Versace La Vacanza campaign is first since Vitale named to design helm

​Versace has released its latest campaign and it’s significant in that it’s the first one since Dario Vitale was named to the top created post at the label back in March. DR Everything about Versace is being closely watched at the moment because, apart from its change of creative chief with Donatella Versace stepping down, […]

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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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SMCP names Kleine Tan new Asia CEO

French fashion giant SMCP announced on Friday the appointment of Kleine Tan as CEO of the firm’s Asia region, effective April 1. Kleine Tan – SMCP Tan succeeds Jimmy Lam, who has decided to pursue new opportunities outside the group, which owns the Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac brands. “I am delighted to join SMCP. […]

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Capri aims to revive Michael Kors with lower prices, Amazon e-commerce sales

By Reuters Published April 10, 2025 Capri Holdings may have to let go of its image as a luxury fashion house and bank on mid-tier pricing as well as a partnership with Amazon.com for its Michael Kors brand following its $1.4 billion sale of Versace to Prada. See catwalkMichael Kors – Fall-Winter2025 – 2026 – […]

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Miuccia Prada’s path from activist to top designer

By AFP Published April 10, 2025 As a student in the volatile May of 1968, Miuccia Prada took to the streets of Milan to demonstrate for women’s rights wearing an Yves Saint Laurent suit. See catwalkMiu Miu – Spring-Summer2025 – Womenswear – France – Paris – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Today, the 76-year-old reigns over a luxury goods […]

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Prada agrees to buy Versace in €1.25 billion deal

Prada S.p.A. on Thursday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Versace from Capri Holdings, completing a negotiation that had lasted just a few months. Prada Prada Group Chairman and Executive Director Patrizio Bertelli  The cash consideration, based on an Enterprise Value of €1.25 billion, is subject to adjustments […]

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Chartreuse: the vibrant yellow-green shade that’s keeping fashion fresh

By ETX Daily Up Published April 4, 2025 Bright and vibrant, chartreuse—a yellow-green hue—is emerging as one of the standout shades of Spring-Summer 2025. Seen both on the runway and in the streets, this refreshing color stands out for its versatility, pairing seamlessly with everything from polished, sophisticated looks to laid-back, casual styles. Chartreuse takes […]

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Prada to make a decision on Versace deal this week, source says

By Reuters Published April 6, 2025 Italian luxury group Prada is set to make a decision this week about a potential takeover of smaller rival Versace, a source close to the matter said on Sunday, as the negotiations enter a final phase. See catwalkVersace – Fall-Winter2025 – 2026 – Womenswear – Italie – Milan – […]

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H&M Group brand COS plans to open store in Nexus’ Select Citywalk this October

H&M Group’s premium fashion brand COS is gearing up to debut offline in India and will open a store in New Delhi shopping mall Nexus Select Citywalk in October 2025.  A look from COS’s latest collection – COS – Facebook “This will be the country launch store and the brand plans to expand its presence […]

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Michael Kors owner Capri’s CFO to join Macy’s as finance head

By Reuters Published April 1, 2025 Capri Holdings’ finance and operations head, Thomas Edwards, will leave the U.S. luxury holding company to assume similar roles at department store chain Macy’s. See catwalkVersace – Fall-Winter2025 – 2026 – Womenswear – Italie – Milan – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight At Macy’s, Edwards, who will join in June, will help strengthen […]

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