Pitti Immagine Uomo has announced Niccolo Pasqualetti as the Guest Designer for its 108th edition, taking place at Florence’s Fortezza da Basso from June 17 to 20, 2025. Known for its sharp focus on innovation and forward-thinking fashion, the trade show will spotlight Pasqualetti as one of its key figures, recognizing his rising influence on the global menswear stage. The designer, who is originally from Tuscany and a 2024 LVMH Prize finalist, will unveil his new menswear collection during a special runway show in Florence.
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Pasqualetti’s work is rooted in the artisanal heritage of Italian tailoring, but the outcome is anything but conventional. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Jean Arp, he reshapes traditional forms and experiments with materiality to create a visual language that is both intuitive and sculptural. His pieces often explore dualities, past and present, masculine and feminine, without collapsing into clichés.
Francesca Tacconi, Special Events Coordinator at Pitti Immagine, praised Pasqualetti’s ability to create depth through design. “It was easy to be drawn in by his recognizable language and the rich, layered complexity of his references and messages,” she said. “But even without all that, we would have been won over by the understated elegance of his Italian heritage, a quiet custodian of roots and stories, artisanal traces and deep expertise.” For Pitti Uomo, which often functions as a platform for establishing new narratives in menswear, Pasqualetti’s inclusion is a natural fit.
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The upcoming show in Florence will be Pasqualetti’s first dedicated menswear presentation, marking a significant milestone for his label. While he regularly presents collections in Paris as part of the official fashion week calendar, this event offers a moment of return and recognition, a homecoming of sorts for a designer whose ideas have already taken international flight. For Pitti Immagine, it’s also a nod to nurturing Italian talent and bringing it back to its cultural and geographical roots.
In his own words, Pasqualetti described the invitation as personally meaningful: “Being from near Florence, I am especially thankful for this chance to return and present my work here. The codes of menswear have always informed my desire for precision, for expressive details, and for a certain freedom in dressing. I’m eager to evolve these codes while staying true to them.” His remarks suggest a collection that will engage with classic menswear principles while offering something new, an evolution rather than a departure.
