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Sofia Celeste

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Despite Political Upheaval, Portugal’s Textile Industry Sees Growth

Exports to the U.S., Spain's fast fashion empire and a growing request for home textiles, are expected to…

Benetton Puts the Cause Behind the Clothes, Launches Four Capsules

After five years of flat sales performance, the 50-year-old company said it will link its ad campaigns more…

Textiles Ready for Seasonal Change

Warmer climates all over the world are encouraging Italian engineers to develop innovative fabrics — and the…

Italian Makers Battle Crisis With Diversity

Italian textile firms are battling a downturn in in exports and industrial production data with innovation…

Milano Unica Taps New President

Ercole Botto Poala succeeds Silvio Albini in the post.

China Jitters Cloud Milano Unica Fair

The U.S. remains a key export market for Italian firms, especially as China's economic troubles and monetary…

White Show Hypes Women’s Wear as Part of Milan Strategy

White show rebrands to emphasize women's during men's fashion week.

Ermenegildo Zegna, Maserati Celebrate Book Launch

The book illustrates the hand-made quality of the Maserati Quattroporte Zegna Limited Edition vehicle.

5Vie: Milan’s New, Hot Neighborhood

Via Santa Marta has been reinvented as a bustling art and design district.

Moncler Net Profit Up

Moncler SpA, the upmarket outerwear company, saw its profits and revenues rise in the first three months of…

Yoox Profits Rise on Currency, U.S.

The etailer also revealed deals to operate the online stores for Karl Lagerfeld, Chloe and Alfred Dunhill.

Portugal’s Textile Industry On the Rise

A Q&A with Paulo Vaz, director general of Portugal's Clothing and Textile Federation

Quantitative Easing, Euro Fuels Investment Euphoria in Italy

Market confidence in the future of Italian businesses is high, now that the fruits of the European Central…

Italy Textile Makers Bank on U.S. Market

Italian textile and accessories makers are counting on the dollar's advance against the euro to boost orders…

Italian Government Boosts Aid to Fashion Industry

Will spend $45.5 million this year to help grow sector.