‘Palm Royale’ Stokes Caftan Nostalgia

​​Nothing stokes interest in period fashion quite like a hot new series and the ’60s are what’s currently dominating TV screens and, perhaps, closets. “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” brought forth the ladylike skirt suit as the latest incarnation of stealth wealth, and now “Palm Royale” is fueling a resurgence in the decade’s groovier side, … Read more

Pucci shows in Rome under the gaze of the Ludovisi Ares

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 8, 2024 Camille Miceli chose the Eternal City, Rome, and the historic Palazzo Altemps, next door to Piazza Navona, to present the ‘Very Vivara’ Spring/Summer 2024 collection by Pucci, the ‘prince of prints’. Rome is a city very dear to the Italian-French designer’s heart, a place for holidays and … Read more

Emilio Pucci Spring 2024 Ready-to-Wear Runway, Fashion Show & Collection Review

Perhaps it was the easy, leisurely spring mood of an evening in Rome, and none of the frenzy of a tightly packed fashion calendar, but Emilio Pucci’s show on Thursday evening felt like a reunion of friends having fun. Cue the loud cheering and clapping when Christy Turlington Burns opened the show, not to mention … Read more

Marcolin tops €550 million revenue mark

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Mar 26, 2024 Marcolin improved both revenue and profitability in fiscal 2023. The Italian eyewear producer recorded net sales of €558.3 million, up by 2% at current exchange rates (and by 3.8% at constant rates) compared to 2022, when Marcolin recorded net sales of over €547 million. Tom Ford sunglasses … Read more

Paris Fashion Week program teems with new names, welcome returns and major debuts

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Feb 25, 2024 Paris Fashion Week will take over the baton from New York, London and Milan on Monday February 26, featuring an extremely rich programme. The highlights of the week dedicated to women’s ready-to-wear collections for Fall/Winter 2024-25 will include maiden shows by CFCL and Zomer, grand comebacks by … Read more

Tom Ford eyewear hits “milestone” as it enters Tmall Luxury Pavilion

Tom Ford Eyewear, the brand for which Marcolin holds the license, has opened a flagship store on the Tmall Luxury Pavilion in China.  Tom Ford Eyewear/Marcolin The new space features a wide spread of its sunglasses, optical frames and ski goggles.  The company said it “marks a milestone, connecting the brand’s sartorial excellence with the … Read more

Tom Ford glasses maker Marcolin prepares for sale as Pai Partners looks to exit

By Reuters API Published Feb 4, 2024 ​Top managers at Marcolin have started meeting potential suitors while they prepare the Italian eyewear manufacturer for a merger or a sale by renewing a series of key licensing accords, two sources close to the matter said. Tom Ford Marcolin, which has operations in Italy’s eyewear manufacturing district … Read more

A promising line-up for February Fashion Week with the return of Vetements

Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published Jan 30, 2024 The Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Féminine is unveiling the line-up of its next Fashion Week. The Fashion Week, dedicated to women’s ready-to-wear collections for autumn/winter 2024/25, will be held from February 26 to March 5, with 71 shows and 38 presentations and a total of 109 … Read more

Schiaparelli stages sensational show, amid rumors of an acquisition

Is LVMH about to buy Schiaparelli, which opened the Paris haute couture season with a sensational Texan-tinted and celestial-inspired show attended by Jennifer Lopez and Zendaya?  Schiaparelli AW Couture 2024/2025 – FNW There had been rumors that Schiaparelli’s owner, Italian luxury baron Diego Della Valle might be mulling a sale, now that its couturier Daniel … Read more

handover from Michael Burke to Sidney Toledano

Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published Jan 18, 2024 The world’s number one luxury goods group LVMH announced on Thursday that it would be making further management changes around Bernard Arnault, by switching two of the CEO’s loyal associates Michael Burke and Sidney Toledano, according to a press release. Michael Burke and Sidney Toledano – Stéphane … Read more