Pas-de-Calais, Northern France.

On a clear day looking over the Channel, the white cliffs of Dover come into view. The famous "Dentelle de Calais" is renowned as one of the most beautiful laces in the world. Inspired by the rich heritage of this region, its fine delicate lace, the outdoor lifestyle, set in a stunning landscape, this state of mind and way of life are the sources behind the pas de calais label.

An essence of purity and nostalgia added to modern casual design, the pas de calais spirit is a romantic contemporary universe. Combining a variety of traditional dyeing and advanced techniques used with cotton, linen and silk, pas de calais develops its own original textiles. Natural materials are harmoniously composed into a comfortable wearable collection. The color tones, like the surrounding landscape, are based on soft naturally subdued shades of ecru, sand, khaki green, chalk white, dove gray and coal black.

pas de calais proposes a balanced subtle mixture of casual silhouettes in wholesome fabrics highlighted by touches of decadence that give a freedom of personal styling that crosses all frontiers.

Maria Calderara founded her eponymous brand in Venice in 1982, where her production atelier is still based today. Combining a passion for art with a background in architecture, she creates collections of clothing and jewelry defined by conceptual and rigorously structured designs. Her timeless creations are showcased in showrooms in Milan and Paris and distributed internationally. Her work stands out for its ongoing exploration of form and material, often pushing the boundaries with unusual or seemingly impossible materials. Since 2022, she has renewed her creative journey by opening a direct dialogue with contemporary artists who are part of her personal collection and who share her aesthetic vision. This has led to the development of collections, the result of collaborations with artists such as Gianni Pettena, Luca Maria Patella, Antonio Scaccabarozzi, Eugenio Tibaldi, Piero Manzoni, Satoshi Hirose e Tomaso Binga.

A constant dialogue with Venice and its extraordinary artisanal heritage nourishes the creative process while helping preserve invaluable craftsmanship. Many construction techniques that might seem impossible are brought to life through the sensitivity, passion, and exceptional skill of the artisans who work alongside Maria. Over the years, she has developed a deep understanding of each artisan’s creative vision, technical expertise, and unique abilities. She designs with their knowledge, intuition, and craftsmanship in mind, often conceiving garments that could only be brought to life by the hands of her Venetian atelier. Every piece is approached with patience, dedication, and genuine care. Challenges, whether technical or time-related, are never seen as limitations but as part of the creative journey. What truly matters is achieving the best possible result, even when it requires extraordinary commitment. In this way, design and craftsmanship merge seamlessly, making every garment truly one of a kind.

Y's

Centered on functional and dignified everyday wear, Y's lies in a category of its own, fusing orthodox design principles with idiosyncratic pattern making. Particular attention is paid to cut and silhouette, texture, and the amount of empty space between the body and the garment. Y's is a brand that more subtly hints at Yohji Yamamoto's core identity with practical and high-quality prêt-à-porter pieces.

RUNDHOLZ + DIP + BLACK LABEL

In each and every piece in the Rundholz collection you can expect their signature style. Luxury and innovation combined, Rundholz looks at finishes and cuts across their ranges, using unique prints and edgy silhouettes to create pieces that will stand out from any crowd.

RUNDHOLZ DIP is a more experimental, artistic line known for bold color, unusual textures, and distinctive, expressive silhouettes. It tends to use oversized or asymmetrical shapes, layered construction, and special fabric treatments like overdying, washed effects, crackle finishes, and painterly prints, relaxed tailoring with an artistic twist, avant-garde with a mix of edgy and feminine styling. For the artistic, independent and unconventional woman who prefers clothing with shape, texture, and personality over trendy basics.

‍Black Label is innovative clothing at its best, creating designs inspired by nature and the scenery of the countryside. Black Label merges unconventional cuts, whimsical details, and a sculptural quality to make garments that are intelligently stylish and a pleasure to wear. Black Label is for women who think for themselves.

