The Ellen McArthur Foundation has released a book called Circular Design for Fashion. Focused on promoting circular design within the fashion world, it brings together brands and influential leaders in fashion to inspire a transformation within the industry. The book shares the stories of fashion leaders such as Gabriela Hearst, Marine Serre,...
Dec. 3, 2021
If there was any doubt luxury brands are digitally lagging behind the rest of the fashion industry, Balenciaga is shattering perceptions. The Kering-owned Maison announced on Thursday it has created a separate team dedicated to the metaverse and to explore the economic opportunities that lie in this yet untapped digital realm. The announcement...
Dec. 2, 2021
As House of Gucci premieres in theatres around the globe, the film has brought a renewed interest and halo effect onto the Italian luxury house, especially to the fashion of its halcyon days. After endless promotion, interviews and media reports, the film’s stars - Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiana who infamously had her husband murdered, and Adam...
Nov. 29, 2021
Luxury eyewear conglomerate Kering Eyewear has launched an inclusive data exchange platform, utilising blockchain technology to enable assessments and traceability across all manufacturing operations. V.I.R.T.U.S (a verified, integrated, reliable, trustworthy, unique and secure platform) falls in line with the company’s “commitment to...
Nov. 25, 2021
When Kering made the unexpected announcement Daniel Lee was exiting Bottega Veneta it also hinted it at a reshuffle from within the brand. On Monday Kering confirmed this notion, announcing Matthieu Blazy as Creative Director, a promotion from his previous role of Design Director. Born in Paris in 1984, Matthieu Blazy is a graduate of La Cambre...
Nov. 15, 2021
Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri has become a partner in Orienta Capital Partners, a company specializing in investments in SMEs with high growth potential. Bizzarri will be on the executive board, however details of his stake in the company were not disclosed. “Orienta Capital Partners is a constantly evolving reality and the arrival of a top manager...
Nov. 11, 2021
Kering on Wednesday confirmed Bottega Veneta creative director Daniel Lee is to exit the label. In the shock announcement, the Paris-based luxury group said the move was a joint decision, first reported by the Business of Fashion. The reason for Lee’s departure has not been publicly announced, however it is rare for a star designer to exit a...
Nov. 10, 2021
Gucci on Tuesday took over Los Angeles’ most famous street, the Hollywood Boulevard in front of the legendary Chinese Theatre, home of the annual Academy Awards and most glamorous of red carpets, to show its Spring 2022 collection. The Florentine fashion house chose to host its catwalk presentation along the historic Walk of Fame, an ode to...
Nov. 4, 2021
That bright hue of green, professionally known as Kelly green and sitting somewhere between parakeet, apple and shamrock, is fashion’s new colour du jour. It has silently become one of the new codes and trademark colours for Italian luxury house Bottega Veneta, whose plush leather bags and accessories are synonymous with the hue since...
Oct. 21, 2021
Kering has reported strong revenue growth in the third quarter of the year, despite its star brand Gucci falling short of analysts’ expectations. The French luxury group, which also owns brands Yves Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta, reported revenue of 4.19 billion euros in the three months to the end of September, up 12.6 percent on a reported...
Oct. 20, 2021
Cartier and Kering are partnering with the Responsible Jewellery Council in an effort to achieve a sustainable industry. Open to any watch and jewellery brands with a national or international footprint, brands must commit to a dedication of their resources towards the ongoing quest for sustainability. The initiative, called the ‘Watch and...
Oct. 6, 2021
In a move that could set the bar for other luxury groups, French conglomerate Kering has pledged to go fur-free across its entire portfolio of brands. Several of the group’s labels have already scrapped the use of fur, including its star brand Gucci, which was the first to do so back in 2017. Since then, brands like Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta...
Sep. 24, 2021
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