Act N.1 Gears Up for Spring 2023 Show

Maison Valentino has tapped Act N.1 as the emerging brand to support during this Milan Fashion Week, when designers Galib Gassanoff and Luca Lin will debut footwear and a collaboration with Casio. by sandra salibian MILAN - Being endorsed by an established fashion house the size and reputation of Valentino comes with a generous dose of pressure. Reached by phone three days before the event, the design duo was running to fittings but kept their signature aplomb when discussing what the initiative means for the brand and what to expect from the upcoming collection. Italy's fashion association has also been supporting the brand, which two years in a row received grants from the Camera Moda Fashion Trust, the nonprofit organization established in 2017 to help young Italian talents develop their businesses with financial aid, as well as business mentoring programs and tutoring.