Denim Fashion District

Started in 2022 as part of Denim Première Vision, the Fashion District is a B2B curated space designed to connect the many souls of the denim value chain and the fashion industry. It is a place for meaningful encounters between producers, designers, media, buyers and creative minds – all united by a passion for denim, culture and sustainability. A community of emerging designers and established brands that come together to spark new collaborations and shape the future of denim. 

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For its 8th edition, the Denim Fashion District returns under the creative direction of Olivia Spinelli (Fashion Designer / Academic Advisor) and OPAA Studio. Between emerging labels, unique collaborations, and experimental projects, this space brings together all the bold energy pushing denim forward and beyond blue.

The participants:

FADE OUT Label


Founded by Andrea Bonfini, FADE OUT LABEL was born in Berlin in early 2015. 

Unisex, zero waste and unique clothing with an oversized cut in deconstructed vintage denim and upcycled natural fabrics, this is what the FADE OUT LABEL collections are made of. 

The brand develops and produces innovative, handcrafted quality clothing in its Berlin workshop, which, thanks to the use of recycled materials, becomes one-of-a-kind handmade pieces that are still reproducible but always different. 

Stripes of-f Road


Paola Verzini and her husband Michele founded the Stripes Of-f Road accessory brand in Verona, Italy in 2007. Instilled with a passion for tailoring and craftsmanship by her tailor parents, Paola still follows this sartorial philosophy in the production of the Stripes Of-f Road bag and accessory collections. 

The brand works mainly to order and offers the possibility to personalize the design, from the inner and outer fabrics to the yarns and zips. 

Passionate about the world of denim, the designer couple has for several years been pursuing upcycling with the use of high quality, durable and non-fading Italian denim fabrics. 

Daily Blue by Adriano Goldschmied


A new collaboration between Adriano Goldmschied and Artmill shines a spotlight on premium woven denim fabrics. 

ArtMill, the innovative woven fabric division of Pakistan-based denim producer Artistic Milliners, has partnered with Adriano Goldschmied, the “Godfather of Denim” and founder of Daily Blue. Together, they’ve crafted a collection that underscores ArtMill’s commitment to fashion and sustainability. 

Titled “Weaving Glamour”, the concept collection features exclusive fabrics that embody versatility, quality and eco-conscious design. “In today’s market, the need for fabrics that seamlessly blend comfort, performance, and premium quality is greater than ever. ArtMill is dedicated to leading this charge, with our iconic blends, and superior craftsmanship at the core,” said Omer Ahmed, managing director of Artistic Milliners. 

Khaki takes center stage in the collection’s desert-inspired color palette. Originally introduced for British military uniforms, this hue represents practicality and has become synonymous with timeless style. The collection includes tops and tailored bottoms, blending historical references with contemporary design and a commitment to eco-conscious production. 

Goldschmied said his goal for the collaboration was to design high-quality finished garments that show clients the possibilities of ArtMill fabrics.

Kentroy Yearwood


KENTROY YEARWOOD is a progressive designer who specialises in innovative garment construction. He is also a passionate fabric researcher who carries a deep knowledge of artisan techniques. 

AUREA LINEA – The Golden Line reimagines the legacy of colonial privilege through a creative and liberating reconstruction of both garment and narrative. In this collection, Kentroy merges the precision of tailoring with the innovation of textile craftsmanship, creating pieces that are both contemporary and timeless. Drawing on historical references, intricate detailing, and avant-garde silhouettes, he works with luxury deadstock materials, staying true to his ethical and sustainable vision.

From his Amsterdam home studio, Kentroy designs, drapes, dyes, and constructs each piece by hand, reinventing artisanal finishing and natural dyeing techniques. His approach defies seasonality, offering signature styles made to order, in multiple fabric variations. By reclaiming the refined spirit of luxury while rejecting its unsustainable aspects, Kentroy speaks to a new generation of clothing connoisseurs who value thoughtful, enduring, and beautifully crafted design.

Gimmi Jeans


GimmiJeans: no unicorns, no glitter. Just jeans. Done right. 
We’re artisans from Veneto, raised on denim and strong coffee. Our idea of a revolution? Using hemp. No, not that kind. The legal one. The textile kind.Sustainable, tough, and almost forgotten. Except by us. 

We take it, weave it with denim, and turn it into jeans that don’t shout “look at me”, but whisper “I know who I am.” 

Our supply chain isn’t global. It’s local. 20 km local. The person sewing your jeans isn’t a machine in a far-off factory. It’s Mario. Or Lucia. And you might run into them at the Sunday market.
 
Gimmi isn’t a glossy brand. It’s an idea: that you can dress well without hurting the planet. And without taking yourself too seriously.

