First Made in Italy, FSC-certified capsule collection

Italian fashion has always been a symbol of elegance, creativity, and craftsmanship – and a sector that contributes significantly to the country's economy. However, behind the iconic luxury and prestige lie significant challenges related to the economic and environmental impact of this industry. 'La foresta in un abito’ (‘Forest in a dress’) contest was launched in early 2025 to raise awareness of the responsible use of forest resources in fashion and the contribution of FSC certification to ensure sustainable supply chains for raw materials such as cellulose-based fabrics, wood, rubber, and cork.

The final result was a collection of three garments, consisting of the winning designs from young designers Chiara Bisaccia, Jonathan Evangelista, and Chiara Maria Fabbrizzi. This first Italian capsule collection, officially presented on 23 June 2025 during Milan Fashion Week, received FSC project certification (FSC-P002193), which certifies the one-off, non-industrial use of products from responsible forest management, which certifies the one-off, non-industrial use of products from responsible forest management. ’s ‘Maspillo’ project, who participated in the contest as a non-competitor. Marco Fiore’s ‘Maspillo’ project received a special mention as as he participated in the contest as a non-competitor.

FSC Italy created the ‘Forest in a dress’ contest in partnership with Colombo Industrie Tessili, a tailoring company blending craftsmanship, sustainability, and social inclusion. A jury selected the finalists, composed of industry experts such as Dario Casalini, founder of Slow Fiber; Chiara Colombi, associate professor of Fashion Design and Design for the Fashion System at Politecnico di Milano; and Silvia Gambi, journalist and founder of Solo Moda Sostenibile blog, as well as representatives of the three project partners. Italian FSC-certified textile sector leader, and Colori Vivi Impresa Sociale. A jury selected the finalists, composed of industry experts such as Dario Casalini, founder of Slow Fiber; Chiara Colombi, associate professor of Fashion Design and Design for the Fashion System at Politecnico di Milano; and Silvia Gambi, journalist and founder of Solo Moda Sostenibile blog, as well as representatives of the three project partners.

The young designers handcrafted their designs at Colori Vivi during a two-day workshop, using FSC-certified fabrics provided by Colombo Industrie Tessili and wood finishes. After verifying sales invoices and FSC-certified materials transfer, the accredited auditors of FSC Chain of Custody issued an FSC project certification.

“It is crucial that fashion moves towards sustainable production, adopting renewable raw materials from responsibly managed forests,” commented Chiara Colombi, jury president and professor at the Design Department of Politecnico di Milano. “The projects presented clearly demonstrate the potential of design to deliver solutions that combine contemporary aesthetics with materials' sustainability.”

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