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FLORENCE — In order to move ahead, Salvatore Ferragamo is turning back to its beginnings.
The fall season…
The Tisci Touch
MILAN — Riccardo Tisci is the exception to the rule of struggling, young designers.
In a matter of months…
Ferre’s New Moves
MILAN — Massimo Macchi has been named chief executive officer of Gianfranco Ferré.
Macchi’s experience in the…
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True Brit
MILAN — If you see a six-wheel, 20-foot-long Mini Cooper fitted with a Jacuzzi darting around Milan, you…
British Invasion in Milan
MILAN — Should tea and scones start being served in between shows during Milan Fashion Week?
A handful of…
Fornarina Zips Up New License
MILAN — Italian leather goods manufacturer Principe marks its 50th anniversary this year with a new…
Obituary: Claudio Buziol
MILAN — Claudio Buziol, president of Fashion Box Group, which produces the Replay denim and sportswear brand…
The Right Stuff
Rare is the multimillion-dollar design house that can claim that at least half its business is built on…
Armani’s Ad Machine
The images that made the brand.
Italy Concerned Over China
MILAN — It’s just a little more than two weeks into 2005 — and the era of no quotas on textiles and apparel…
Just Cavalli Opens First Store in Milan
MILAN — Forget the animal prints — Roberto Cavalli is now all into fairy tales and Hollywood divas. And his…
Italy, France to Cooperate on Global Trade
MILAN — The heads of the Italian and French fashion associations will meet here on Jan. 17 to sign an…
Kenzo Dives Into Swim With Gokan Kobo
MILAN — Kenzo Takada describes his first beachwear collection under the Gokan Kobo label as a “happy, joyful”…
Italian Museum Nearing Reality
MILAN — The $1.3 billion Cittá della Moda exhibition project, first envisioned by the late Nicola Trussardi…
La Rinascente Attracts Many Potential Bidders
MILAN — With its prestigious real estate and name — La Rinascente SpA is one of Italy’s best-known properties…