The Fortezza da Basso hosts the Spring/Summer 2027 menswear show, featuring research, new categories, international guests, and challenges for Made in Italy.
The operation concludes a journey that began in 2008 and confirms the continuity of the creative direction of the two designers, already renewed for the next five years.
Luxury enters Formula 1 for the first time with Gucci, which will become Alpine's title partner from 2027. The Gucci Racing Alpine Formula One Team is born, a partnership that reshapes the team's name, livery, and global ambitions.
The agreement, valid for the three-year period 2026-2028, aims to reduce the mismatch between supply and demand of skills through needs analysis, orientation, training and skills certification.
Giorgio Armani Spa: dividing the 15% stake equally between Essilux, LVMH and L'Oreal would be the prevailing idea in the company founded by "King Giorgio" to respect the wishes indicated in the will of the designer who passed away in September
Global Fashion, according to Mediobanca's report: the aggregate market capitalization of multinationals in the sector stood at approximately €1.100 trillion at the end of March, €200 billion less than the €1.300 trillion at the end of December 2025.
Kering reported first-quarter revenue of €3.568 million, down 6% but stable at constant exchange rates and scope, thanks to the initial moves made by new CEO Luca de Meo, who is set to present his…
Dolce & Gabbana has named Stefano Cantino co-CEO alongside Alfonso Dolce following Stefano Gabbana's resignation as chairman. The group has accelerated its restructuring at a critical time amid the luxury industry slowdown and debt woes.
In recent years, the luxury sector has undergone a profound transformation that is redefining its nature, values, and management models. The traditional idea of luxury, founded on exclusivity, craftsmanship, and above all, the creative vision of its founders, today appears increasingly…
According to Bloomberg, Stefano Gabbana has resigned as chairman of the group as early as the end of 2025 and is evaluating the future of his stake, which amounts to approximately 40% of the capital. Among the possibilities for the new governance structure is a former...
The group founded by Renzo Rosso renews its support for ITS Contest 2026, an initiative born in 2002 which over the years has discovered and promoted some of the most influential designers in the global fashion scene.
The group that also controls the Diesel brand met Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace, during a private session with the Fashion Task Force of the Sustainable Markets Initiative, chaired by Federico Marchetti
With the Milan fashion shows concluded this week and those now in Paris, the reflection on the strategic role of these events in the sector becomes particularly timely, offering significant insights into the future of the world of fashion and luxury.
At the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, fashion took center stage, transforming athletes' uniforms into authentic statements of style and cultural identity. Not just functional uniforms, but true visual messages capable of expressing...
According to a report by Mediobanca Research, Italy is the world's fifth-largest exporter of sports products. And there's a new trend: fashion houses are focusing on the high-end technical sportswear segment.
"Luxury chases art, but art is not a luxury" isn't just a critical reflection: it's a prediction of the future. Art survives, evolves, and opens up to the public; luxury learns to support without suffocating, to engage without appropriating.
Brazil is increasingly establishing itself as a quality textile supplier, and the agreement with Brussels would eliminate the current 8% tariff. It would also open up a new market for Made in Italy products.
Callimacus is the new e-commerce platform by Brunello Cucinelli, developed by Solomei AI, which replaces the traditional site with a shopping experience based on "human" artificial intelligence and personalized paths without fixed pages
Valentino, farewell to the emperor of fashion: the brand is now controlled by Mayhoola for Investments, the Qatari fund that owns the historic Roman fashion house. Riccardo Bellini, managing director of the Qatari company, has been CEO since September 1st.
Valentino Garavani founded his eponymous fashion house in 1957. In 1986, he was awarded the title of Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic and, ten years later, the title of Knight of Labor. His funeral is scheduled for Friday.
The award is given annually by Pitti Immagine, a leading company in the promotion of the Italian fashion industry and design, to companies, brands and personalities who stand out in the fashion sector.
The Altagamma 2025 Observatory presented data on the global high-end market, which overall reaches a value of 1.440 billion euros, substantially in line with 2024
The Milan Prosecutor's Office is expanding its investigation into gangmastering in the fashion industry: searches and document requests are being conducted at 13 luxury brands, from Prada to Gucci and Versace. The focus is on exploitative conditions in factories and uncontrolled subcontracting chains.
