Giorgio Armani’s general manager Livio Proli set to leave
The general manager of the Italian luxury group will step down on March 31, though he will remain on the board of directors, and will continue as president of Armani-owned Olimpia Milano...
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![]( "Leather goods label Furla tops €500 million revenue mark in 2018 despite slow-down in growth rate")
Leather goods label Furla tops €500 million revenue mark in 2018 despite slow-down in growth rateLeather goods label Furla tops €500 million revenue mark in 2018 despite slow-down in growth rate
The Italian handbag label reached a revenue of €513 million in 2018, though its growth rate slowed down to 2.8%, compared to the 18.5% increase it posted a year earlier.
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![]( "Sonia Rykiel’s creative director Julie de Libran leaves")
Sonia Rykiel’s creative director Julie de Libran leavesSonia Rykiel’s creative director Julie de Libran leaves
The Parisian label owned by the First Heritage Brands holding company is currently seeking new investors, and has confirmed the departure of its creative director Julie de Libran.
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![]( "Aeffe sees earnings shoot up 46% in 2018")
Aeffe sees earnings shoot up 46% in 2018Aeffe sees earnings shoot up 46% in 2018
The Italian owner of Moschino saw a marked improvement in its profitability in 2018, with an increase of 18.5% in its EBITDA and growth of 46% in its net profit, which totalled 16.7...
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![]( "Givenchy to show at Pitti Uomo in June")
Givenchy to show at Pitti Uomo in JuneGivenchy to show at Pitti Uomo in June
The Parisian luxury house is the guest of honour at the next edition of the Florentine trade show, where it will show its menswear line before returning to the Paris Fashion Week calendar...
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![]( "Hermès to launch beauty range in 2020")
Hermès to launch beauty range in 2020Hermès to launch beauty range in 2020
The French luxury group is working on the launch of a beauty line which is set to debut in 2020 with a range of makeup products.
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![]( "Azzaro and Maxime Simoëns part ways")
Azzaro and Maxime Simoëns part waysAzzaro and Maxime Simoëns part ways
The couture label has announced that the French designer will step down as creative director after two years in the role. The house did not name a successor or give any further details.
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![]( "New Guards Group launches womenswear label Kirin by Korean DJ Peggy Gou")
New Guards Group launches womenswear label Kirin by Korean DJ Peggy GouNew Guards Group launches womenswear label Kirin by Korean DJ Peggy Gou
After launching Off-White, Heron Preston and many other labels, the Italian fashion group has unveiled in Paris the first collection by its new label Kirin, developed with South Korean DJ...
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![]( "Womenswear: runway trends from the Fall/Winter 2019-20 shows")
Womenswear: runway trends from the Fall/Winter 2019-20 showsWomenswear: runway trends from the Fall/Winter 2019-20 shows
Next winter’s womenswear collections presented in New York, London, Milan and Paris from February 8 to March 5 showcased 10 main trends, as designers imagined women as both romantic and...
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![]( "Paris hails fashion week debut by Cyclas, Jarel Zhang")
Paris hails fashion week debut by Cyclas, Jarel ZhangParis hails fashion week debut by Cyclas, Jarel Zhang
The week’s last day was a showcase for Asian fashion design, with the debut of two emerging names, sophisticated Japanese label Cyclas and innovative Chinese streetwear brand Jarel Zhang.
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![]( "Nina Ricci sets sail with Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh")
Nina Ricci sets sail with Rushemy Botter and Lisi HerrebrughNina Ricci sets sail with Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh
The Hyères Festivel winners unveiled a very successful first collection for Nina Ricci in Paris on Friday, sending out looks for an elegant and modern Parisienne caressed by the warm...
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![]( "Paris strikes a delicate balance between light and shadow")
Paris strikes a delicate balance between light and shadowParis strikes a delicate balance between light and shadow
The winter womenswear collections on show in Paris this weekend oscillated between a dark, rocky feel at Haider Ackermann, Balmain and Altuzarra, and a light and polychromatic aesthetic...
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![]( "Extravagance at Y/Project, purity at Ann Demeulemeester")
Extravagance at Y/Project, purity at Ann DemeulemeesterExtravagance at Y/Project, purity at Ann Demeulemeester
Both labels showcased their unique style on Thursday, Y/Project with a highly inventive collection by Glenn Martins, Ann Demeulemeester with a pure, sensual one by Sébastien Meunier.
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![]( "Kenzo, Aalto in ‘see now, buy now’ mode at Paris Fashion Week")
Kenzo, Aalto in ‘see now, buy now’ mode at Paris Fashion WeekKenzo, Aalto in ‘see now, buy now’ mode at Paris Fashion Week
On Wednesday, the two labels tested the ready-to-buy format, as Kenzo made its entire collection available for sale after unveiling it in a stunning show, while Aalto did so for a few items.
