Weekly fashion agenda: men's fashion weeks

(AFP PHOTO / Damien Meyer)

Pitti Uomo in Florence as well as men's fashion weeks in Paris and Milan are coming up.

Pitti
June 15-18
Florence, Italy

The fair is increasingly positioning itself as a must-see in the fashion calendar, with Jil Sander's Raf Simons presenting his men's range and Haider Ackerman visiting the women's event as its special guest, staging a performance at the Palazzo Corsini.

http://www.pittimmagine.com

Men's Prêt-à-Porter
From June 19
Europe

Collections will be showcased in European fashion capitals, with Milan starting the presentations June 19 - highlights will include Dolce & Gabbana celebrating 20 years in menswear - and Paris following June 24.

http://www.cameramoda.it / http://www.modeaparis.com

Africa Fashion Week
June 30 - July 3
Johannesburg, South Africa

Just days before the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, Africa Fashion Week will kick off, presenting the best of the continent's design. The four-day event will feature almost 30 designers from Nigeria, Uganda, Botswana, Ghana, Somali, Tunisia, South Africa, and Mozambique. Among them are some of Africa's biggest fashion stars, such as David Tlale or Marianne Fassler.
http://www.africanfashioninternational.com

Haute Couture
July 5-8
Paris, France

The likes of Chanel, Dior, Gaultier, and Valentino will showcase their unique creations in the fashion capital.
http://www.modeaparis.com

Hong Kong Fashion Week
July 5-8
Hong Kong

Organized by the Hong Kong Trading Council, the fashion week offers buyers a spread of the latest garments and accessories from high-end fashion to mass merchandise. Highlights of the fair include the Brand Name Gallery, Intimate Wear Zone and World of Fashion Accessories.
http://www.hktdc.com/fair/hkfashionweekss-en

Bread & Butter
July 7-9
Berlin, Germany

The sportswear and urban fashion fair will again take place at the Airport Berlin Tempelhof. Participating brands include tokidoki, adidas, and Diesel.
http://www.breadandbutter.com