MILAN — Valentino and Pierpaolo Piccioli are parting ways, according to market sources. Responding to WWD, Valentino issued the following: “I am grateful to Pierpaolo for his role as creative director and for his vision, commitment and creativity that have brought the Maison Valentino to what it stands for today,” said chief executive officer Jacopo … Read more
Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Mar 23, 2024 Capri Holdings has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the Italian shoemaker Sicla. Following in the footsteps of French luxury titans, the American fashion conglomerate, home to esteemed brands like Michael Kors and Versace, is strengthening its production capabilities through the acquisition of one of … Read more
Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli is leaving Valentino after over a decade in charge, in a shock announcement made public Friday afternoon. “Maison Valentino and Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli are announcing their joint decision to end their collaboration,” the Rome-based maison said Friday in a release. Pierpaolo Piccioli The news comes barely nine months after giant French luxury group Kering … Read more
Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Mar 15, 2024 There seems to be nothing stopping The Independents, which now boasts 11 companies under its belt. The consortium of creative agencies, experts in communication and events, initiated in 2017 by Karla Otto and K2, has absorbed Kennedy, a London-based enterprise specializing in strategic consulting and production for … Read more
A brisk, breezy Sunday saw thousands of fans crowd around the entrance to shows by two of the classiest brands in fashion, Valentino and Akris, where dark reflection was the unifying theme. Valentino: Red to many blacks Valentino, the fashion house that defined the concept sinful red, is now the true of expression of devilish … 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
Valentino has launched its latest advertising campaign, ‘L’École’, starring a global trio of talents and set in the heart of New York City. Kaia Gerber, Jolin Tsai, and Son Ye-jin star in Valentino 2024 campaign. – Valentino As part of the campaign, Kaia Gerber, Son Ye-jin, and Jolin Tsai come together to embody the essence … Read more
Global luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa has positioned itself amongst the first luxury platforms to design a shopping app for Apple Vision Pro, with the launch of its exclusive visionOS app this month. Mytheresa launches immersive shopping experience for Apple Vision Pro. – Mytheresa The Mytheresa app, created in collaboration with Obsess, a leading immersive shopping … Read more
By Bloomberg Published Feb 9, 2024 Investors are looking for the next turnaround story in luxury. Gucci-owner Kering SA seems like a good fit. See catwalkGucci – Fall-Winter2024 – 2025 – Menswear – Italie – Milan – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight But with the company warning on Thursday that investing in its brands will mean a decline in operating … Read more
By Reuters API Published Feb 7, 2024 Investors will be looking to see if Gucci’s new creative director Sabato de Sarno can move the needle on the company’s financial performance when its owner Kering reports full-year earnings on Thursday. Gucci’s sales have lagged rivals such as LVMH-owned Louis Vuitton and Dior in recent years, prompting … Read more
