De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
Florence, Italy
Fashion Week
Pitti Uomo Shows Fashion Industry’s Optimism Despite Choppy Conditions
The bi-annual gathering in Florence drew steady numbers of foreign buyers, serving as a temperature check for the struggling fashion sector.
Pitti Uomo Shows Fashion Industry’s Optimism Despite Choppy Conditions
The bi-annual gathering in Florence drew steady numbers of foreign buyers, serving as a temperature check for the struggling fashion sector.
Beauty
Pitti Uomo Gets in on the Fragrance Boom
Pitti Uomo is embracing the fragrance-as-accessory trend at Hi Beauty, a winter trade show for niche fragrance labels, while it looks toward other men’s grooming categories.
Pitti Uomo Gets in on the Fragrance Boom
Pitti Uomo is embracing the fragrance-as-accessory trend at Hi Beauty, a winter trade show for niche fragrance labels, while it looks toward other men’s grooming categories.
Fashion Week
At Pitti, an Antidote to Peacockery
Standouts like Soshiotsuki and Hed Mayner offered the sense of progress the Florentine trade fair needs, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
At Pitti, an Antidote to Peacockery
Standouts like Soshiotsuki and Hed Mayner offered the sense of progress the Florentine trade fair needs, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Luxury
Prada CEO Sees No Further Acquisitions After Versace Closing Next Week
Andrea Guerra stated that the luxury group has no immediate plans for further acquisitions following the expected completion of the Versace takeover next week.
Prada CEO Sees No Further Acquisitions After Versace Closing Next Week
Andrea Guerra stated that the luxury group has no immediate plans for further acquisitions following the expected completion of the Versace takeover next week.
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Fashion Week
Is Fashion Stuck in the Archives?
At Pitti Uomo, there was a sense of nostalgia that felt both backward looking and progressive, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Is Fashion Stuck in the Archives?
At Pitti Uomo, there was a sense of nostalgia that felt both backward looking and progressive, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
How Homme Plissé Fits Into Issey Miyake’s New Menswear Strategy
The Japanese brand’s fastest-growing line is ceding the Paris fashion week spotlight to IM Men and taking a ‘slow road’ with traveling events powered by a new ‘open studio’ strategy, starting with an Italy-inspired presentation at Pitti Uomo in Florence.
How Homme Plissé Fits Into Issey Miyake’s New Menswear Strategy
The Japanese brand’s fastest-growing line is ceding the Paris fashion week spotlight to IM Men and taking a ‘slow road’ with traveling events powered by a new ‘open studio’ strategy, starting with an Italy-inspired presentation at Pitti Uomo in Florence.
Fashion Week
At Pitti, Breaking Free From Fashion Stasis
Satoshi Kuwata’s Setchu delivered the spark of invention that the Pitti Uomo fair and the wider fashion system both need, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
At Pitti, Breaking Free From Fashion Stasis
Satoshi Kuwata’s Setchu delivered the spark of invention that the Pitti Uomo fair and the wider fashion system both need, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
At Pitti, Fashion Leaned on the Past
Reverence for times past dominated the Florentine trade show that ended on Thursday, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
At Pitti, Fashion Leaned on the Past
Reverence for times past dominated the Florentine trade show that ended on Thursday, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
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Retail
From Florence to New York, Fashion Events Are Back
This week, everyone will be talking about the 100th Pitti Uomo, Marc Jacobs’ show in New York and the BoF Professional Summit on retail’s future.
From Florence to New York, Fashion Events Are Back
This week, everyone will be talking about the 100th Pitti Uomo, Marc Jacobs’ show in New York and the BoF Professional Summit on retail’s future.
News & Analysis
At Polimoda, How Students Uncover ‘The Truth About Fashion’
The findings of a new research project conducted by Polimoda’s Gen-Z and Millennial students highlights the ‘gap between how the [fashion] system defines itself and how the younger generations perceive it.’
At Polimoda, How Students Uncover ‘The Truth About Fashion’
The findings of a new research project conducted by Polimoda’s Gen-Z and Millennial students highlights the ‘gap between how the [fashion] system defines itself and how the younger generations perceive it.’
News & Analysis
Meet the Mentors Leading Digital Learning at Polimoda
Tank’s Chief Executive and Fashion Director, Caroline Issa, and Emilio Pucci’s Deputy Chairman and Image Director, Laudomia Pucci, will be offering their industry expertise to the next generation of fashion professionals — exclusively available online.
Meet the Mentors Leading Digital Learning at Polimoda
Tank’s Chief Executive and Fashion Director, Caroline Issa, and Emilio Pucci’s Deputy Chairman and Image Director, Laudomia Pucci, will be offering their industry expertise to the next generation of fashion professionals — exclusively available online.
Luxury
Gucci Hikes Handbag Prices to Curb Coronavirus Hit
A report by Jefferies analysts found price increases between 5 percent and 9 percent for the $2,290 Dionysus and $2,980 Zumi bags in Italy, Britain and China.
Gucci Hikes Handbag Prices to Curb Coronavirus Hit
A report by Jefferies analysts found price increases between 5 percent and 9 percent for the $2,290 Dionysus and $2,980 Zumi bags in Italy, Britain and China.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.