By Ansa Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 11, 2024 In a letter to the shareholders of the Exor holding company, owned by Italy’s Agnelli family, President John Elkann said that “Christian Louboutin is committed to achieving a solid financial performance, while continuing to innovate with its products and maintaining its brand positioning.” Louboutin In … Read more
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
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
The marathon, four-weeks, 400-plus shows, international season that began in New York on February 9 ended in Paris this week. Here is our pick of the twelve best fashion moments, Deeny’s Dozen. Willy Chavarria See catwalkWilly Chavarria – Fall-Winter2024 – 2025 – Menswear – New York – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Brooklyn and fashion moment might historically sound … Read more
Parisian haute couture house, Maison Margiela, announced on Wednesday the debut of their iconic Tabi shoe’s in the metaverse. Maison Margiela launches MetaTabi collection in the metaverse. – Maison Margiela The Maison Margiela MetaTabi, which will be available for mint as an NFT, will feature the instantly recognizable split-toe silhouette of the Tabi shoe in … Read more
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
Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Feb 23, 2024 Thursday, the second day of Milan’s Women’s Fashion Week closed with a downpour. As the rain got heavier by the hour, the fashion shows continued unabated in the plush salons of Lombardy’s capital, with their share of delays. Following MM6’s techno-futuristic collection and Emporio Armani’s chic ready-to-wear, … Read more
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Feb 16, 2024 Italian fashion group OTB continues to grow. In 2023, it recorded a revenue of €1.9 billion, equivalent to a 7.2% increase (and a 10.2% one at constant exchange rates). Its net revenue, excluding royalties and other income, was €1.8 billion, up by 9.1%, and by 12.4% at … Read more
New York is a city where fashion and style take to the street, thanks to its condensed and walkable nature and the proliferation of public transport. Thus, designers needn’t look further than outside their studio windows for inspiration. The Fall/Winter 2024 season kick-off homed in on that sentiment. See catwalkHelmut Lang – Fall-Winter2024 – 2025 … Read more
Bernard Arnault used to be known for buying luxury brands. Now, his favorite pastime is snapping up buildings – the latest of which is a historic Paris mansion near the Opera Garnier. Hotel Soltykoff, Paris Luxury behemoth LVMH, where Arnault is chairman, CEO and controlling shareholder, acquired the Hotel Soltykoff at 10 rue Volney, located … Read more
