MarediModa Names Creative Excellence Award Winners
The trade show honors brands Raffaela D'Angelo and Montce for their commitment to creativity and European textile partnerships.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Fashion
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MarediModa has announced that fashion labels Raffaela D'Angelo and Montce are the recipients of the 2026 Creative Excellence Awards. These honors recognize brands for their ongoing dedication to design talent and close collaboration with European textile manufacturers.
Why it matters
The awards highlight the importance of supply chain transparency and regional manufacturing excellence within the competitive global swimwear industry. By recognizing these brands, MarediModa underscores the value of sustainable practices and localized production ties.
Raffaela D'Angelo maintains 60% of sales in Italy with 15% coming from e-commerce, while Montce operates five stores and distributes through over 100 retailers across 15 countries. These figures ground the operational scale of the honored brands.
The players
Raffaela D'Angelo
This fashion brand founder has maintained a manufacturing focus on Italian textiles for two decades.
Montce
This swimwear company is based in Fort Lauderdale and focuses on sustainable manufacturing and recycled materials.
MarediModa
This trade organization hosts an annual exhibition in Cannes for the beachwear, underwear, and athleisure industries.
The details
Raffaela D'Angelo, who celebrates 20 years in business, produces items exclusively in Italy using regional materials. Montce, founded in 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, incorporates recycled fabrics and sustainable supply chain practices into its production.
Timeline
Montce was founded in Fort Lauderdale in 2009.
Raffaela D'Angelo received the Designer of the Year award in 2017.
The 24th edition of the MarediModa show will occur in Cannes from October 27 to 29, 2026.
Culture Shift
These awards follow the pattern of recognition established by the 2017 Designer of the Year award. This honors the move toward brands that prioritize regional craftsmanship over the fast-fashion manufacturing cycles that have dominated the industry for years.
Consumers looking for sustainable swimwear may find wider access to Montce products as the brand expands its presence beyond its 100 current authorized retailers. Meanwhile, Raffaela D'Angelo's commitment to Italian manufacturing provides a clear indicator for shoppers prioritizing regional quality.
The takeaway
These awards emphasize that sustainable supply chains and localized manufacturing are increasingly becoming the standard for high-end fashion brands. Consumers can support this shift by choosing designers who provide transparent information about their material sources and production locations.
Further reading
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