Stone Island and leather: a story of a love that is growing stronger. The brand, acquired by Moncler in 2020, is increasingly focusing on leather products to elevate its positioning. Yet, Stone Island remains faithful to experimentation, which is something that has made it famous over time. Here are the next moves by Robert Triefus,...
The nostalgia effect creates a strong market base, but the future of Bombers is “style and elegance”. We met the president of Bombers Original, Guy Rapp, during the last edition of Pitti Uomo in Florence (14-16 January), and he told us how the historic brand, which was created by the US army in the 1950s,...
The leather glove as a symbol of craftsmanship excellence, sustainability and technological innovation. The exhibition “Glove: Paths and Stories of Gloves in Naples” opened on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, at the Fondazione Banco di Napoli. This exhibition, which can be visited until 21 February, celebrates the historicity and enormous potential of this iconic artefact of […]
UGG boots have been disputed for almost 10 years between Americans (Deckers) and Australians (Australian Leather). In order to be able to sell their products outside Australia and New Zealand, the Australian company was forced to change the brand name. Its boots, in fact, will no longer be called “Ugg since 1974” but only “Since...
The men’s autumn-winter collections presented at Milan Fashion Week (scheduled from 17 to 21 January) are now in the archives. There were many emerging brands and a few spearheads starting from Dolce&Gabbana, which opened in grand style on Saturday 18, to Prada, Zegna and Giorgio Armani. However, this year’s edition was the scarcest ever. Many...
No more super-prices in luxury. Everyone says so. Or at the very least, if you raise the price of a product, it must be better than the previous one. Tod’s Diego Della Valle and Herno’s Claudio Marenzi enter the debate sparked by Brunello Cucinelli. And analyst Flavio Cereda comments on it. Don’t betray people’s trust...
Ending price increments? Not a chance! According to Citi’s Luxury Pricing Tracker, since early January, only Hermès and Omega have significantly adjusted their price lists. But other brands of the same positioning will follow “in the coming weeks”. Ending price increments Citi’s Luxury Pricing Tracker monitors price increases across a broad assortment of products from...
Prada, green light for new leather factory in Piancastagnaio. The city council approved the building variance for the construction of the new factory. Exactly one year ago, the brand had purchased land in the village’s craft area, in the hamlet of Casa del Corto: now work can begin. This news gives hope to the luxury...
“Price increase? Only if the quality of the products goes up”. So says Niccolò Ricci, CEO of the Florentine fashion house Stefano Ricci (left in the photo). The super-luxury fashion brand founded by his father Stefano Ricci in 1972 goes against the tide: price increases are moderate, while turnover is rising steadily. So much so,...
Guido Lapi passed away Jan. 16 in Santa Croce sull’Arno, where he was born and lived. Born in 1948, the entrepreneur was, for many years, at the helm of the Lapi Group, a Tuscan holding company active in the chemical tanning and leather industry with various businesses. Passion for the tannery The son of one […]
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, founders and creative directors of Proenza Schouler, have announced that they will leave the brand’s leadership as of 31 January. Despite stepping down from operational roles, they will remain on the board of directors. They will also retain an equity stake in the company, as well as working with the...
In the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2024, luxury giant Richemont reported a 10% increase in sales to 6.2 billion euros. Growth was positive in almost all regions, driven by Europe (+19%) and the Americas (+22%), with the exception of Asia, where sales fell 7%, mainly due to a combined 18% decline in mainland China, Hong […]
An intense, creative and global month begins for the entire fashion, leather and luxury industry. Lineapelle kicks off its cycle of international fairs that, from London to New York to Milan, will accompany exhibitors and visitors on a journey of inspiration, innovation and style. A unique opportunity to discuss the challenges of a complex economic […]
From winning the “A talent for shoes” competition in 2021 to launching her own brand Jules Meniconi. This is the story, still to be written, of Giulia Meniconi, 32 years old, originally from Calolziocorte (Lecco), who has recently become a new entrepreneur in the footwear sector. All with her own resources accumulated over the years....
Building a multifaceted brand value. That’s the goal of Prada Group, which has grown over the past year despite the general slowdown in luxury. Driving the performance is Miu Miu, which doubled its sales compared to last year. Almost unique, given increasingly negative bulletins from price increases and unsold inventory. According to Andrea Guerra, group...
The banks are now calling for changes in the creative direction of the designer labels. Such is the case with HSBC, which sees Dior Donna as “under pressure” and would therefore like Jonathan Anderson to replace Maria Grazia Chiuri. Slowing down For HSBC analysts, changes are needed in the creative direction of Dior Donna because,...
Despite a very tough year for the global supply chain, there is one tanning industry that is smiling: Brazil’s, which can celebrate a 2024 budget in the positive area on all fronts. According to the reference association CICB, based on data compiled by SECEX, foreign sales grew 12.5% to $1.26 billion. So too are the […]
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags: numbers in line with expectations. Saturday, January 11 to Tuesday, January 14, 2025 took place the 102th edition of Expo Riva Schuh, an exhibition event focused on products in the medium segment. In attendance were 1,100 exhibitors from 36 countries. Visitors amounted to 9,000 from about 100 countries, in line...
Positive mood at Pitti Uomo. The show currently underway at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence (ends Friday, Jan. 17) and dedicated to menswear is outperforming exhibitors’ expectations. As if the market is itching to unleash its potential, often downsized by the current economic situation. Pitti Uomo goes better than expected Looking at the turnout...
Photographer Oliviero Toscani, among the most famous in Italy for his collaborations with fashion magazines, and advertising campaigns for brands such as Valentino, Fiorucci or Benetton, has died at 82. Toscani created some of the most famous and discussed advertisements of the 1990s, choosing complex themes with a strong social impact, for the Venetian clothing […]