Fashion, Prada announces the completion of its acquisition of Versace: roles and positions after the merger of two iconic Made in Italy luxury brands. CEO Guerra: "No acquisitions for the next three years." The challenge to Kering and LVMH where Pietro Beccari...
The Fashion System remains a sector of strategic importance for Made in Italy, with a turnover of almost 100 billion euros produced by 53 thousand companies
Creativity is our Legacy is a video series that embodies the Kering Group's signature and invites the public to rediscover these extraordinary stories from their inception, in the fascination of the creative gesture, craftsmanship, and evolution that has transformed…
After years of growth driven by rising prices and a focus on high-spending, the luxury sector appears to have reached a turning point. The global customer base is shrinking, margins are stabilizing, and consumers are demanding more…
The exhibition is set up along the porticoes of Piazza San Carlo on the initiative of the Fashion, Textile and Accessories Association, which brings together 60 companies of the Turin Industrial Union.
Every year, Shanghai transforms into a true epicenter of international fashion thanks to Shanghai Fashion Week, held from October 9th to 16th, 2025. It was an event that was not just a catwalk, but a creative laboratory…
Fashion weeks are no longer events limited to a few capital cities: they are springing up everywhere, from Milan to Venice, where the event recently concluded, to small provincial towns, transforming fashion into a constant flow of images, videos, and shared content.
After more than twenty years in the group, Giuseppe Marsocci, 62, takes the reins of Giorgio Armani Spa. Leo Dell'Orco will lead the board of the maison, with Silvana Armani as vice president.
Starting October 23, two iconic sites of Piedmont's architectural heritage—the Filatoio di Caraglio and the Castiglia di Saluzzo—will host monographic exhibitions dedicated to two absolute masters of 20th-century photography: Helmut Newton (1920-2004) and Ferdinando…
Clivet, a Belluno-based company specializing in sustainable air conditioning, and Zerobarracento, an ethical brand founded by Camilla Carrara, presented the "All Seasons Collection" in Paris: a conceptual capsule collection that combines technology and fashion to explore a new way of understanding comfort.
The international group, leader in the production of high-end leather, will provide the Parisian school with know-how, materials and classroom presence to support students working on the development of their collections for the fashion shows.
European stock markets closed mixed, with Milan down 0,17%, also held back by mixed performance on Wall Street. In a session dominated by uncertainty, amid the French political crisis and the US shutdown, investors preferred to lighten their positions on equities and...
Fashion increasingly needs a new balance between environmental awareness, social inclusion, and the ability to innovate without sacrificing aesthetics. Analysis and strategies for addressing the challenges of the future.
The "creative crisis" arises from the balance between economic security, tradition and innovation, while the increase in prices without novelties frustrates consumers looking for exclusivity
Silvia Venturini Fendi concludes a thirty-year tenure at the creative helm of the family brand. Effective October 1st, she becomes honorary president of the fashion house. The guessing game for her successor is underway.
After years of strong expansion, in the two-year period 2024-2025 the luxury sector is experiencing a widespread slowdown, the result of various factors but there are also risky market maneuvers that should be avoided
This year too, Milan Fashion Week (September 23-29, 2025) is one of the most anticipated events in glamour. But its origins date back to the middle of the last century.
Giorgio Armani left nothing to chance, detailing the future of the fashion house, as well as his villas, palaces, and money, all of which he divided between his partner and family. Here are the details of his will.
Luca de Meo will officially take the reins of Kering on September 15, with the goal of reducing debt and streamlining loss-making brands, starting with Gucci. The agreement with Mayhoola postpones any shareholder changes at Valentino until 2028-2029.
Giorgio Armani ushered in the second great modern revolution in women's fashion after Coco Chanel. He never wanted to go public and rejected Arnault's offers: "I want to continue as I choose without…
Giorgio Armani has died: the designer, a symbol of Italian elegance who enchanted the world, was 91 years old. A life lived in the name of absolute dedication to his work, seen as a passion and a magnificent vocation, and interpreted with commitment and rigor until…
The company continues to be one of the few exceptions to the slowdown in the high-end sector and fashion more generally. All geographic areas saw strong sales. "The months of July and August went very, very well," says...
