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Remo Ruffini wins the first Extra elegance award
«London will be the next step for Moncler genius, which returns to presence with a new energy thanks to the participation of creatives coming from many different worlds», the entrepreneur, who received the award instituted by Class Tv Moda during Pitti uomo, explained. «The company has solid pillars and we are optimistic toward the future»
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The Government takes the field at Pitti Uomo
«With President Giorgia Meloni and Minister Antonio Tajani, we want to give even more attention to Made in Italy», Giorgio Silli, Undersecretary at Ministry of foreign affairs and International Cooperation, explained at the opening of the fair that will be open until next Friday with 10,000 expected visitors. Awarded the works for the redevelopment of four pavilions in the Fortezza da Basso
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Fashion, 2023 will be driven by managers
«Next year will see major changes and chair turns», experts from Bernstein, UBS, and Jefferies explained in a MFF’s survey on fashion business challenges. The role of executives will be even more crucial. From Andrea Guerra’s tenure at Prada to Marco Bizzarri’s future at Gucci after the end of the dream team with Alessandro Michele
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Fashion, 2023 will be driven by managers
«Next year will see major changes and chair turns», experts from Bernstein, UBS, and Jefferies explained in a MFF’s survey on fashion business challenges. The role of executives will be even more crucial. From Andrea Guerra’s tenure at Prada to Marco Bizzarri’s future at Gucci after the end of the dream team with Alessandro Michele
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China between lights and shadows
MFF survey on the Asian’s country future for luxury. From Bcg to Bernstein, experts assess its role as a driving force for the industry. The new wave of Covid-19 outbreaks could cause fashion players in the people’s Republic of China to revise their strategies. However, the country is estimated to grow by 5-7% in 2023
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Made in Italy brands race toward the billion mark
From Versace to Tod’s to Brunello Cucinelli, the survey by MFF and Pwc shows the Italian brands ready to break through the billion threshold. «For companies that have not yet recovered to pre-covid-19 levels, the solution to consider is an agreement with an industrial partner to lead the turnaround», experts explain
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Turkey is luxury’s next landing place
With a turnover of over 1 billion euros, that Bain estimates will grow by 25% in 2022, consumption in the country was boosted thanks to the Russians. However, interest in high-end is also rising among local customers. «For brands there are opportunities for leather goods and beauty», Stefano Fenili told MFF. Gdp will exceed 900 billion by 2024
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Dior’s passage to India
«Having a runway in the subcontinent is one of my big dreams», womenswear’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri told MFF. For fall 2023, she has reimagined saris and bustiers with touches of sporty comfort. «In Mumbai, we have been supporting the Chanakya school for years to train women in craftmanship»
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Fendi lights up Villa Medici
Lvmh’s maison restores the Renaissance mansion home of the French academy with a contemporary twist: «A development plan is underway to give continuity to the home line», ceo Serge Brunschwig told MFF in an exclusive interview, not ruling out opening hotels signed by the brand. «We are interested in that kind of experience»
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Milan’s new beginning
Italian fashion exceeded expectations estimating 2022 at +16% for 96,6 billion euros in sales and exports at +19%. «It has been a positive year. The city confirms itself as the capital of menswear», Cnmi president Carlo Capasa stated. There will be 21 fashion shows at the men’s fashion week scheduled for January 13-17. Gucci’s comeback is expected, as anticipated by MFF
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Pierpaolo Piccioli: «Valentino’s modern family»
Named designer of the year at the 2022 Fashion awards by the British fashion council, the designer told MFF about his manifesto for the Mayhoola maison. «We are a Roman company that does couture, but today it narrates about a contemporary world», he said. «Fashion is when you use creativity to make culture and drive change»
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Dolce&Gabbana’s green challenge
«In 2024 we will publish our first sustainable balance sheet,” ceo Alfonso Dolce told MFF. The 1.26-billion group outlined a plan with measurable goals until 2025, from 100% electricity from renewable sources to the Re.crea consortium with Cnmi
