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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Billionaire Prada clan succession plan bolstered by Versace deal

By Bloomberg Published April 13, 2025 For decades, the fiercely independent Prada SpA Chairman Patrizio Bertelli talked about the need for Italian fashion houses to acquire size and scale to take on sprawling industry behemoths like LVMH and Kering SA and also avoid being gobbled up by them.  See catwalkVersace – Fall-Winter2025 – 2026 – […]

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LVMH names new CEOs at Fendi and Kenzo, both culled from Vuitton

LVMH has named two new CEOs at its leading fashion houses, with Ramon Ros taking over at Fendi and Charlotte Coupé appointed at Kenzo. Both senior executives come from positions in LVMH’s flagship brand, Louis Vuitton, and both will report to Sidney Toledano, senior advisor to the LVMH Group chairman and the conglomerate’s controlling shareholder, […]

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Fendi, sensual, minimalist chic for a cosmic lady

Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published Jan 25, 2024 On Thursday, Fendi presented a highly chic collection of sober, close-fitting silhouettes in a rigorous monochrome. For Spring-Summer 2024 haute couture, creative director Kim Jones, who also oversees women’s ready-to-wear in addition to Dior‘s men’s collections, continued to explore minimalist fashion as he did last season. He […]

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the ten trends for autumn-winter 2024/25

With the difficult economic climate and geopolitical tensions on the rise, from Ukraine to Israel and Gaza, designers have kept a low profile this season, offering for the most part essentials made to be worn. The marathon of men’s fashion shows in Florence, Milan and Paris, which ended on January 20, confirms the craze that […]

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Gaurav Gupta to return to Paris Couture Week with ‘Aarohanam’

Couturier Gaurav Gupta will return to Paris Couture Week on January 25 with a collection named ‘Aarohanam’. The runway show will take place on the final day of the presentations for autumn/ winter 2024 in the French capital.  Gaurav Gupta is known for his sculptural gowns – Gaurav Gupta- Facebook The teaser video for the […]

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Paris couture opens Monday, Pascal Morand outlines its continuing importance

Fashion’s highest expression of creativity – the Paris haute couture season – kicks off Monday morning, with the profession rarely in finer fettle. Pascal Morand outlines its continued importance. Pascal Morand – Pascal Montary  There is ever increasing competition to win a coveted place on the official calendar, dominated by some of the most legendary […]

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Maria Grazia Chiuri to receive Neiman Marcus Award for 2024

Neiman Marcus is to award Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri its Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Fashion for 2024, the same distinction given to Monsieur Dior back in 1947. “Dior’s first female creative director receives the honor as a transformative creative visionary who has made a significant impact on the luxury fashion industry,” said Neiman Marcus in […]

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handover from Michael Burke to Sidney Toledano

Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published Jan 18, 2024 The world’s number one luxury goods group LVMH announced on Thursday that it would be making further management changes around Bernard Arnault, by switching two of the CEO’s loyal associates Michael Burke and Sidney Toledano, according to a press release. Michael Burke and Sidney Toledano – Stéphane […]

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