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DSM Kei Ninomiya Appointed Guest Designer at Pitti Uomo 110

Florence, June 16–19, 2026

The prestigious Pitti Immagine Uomo returns for its 110th edition, continuing its legacy as a global for innovation, culture, and menswear excellence. Among the most anticipated highlights of this edition is the appointment of DSM Kei Ninomiya as Guest Designer, marking a defining moment in the event’s ongoing dialogue between tradition and avant-garde creativity.

Kei Ninomiya, the visionary Japanese designer celebrated for his conceptual rigor and modular construction techniques, brings a renewed perspective through DSM—Dover Street Market’s first in-house label. Already renowned for his work with noir kei ninomiya under the creative mentorship of Rei Kawakubo, Ninomiya now explores a more fluid, inclusive, and accessible design language.

During Pitti Uomo, DSM Kei Ninomiya will unveil the Spring-Summer 2027 menswear collection through a runway presentation that promises to embody his signature aesthetic—precise yet experimental, radical yet refined.

“Visiting Florence, I felt both its historical solemnity and its welcoming openness. Pitti Uomo is an event rooted in tradition that actively supports creativity. I deeply appreciate the positive and open-minded spirit of everyone involved. It is an honor to be part of this moment.”— Kei Ninomiya

A New Creative Evolution

The DSM project represents a deliberate evolution. Moving away from the structural complexity and experimental intensity of his noir line, Ninomiya embraces versatility without compromising vision. The result is a wardrobe that is inclusive, ageless, and agender, reflecting a collective contemporary sensibility while resisting reductive labels.

Francesca Tacconi, Special Events Coordinator at Pitti Immagine, underscores this direction:

“DSM Kei Ninomiya reveals a designer capable of transformation without dilution. His work opens to a broader, transversal community, capturing an authentic collective energy while maintaining a radical creative freedom.”

DSM As A Creative Platform

Launched in June 2025, DSM (Dover Street Market) emerges as a dynamic platform—an evolving ecosystem for experimentation, collaboration, and multidimensional creativity. DSM Kei Ninomiya, its inaugural label, stands apart from the designer’s personal line, offering a more accessible yet thematically rich proposition that transcends age and gender boundaries.

As DSM continues to expand, future projects will contribute to a shared creative mosaic—an open system shaped by diverse voices, united by a commitment to innovation and cultural dialogue.

Pitti Uomo 110 thus reaffirms its role as a global catalyst—where heritage meets the future, and where fashion becomes a language of collective expression.

DSM Kei Ninomiya nommé Guest Designer à Pitti Uomo 110

Florence, 16–19 juin 2026

La 110e édition de Pitti Immagine Uomo confirme son statut de plateforme internationale incontournable, où tradition et innovation dialoguent avec intensité. Cette année, l’événement accueille DSM Kei Ninomiya en tant que Guest Designer, marquant une étape significative dans son évolution créative.

Designer japonais reconnu pour son approche conceptuelle et ses constructions modulaires, Kei Ninomiya introduit à Florence une nouvelle vision à travers DSM, premier label signé Dover Street Market. Déjà salué pour sa ligne noir kei ninomiya, développée sous l’égide de Rei Kawakubo, il explore aujourd’hui une esthétique plus fluide, inclusive et accessible.

À l’occasion de Pitti Uomo, DSM Kei Ninomiya présentera la collection Printemps-Été 2027, dans un défilé événement fidèle à son écriture stylistique singulière—entre précision technique et expérimentation audacieuse.

« Florence m’a révélé à la fois sa dimension historique et son ouverture. Pitti Uomo est un événement profondément ancré dans la tradition, tout en soutenant la créativité. Je suis honoré de participer à cette expérience. »— Kei Ninomiya

Une Évolution Créative

Le projet DSM marque une évolution stratégique : une mode inclusive, sans âge ni genre, ouverte à une communauté élargie. Une vision contemporaine qui capte l’énergie collective tout en refusant les classifications restrictives.

Selon Francesca Tacconi :

« Ce projet révèle la capacité de Ninomiya à se réinventer sans renoncer à son identité. Une proposition libre, radicale et profondément actuelle. »

Une Plateforme Dynamique

Lancé en juin 2025, DSM se positionne comme un espace de création transversal, favorisant collaborations et expérimentations. DSM Kei Ninomiya inaugure cette plateforme avec une proposition distincte, accessible et plurielle.

Pitti Uomo 110 s’affirme ainsi comme un carrefour mondial où la mode devient un langage universel et inclusif.

DSM Kei Ninomiya Guest Designer a Pitti Uomo 110

Firenze, 16–19 giugno 2026

La 110ª edizione di Pitti Immagine Uomo si conferma come uno degli appuntamenti più rilevanti nel panorama internazionale della moda maschile. Tra gli eventi speciali, spicca la presenza di DSM Kei Ninomiya come Guest Designer, protagonista di una visione contemporanea che unisce ricerca e accessibilità.

Designer giapponese noto per il suo approccio innovativo e modulare, Kei Ninomiya porta a Firenze il progetto DSM, primo marchio firmato Dover Street Market. Dopo il successo della linea noir kei ninomiya, sviluppata sotto la guida di Rei Kawakubo, Ninomiya inaugura una nuova fase creativa, più aperta e trasversale.

Durante Pitti Uomo, presenterà la collezione Primavera-Estate 2027, con una sfilata evento capace di riflettere il suo linguaggio distintivo—tra rigore progettuale e sperimentazione estetica.

“Firenze mi ha colpito per il suo equilibrio tra storia e apertura. Pitti Uomo rappresenta una tradizione che sostiene la creatività. È un onore farne parte.”— Kei Ninomiya

Un’Evoluzione Creativa

DSM rappresenta un’evoluzione: una moda inclusiva, ageless e agender, capace di dialogare con una comunità globale senza vincoli o definizioni limitanti.

Francesca Tacconi sottolinea:

“Un progetto che dimostra la versatilità di Ninomiya, capace di trasformarsi mantenendo intatta la propria visione. Una proposta libera, autentica e radicale.”

Una Piattaforma Globale

Lanciato nel giugno 2025, DSM si configura come una piattaforma dinamica, aperta alla collaborazione e alla sperimentazione. DSM Kei Ninomiya inaugura questo percorso con una proposta accessibile e innovativa.

Pitti Uomo 110 si conferma così come epicentro globale della moda, dove tradizione e futuro si incontrano in un dialogo continuo.

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