Twice a year in the mecca of Italian craftsmanship, the city of Florence, many make their way to pay homage to men’s fashion at Pitti Uomo.

Your average Joe, however, may not understand the significance of Pitti Uomo. Allow us to explain...

Menswear enthusiasts including designers, stylists, celebrities and buyers from all over the globe have attended Pitti Uomo this week to catch a glimpse of the latest luxury brands and what they have to offer in their Spring 2017 ranges. What makes Pitti Uomo truly different from other fashion trade shows is its showcase of the most innovative crafts and concepts.

The runways are a mix of the art of traditional menswear and innovation. Pitti Uomo allows buyers from around the globe to claim an exclusive piece of the experience. Tailors from around the world cross over to Europe to Pitti Uomo to further their knowledge on sartorial craftsmanship to bring back home with them.

Pitti Uomo is one of the most highly anticipated events in the men’s fashion calendar that maps out trends you didn’t even know existed that will dictate what you will be wearing this year...