Italy
New creative director at Tod’s
The Italian-based luxury group has appointed Matteo Tamburini as Creative Director of the Tod’s brand. He succeeds Walter Chiapponi, who stepped down in July
Simac Tanning Tech 2023: paving the way for a digital and sustainable transition
The international exhibition of machinery and technologies for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries demonstrated the vitality of a strategic sector for the Italian economy, committed to a digital and sustainable transition
Gruppo Florence to launch Village of Wonders in 2024
The Italian holding company, which owns 28 suppliers to the luxury goods industry, is planning to launch the Village of Wonders hub in Milan to showcase the skills of its various businesses
Golden Goose on an upward trajectory
The Italian-based luxury sneaker brand posted a 19% increase in revenue in the first nine months of 2023, as compared to the same period of 2022, with solid performances in all geographies
Tod’s delivers solid performance
The Italian-based luxury brand recorded a 14.3% increase in sales in the first nine months of 2023, as compared to the same period of 2022, with all brands registering double-digit growth
Hermès could consider investing in Italian fashion and shoe suppliers
This willingness was shown by the luxury company’s CFO, Eric du Halgouët, in a call with analysts last month. The goal would be to further integrate its supply chain
Geox reports moderate growth
The Italian-based brand recorded a positive performance in the year to date, but emphasised that the sales growth was moderate as compared to the last two years
Prada announces nine months results
The Italian-based luxury group posted a 17% increase in revenue in the first nine months of 2023, as compared to the same period of last year, underpinned by solid retail sales growth in all regions
Ferragamo acquires minority stake in three Greater China joint ventures
The Board of Directors of the luxury group has announced the purchase of the minority interests held by Imaginex Holdings and Imaginex Overseas in the three Greater China joint ventures
Ferragamo posts net sales decline
In the first nine months of 2023, the luxury group posted a net sales decline of 8.3% at current exchange rates or 9.2% at constant exchange rates, as compared to the same period of 2022
Bottega Veneta is launching an academy to preserve craftsmanship
The Kering-owned Italian label is establishing the Accademia Labor et Ingenium, a school that reinforces its commitment to supporting and developing artisanal craftsmanship
Prada appoints Luigi Preziotti as Design Director
The Italian-based luxury group has appointed Luigi Preziotti as Design Director and also confirmed Dario Vitale in his current role as Miu Miu's Design Director
Simac Tanning Tech returns to pre-pandemic levels
Final figures confirm a return to pre-pandemic levels, with a 37% increase in buyers and a 14% increase in exhibitors, as compared to the September 2022 edition, says the organisation
Lineapelle closes with an increased number of buyers
The most recent edition of Lineapelle saw a 25% increase in the number of buyers present, as compared to the September 2022 edition, confirming the “reassuring return” of Asia-
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