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![]( "Searching for new femininity at Milan Fashion Week")
Searching for new femininity at Milan Fashion WeekSearching for new femininity at Milan Fashion Week
The Milan Fashion Week marked the decline of streetwear, though women now seem to face a dizzying array of choices, from a return to sophistication, to minimalism or an ultra-sexy,...
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![]( "Jacquemus composes a colourful ballad to the lagoon")
Jacquemus composes a colourful ballad to the lagoonJacquemus composes a colourful ballad to the lagoon
Simon Porte Jacquemus opened proceedings at Paris Fashion Week on Monday evening with an intensely coloured collection taking its inspiration from art and the bold colours of the Venetian...
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![]( "Dolce & Gabbana brings out the big guns")
Dolce & Gabbana brings out the big gunsDolce & Gabbana brings out the big guns
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana sent out a tight collection at Milan Fashion Week on Sunday, celebrating Italian elegance through a combination of classicism, precise cuts and...
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![]( "Roberto Cavalli returns to its roots as rumours of an imminent sale swirl")
Roberto Cavalli returns to its roots as rumours of an imminent sale swirlRoberto Cavalli returns to its roots as rumours of an imminent sale swirl
As the rumour mill goes into overdrive about the label being sold, designer Paul Surridge revisited the original Roberto Cavalli DNA, exploring luxury, power and sensuality, all while...
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![]( "Marni dissects womenswear")
Marni dissects womenswearMarni dissects womenswear
Francesco Risso sent out a punchy collection for Marni at Milan Fashion Week on Saturday, channelling a high-impact Gothic style, beneath which lurked a profound reflection on the...
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![]( "Paris Fashion Week in Karl Lagerfeld’s shadow")
Paris Fashion Week in Karl Lagerfeld’s shadowParis Fashion Week in Karl Lagerfeld’s shadow
The Paris Fashion Week, mourning the iconic couturier’s death, starts on Monday with an array of new talent ready to flourish, and will culminate with Chanel’s show and the Kaiser's last...
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![]( "Moschino goes teleshopping in Wonderland")
Moschino goes teleshopping in WonderlandMoschino goes teleshopping in Wonderland
A mischievous Jeremy Scott took inspiration from teleshopping and game shows this season in Milan, taking his audience on an exhilarating journey to a virtual wonderland where all that...
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![]( "Act n°1 confirms itself as one to watch in Milan")
Act n°1 confirms itself as one to watch in MilanAct n°1 confirms itself as one to watch in Milan
With their second show at Milan Fashion Week on Thursday, the young duo of Galib Gassanoff and Luca Lin switched things up with an original collection of looks that were both polished and...
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![]( "New talents make their voices heard in Milan")
New talents make their voices heard in MilanNew talents make their voices heard in Milan
The minimalist elegance of Calcaterra, the playful fashion of Arthur Arbesser and Annakiki's bright eclecticism all revealed the potential of the next generation of Italian design at...
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![]( "N°21 dresses to kill")
N°21 dresses to killN°21 dresses to kill
Alessandro Dell'Acqua dazzled his audience at Milan Fashion Week on Wednesday with his vision of a film noir thriller starring sophisticated ladies whose outfits were all open at the...
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![]( "Chanel braves post-Lagerfeld era")
Chanel braves post-Lagerfeld eraChanel braves post-Lagerfeld era
After being helmed by the German designer for 35 years, the luxury label has opted for continuity with Virginie Viard, who will need to adapt to a market with an increasingly voracious...
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![]( "Benetton opens Milan Fashion Week with a rainbow of colour")
Benetton opens Milan Fashion Week with a rainbow of colourBenetton opens Milan Fashion Week with a rainbow of colour
Sending out a simultaneously fresh and gutsy collection, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac laid down some colourful foundations for the Benetton relaunch with a successful show at Milan Fashion...
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![]( "Bottega Veneta expects slow resurgence in 2019")
Bottega Veneta expects slow resurgence in 2019Bottega Veneta expects slow resurgence in 2019
After slowing down in the last three years, the Italian label owned by Kering is relying on new creative director Daniel Lee, whose first show is scheduled on February 22 in Milan, to...
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![]( "Celine unveils new store concept in New York")
Celine unveils new store concept in New YorkCeline unveils new store concept in New York
Following its overhauled collections and its reimagined logo, the label unveiled its new Hedi Slimane-designed store concept with the opening of its flagship on Madison Avenue, New York,...
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![]( "MSGM expands into underwear")
MSGM expands into underwearMSGM expands into underwear
The Italian ready-to-wear label headed by Massimo Giorgetti is expanding its range with a line of underwear for men and for women, starring Leonardo Tano, the son of Rocco Siffredi, as...
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![]( "Milan ready to stage eye-catching fashion week with major come-backs and new talent")
Milan ready to stage eye-catching fashion week with major come-backs and new talentMilan ready to stage eye-catching fashion week with major come-backs and new talent
Opening with Benetton’s first-ever show on February 19, and featuring again Gucci, Bottega Veneta and an array of new names, the Milan Fashion Week ending on February 25 looks set for a...