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Bottega Veneta A/W 2013 | Photo: Sonny VandeveldeMILAN, Italy – With the release of Bottega Veneta’s sales figures for 2012, the PPR-owned Italian maker of discreet high-end leather goods and ready-to-wear publicly joins a small club of luxury companies that have crossed over into $1 billion-plus sales. While several mass luxury brands such as Coach and Michael Kors have surpassed the $1 billion mark in recent years, among high luxury brands only megabrands like Louis
Photo Diary | 10 Fashion Moments in Milan for S/S 2013
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A new Etro, as defined by florals and Japanese inspired silhouettes | Photo: Sonny Vandevelde
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Modernism and Japanese references made for focused runway impact at Prada | Photo: Sonny Vandevelde
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Pitch perfect prints in a characteristically glamorous Gucci collection | Photo: Sonny Vandeveld
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This season's high gladiator boot trend reached its crescendo at Versace | Photo: Sonny Vandevelde
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Modern embroideries and embellishments were the highlight at Tomas Maier's latest collection for Bottega Veneta | Photo: Sonny Vandevelde
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Dolce & Gabbana took another trip to Sicily in an eye-popping collection of texture and print | Photo: Sonny Vandevelde
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Colour-blocking at Fendi went from head to toe | Photo: Sonny Vandeveld
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Marni had minimalism, but also super saturated prints | Photo: Sonny Vandeveld
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Peter Dundas posed backstage after a glamorous outing for Pucci, refreshingly free of its signature prints | Photo: Sonny Vandevelde
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Following a series of signature silver and grey looks, Giorgio Armani experimented with colour and texture | Photo: Sonny Vandevelde
MILAN, Italy — We tipped our friend Sonny Vandevelde to give us a behind-the-scenes look into the collections in Milan for Spring/Summer 2013. Japan was clearly on the mind, with unmistakable silhouettes and motifs from the island nation appearing in strong outings from Prada and Etro. Versace and Dolce & Gabbana made their seasonal statements in a flurry of prints, textures and covetable accessories, all in the spirit of their
Theyskens and Theory, Luxury brands defy malaise, Slow perfume, Pendleton USA, Carmen Busquets invests
Olivier Theyskens for Theory | Source: Spotted FashionTheory’s Designer Shapes a New Future (IHT) “Mr. Rosen was asked whether the seemingly sudden decision to hand over creative control of Theory to the young designer was a risky move. ‘To me, it’s not a risk,’ he said. ‘I know Olivier, and I know his understanding of Theory. I think it’s a great opportunity. I didn’t need a reaction from the consumer on Theyskens’ Theory. It’s amazing clothes that will
Dressing pop stars, Bottega Veneta’s ambition, Burberry reinvests in London, The young Chinese, H&M’s Johansson
Rihanna wears Hervé Léger by Max Azria | Source: Vogue USWhy designers love to dress pop music’s leading ladies (Independent) “A quick glance at red carpeted occasions explains why designers, while still happy to dress actors – from fledgling talent to veritable superstars – might find working with their musical counterparts more inspiring.” Bottega Veneta expands with bags of ambition (FT) “Bottega Veneta, which has built a reputation as a discreet, logo-free
