Lucia Marcuzzo of Levi’s says that “even at tough times like the current, a DTC strategy fosters growth”

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 26, 2024 Forging a strong direct relationship with consumers is one of the mainstays of the ‘Project Fuel’ plan drawn up by Michelle Gass, who earlier this year was appointed CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. And while Levi’s will chiefly focus on expanding its retail network in Asia, … Read more

Lucia Marcuzzo promoted to Managing Director Europe

As Levi’s prepares to open its new flagship store on the Champs-Elysées in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games, a new executive will be taking part in the inauguration at the end of April. Lucia Marcuzzo was promoted to General Manager for the whole of Europe in March. Lucia Marcuzzo – LS&Co For the past … Read more

The communication conglomerate The Independents has acquired the creative agency Sunshine

Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Apr 3, 2024 And then there were 12! With the addition of the strategic consultancy and creative agency Sunshine, falling into its fold, The Independents further expands its scope and secures its second operation in less than two months. Following the acquisition of the English agency Kennedy in March, the … Read more

Not all big cars are created equal: Half of cars sold in India really not SUVs

New Delhi: Sports utility vehicles (SUVs) are wildly popular in India, with the segment now accounting for every second car sold. But going by the official definition of an SUV, such vehicles account for only about a 10th of the total sales volume. That’s because just a third of the 47 models with SUV branding … Read more

Kia Launches 4 New Entry And Mid Variants Of Sonet With Sunroof

Home Car And Bike Kia Launches 4 New Entry And Mid Variants Of Sonet With Sunroof Starting At Rs 819,000 Newly introduced HTE(O) gets a sunroof while HTK(O) offers a sunroof along with LED Connected Taillamps, Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) and Rear Defogger. Kia Mid Variants Of Sonet: Kia India has introduced 4 new … Read more

The ITS competition unveils a fresh format in Trieste

Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Mar 22, 2024 Departing from the conventional fashion show and OTB awards, the ITS is introducing a novel approach centered on creative residencies and exhibitions. This transformation marks a significant departure for the International Talent Support (ITS) in its 2023/24 edition. The 21st edition of this competition for emerging designers … Read more

Jacquemus honoured in Milan by Camera della Moda and Zalando

Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Mar 22, 2024 While in Milan, Simon Porte Jacquemus reminisced about his ties with Italy, as he readies himself to hold a fashion show in Capri in June. The French designer was honoured on Wednesday, March 20, by the Italian Chamber of Fashion (CNMI) and the German e-commerce giant Zalando, … Read more

Modes names Simon Whitehouse CEO, announces London boutique

Italian omnichannel fashion retailer Modes has some big news at the moment with a new high highly-regarded CEO and plans for a London store. Simon Whitehouse Simon Whitehouse has joined the firm in the top job while the new London flagship will open in the second half of the year. The company currently has a … Read more

Tata Introduces Dark Range SUVs With All Black Theme On Nexon, Nexon EV, Harrier, And Safari

Home Car And Bike Tata Introduces Dark Range SUVs With All Black Theme On Nexon, Nexon EV, Harrier, And Safari The Dark Edition of the new Nexon EV was showcased at the India Mobility Expo held in New Delhi last month. The facelift versions of these models were launched last year. (Images: tatamotors.com) Tata Dark … Read more

Diesel Fall 2024 Ready-to-Wear Runway, Fashion Show & Collection Review

Lifting the veil of the secretive process behind a fashion show is something many designers have been tempted to toy with. For example, there was the Gucci fall 2020 show that former creative director Alessandro Michele conceived to display the multitiered ritual of designing, making, staging and viewing a fashion show. At Diesel, Glenn Martens … Read more