Aesthetics and Values: The New Language of the Responsible Wardrobe
27th-28th-29th SEPTEMBER 2024
Palazzo Bovara – Milan
Smart Closet is an innovative event where C.L.A.S.S. and Equipe International, together with their partners, come together through the InsideOut by C.L.A.S.S. approach to showcase a Smart Wardrobe – beautiful, innovative, and responsible – complete with a new language of values. A language of values that contemporary consumers can draw from in their everyday lives, discovering the journey of each product, and which is on display: values of aesthetics and inner meaning shown in full transparency.
Fashion that identifies itself solely with aesthetics is no longer in step with the times — and, above all, it no longer represents what today’s consumers expect.
The identity of contemporary fashion is evolving, and to stay relevant it must reflect a four-dimensional approach built on concepts of responsibility — of companies, people, and products — adding them to style and innovation, and completed by next-generation communication.
Aesthetics, performance, look & touch are fundamental features of a fashion product. Yet, such a product gains real meaning and value when these external factors are paired with inner values — invisible yet tangible — that embody and communicate its journey.
DISCOVER THE EVENT
Smart Closet offers an exclusive look at the wardrobe of the future, exploring the meaning of both aesthetic and inner values.
It provides inspiration on how to recognize and select innovative products for everyday life, guiding consumers towards more conscious and forward-thinking choices.
WHEN
On Friday 27 September, Smart Closet is open by invitation only to media, stakeholders, representatives from the education sector and key opinion leaders.
From the afternoon of Friday 27 until Sunday 29, the event is open to the city, welcoming schools, citizens, and visitors.
Opening hours:
Friday 27.09.24: 2:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday 28.09.24: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday 29.09.24: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
WHERE
Palazzo Bovara, an exclusive historic venue in the heart of Milan.
Tradition and innovation come together to shape a new way of communicating the values of the next-generation wardrobe.
WHAT
The event presents installations made of recycled paper and cardboard, designed to represent the participating companies, their products, and supply chains — offering the chance to explore the products of the future. These materials not only promote sustainability but also reflect the essence of contemporary design and style.
Videos, talks, and educational panels illustrate the production chain and provide a fresh perspective on the fashion world.





















LET’S MAKE THE DIFFERENCE TOGETHER.
SMART CLOSET is a project by C.L.A.S.S. and Equipe International