Soshi Otsuki Named Guest Designer for Pitti Uomo No. 109 in January 2026
Get ready fashion lovers, because the 109th edition of Pitti Uomo in January 2026 just got a whole lot more exciting. The prestigious event has announced that Soshi Otsuki, the talented designer and founder of SOSHIOTSUKI, will be the Guest Designer for the upcoming edition.
Otsuki, who recently won the 2025 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers, will be showcasing his new collection in Florence with a special show-event. This is a major opportunity for the designer to showcase his unique blend of millennia-old Japanese traditions and contemporary sartorial awareness, all with a commercially-minded sensibility that has been compared to a Made in Japan aesthetic seen through a Made in Italy lens.
According to Francesca Tacconi, Special Events Coordinator at Pitti Immagine Uomo, there is a strong rapport between Pitti Uomo and Otsuki. After encountering his work in Tokyo, they were immediately impressed and extended an invitation for him to premiere his collection at the event.
The 109th edition of Pitti Uomo will take place in Florence from January 13-16, 2026. Otsuki will be presenting a special fashion show-event to showcase his Fall/Winter 2026 menswear collection. And that’s not all – Otsuki also had a hand in designing the look for the campaign of the next Pitti Uomo, solidifying his central creative role in the edition’s visual identity.
So mark your calendars and get ready to see the innovative and exciting designs of Soshi Otsuki at Pitti Uomo No. 109 in January 2026. It’s sure to be a show you won’t want to miss.