The Antitrust Authority fined Armani €3,5 million, finding the fashion company guilty of deceptive commercial practices. The response: "Bitterness and shock, we will appeal the decision." Here's what happened.
Following the various reports that have emerged regarding the gangmaster system adopted by some fashion brands, there is an increasing need for consumers to be more aware of ethical principles that will increasingly determine their future choices.
Loro Piana: The Milan Court has placed the fashion company under judicial administration for one year. Prosecutors are investigating labor exploitation: clothing items sold in luxury stores for €3 with…
Anna Wintour, the legendary “queen of fashion” who led Vogue America for 37 years with her iconic bob and glacial gaze, is stepping down as the operational director but will remain global chief content officer of Condé Nast and editorial director…
Ralph Lauren Corporation announced that it has approved the appointment of Angela Ahrendts as its new lead independent director at its 2025 annual meeting of shareholders.
Louis Vuitton and Real Madrid sign a multi-year agreement. The champions will wear a collection designed by Pharrell Williams' creative team. Common values have allowed the collaboration, says CEO Beccari
Between duties, inflation and exchange risks, the fast fashion sector is reporting a slowdown in sales. The Inditex group and H&M are recording a more contracted start to the fiscal year in terms of returns and are suffering on the stock market
Shein set to roll out its production in India as a result of the US-China trade war. How will production change and what will it mean for Narendra Modi's India?
Eurmoda produces metal accessories for leather goods. In 2024 it recorded approximately 60 million euros in revenues and approximately 10 million in Ebitda, with a margin of 18%
Prada strengthens its presence in the Made in Italy luxury sector by acquiring 10% of the historic Vicenza-based leather company. Mixed operation between contribution and cash. Closing expected between the end of the second and the beginning of the third quarter of 2025
For the first time in the history of the house, a designer will lead all the lines of the famous French house. The first collection signed by Anderson will be Dior Men Summer 2026, scheduled in Paris on June 27, 2025
After months of rumors, confirmation has arrived: Maria Grazia Chiuri is leaving Dior. Jonathan Anderson, who has been leading the men's line of the French fashion house for a few months, should take her place
In 2024, men's clothing sales confirmed the previous year's levels (+0,1%), for a value of 9,54 billion. While France remains the leading destination market (+5,5%), strong expansion is reported in the United Arab Emirates (+32,4%), China (+20%),…
Swiss group Richemont closes the 2024/2025 financial year with revenues up 4% to 21,4 billion euros, net profit +16,8%. Jewelry houses shine, watches slow down. Net profit above expectations, sale of YNAP completed. Stock…
On the occasion of the Architecture Biennale, the Otb Group inaugurates the boutiques of Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela and Marni in the Napoleonic wing of Piazza San Marco. Renzo Rosso: “Venice is my adoptive city”
On the sidelines of the presentation of the 2024 sustainability report, the founder and president of Otb, Renzo Rosso, said about the listing on the stock exchange: "When the markets are ready, we are here, ready already"
Maxime Le Bailly, Countess of La Falaise (1922–2009), known professionally as Maxime de la Falaise, was a model, actress, fashion designer and writer of books such as "Food in Vogue"
The Petit Palais presents an exhibition dedicated to WORTH "Inventer la haute couture": from May 7 to September 7, 2025. With 400 different creations, from dresses to art objects, an occasion that celebrates the spirit of this Parisian haute couture designer.
Fashion: after months of negotiations, Prada has acquired 100% of the historic maison founded by Gianni Versace. A strategic opportunity that relaunches the Medusa brand (after Donatella's resignation) under the control of an Italian group. The details of the agreement
Kering closes acquisition agreements with two Italian companies: Visard and Mistral. Difficult times for the entire fashion and accessories sector: it remains to be seen whether the application of duties will not further aggravate the crisis. Big brands are hit but…
Tate Modern celebrates the provocative and revolutionary career of Leigh Bowery, one of the most courageous and original artists of the 20th century. Artist, performer, club kid, model, television personality, fashion designer and musician.
