Milan fashion gives small opening to Black Lives MatterMILAN: The Black Lives Matter in Italian fashion event is a first step in a process that Stella Jean, the only Black designer belonging to Italy’s prestigious fashion council, hopes will bring real diversity to the creative and decision-making centers of fashion. Fabiola Manirakiza came to Italy after her parents were killed in Burundi. For her Made-in-Italy Kiza label, she incorporates patterns from her Bantu tribe, into her Western silhouette, the influence of the Italian family who raised her. Another critical step was the launch of a think tank bringing together top fashion houses on the council with Black creatives. SHI.RT is a Milan Fashion Week highlightMILAN: Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi’s latest fashion venture is focused on youthful women, offering fun silhouettes.

Source: Manila Times September 29, 2020 06:32 UTC