The LVMH 2024 Prize reveals its eight finalists
The French luxury group has unveiled the eight finalist labels for its eleventh LVMH Young Design Awards, from eight countries. The final will be held on September 10.
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The LVMH 2024 Prize reveals its eight finalists
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Ermenegildo Zegna grows by 8% in the first quarter
Ermenegildo Zegna grows by 8% in the first quarter
The Italian group achieved sales of 463 million euros in the first quarter, driven by the US, where sales jumped by 58%, while they fell by 15% in China. While Zegna made progress, Thom...
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Sportmax puts archive items on sale for 48 hours
Sportmax puts archive items on sale for 48 hours
Max Mara’s line has opened up its archives to the public for the first time. The label is selling on its e-shop a selection of looks from 2006, available only until April 24.
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Valentino sees sales fall in 2023
Valentino sees sales fall in 2023
The Roman luxury house achieved sales of €1.35 billion in 2023, down 5% on 2022. However, sales through its direct sales network were up by 3%.
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Missoni opens its first store dedicated to its home line
Missoni opens its first store dedicated to its home line
The Italian brand is preparing to open a shop in Milan dedicated to its homeware range, which continues to grow, notably with a line of outdoor furniture and through a number of real...
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Furniture Fair: The Karl Lagerfeld label joins forces with Toan Nguyen, Thom Browne with Frette
Furniture Fair: The Karl Lagerfeld label joins forces with Toan Nguyen, Thom Browne with Frette
In Milan, Karl Lagerfeld unveiled his second home collection, Thom Browne launched a textile line with Italian manufacturer Frette and luxury outlet Fidenza Village teamed up with artist...
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Alexander McQueen: Gaelle Collet appointed brand and communications director
Alexander McQueen: Gaelle Collet appointed brand and communications director
Kering's British label has appointed Gaelle Collet, who has worked for Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent and Celine, among others, as head of brand and communications.
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Milan Design Week: Elective affinities at Hermès, Armani
Milan Design Week: Elective affinities at Hermès, Armani
Hermès and Giorgio Armani have taken centre-stage at Milan Design Week with their sophisticated installations, showcasing the affinities between their furniture and fashion collections.
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Fendi unveils new boutique in Cannes
Fendi unveils new boutique in Cannes
Italian luxury brand Fendi revealed its latest address on the Croisette. Spanning over 500 square meters across two levels, the establishment boasts a private suite tailored for VIP...
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Pierre-Louis Mascia is set to host inaugural runway show at Pitti Uomo
Pierre-Louis Mascia is set to host inaugural runway show at Pitti Uomo
As a seasoned participant of the Florentine fair, Toulouse-based designer Pierre-Louis Mascia is preparing for his runway debut, unveiling his Spring 2025 collection at a meticulously...
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French Minister Olivia Grégoire outlines plan for fashion industry during visit to Italy
French Minister Olivia Grégoire outlines plan for fashion industry during visit to Italy
During her visit to Italy to meet fashion industry representatives, the minister discussed the Italian ecosystem, potential synergies with France, and outlined the main aspects of her...
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Gucci's next cruise show to be held at the Tate Modern in London
Gucci's next cruise show to be held at the Tate Modern in London
The Kering label has announced a three-year partnership with London's leading museum of modern and contemporary art to promote young designers, and will be showing its Cruise 2025...
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Furniture Fair: Fashion in search of sustainable solutions with Yves Salomon, Dolce & Gabbana and Benetton
Furniture Fair: Fashion in search of sustainable solutions with Yves Salomon, Dolce & Gabbana and Benetton
The two luxury brands, along with the Italian retailer, are making a name for themselves at this year's Milan Design Week with some particularly original and environmentally-friendly...
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Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, and Loro Piana honor design icons in Milan
Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, and Loro Piana honor design icons in Milan
These esteemed fashion houses are collaborating with Gio Ponti, Cini Boeri, Gae Aulenti, Portaluppi, and Le Corbusier, to reinterpret their classic designs in luxurious new forms at the...
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Balmain appoints Matteo Sgarbossa as CEO
Balmain appoints Matteo Sgarbossa as CEO
The Parisian luxury house has recruited Matteo Sgarbossa, formerly of Gucci, as its new Managing Director. He succeeds Jean-Jacques Guével, who left in March.
