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The ‘Re-Signification’ of Valentino

10 June 2021 • By Tim Blanks

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The ‘Re-Signification’ of Valentino

Tim Blanks goes inside Pierpaolo Piccioli’s collaboration with Craig Green, which aims to reanimate the Roman brand’s emblematic Rockstud with a sneaker.

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Valentino to Phase Out ‘Red’ Sub-Brand, Go Fur-Free

18 May 2021 • By Robert Williams

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Valentino to Phase Out ‘Red’ Sub-Brand, Go Fur-Free

Under a new CEO hired from Gucci, the Italian brand wants to refocus on its main luxury line.

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Why Valentino Is Finally Launching Makeup

28 April 2021 • By Rachel Strugatz

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Why Valentino Is Finally Launching Makeup

The Italian fashion brand was one of the last major luxury labels without its own beauty line. The debut follows successful cosmetics launches for Gucci and Hermès.

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Valentino Factory That Produces Rockstud Shoes Destroyed in Fire

9 April 2021 • By Chantal Fernandez

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Valentino Factory That Produces Rockstud Shoes Destroyed in Fire

The company announced a recovery plan to make up for the loss of a site that produced 1,300 pairs a day.

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Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue Mired in $200 Million Retail Rent Fight

31 March 2021 • By Bloomberg

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Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue Mired in $200 Million Retail Rent Fight

A few giant deals remain in gridlock and reduced demand has forced landlords to cut prices, signalling further obstacles to the shopping strip’s recovery.

Valentino Apologises After Campaign Offends Japanese Netizens

31 March 2021 • By Zoe Suen

31 March 2021 • By Zoe Suen

Valentino Apologises After Campaign Offends Japanese Netizens

Son Ye-jin Is Valentino’s New Brand Ambassador

29 March 2021 • By Zoe Suen

29 March 2021 • By Zoe Suen

Son Ye-jin Is Valentino’s New Brand Ambassador

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High Stakes at Milan Fashion Week

23 February 2021 • By Robert Williams

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High Stakes at Milan Fashion Week

From Prada to Valentino, Italian brands need the right creative thrust to rebound from the pandemic. Here’s what to watch for at this week’s Milan shows.

Valentino, Nike, Adidas Among Brands Speaking Out Against Anti-Asian Violence

23 February 2021 • By Zoe Suen

23 February 2021 • By Zoe Suen

Valentino, Nike, Adidas Among Brands Speaking Out Against Anti-Asian Violence

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Widescreen Escapism at Haute Couture

27 January 2021 • By Tim Blanks

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Widescreen Escapism at Haute Couture

Tim Blanks reports on an all-digital couture season that transported him from the bleak London lockdown as designers stretched their creativity showcasing fashion’s highest craft.