READY TO WEAR

Without further ado, let’s meet the Italian brands showcasing their wares at COTERIE from February 21–23 at the Javits Center.

This Capri-based brand prides itself on unique design and quality fabrics. With garments rooted in traditional Italian craftsmanship, expect rich and vibrant colors that mirror the picturesque landscapes of the Italian coasts. (Agent: Matteo Bautti; matteo.bautti@gmail.com)

QUEEN MODA

Born on the rocky coast of Positano, Queen Moda’s luxury beachwear selection has always been reminiscent of its sun-kissed corner-of-paradise beginnings. (Contact: Maria Gentile; maria@queenmodapositano.com)

ETiCi

ETiCi’s brand ethos is simple—cool, calm, and collected. Operating out of the Carpi district for more than 25 years, the womenswear label aims to impress its diverse customer base while maintaining its low environmental impact.

(Contact: Andrea Vignoli; andrea.vignoli@etici.eu)

MAURIZIO MIRI

Maurizio Miri champions tailoring and attention to detail in a way that only Italians know how. Its chic menswear and womenswear collections alike are underpinned by the view that “what is simple is always beautiful.” (Contact: Maurizio Miri; info@mauriziomiri.com)

DON THE FULLER

Celebrating the longevity of denim and concentrating on this timeless fabric, this brand has been able to use innovative techniques to prolong the life of used denim in order to create unique and modern designs. (Contact: Chiara Iachini; sm@donthefuller.it)

GAIOFATTO

Venice-founded label Gaiofatto is much more than what meets the eye, which is elegantly bold womenswear. Namesake founder Michela Gaiofatto aims to deliver fashion that not only empowers women, but does so with a feminine aesthetic and eco-conscious manufacturing.

(Contact: Michela Gaiofatto; michela@gaiofatto.com)

MAURIZIO MASSIMINO

Specializing in sharp tailoring, Maurizio Massimino focuses on wearability and creates elevated basics that are refined, elegant, and timeless. (Contact: Cristina Massignani; massignanicristina@gmail.com)

PDR

PDR Phisique du Role have a distinct vision of what beauty is to them. Combining light and breezy fabrics with androgynous design, this brand succeeds in merging cool with comfort, while using fashion for social justice. (Agent: Stylistico Inc.; marcello@stylistico.us)

AZA LEA

Clean lines and geometric shapes, Aza Lea reconceives classic Italian tailoring through continuously seeking out new perspectives. Luxurious fabrics and intricate tailoring are the cornerstones of its elegant designs. (Contact: Marta Liberatori; altamoda@aza-lea-italia.com)

DE SANTIS

Sleek fashion-forward garb that will make you do a double take. Founded in 1961, the luxury label has grown synonymous with avant-garde style, unfaltering tradition, and elegant couture for men and women alike. (Contact: Carmine De Santis; desantismoda@gmail.com)

BESSI

If anything is for certain, it’s that Italians know how to have fun—and Bessi’s splashy prints and colorful palettes are proof. (Contact: Antonella Gennari; antonella@averardobessi.it)

Operating out of the same camiceria at which its first shirt was sewn in 1979, Caliban is an enthusiast for clean design and undeniably Italian excellence. (Agent: Gruppo Mattei USA; michela. petrali@gruppomatteinc.com)

A leading force in the women’s shirt and blouse sector, VLT’s focuses on keeping its stock in line with trends, while never compromising on timeless dependability. (Agent: Lino Puccio & Co.; pucciofashion@aol.com)