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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 Browne fell back.
Luxury
Marcelo Burlon steps down as creative director of County of Milan label
The Argentinian designer, who founded the label in 2012, is stepping down at a delicate time of transition for the parent company New Guards Group, on which investment fund Style Capital is said to have set its sights.
Luxury
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.
Luxury
Cacharel to drop come-back ready-to-wear capsule collection in May
The French label will drop a dozen-item capsule collection at the end of May. The first stage in a relaunch that follows a three-year absence, and before the arrival of a renowned creative director.
Fashion
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%.
Luxury
Vivienne Westwood's own clothing to be auctioned in June
Vivienne Westwood’s personal wardrobe is going up for auction in London, including ballgowns, tweed suits and more.
Fashion
Tapestry and Capri Holdings defend merger plans after FTC bombshell
After news that the FTC in the US wants to block Tapestry’s takeover of Capri Holdings on competition grounds, both companies have issued statements defending their plans.
Luxury
US FTC sues to block $8.5 billion takeover of Capri by Tapestry
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued to block Tapestry's $8.5 billion deal to buy Capri saying it would eliminate "direct head-to-head competition" between the brands of the two luxury handbag makers.
Luxury
Central's search for new Selfridges partner goes on, reportedly in talks with possible buyers
Middle Eastern and Chinese investors are reportedly eyeing a Selfridges stake as Thailand-based Central Group continues to seek an owner-partner to replace failed co-owner Signa.
Fashion
Valentino Chairman bets quiet luxury is over after Michele hire
The fashion industry’s era of so-called quiet luxury is over and affluent consumers will want bold designs again, the chairman of Valentino has predicted.
Luxury
TikTok announces Preowned Luxury category, UK's 'big 5' resellers sign up
TikTok Shop has just launched a Preowned Luxury category in the UK and US, which it said will “enable the community to browse and purchase authentic luxury fashion without ever having to leave TikTok”.
Fashion
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.
Luxury
Sojo launches Pledge to Repair at Institute of Positive Fashion Forum
The BFC’s 2024 Institute of Positive Fashion Forum has wrapped up with the big news being a call from Sojo for the UK fashion industry and its customers “to get behind Care & Repair in a bid to reduce textile waste”.
Fashion
Represent to launch Metallica collab
Represent will launch a collaboration with Metallica on 24 April with TikTok star Huddy starring in the campaign. The British luxury streetwear label said it “marks a full circle moment” for the brand”.
Fashion
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 planned show on Thursday, June 13.
Luxury
Nordstrom to evaluate founding family's interest in pursuing take-private deal
Nordstrom said the founding family behind the retailer had shown an interest in pursuing a potential go-private deal, prompting its board to form a special committee of independent directors to evaluate any proposal.
Fashion