Italy
Double-digit increase in turnover for Italian footwear manufacturers
In the first nine months of 2022, Italian shoemakers' turnover increased by 13.9%, year-over-year. But growth is not alike among companies, says Assocalzaturifici, highlighting the rising costs
Maria Vittoria Brustia (Assomac): after COVID-19 customers have higher expectations regarding sustainability
Today we are happy to share an interview with Maria Vittoria Brustia, President of Assomac, the National Association of Italian Manufacturers of Footwear, LeatherGoods and Tanning Technologies. Assomac is the organizer of the Simac Tanning Tech trade fair
Golden Goose joins forces with Swarovski
The luxury sneaker brand teamed up with Swarovski Creators Lab on a limited-release collection that includes two new versions of the iconic Golden Goose Super-Star sneaker and an exclusive skateboard
Prada appoints new brand CEO
The Italian-based luxury group has announced that Gianfranco D'Attis will become the Chief Executive Officer of the Prada brand from the 2nd of January 2023
Tod's founding family drops plan to delist company
The Della Valle family said that it has abandoned the plans to merge with Tod's, which would have enabled to delist the luxury group from the Milan stock exchange. Tod's is to remain public
Andrea Guerra appointed CEO of the Prada group
The luxury group announced that the former CEO of Luxottica and LVMH's hospitality unit, Andrea Guerra, will be proposed as CEO at the next board meeting on the 26th of January 2023
MICAM on the road in December
The international footwear trade show is holding three teaser events in Berlin, Seoul, and Brussels in December to anticipate the upcoming edition scheduled for February 2023
Dior buys prints and manual finishings on leather specialist Art Lab
According to the Milanese business newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore, the Parisian-based House has acquired the Tuscan company specialized in prints and handmade finishings on leather
New qualifications for designers of sustainable footwear
The Erasmus+ SHOEDES training project aimed at promoting initiatives towards sustainable product designers is calling out footwear designers, industry technicians and students to take part of the project by filling out training needs questionnaire
Gucci's Creative Director Alessandro Michele steps down
The Italian-based luxury House has announced that the Rome-born designer is stepping down as Creative Director, effective immediately, after almost eight years in the job
Tod's posts sales increase
The Italian-based luxury group posted a sales growth of 16.4% through September, year-over-year. Sales picked up in the third quarter in Greater China, but demand remains volatile in this region
Ferragamo continues to grow
The Italian-based luxury group posted a revenue increase of 17.2% and a net profit growth of 69.2% in the first nine months of the year, as compared to the same period of 2021
MICAM and sisters fairs announce dates for next edition
MICAM, MIPEL, and TheOneMilano will once again be held together from the 19th through the 22nd of February 2023, overlapping with the dates of Lineapelle and HOMI Fashion&Jewels
Golden Goose acquires Italian Fashion Team
The luxury sneakers brand announced that it has bought its top supplier for an undisclosed sum to boost capacity while retaining its commitment to authenticity and sustainability-
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