Here's a List of Rising Fashion Designers You Shouldn't Miss This Milan Fashion Week

• Federico Cina

Italian designer Federico Cina comes from Sarsina, a small village in Romagna. His deep-rooted connection to his homeland profoundly influences his work.

His journey in fashion began at Polimoda in Florence at just 18, later enhanced by a six-month experience at Osaka Bunka Fashion College in Japan. While still a student, he collaborated with esteemed brands like Emilio Pucci and Brooks Brothers.

• QASIMI

QASIMI is a London-based fashion label that celebrates the merging of cultures, socio-political inspirations, and refined craftsmanship. Founded in 2015 by the late designer Khalid Al Qasimi, the brand offers a gender-inclusive collection that blends modern minimalism with timeless tradition.

The brand crafts understated garments that seamlessly weave historical references into contemporary silhouettes. QASIMI’s products put the emphasis firmly on form, color, and meticulous construction, creating a refined yet versatile wardrobe that speaks to the brand’s multicultural heritage.

• 1989 Studio

Established in Los Angeles in 2020, 1989 Studio draws inspiration from the vibrant culture of the West Coast, characterized by its blend of expressive freedom, creativity, and authenticity.

• JordanLuca

Founded in 2018 by designers Jordan Bowen and Luca Marchetto, JordanLuca is a menswear brand that artfully blends the rich heritage of Italian tailoring with the vibrant energy of London’s fashion scene.

Their collections are characterized by intricate detailing and luxurious tailoring, seamlessly integrated with urban sensibilities and streetwear influences, appealing to a transgressive and modern generation.

• Saul Nash

Saul Nash, a designer hailing from North East London, launched his eponymous brand in 2018 with a vision to create technical garments that facilitate movement.

His work uniquely intersects the realms of fashion and dance, focusing on the exploration of genderless sportswear and the redefinition of traditional athleisure.

• Luca Magliano

Luca Magliano founded his eponymous fashion brand in 2017 in Bologna, a city renowned for its rich history of Italian underground movements and libertarian ideals.

Drawing inspiration from quintessentially Italian subcultures, Magliano reinterprets menswear fundamentals like suits, gilets, and shirts, infusing them with a dark, off-beat, and disheveled attitude. His designs reflect a unique blend of minimalism and chaos, embodying a natural genderless code that challenges traditional notions of masculinity in fashion.