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Remo Ruffini’s vision for Moncler
«We have always been disruptive», the entrepreneur explained at the Changemakers in luxury fashion conference organized by Zalando and Cnmi. «We promote Made in Italy craftsmanship with Matthieu Blazy», Bottega Veneta ceo Leo Rongone echoed him. Spotlight on the environment with Alessandro Sartori of Zegna
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K-wave hits record numbers
From Dior to Prada, Louis Vuitton to Tod’s, Nielsen calculated exclusively for MFF the value of K-talents to fashion, resulted in a 10 billion phenomenon supported by the korean government with 330 million dollars in 2023 alone. South Korea is Asia’s second largest outlet for Italian-made fashion with an import of 263 million (+4%)
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«The new pop culture is born» with Tommy Hilfiger x Shawn Mendes
«For our co-lab, we re-imagined the 90s» the Designer and the environmentalist singer with 71.6 million followers explained exclusively to MFF. The pair will be in Milan tonight at the in-store event and at the Portrait Hotel to launch the sustainable Classics Reborn collection
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Botto Poala’s appeal to the Government
«We ask the Government for support to take advantage of funding for digital and Industry 4.0,» president of Confindustria moda told MFF after his speech at the Chamber of deputies. The industry closed the year at 108 billion in revenues thanks to exports and reshoring
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Fashion takes the field against racism
On international day for the elimination of racial discrimination, the African fashion gate honors the commitment of the fashion community to promote inclusivity. Among others, awards went to supermodel Naomi Campbell and Bulgari ceo Jean-Christophe Babin, to Renzo Rosso and Arianna Alessi for Otb foundation’s activities, and to president and ceo of women Milano agency Piero Piazzi
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Moschino’s future after Jeremy Scott
Ten years after his arrival, the Us designer is leaving Aeffe’s fashion house, which generates more than 70% of revenues for the group worth 352 million. «From April, he will be replaced by the in-house design team,» the company explained. MFF investigates his possible successors, from Gcds’ Giuliano Calza to the British Richard Quinn and Charles Jeffrey Loverboy to the Spanish Alejandro Gómez Palomo and New Yorker Colm Dillane
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Richemont targets Johannesburg after Zurich
The holding company owning Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and other fine horology brands is preparing for a dual listing. The group will continue to operate on the swiss stock exchange but will end its certificate of deposit program in South Africa, which until now has been operated through a subsidiary, to list its A shares in the country. The debut is scheduled for april 19
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Loro Piana enlists Paul Surridge
According to MFF, the designer reportedly arrived at the Lvmh maison two weeks ago. After heading the Z Zegna and Roberto Cavalli brands, the British designer, with experience previously at Prada and Calvin Klein, worked until January with Corneliani
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Coin restarts from Excelsior
The format dedicated to the department store chain’s premium brands will reopen in Milan’s Piazza Cordusio in february 2024, as new ceo Ugo Turi confirmed to MFF. «In september we will also transform the Verona store», he anticipated. The focus is now on the foreign development of Coincasa, glancing at the Uae
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Tommy Hilfiger calls Shawn Mendes
«We rethought the clothes to reduce their environmental impact». In an exclusive interview to MFF, the Designer unveils the birth of the co-lab with the Canadian singer to be announced today. The capsule collection will go on sale tomorrow and the fashion house has planned events in London, Berlin, Milan, and Mexico City. «I believe in an industry that wastes nothing and welcomes everyone»
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Donatella Versace: «I bring Oscar glamour to LA»
«I wanted a different inspiration. I have always liked Los Angeles, we share the same Dna of creativity and power». The designer chose the city of angels for a co-ed huge défilé just days before the famous awards. «Now all the brands dress celebrities, but before there was almost only us», she explained
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Paris conquers buyers
Impactful collections and major debuts convinced international buyers interviewed by MFF who also applauded the locations. Among the best shows were Saint Laurent, Loewe, Valentino, Courrèges, Miu Miu, and Dior. In the spotlight were Ann Demeulemeester, Schiaparelli and Vivienne Westwood. Among the youngest, Coperni hits the mark with its robots
