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
  • Modernism and Japanese references made for focused runway impact at Prada | Photo: Sonny Vandevelde
  • Pitch perfect prints in a characteristically glamorous Gucci collection | Photo: Sonny Vandeveld
  • This season's high gladiator boot trend reached its crescendo at Versace | Photo: Sonny Vandevelde
  • Modern embroideries and embellishments were the highlight at Tomas Maier's latest collection for Bottega Veneta | Photo: Sonny Vandevelde
  • Dolce & Gabbana took another trip to Sicily in an eye-popping collection of texture and print | Photo: Sonny Vandevelde
  • Colour-blocking at Fendi went from head to toe | Photo: Sonny Vandeveld
  • Marni had minimalism, but also super saturated prints | Photo: Sonny Vandeveld
  • Peter Dundas posed backstage after a glamorous outing for Pucci, refreshingly free of its signature prints | Photo: Sonny Vandevelde
  • 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

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Anya’s story, Tourist spending boost, Paul Smith’s megastore, McQ runway to reality, The ‘It’ bag

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Anya Hindmarch | Source: Styleite

Bags to riches: Anya Hindmarch interview (Telegraph) “Anya Hindmarch, an attractive woman and designer of desirable handbags and accessories, but one imbued with a political conviction as profound as the determination that has made her head of an expanding international business, with 54 shops worldwide and an annual turnover well in excess of £20 million.” International shoppers boost UK retail industry (Retail Weekly)

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Ralph Lauren takes on Paris, Uniqlo’s sets 5th Avenue rent record, Outnet demand, Prada lawsuit, Spazio Fendi

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Ralph Lauren | Source: American Book Center

Ralph Lauren: New in an Old World (IHT) “Standing shoulder to shoulder at the Élysée Palace, the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, and the American legend Ralph Lauren held a mutual admiration society.” New York’s Fifth Ave. Sets Record with Uniqlo Lease (Bloomberg) “New York’s Fifth Avenue is claiming a city retail record: Japanese clothier Uniqlo agreed to pay $300 million over 15 years to bring its affordable

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Fendi wins damages, Saks lightens the mood, Ginza loses its lustre, LVMH and Parsons, Drape and shape

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"Think About" Campaign | Source: Saks Facebook

Burlington Coat Factory Ordered To Pay Damages To Fendi (Business Insider) “Federal Judge Leonard Sand in New York ruled Monday that Burlington Coat Factory knowingly violated Italian fashion company Fendi’s trademarks, and awarded the luxury brand treble damages.” A Campaign to Leaven the Mood (NY Times) “The Saks campaign is indicative of a trend on Madison Avenue to evoke elements of the dire days of the

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Fendi’s future, Investors for Replay, Marzotto’s new venture, Jaeger’s expansion, Visionary Grace Coddington

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The Future of Fendi: Hotels, Men’s line and F project (CPP-Luxury) “Michael Burke, CEO of FENDI confirmed in a recent interview the relaunch in 2010 of the men’s line which was stopped earlier this year,” as well as the extension of the F Factory and a new hotel concept. Replay majority stake bought by new investors (Drapers) “An acquisition vehicle has bought a majority 60% stake in Fashion Box SpA

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