A special space at Pitti Filati (located at the Cavedio, Lower Floor) will once again be dedicated to the competition for new talents in international knitwear. This contest is promoted by Feel the Yarn®, a brand that encompasses most of the initiatives of the Consorzio Promozione Filati (Yarn Promotion Consortium) - CPF. Among the 10 designers approaching the finals, selected based on votes collected on the feeltheyarn.it contest page, are individuals from various nations, including China, Japan, France, Spain, and America, all sharing a common passion for the world of knitwear. These designers were invited to create garments that embody the theme of "people" as their inspiration.
The ultimate winner, who will have the opportunity to create a knitwear capsule collection for the fall/winter 24/25 season, using materials supplied by partner spinning mills of Feel the Yarn®, and receiving guidance from Camera Showroom Milano, will be determined by a jury composed of renowned industry professionals. Additionally, for the 2023 edition, multiple awards are planned for all finalists. Their creations will be showcased in professional photo shoots featured in issue #10 of “Trend Magazine Feel the Yarn” Magazine, titled "Unconventional," dedicated to AW 24/25. The magazine, created by Elisabetta Scarpini, is scheduled for release at the end of June.
However, that's not all. During the fair, each participant will have the opportunity to personally present themselves, sharing details about their educational background, the guiding principles that define their style, and their career goals.
Here are the names of the 10 finalists and the partner companies collaborating on their collections:
ALPES MANIFATTURA FILATI - Naira Batista
MANIFATTURA SESIA - Maria Chiara Allegri
FILATURA PAPI FABIO - Davide Taronna
FILITALY-LAB - Maria Chiara Saccoccia
FILMAR - Agnese Ragazzini
ACCADEMIA - INDUSTRIA ITALIANA FILATI - Flavia Bussiglieri
LANIFICIO DELL'OLIVO - Dejin Chen
SERVIZI E SETA - Alessia Vittori
ISY BY TORCITURA DI DOMASO - Edoardo Pasini
ZEGNA BARUFFA LANE BORGOSESIA - Carlotta Faranda
The ultimate winner, who will have the opportunity to create a knitwear capsule collection for the fall/winter 24/25 season, using materials supplied by partner spinning mills of Feel the Yarn®, and receiving guidance from Camera Showroom Milano, will be determined by a jury composed of renowned industry professionals. Additionally, for the 2023 edition, multiple awards are planned for all finalists. Their creations will be showcased in professional photo shoots featured in issue #10 of “Trend Magazine Feel the Yarn” Magazine, titled "Unconventional," dedicated to AW 24/25. The magazine, created by Elisabetta Scarpini, is scheduled for release at the end of June.
However, that's not all. During the fair, each participant will have the opportunity to personally present themselves, sharing details about their educational background, the guiding principles that define their style, and their career goals.
Here are the names of the 10 finalists and the partner companies collaborating on their collections:
ALPES MANIFATTURA FILATI - Naira Batista
MANIFATTURA SESIA - Maria Chiara Allegri
FILATURA PAPI FABIO - Davide Taronna
FILITALY-LAB - Maria Chiara Saccoccia
FILMAR - Agnese Ragazzini
ACCADEMIA - INDUSTRIA ITALIANA FILATI - Flavia Bussiglieri
LANIFICIO DELL'OLIVO - Dejin Chen
SERVIZI E SETA - Alessia Vittori
ISY BY TORCITURA DI DOMASO - Edoardo Pasini
ZEGNA BARUFFA LANE BORGOSESIA - Carlotta Faranda
