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Armani celebrates 20 Years of Privé with an exhibition in Milan

This spring, the house of Giorgio Armani will exhibit a retrospective at the Armani/Silos in Milan, celebrating 20 years of its haute couture line, Giorgio Armani Privé, as well as 50 years of a quietly radical vision that has reshaped modern elegance. Opening to the public on May 21 and running until year’s end, Giorgio Armani Privé 2005–2025...

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Rosso (Otb) on Made in Italy: ‘Everyone copies us, we must show who we are’

“Europe should be stronger and more cohesive, with strong leaders who can assert our conditions and our distinctive qualities, so as not to be at the mercy of other major powers. We ask for more transparency, loyalty, strength and the will to show our qualities. It is not right that Italy suffers, for all the values that it brings with it. We...

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Arena strengthens 'Made in Italy' production

Arena is expanding its range of products manufactured in Italy. The Italian swimwear specialist is now also producing its new goggle model, "The One Plus", domestically, Arena announced. The product is manufactured in a production facility inaugurated last year in Campogalliano, Modena – approximately 60 kilometres from Bologna and 300...

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Milan Fashion Week kicks off tomorrow amidst uncertainty over the global economic picture

As Milan Fashion Week officially commences tomorrow, February 25th, with 56 physical and six digital runway shows, 65 presentations, and 23 events, the figures from the National Chamber of Italian Fashion's Fashion Economic Trends report offer a snapshot of the sector and insights into what the coming months may hold. Whispers of a potential...

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Leather supply chain: turnover down 8.6% in 2024

The preliminary turnover of the leather supply chain for 2024 records a decrease of 8.6% compared to 2023, with a drop in both exports and imports, also influenced by the uncertain economic and geopolitical context. The leather supply chain of Confindustria Accessori Moda includes approximately 10 thousand companies Italian leather supply chain...

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What to know about Asvoff winner 'Made in Italy made by the Chinese'

'Made in Italy by the Chinese' received the award for best Chinese film at the Asvoff fashion film festival, which took place from November 7 to 10, 2024. The documentary tells the story of how Chinese immigrants, mainly from the port city of Wenzhou, appropriated the famous 'Made in Italy' label, which is supposed to glorify the know-how of...

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Made in Italy high school launches: enrolment open from January 23

The very first Made in Italy high school is a reality: from January 23, 2024 students will be able to enrol. A bulletin has been published and sent to educational institutions and regions containing the operational instructions for enrolling in the first classes of the new school, which was approved by Italy's parliament on December 20, for the...

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Prada invests 60 million euros in its supply chain

Prada on Thursday said it is investing 60 million euros in its supply chain, boosting production at its knitwear factory in Torgiano, Umbria. The capital injection will improve its facilities and upgrade technologies. The Group is also eyeing to acquire smaller factories where it can be competitive in its craft and increase output. In 2018 Prada...

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C&S becomes co-owner of Italian jeans brand Siviglia

Fashion group C&S has become the co-owner of Italian jeans brand Siviglia. C&S will now share the Marche-based business with the founding Bianchetti family, “who remain co-owners covering mainly style research and development functions”. Further details of the share and price of C&S’ new co-ownership were not disclosed. It follows C&S’ recent...

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Burberry invests in supply chain and acquires Italian outerwear manufacturer

Burberry is aiming to strengthen its supply chain with the acquisition of an Italian outerwear manufacturer. The British luxury brand acquired the technical outerwear facility from Pattern SpA, a longtime supplier whose business activities include engineering and production of luxury garments. Burberry acquired the company for 21 million euros...

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Milan Fashion Week: Gucci's twin collection defies divisionism

Guests at Gucci’s SS23 presentation saw a catwalk divided with what appeared to be two simultaneous shows, until about half way in when a divider was lifted to reveal its identikit. This was Gucci’s Twinburg, a collection of 68 identical looks, worn by identical twins. In a statement Gucci said “symmetry is sought and seen, even when it is not...

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Afro Fashion Association launches networking platform for multicultural professionals

A new platform launched by the Afro Fashion Association looks to put Italy-based professionals with a multicultural background in contact with international companies in all sectors. With support from Vogue Italia and Made in Italy (WAMI), the founder and Afro Fashion Association’s president, Michelle Francine Ngonmo, established the platform to...