Rina Dhaka celebrates sustainable fusion wear at Afra World Fashion Confluence 2025 in Dubai: exclusive interview

Designer Rina Dhaka showcased an array of sustainable fusion wear on the runway at the Afra World Fashion Confluence 2025 in Dubai, organised by international curator Niti Gupta to set a benchmark in global luxury. Rina Dhaka’s designs on the runway in Dubai – The Afra World International fashion platform The Afra World brought eponymous […]

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‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ opens at The Met’s Costume Institute

When the team behind this Met Gala and exhibit theme began planning “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, it was just after the legendary fashion editor and figure André Leon Talley had passed away at 73, DEI was alive and well in the United States and funding to museums was not under fire. Inside the new “Superfine: […]

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Nike and Adidas urge Trump to exempt footwear from tariffs

By Bloomberg Published May 3, 2025 A trade association representing leading footwear manufacturers has urged the Trump administration to exempt shoes from proposed tariffs, warning that the levies could significantly raise consumer prices and force businesses to close. Reuters In a letter dated April 29, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America called on President […]

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Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky on the arrival of Matthieu Blazy, Trump tariffs and business being better than ever

This Tuesday, the Parisian marque kicked off the European cruise season with a smart show staged on Lake Como at the mythical Villa d’Este hotel. No designer took a bow, but the lakeside show was crammed with jewel-bedecked VICs flown in from over a score of countries – testifying to Chanel’s near intoxicating power with […]

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Albasarí Caro on BBFW 2025: International momentum, fresh brands and strategic growth

Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week, a leading global event for the bridal industry, closed its 2025 edition on a strong note, reaffirming its position as a major player in the sector. Held from April 23 to 27 at Fira de Barcelona, the event featured its traditional trade show, welcoming nearly 450 national and international brands specializing […]

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From Valenza to Rome: Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin maps out global jewelry expansion

Nothing seems to slow down Bulgari‘s chief executive, Jean-Christophe Babin, who has just assumed leadership of the Watches division at LVMH. Under his direction, the Roman house inaugurated on April 16 the world’s largest jewelry manufacturing facility in Valenza, located in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. FashionNetwork.com spoke with the CEO about Bulgari’s growth […]

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Toni Belloni: “Bulgari is a shining example of LVMH’s ongoing commitment to Italy”

Nothing seems to slow down French luxury giant LVMH. The world’s leading luxury goods group closed the first quarter of 2025 with revenue reaching €20.3 billion despite the challenging market environment. Under its umbrella, historic Roman jeweler Bulgari inaugurated the expansion of its gold and jewelry manufacturing site in Valenza, a town in Italy’s Piedmont […]

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Italian luxury house Valentino navigates tough 2024 with 2% revenue dip, 22% EBITDA fall

Italian luxury house Valentino faced a turbulent 2024, with financial results reflecting wider industry pressures. The company reported annual revenue of €1.31 billion, nearly flat compared to 2023, though down 2% at constant exchange rates and 3% at current rates. In 2023, the brand posted €1.35 billion in revenue. See catwalkValentino – Fall/Winter 2025–26 – […]

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Alessandro and Lorenzo Boglione named co-CEOs of BasicNet, parent company of K-Way and Superga

The Italian fashion and lifestyle group BasicNet has named Alessandro and Lorenzo Boglione its new co-chief executive officers. The announcement was made during the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting on April 17 in Turin. Alessandro and Lorenzo Boglione – Basicnet The leadership transition marks the end of Federico Trono’s tenure as CEO after two terms. “Today […]

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Vestiaire Collective launches inaugural Resale Buying Guide, highlights include demand for vintage

In the past, investment dressing broadly referred to pieces that would live in one’s wardrobe for years, even decades, due to their classic and versatile nature. Today, investment dressing refers to how well your purchase will retain and regain its initial cost when resold. Popular vintage bag models, according to Vestiaire Collective – Courtesy Vestiaire […]

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