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Canali accelerates its international expansion by developing its product range and image
Canali accelerates its international expansion by developing its product range and image
The luxury menswear label, 100% made in Italy, is taking off thanks to a repositioned image and a more contemporary offering. As evidenced by its new shop concept, just unveiled in Milan.
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Milan Furniture Fair: Fendi Casa’s repositioning pays dividends
Milan Furniture Fair: Fendi Casa’s repositioning pays dividends
The new Fendi Casa project, launched in 2021, is starting to bear fruit. In 2023, the Roman luxury label's furniture line doubled its revenue, and is now commercialised via over 50...
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Dolce & Gabbana accelerates in the Middle East
Dolce & Gabbana accelerates in the Middle East
The Italian label is multiplying its projects in the region, where it already has around forty points of sale, notably by strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia, with new boutiques...
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Sézane debuts first pop-up in Milan’s luxury district
Sézane debuts first pop-up in Milan’s luxury district
​Parisian label Sézane has made a stylish entrance into Milan's luxury quarter with a temporary space of approximately one hundred square meters, marking its first pop-up in Italy, one of...
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Luxury labels take Italy by storm at Venice Biennale, Milan Design Week
Luxury labels take Italy by storm at Venice Biennale, Milan Design Week
Many labels don’t know which way to turn, forced to choose between the Venice Biennale, scheduled on April 17-19, and Milan Design Week, set to welcome 300,000 visitors on April 15-21.
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Casablanca appoints its first marketing director, Txampi Diz
Casablanca appoints its first marketing director, Txampi Diz
Luxury house Casablanca has swiftly filled the new role of marketing director by appointing Txampi Diz, who recently held the same position at Balmain.
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Gucci recruits its new deputy CEO from Louis Vuitton
Gucci recruits its new deputy CEO from Louis Vuitton
Kering's flagship label is recruiting Stefano Cantino from Louis Vuitton for the newly-created position of Deputy Managing Director, to support CEO Jean-François Palus.
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Lanvin partners with Austrian artist Erwin Wurm for a project in China
Lanvin partners with Austrian artist Erwin Wurm for a project in China
Erwin Wurm is the second creative invited by the label as part of its Lanvin Lab project after rapper Future. He has created one of his famous bag-sculptures for the house, which will be...
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At the e-P Summit trade show, the fashion world is enthusiastic about AI and its plethora of uses
At the e-P Summit trade show, the fashion world is enthusiastic about AI and its plethora of uses
Boosted by AI, the fashion industry is undergoing a profound transformation in terms of organisation, logistics, sales, design and communication, with the support of tech start-ups.
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Luxury: sports, China, and diversification - key influencer marketing strategies
Luxury: sports, China, and diversification - key influencer marketing strategies
A recent study conducted by Luxurynsight data analyst in collaboration with the Traackr platform sheds light on the innovative strategies adopted by the luxury industry in influencer...
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Mugler launches first footwear collection designed by Casey Cadwallader
Mugler launches first footwear collection designed by Casey Cadwallader
The Parisian label owned by L’Oréal has launched the first, ultra-sexy footwear line designed by its creative director, inspired by the label’s signature corsets and produced in Italy.
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Hermès begins construction of a leather goods workshop east of Angoulême, France
Hermès begins construction of a leather goods workshop east of Angoulême, France
The luxury saddler is strengthening its presence in the South-West region of France, where it already has four workshops, with the construction of a new leather goods factory near...
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Dolce & Gabbana unveils a grand exhibition in Milan
Dolce & Gabbana unveils a grand exhibition in Milan
The Italian house is presenting its inaugural exhibition at the Palazzo Reale in Milan, an exceptional exhibition showcasing its craftsmanship through over 220 haute couture creations.
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Gucci Communications Director Benjamin Cercio leaves
Gucci Communications Director Benjamin Cercio leaves
The Italian luxury house confirms the departure of its Communications Director Benjamin Cercio, while rumors of Stefano Cantino from Louis Vuitton joining the house continue to spread.
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Moncler takes Milan's Central Station by storm, transforming it into a gallery for Design Week
Moncler takes Milan's Central Station by storm, transforming it into a gallery for Design Week
From April 15 to 21 for Design Week, the Italian label is transforming Milan's central station into a vast public art space with a major exhibition entitled "An invitation to dream".