Shares of Versace Owner Capri Seen Falling 30% If Deal With Coach Owner Tapestry Fails
Since the merger announcement, Capri has reported weaker-than-forecast earnings twice, spurring concern about its performance in the coming quarters.
Raffaello Napoleone
Pitti Immagine CEO on the Future of Trade Shows
The luxury veteran behind Pitti Immagine explains how the Italian trade show group will evolve in the face of threats to the B2B system and double down on the visitor experience with an ‘obsessive’ attention to detail.
Can Mytheresa Bring Its Winning Streak to Menswear?
The German e-tailer has grown into a profitable $400 million business. Now, it’s hoping to crack the $32 billion menswear market.
Why Men’s Fashion Shows Are Back
With its return to Milan Fashion Week Men’s next January, Ferragamo is the latest brand to step away from the co-ed show trend. But what’s the strategic rationale behind this?
Why Star Designers (Typically) Don’t Get Their Own Labels
Launching a Nicolas Ghesquière or Hedi Slimane brand is risky business, even for a major conglomerate, due to high capital expenditure requirements and the quandary of trademark ownership.
Y/Project Is Pitti Uomo’s Next Guest Brand
The acclaimed French brand headed up by Glenn Martens will present its Autumn/Winter 2019 collection at the Italian trade show in January.
Pitti Immagine Bimbo: At the Heart of the Childrenswear Market
From its launch in 1975, the Florentine tradeshow Pitti Immagine Bimbo has played a leadership role in the evolution of the childrenswear market.
International Woolmark Prize Announces Menswear Winner
Suket Dhir is the winner of the 2015/16 International Woolmark Prize for Menswear.
Franca Sozzani: 'I Respect When People Put Their Life in Front of Their Work'
The Vogue Italia editor on Dubai's fashion potential and what the future holds for the next generation of designers.
Despite Challenges, Trade Shows Remain Solid Business
In a digital age, success depends on execution and innovation.
Can Matteo Renzi Reignite the Italian Fashion System?
Italy’s new prime minister Matteo Renzi is focused on tackling the many problems facing Italy’s fashion sector, sparking new hope across the industry. Will he succeed?
Pop Quiz | Pitti Uomo, Menswear, Stephen Jones
How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Pitti Uomo, menswear, and more.
News & Analysis
The Evolution of Pitti Uomo, Part II: New Frontiers and Building Brand Pitti
Since its inception, Pitti Uomo has grown into the largest and most influential menswear trade show of its kind. In the second instalment of a two-part series, we examine how Pitti Uomo became a global player.
The Evolution of Pitti Uomo, Part II: New Frontiers and Building Brand Pitti
Since its inception, Pitti Uomo has grown into the largest and most influential menswear trade show of its kind. In the second instalment of a two-part series, we examine how Pitti Uomo became a global player.
Company Snapshot
He has raised the visibility of one of the world’s most important fashion trade shows with initiatives like rotating guest designers.
The News in Brief
Celine Adds To Fragrance Line-Up
The new scent, Zouzou, is the fashion house’s first new perfume since 2022.
Unilever Sales Rise More Than Expected, Led by Beauty
Unilever Plc sales jumped more than expected in the first quarter as Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher pushes ahead with his turnaround plan and shoppers come back to premium brands.
Biden Signs Possible TikTok Ban Into Law; ByteDance Vows Legal Challenge
President Biden signed the bill that gives China-based ByteDance 270 days to divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban.
Google Postpones Phasing Out of Ad Cookies in Chrome Browser
The Alphabet Inc. company said in a blog post Tuesday that it’s still working with the ad industry and regulators on the plan.
Sales at Italy’s Moncler Up 16% in First Quarter Boosted by China
Overall revenues for the three months through March totalled 818 million euros ($874 million), above a company-provided analyst consensus of 786 million euros.
PZ Cussons to Sell St Tropez, May Exit Africa
Embattled by weak demand and currency issues in Nigeria, the company is looking to slim down in order to return to growth.
EU Parliament Approves New Business Supply Chain Audit Law
EU lawmakers backed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive by 374 votes to 235 against, with 19 abstentions.