LUCiA CHAIN


LUCiA CHAIN is an italo-argentinian fashion brand born in Bueno Aires, rooted in Piemonte, Italy. Founded in 2017, the brand embodies a deep commitment to the environment, crafting plant-based designs by hand in their local studio using raw fabrics and organic dyes

Their core values revolve around zero-waste patterns, a-gender fits, and slow production, resulting in biodegradable clothing designed for longevity.  For LUCiA CHAIN, denim is a translation of everyday life, simplicity, and durability. Denim possesses the nobility to speak of a potential luxury through austerity. 

While not solely focused on denim, their approach likely extends to durable and thoughtfully sourced materials, reflecting a modern and sustainable interpretation. 

Key elements of their collections include meticulously handcrafted pieces that prioritize environmental responsibility and timeless design.

Emina Batik


Emina, a brand founded by Giulia Perin, is a sustainable textile design project that combines art, tradition, innovation, and environmental respect. 

Inspired by global craftsmanship, including Indonesian batik, a UNESCO heritage, and botanical dyeing techniques, Emina offers clothing dyed with plant-based, self-produced colors, free from chemicals. Its collections highlight a unique and evolving style, emphasizing attention to detail, circularity, and waste reduction. 

A brand that merges fashion, art, and science, Emina is also committed to educational activities such as workshops and collaborations with universities to raise awareness about respecting natural resources. Since 2022, Emina has enriched its journey with immersive installations and artistic performances, inviting reflection on harmony with the planet.  Giulia, also a consultant for industrial dyeing processes, promotes more conscious production methods

Emina’s philosophy is an invitation to change, rediscovering authentic beauty and celebrating ancestral cultures, creating a bridge between tradition and modernity, and transforming textile art into an act of love for the Earth.

Demiurgo


Demiurgo Studio is the natural evolution of a long-standing family tanning tradition — an authentic legacy deeply rooted in the heart of Solofra, Campania, one of Italy’s most renowned leather districts. Here, every step of our production process comes to life: from raw materials to finished garments, everything is crafted entirely and proudly 100% Made in Italy.

Our identity is anchored in tradition, yet projected toward the world. We are firmly grounded in our territory, but our vision is global — with a client base that spans the leading fashion capitals. At Demiurgo, we believe in the power of Italian craftsmanship and design, and our mission is to share its excellence with the world.

Our work is driven by a constant dialogue between heritage and experimentation. Each collection is a tribute to leather’s expressive strength, transformed through unique treatments into a living material — evocative, tactile, and sculptural. Demiurgo is not just a brand. 

It’s a voice shaped in leather.
It’s creation as storytelling.
It’s matter becoming meaning.

Simon Cracker


“Crack” is the core concept of the brand. It symbolizes destruction as a form of transformation: breaking what no longer has value to give it new life. The sound of a crack marks the beginning of everything—the act of breaking something that already exists in order to reinvent and regenerate it.

The brand Simon Cracker was founded in 2010 by Simone Botte, art director, stylist, and fabric and print researcher. Simon Cracker is an upcycling clothing line that gives new life to forgotten garments, deadstock fabrics, and discarded materials, transforming them into unique and contemporary pieces with a creative and sustainable approach to fashion.

Simon Cracker, the brand that embodies the creative and unconventional energy of Simone Botte, was born from the ability to reinvent forgotten materials, deadstock fabrics, and used garments, transforming them into unique and contemporary pieces. The brand goes beyond traditional fashion logic: each piece is not just clothing, but an expression of movement, attitude, and personality. An iconic example is the jacket that, by altering the shoulder line, becomes both body and behavior.

Simone works by deconstructing, reconstructing, and transforming, giving new life to ordinary fabrics with a creative and deeply human approach. Each collection tells not only a story of clothes but a distinctive way of living and interpreting fashion.

TMMT Clothing


Across this collection, straight lines quietly guide every piece, giving structure, rhythm, and form. From padded shoulders to sculptural silhouettes, the garments explore contrasts between volume, simplicity and details. Materials are treated, textured, and layered; denim, cotton, nylon, faux fur, each surface carrying a story of tactility and refinement.

Nature, proportions and structure converge, creating a collection where minimal lines and thoughtful construction shape a subtle, powerful language of style.

Everything handmade with love and passion in our Milan Lab.

Nik Gallo


Nik Gallo is a human being who sees and feels a need for imperfections, finding beauty in flaws and believing that our creative experience should include every little gesture, living the everyday with pleasure.

Nik Gallo founded by Nik Gallo in 2025, it’s not a “Fashion” brand, but a lifestyle BtoC project born with the idea of creating one of a kind or limited edition objects with affordable prices.

Chapter 1 of this adventure includes, five knitwear styles, twelve upcycled shirts, a small selection of decorative objects, four reworked nightgowns, and some handpainted pillows.

Staying true to values and forever changing, because each day is different from the previous one, and today is all there is.