Luxury labels take Italy by storm at Venice Biennale, Milan Design Week

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 14, 2024 Italy is more than ever at the centre of attention this spring, hosting in April some of the most interesting events in the culture, art and design sectors. Starting with the 60th edition of the Venice Biennale, an international art exhibition held every two years, whose pre-opening, … Read more

Safilo, Marc Jacobs extend global licensing agreement until 2031

Safilo Group and Marc Jacobs announced on Wednesday the early renewal of their multi-year global licensing agreement for Marc Jacobs branded eyewear.  Safilo, Marc Jacobs extend global licensing agreement until 2031. – Marc Jacobs Under the new agreement, the terms will now be extended until December 2031.  Marc Jacobs International CEO, Eric Marechalle, said: “We look … Read more

EU antitrust regulators scrap probe into fashion designers

By Reuters Published Apr 7, 2024 EU antitrust regulators have scrapped a two-year-long investigation into a group of fashion designers who had called for changes in sales periods and discounts, the European Commission said on Friday, citing “priority reasons”. See catwalkDries Van Noten – Fall-Winter2024 – 2025 – Womenswear – France – Paris – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight … Read more

Missoni acquires textile manufacturer Tricotex

Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published Mar 12, 2024 Italian fashion label Missoni, renowned for its colourful zigzag knitwear, has announced the acquisition of Tricotex, a textile company specialising in Raschel knitwear. The company is based in Gallarate, north of Milan, and supplies a number of luxury fashion houses. The amount of the transaction has not … Read more

The new Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino and resort unveils fashion and luxury retail offering

After a wait of 23 years and a few ups and downs, the Fontainebleau luxury resort in Las Vegas finally opened its doors in mid-December. Owned by Fontainebleau Development, the spectacular $3.3 billion complex has just unveiled its retail offering. Fontainebleau casino and resort opened in Las Vegas Between the 3,644 luxury hotel rooms and … Read more

Missoni Pre-Fall 2024 – WWD

Filippo Grazioli surely likes a challenge. As creative director of a brand rooted in colors and patterns, he could easily address resort destinations with his pre-collections like some of his fellow designers. But he’s committed to bring the Missoni world to the metropolis instead, developing clothes imbued with a sleek urban attitude. Grazioli aims to … Read more