Donatella Versace is stepping down as creative director after more than 28 years, handing over the baton to Dario Vitale from 1 April 2025. She will remain at Versace as chief brand ambassador: "Carrying on my brother Gianni's legacy has been the greatest honor…
From the Maghreb to Japan, passing through the Middle East, India and China, the exhibition set up at the musée du quai Branly Jacques Chirac retraces the thousand-year history of gold in textile arts. A fascinating story where artistic creation and know-how…
According to Bloomberg, Prada is ready to close the purchase of Versace for 1,5 billion euros. The operation would create an Italian group ready to compete with LVMH and Kering
Rino Mastrotto presents Candyland, the S/S 2026 collection inspired by sweets, previewed at LineaPelle. Innovation, craftsmanship and sustainability for the luxury of tomorrow. The collaboration with Clessio Lab begins
After New York and London, from February 25th to March 2nd the spotlight will be on the Italian fashion capital, which will present the Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collections before passing the baton to Paris.
Breitling’s latest limited-edition Chronomat Six Nations series combines precision engineering with a distinctive dial design that celebrates the unique identity of the six unions that make up the Six Nations rugby league: England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France…
Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI), a global fashion and luxury group, celebrated Investor Day 2025 yesterday in New York City. In conjunction with the event, the Company is introducing long-term events with financial goals
Davide Scarparo, born in 1989, from Veneto, but who chose to live in Rome 13 years ago. With a past as a national and international manager after obtaining a degree in Economics and Business Management and a master's degree in…
The leadership of the second most important brand of the Prada group has been vacant since September, following the exit of Benedetta Petruzzo, who moved to Christian Dior Couture. Onofri will take over the position starting from February 26
Otb is the acronym for "Only The Brave" founded by Renzo Rosso, an Italian holding that controls the fashion brands Diesel, Maison Margiela, Marni, Victo&Rolf, Jil Sander. It also controls the companies Staff International, Brave Kid, Stephen and holds a minority stake in the American brand Amiri
We have received and are publishing the following press release issued by Otb. Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), founded by His Majesty King Charles III in 2020 when he was Prince of Wales, is pleased to announce that its Fashion Task Force today welcomes Diesel, part of the…
The stock falls at the opening of the Paris Stock Exchange. Then it limits its losses. The accounts of the French group, which last October had launched its third profit warning, will be presented on February 11
Otb announces the appointment of Serge Brunschwig as CEO of Jil Sander and Chief Strategy Officer of the group. A high-level profile to strengthen the growth of the brand and the entire group founded by Renzo Rosso
Ferragamo shakes up: CEO Marco Gobbetti will leave on March 6 with a severance package of 4,45 million euros. While waiting for the new CEO, the transition will be led by President Leonardo Ferragamo. The stock price collapses on the stock exchange
The meeting, organized with the participation of representatives of the Italian System, involved the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy, the Guardia di Finanza, the Ice Agency, Cdp, Sace and…
The crisis of the Chinese market does not stop luxury, which, having understood that it must necessarily meet other markets, in the last three months has conquered the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, but also Africa and above all Japan. And it is precisely the…
Amazon announces the closure of the "Try First, Pay Later" service from January 31, 2025, focusing on advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence to optimize purchases and reduce environmental impact, in a strategy of rationalization and sustainability
Positive data from China, the probable exclusion from Trump's tariffs, the first decidedly positive quarterly results for the sector: all elements that cautiously give hope for a recovery in the sector
"Unapologetically Iris: The Collection of Iris Apfel" is Christie's online auction celebrating one of America's most iconic style creators. The online sale, which showcases Ms. Apfel's legendary flair for fashion, accessories, and…
On the eve of Pitti Uomo, official data from Confindustria Moda reveal a 2024 setback for Italian men's fashion, after three years of continuous growth. Meanwhile, the association announces new appointments for the two-year period 2024-2028
The 107th edition of Pitti Uomo officially begins today in Florence, with 770 brands presenting their collections for Fall/Winter 2025-26. Among the most anticipated shows are those of Satoshi Kuwata and MM6 Maison Margiela
