January, time for Pitti Immagine, with its fashion shows, the rendezvous with fashion’s news and the events attended by the celebrities passing through the city.

For a few days - from Tuesday 13th to Friday 16th - Florence is transformed into the capital of the fashion industry.

Among the men’s collections and the previews of women’s collections the guest star of 2009 is Thom Browne, eclectic stylist from New York who will be showcasing the highlights of his new autumn/winter 2009 man’s collection in exclusive at Pitti; this is promising to be a great event, both on the catwalk and as a platform for a different style.

From his workshop in the heart of Manhattan Browne brings to Florence the fruits of his studies in man’s fashion, a rigorous but extremely original style reminiscent of the Fifties and Sixties. Ankle-length trousers, extra long ties and not a pair of socks in sight.

And while the Fortezza is taken over by men’s fashion, just a short distance away the post-industrial premises of the Customs in via Valfonda will host the women’s collection previews, which have been coming to the fore since January 2008.

Just a few day’s rest and the stands are changed to make room for the 68th edition of Pitti Immagine Bimbo, which will be held in Florence from 22nd to 24th January.

Mini trends for ever more fashionable kids. And to top it all, the usual rendezvous with the textiles all major fashion designers love: from 28th to 30th January Pitti Filati will be held at Leopolda station together with Vintage Selection, a fair of second-hand designer clothes.

Information:

Pitti Uomo n.75
from 13 to 16 January 2009

Pitti Bimbo n.68
from 22 to 24 January 2009

Pitti Filati n.67
from 28 to 30 January 2009
Firenze, Fortezza da Basso

Vintage Selection n.13
from 28 January to 1 February
Stazione Leopolda

Website: www.pittimmagine.com