During Milano Fashion Week, Fondazione Sozzani presents TIDJANE TALL. RESONANCE IN THE ROOM.
The collection reflects on identity, blackness, elegance, and individuality. It is a tribute to his grandfather Baïdy Tall, founder of La Boule Noire in 1970s Ivory Coast. As West Africa’s most exclusive cabaret club of
its time, the venue provided a space of freedom and creative energy that TIDJANE TALL reimagines today. Moving beyond traditional codes, Tidjane transforms cultural heritage into sculptural garments: hair turns into feathers, embroidery tells stories, bags shift into necklaces, and eveningwear is reframed within daily life. The pieces highlight subtle details and give shape to a youthful, intense, and rich vocabulary, articulated with effortlessness and quiet awareness. In a historical moment marked by uncertainty, TIDJANE TALL’s work offers a grounded, forward-looking perspective that reinterprets classic silhouettes by blending cultural influences and modern tailoring into expressive yet refined designs.
For his deep and reflective connection to real life, the designer was awarded the I:C FONDAZIONE SOZZANI at the 2026 edition of ITS CONTEST, one of the world’s leading international platforms supporting emerging talent, over 700 among which Demna, Matthieu Blazy, Nicolas Di Felice and Chopova Lowena.
opening
Friday September 25th, from 3PM to 7PM
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on show
Saturday September 26th, from 10A:30M to 8PM
Saturday September 27th, from 10:30AM to 8PM
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TIDJANE TALL is a French fashion designer based in Paris. After studying and working in accountancy, he took a turn and choose his passion of clothes and design. He entered IFM in 2022 (Institut Français de La Mode) in a Bachelor of Arts. He creates pieces that fuse sophistication, heritage and elegance offering heavily structured and draped pieces that cultivate a distinctive persona and aesthetic.
ITS CONTEST (International Talent Support) created in 2002 in Trieste by Barbara Franchin is one of the most important international platforms dedicated to the exploration and preservation of creativity. Over the past twenty years, ITS Contest has discovered and supported visionary creatives who are redefining contemporary fashion, whether leading renowned fashion houses or their own eponymous labels. Selected designers receive financial support and gain access to a network of industry experts, offering mentorship and career opportunities. At the heart of the ITS Contest experience is the Residency—a unique opportunity to develop new skills and forge meaningful connections in a cultural crossroads at the heart of Europe.
TIDJANE TALL is a French fashion designer based in Paris. After studying and working in accountancy, he took a turn and choose his passion of clothes and design. He entered IFM in 2022 (Institut Français de La Mode) in a Bachelor of Arts. He creates pieces that fuse sophistication, heritage and elegance offering heavily structured and draped pieces that cultivate a distinctive persona and aesthetic.
ITS CONTEST (International Talent Support) created in 2002 in Trieste by Barbara Franchin is one of the most important international platforms dedicated to the exploration and preservation of creativity. Over the past twenty years, ITS Contest has discovered and supported visionary creatives who are redefining contemporary fashion, whether leading renowned fashion houses or their own eponymous labels. Selected designers receive financial support and gain access to a network of industry experts, offering mentorship and career opportunities. At the heart of the ITS Contest experience is the Residency—a unique opportunity to develop new skills and forge meaningful connections in a cultural crossroads at the heart of Europe.
During Milano Fashion Week, Fondazione Sozzani presents TIDJANE TALL. RESONANCE IN THE ROOM.
The collection reflects on identity, blackness, elegance, and individuality. It is a tribute to his grandfather Baïdy Tall, founder of La Boule Noire in 1970s Ivory Coast. As West Africa’s most exclusive cabaret club of
its time, the venue provided a space of freedom and creative energy that TIDJANE TALL reimagines today. Moving beyond traditional codes, Tidjane transforms cultural heritage into sculptural garments: hair turns into feathers, embroidery tells stories, bags shift into necklaces, and eveningwear is reframed within daily life. The pieces highlight subtle details and give shape to a youthful, intense, and rich vocabulary, articulated with effortlessness and quiet awareness. In a historical moment marked by uncertainty, TIDJANE TALL’s work offers a grounded, forward-looking perspective that reinterprets classic silhouettes by blending cultural influences and modern tailoring into expressive yet refined designs.
For his deep and reflective connection to real life, the designer was awarded the I:C FONDAZIONE SOZZANI at the 2026 edition of ITS CONTEST, one of the world’s leading international platforms supporting emerging talent, over 700 among which Demna, Matthieu Blazy, Nicolas Di Felice and Chopova Lowena.
opening
Friday September 25th, from 3PM to 7PM
rsvp
on show
Saturday September 26th, from 10A:30M to 8PM
Saturday September 27th, from 10:30AM to 8PM
rsvp
TIDJANE TALL is a French fashion designer based in Paris. After studying and working in accountancy, he took a turn and choose his passion of clothes and design. He entered IFM in 2022 (Institut Français de La Mode) in a Bachelor of Arts. He creates pieces that fuse sophistication, heritage and elegance offering heavily structured and draped pieces that cultivate a distinctive persona and aesthetic.
ITS CONTEST (International Talent Support) created in 2002 in Trieste by Barbara Franchin is one of the most important international platforms dedicated to the exploration and preservation of creativity. Over the past twenty years, ITS Contest has discovered and supported visionary creatives who are redefining contemporary fashion, whether leading renowned fashion houses or their own eponymous labels. Selected designers receive financial support and gain access to a network of industry experts, offering mentorship and career opportunities. At the heart of the ITS Contest experience is the Residency—a unique opportunity to develop new skills and forge meaningful connections in a cultural crossroads at the heart of Europe.
TIDJANE TALL is a French fashion designer based in Paris. After studying and working in accountancy, he took a turn and choose his passion of clothes and design. He entered IFM in 2022 (Institut Français de La Mode) in a Bachelor of Arts. He creates pieces that fuse sophistication, heritage and elegance offering heavily structured and draped pieces that cultivate a distinctive persona and aesthetic.
ITS CONTEST (International Talent Support) created in 2002 in Trieste by Barbara Franchin is one of the most important international platforms dedicated to the exploration and preservation of creativity. Over the past twenty years, ITS Contest has discovered and supported visionary creatives who are redefining contemporary fashion, whether leading renowned fashion houses or their own eponymous labels. Selected designers receive financial support and gain access to a network of industry experts, offering mentorship and career opportunities. At the heart of the ITS Contest experience is the Residency—a unique opportunity to develop new skills and forge meaningful connections in a cultural crossroads at the heart of Europe.