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    Iaf

    International Apparel Federation. Established in 1976 by a group of clothing entrepreneurs in the USA, Europe, and Japan with the purpose of promoting the common interests of its members and support their global activity. It was the world’s first federal…

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    Incroyables

    Definition of eccentric menswear of English inspiration in vogue during the French Directory (1795-1799). Jackets, with long tailcoats at the back, very tight and double-breasted, had sleeves with very high cuffs. The high-waisted trousers were buttoned under the knees and…

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    Italian Fashion Service

    Established in December 1951 from the alliance between the Fashion Institute of Turin and the Fashion Center of Milan, which was made to promote Turin as a possible crossroads of Italian fashion. Eleven months before, on February 12, 1952, Florence…

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    Innocente Variazione

    Italian ready-to-wear brand. Designed by Pino Innocente for linearity and essentialness. The company has a showroom in Milan and made its debut at Milano Collezioni in 1997.

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    Intesa Moda

    An association created between Milan and Florence in January 2001 on the initiative of Italy Fashion System and the Florence Center for Italian Fashion, which both control the most important exhibition centers in Italian fashion: Florence for menswear and Milan…

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    Imec

    Women’s underwear company. Established in the 1930s, Imec was the first Italian company to introduce innovative fibers and techniques in the 1950s. It made its name internationally by imposing itself with collective imagery thanks to a revolutionary campaign in the…

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    Igedo Company

    German exhibition organising company. Its president is Manfred Kronen. The company organizes several fairs and international events. The most significant event is Cpd woman.man. Held in Duesseldorf twice a year, in February and August, it is the largest and most…

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    ITS

    International contest for new designers. Established in 2001 on the initiative of the Trieste agency Eve, it was directed by Barbara Franchin. Its (International Talent Support) addresses the students enrolled in the last year in the most important fashion schools…

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    Irié

    French brand of ready-to-wear. Created in 1987 by the Japanese Sueo Irie (1946). She graduated from the Osaka College of Design, and worked for Hiroko Koshino and, in Paris, for Kenzo. After these experiences, she began her own brand. In…