From 21 to 23 February, Milan hosted the latest edition of Milano Fashion & Jewels, closing three focused days that confirmed the direction the fair has been taking over the past seasons. What unfolded at Fiera Milano was not just another appointment on the trade calendar, but the first full test of a new structure designed to connect different segments of the industry under one coordinated system. Buyers, brands, and institutions navigated an interconnected, transversal, and increasingly international format that felt more aligned with how fashion operates today.
In January, we told you about the debut of Fashion Link Milano, a new exhibition system that brings together MICAM Milano, MIPEL, Milano Fashion & Jewels, Sì Sposaitalia Collezioni, and TheOneMilano within a single, coordinated calendar. This February marked its first full edition, and the scale was evident. Around 46,000 visitors attended across the five events, with close to 1,800 brands presenting their collections. Nearly half came from outside Italy, and the international presence was visible throughout, with buyers travelling from across Europe as well as key markets such as Japan and the United States.
What this integration changes is the way the fashion supply chain is experienced. Footwear, leather goods, jewellery, apparel, bridal and outerwear are presented within a shared framework. Buyers move across sectors in a continuous flow, and the fair operates as a single system with multiple entry points.
Within this framework, accessories clearly held their ground at the heart of Milano Fashion & Jewels. Hats, bags and statement details were presented as central pieces in shaping a look, and several brands leaned into material experimentation and considered construction, offering collections grounded in research and craftsmanship.
Beyond Body, curated by Poli.Design, was one of the most focused moments of the fair. Through garments and accessories, the exhibition looked at how design can shift silhouette and proportion, suggesting new ways of understanding the relationship between the body and what we wear. At the same time, the ongoing collaboration with IED, Istituto Europeo di Design, kept the conversation open to education. The master's students presented projects where craftsmanship met experimentation, giving space to a new generation already thinking in dialogue with the industry.
With Lineapelle and Simac Tanning Tech set to join the platform in September, Fashion Link Milano will expand further. The next edition is scheduled for 12–14 September 2026, and we’ll keep you updated as more details are announced.
