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Retailers Praise Strong Milan Fashion Week Energy and Creativity
Expectations were high for Milan to deliver as it returned to IRL shows, and its fashion week did not…
Tailoring Is Back and Those Dior Birkenstocks Are a Must-Have, Buyers Say
Virgil Abloh's grand finale at Louis Vuitton, Nigo's debut at Kenzo and Kim Jones celebrating 75 years of…
A Minimal Wave Rises Virtually in Milan
Despite the difficulties of digital buying, international retailers praised Italian brands' focus on a warmer…
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Consumers Connecting to Sentimental Jewelry During the Coronavirus
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Giacomo Santucci Named President of Camera Buyer Italia
The former Gucci and Prada executive will succeed Francesco Tombolini at the helm of the Italian association…
Love Those Boots, Say Buyers in Paris
Combat boots are the new must-have, according to retailers who braved coronavirus anxiety to see the shows in…
Tokyo Fashion Week Shows Growth Amid Subdued Atmosphere
Rakuten took over as headlining sponsor, while young designers continued to show improvement.
Multibrands Stay the Course, Says Head of Italian Buyers’ Association
While admitting retailers feel the pinch of online distribution, Francesco Tombolini touted their resilience…
Shoppe Object Spotlights Artistic Edge in Discreet Setting
The new independent show for home and gift is held semiannually — in February and August — with its anchor…
Buyers Encouraged at Couture Vegas, Prompting Budgets to Expand
WWD speaks to retailers to see what trends they saw, new designers who stood out, and most importantly…
Buyers Laud Paris’ New Elegance
It was out with the hoodies, in with the animal prints: men's fashion veers into more polished territory.
Francesco Tombolini Named President of Italian Buyers Chamber
This is the first time a manager is called to cover the role instead of a member of the association.
All Hail Futurism: Retailers Laud the Paris Look
The Balenciaga set captured imaginations; key trends included amped-up power shoulders, cyclist shorts and a…
Berlin Fairs Prove Stable Focal Point for Local Market
The eight trade fairs during Berlin Fashion Week establish as focal points for the D-A-CH market with…
Buyers Tout Bold Yet Commercial Pieces Among Emerging Talent
Buyers favored the bold use of prints and patterns that emerged as a running theme among young London labels.