Reinterpreted textiles, lightened, deconstructed, pattern and volumes reinvented on noble fabrics such as linen, silk and cashmere…intimate accessories characterized by a comfortable sensuality. This is the creative genealogy by Monica Sarti, heir to research assets, creativity, tastes which made Italian fashion great. The textile company that her grandfather, Faliero Sarti, set up in the post-war period became the major fashion houses’ partner.​

“It was 1998 when I came back from New York after spending my formative years where I had an amazing experience in which I received lots of incentives. I had so many ideas but I knew nothing of textile production and it took me years to understand the functioning of looms. Also there existed an accessories ward in which no one had any interest, so I decided to focus on it. I had the idea of using noble fibers and deconstructing them, making the fabric look less perfect and more worn. I wanted a comfortable item of clothing, as I thought that this was the direction fashion had been going in. I started selling accessories in 2000.”

MONICA SARTI​

Uma Wang Shanghai, China

Uma Wang creates rich, bold and internationally beloved clothing. She transforms her inspirations from around the world into elegant fabrics and sophisticated shapes. The results are edgy collections radiating global originality.

Exhibiting undeniable talent, Uma Wang trained at the Chinese Textile University in Shanghai and Central St. Martins in London. She worked in production and designed for numerous labels for years before experimenting with her own knits and textiles. She expanded her designs to present a full collection, marking the start of her eponymous label in 2009. Since then she has been on an upward rise, amassing success and astounding the public without fail every year. She has showcased catwalk collections in London, Shanghai and Milan fashion weeks, with critical acclaim from industry insiders. 

Uma Wang is one of the few designers who can render the most complex fabrics into something seemingly simple. By intimately knowing her fabrics, their weight and the way they move, Uma masterfully drapes silhouettes with a refined ease and simplicity, allowing the exquisite and unique textiles to shine as the focal point. Fabric research is very important to Uma and she works exclusively with Italian weavers. Her collections are also entirely produced in Italy, where each piece is sewn by hand. Uma’s work always balances femininity and lightness with a strong avant-garde undertone. Textural, romantic, experimental and contemporary, Uma Wang is a designer to watch for years to come.

ARCHIVIO J.M. RIBOT

A wardrobe of memory and matter, ARCHIVIO J.M. RIBOT is an artisanal project built on the beauty of imperfection and the passage of time. Crafted in Italy using antique textiles, deadstock fabrics, and hand-finished techniques, each piece carries the quiet weight of history.

Seasonless and soul-worn, these garments feel unearthed rather than produced—marked by raw seams, hand-dyed tones, and subtle irregularities that speak to a life already lived.

ARCHIVIO J.M. RIBOT rejects the speed of fashion in favor of slowness, introspection, and permanence. For those who seek clothing with spirit, silence, and depth.

KLASICA takes its name from the word classic in Spanish and Italian, with designer Kohei Kawamura replacing the “C” with a “K” to form the brand’s distinct identity. When Kawamura founded the label, he believed that the search for timeless, classic garments would remain a constant source of inspiration—an idea that continues to shape the brand today.

Drawing from vintage clothing traditions across different cultures and eras, KLASICA blends historical references with a contemporary sensibility. The collections embrace natural materials and rich textures, allowing each garment to evolve over time and develop the character of a well-worn vintage piece.

Rather than following seasonal trends, KLASICA focuses on thoughtful construction and subtle reinterpretations of foundational materials and silhouettes. Each piece is developed with the intention of creating a lasting style—more akin to a work of craft than a passing fashion statement.

Bridging the worlds of avant-garde design and vintage heritage, KLASICA forms a quiet dialogue between past and present. All pieces are carefully crafted in Japan.

Berlin, 1991. Inspired to translate a new vision of transparency into avant-garde shoes, Angela Spieth and Michael Oehler founded Trippen. Embodying the spirit of their reunited city, the designers forged a distinct style through an interplay of restraint and creativity. Rubber sole moulds were reduced to a few styles chosen for optimal comfort while leather uppers offered limitless possibilities for creative expression. The signature design language that has since earned Trippen its international cult status emerged from this framework, to which the label remains true today—playfully referencing fashion’s shifts while transcending them with a timeless aesthetic. Each new style adds a point of distinction to the brand’s living archive, which contains over 1600 models available for re-order. In honour of its customers’ creativity, Trippen’s bespoke ‘Made for You’ service invites individuals to personalize their pair by selecting both leather style and sole color.