Italy
Dolce & Gabbana reshapes leadership
The Italy-based fashion house has appointed Stefano Cantino as co-chief executive officer, while the company’s co-founder, Stefano Gabbana, stepped down from his formal governance roles
China remains top US footwear supplier but market share hits 35-year low
China remained the largest supplier of footwear to the US in 2025, despite its market share falling to 35-year lows in both value and volume, according to the FDRA
Assomac signs agreements to support Kenya’s leather and footwear sector
Assomac has signed strategic agreements with Kenyan partners to support the development of the country’s leather and footwear industries by supplying Italian technologies and machinery
Geox narrows full-year loss despite sales decline
The Italy-based footwear group reported mixed results for 2025. Declining sales were offset by improvements in profitability, reflecting the initial success of its restructuring strategy
Ferragamo confirms full-year revenue decline and discloses lower profits
The luxury group has confirmed its 2025 preliminary sales figures, while revealing a decline in profitability in a year marked by brand repositioning and a challenging wholesale environment
Prada group delivers solid full-year results
The Italy-based luxury group delivered solid full-year results in 2025. This performance was due to the resilience of the Prada brand and the continued strong performance of Miu Miu
Italian footwear industry signals potential turnaround despite 2025 turnover decline
Preliminary figures released by Assocalzaturifici show signs of stabilisation in the Italian footwear sector, despite a 2.8% year-on-year decline in full-year 2025 turnover
Golden Goose reports full-year double-digit revenue growth
The Italy-based luxury sneaker company reported a 15% net revenue growth in 2025 as compared to the previous year, driven by the expansion of its direct-to-consumer business
Sandro Ferraro from Kenda Farben: chemical components, strategic footwear partners
We spoke to Sandro Ferraro, Global Commercial Director at Kenda Farben, an Italian manufacturer of chemical auxiliaries for the footwear industry. Our conversation focused on key areas related to chemical inputs in footwear, including regulation.
MICAM attracts consistent international attendance
The last edition of MICAM, which was held alongside MIPEL between the 22nd and the 24th of February at Fieramilano Rho, attracted over 20,000 visitors, 54% of whom were international
MICAM expands global reach and redesigns fair layout
The leading trade fair has broadened its international reach and revamped its layout to enhance the visitor experience and business opportunities ahead of its 101st edition
Pieter Mulier appointed chief creative officer at Versace
Belgian fashion designer Pieter Mulier has been appointed as the new Chief Creative Officer at Versace, marking a turning point for the luxury brand following its acquisition by the Prada Group
Ferragamo posts 2025 revenue decline despite fourth-quarter DTC rebound
The Italy-based luxury group saw its revenue decline in 2025. However, direct-to-consumer sales accelerated in the fourth quarter as a result of strategic initiatives in place since the second quarter
Valentino dies aged 93
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died aged 93. He became synonymous with 'Valentino red', a vibrant shade introduced at the end of the 1950s that went on to define his aesthetic
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags attendance stable at 8,000
The Italian trade fair specialising in footwear, bags and accessories, which took place from the 10th to the 13th of January, attracted almost 8,000 visitors, which is comparable to the previous June edition-
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