Driven by evolution, iconic modernity and a chorus of creative talent. Sportmax was founded by Achille Maramotti on the principles of tailoring, experimentation of fabrics and wardrobe-coordinated mix and matching.
1969
Sportmax was born in 1969 taking inspiration from a previous collection called POP, dedicated to young women. A design inspired by the sportswear of the US and the idea of a freer fashion of Swinging London. The intense focus remains on culture and trends through a unique vision of a diverse group of talents joining together over the years.
1970s
Sportmax embraces the creativity of Nanni Strada and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac to help shape its aesthetics and vision. Its first fashion show is on 18th March 1976 at the Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan.
Grazia Editorial, November 1971
Fall/Winter 1977 Collection: sketch by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Fall/Winter 1971 Campaign through the shots of Manfredi Bellati
1980s
Unusual silhouettes, volumes, techniques and materials straight from the vision of Peter Lindbergh and the design of Guy Paulin, exceptional interpreters of an unceasing creative curiosity. The 1980s are dedicated to a confident and dynamic fashion.
Fall/Winter 1985 Campaign: Yasmin Le Bon in the shots of Peter Lindbergh
Spring/Summer 1986 Campaign: Peter Lindbergh portrays Yasmin Le Bon
Spring/Summer Campaign 1989
1990s
Sportmax began to work especially to move up the emerging trends of the ‘90s. An artful interpretations of emerging trends: from new romantic to sportswear, from minimal to grunge, and all in between. The image of Sportmax is enriched by the creative collaboration with the world's greatest fashion photographers, such as Albert Watson and Marc Hom.
Spring/Summer 1998 Campaign: the androgynous minimalism of Audrey Marnay by Marc Hom
Fall/Winter 1993 Campaign: boyish appeal shot by Albert Watson
Fall/Winter 1998 Campaign: Audrey Marnay's casual elegance in the shots of Marc Hom
2000s
With the beginning of the new millennium, Sportmax increases its savoir-faire via highly technical innovation, creativity and experimentation of materials. Femininity continues to be the core of the brand.
Fall/Winter 2009 Campaign: Karlie Kloss inteprets a dark hypnotic charm in the shots of David Sims
Fall/Winter 2004 Campaign: the model Caroline Trentini photographed by Mikael Jansson
Fall/Winter 2001 Campaign: Diana Mèszàros' sense of androgyny is photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
2010s
During these years, Sportmax was conceived as a label that would anticipate the shifting desires of its sophisticated and self-confident customers. In its fifth decade, the brand continues to articulate a compelling vision of contemporary femininity.
Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign shot by Craig McDean
Fall/Winter 2011 Collection photographed by David Sims
Fall/Winter 2018 Campaign: model Kiki Willems in David Sims’ shots
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