Translated by Nicola Mira Published June 18, 2025 Nice Brand Lab, a division of Italian producer Nice Footwear, set up in July 2024 to manufacture and distribute sneakers and leisure footwear for proprietary and licensed brands, has ambitious plans for ellesse, a long-standing Italian sportswear brand owned by British company Pentland. ellesse’s stand at the…
On Tuesday, Max Mara completed the most rarefied of all fashion seasons—cruise collections—with a grand gala show in Naples. This series lasts barely a month and features only the highest-tier fashion labels. Maria Giulia Prezioso Maramotti – Photo : Max Mara This year, the shows were largely centered in Italy, while mega French labels like…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published June 18, 2025 After nearly 10 years of visionary collaboration, Marni and its creative director Francesco Risso have decided to part ways. Francesco Risso – Marni Risso took on the role in 2016, replacing Marni’s founder Consuelo Castiglioni. Through his creative stewardship, Risso injected fresh impetus into the label, overhauling its…
By Reuters Published June 17, 2025 Rollout of generative AI and agents will reduce Amazon‘s total corporate workforce in the next few years, Andy Jassy, CEO of the online retailer said in a note to employees on Tuesday. Reuters Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global workforce by automating routine and repetitive tasks, and industry leaders…
Maison Schiaparelli opened its Harrods boutique in early 2023 and now it’s launching what it says is a “significant new chapter in the brand’s presence” in the UK as it doubles its footprint in the luxury department store. Photo: Ludovic Balay It’s moved to a new location on the store’s key first floor dedicated to…
By Reuters Published June 17, 2025 Amazon.com’s annual Prime Day sales event is scheduled for July 8 through July 11, expanding to four days from two days compared to last year, the company announced on Tuesday. Reuters “We’re extending it to four days because our members have told us they just need more time to…
By Bloomberg Published June 17, 2025 Women’s fast-fashion retailer Groupe Dynamite Inc. raised prices by 9% over the past year and plans to increase them at twice the rate of inflation for the foreseeable future, its chief executive officer said. Dynamite Shares on Tuesday rose by the most since the company went public last year…
Major global brand development and licensing platform Authentic Brands Group has announced the appointment of Tim Derner as global head, marketplaces. Tim Derner The new York-based executive steps into he role with immediate effect and joins Authentic after more than a decade of leadership experience at Amazon. He was most recently director of Amazon Fashion…
Two key European luxury labels have launched new campaigns with Valentino Garavani and Roger Vivier launching new creative marketing drives in the accessories and footwear sectors. Following the recent launch of the Nellcôte bag campaign, Maison Valentino now continues its storytelling journey with the unveiling of the second chapter: the Valentino Garavani Vain bag campaign. Conceived…
U.S. heritage brand Pendleton has announced the appointment of Jennifer Ingraffea to the role of chief executive officer, effective next month. Jennifer Ingraffea – Pendleton Helmed by the Bishop family for over one hundred years, Ingraffea replaces fifth generation family member John Bishop, the Portland, Oregon-based company’s current CEO and president. She will be the third external…
