developed by The Woolmark Company with knitting machine manufacturer Santoni and designed by innovative knitwear designer studio Studio Eva x...

In conversation with GFW designer Hannah Stote: A master class in...

Bournemouth based sustainable knitwear designer Hannah Stote  recently took Graduate Fashion Week by storm. Studying her BA Fashion at Bath Spa University, it was only...

RawAssembly’s Sustainable Trade Show: Creating Community for Sourcing Raw Materials

From the 28-29 October 2019, Melbourne, Australia, hosted RawAssembly’s second sustainable material showcase. As Australia’s leading international sourcing trade show for responsible and sustainable materials,...

Eribé Opens New Knitwear Showroom in Melrose

From its beautiful home in the Scottish Borders, award-winning Eribé design house and manufacturer creates luxury eco-friendly knitwear, mixing patterns, fabulous colours and using...