Tod’s triumphs with Art of Craftmanship in Venice

Few brands are as attached to the concept of craft as Tod’s whose creative collaboration, The Art of Craftmanship – A Project by Venetian Masters, opened with panache on Friday night.  The presentation on Friday evening Scores of luxury labels descended on Venice this week, as the Biennale opened in the lagoon city, but none … Read more

Style Capital to finalise acquisition of Autry

Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Mar 1, 2024 Specializing in premium fashion, Style Capital is poised to add another prestigious brand to its portfolio. The Italian fund led by Roberta Benaglia, which recently divested the Australian label Zimmermann for a valuation of 1.7 billion Australian dollars (1 billion euros), is on the brink of acquiring … Read more

Max Kibardin is the new creative director

Italian menswear brand Caruso, part of the Chinese Fosun group, has announced the appointment of Max Kibardin as creative director. Born in 1976, the Russian-born but adopted Italian designer has built a solid international reputation since launching his shoe line in 2005. Max Kibardin – Caruso – DR After studying architecture in Moscow and fashion … Read more