Apparel

Shop Italy on Madison

SHOP ITALY ON MADISON, A SERIES OF SPRING SHOPPING EVENTS AT ITALIAN BOUTIQUES ON MADISON AVENUE   SHOP ITALY on Madison, promoted by the Ministry of Economic Development and organized by the Italian Trade Commission celebrates Italian...
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Expansion- The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly by Aimee Hoefler

After recently reading in Women’s Wear Daily about Versace making plans for a second location in MIlan, I got thinking about expansion- the good, the bad and the ugly. The Good What I love about Versace vetting for a second location in...
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Italy's Calzedonia on Growth Push

VERONA, Italy — Italy’s giant hosiery, innerwear and beachwear group Calzedonia SpA closed 2012 on an upbeat note, with growing profitability and revenues and plans to further expand outside national borders. In a rare interview,...
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The Italian Designer- Valentina Shah By Aimee Hoefler

The other week, I was able to learn more about Valentina Shah, and her collection- Valentina Shah- while she was launching her Spring 2013 collection at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City. As I’ve mentioned in other articles, there is...
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Fashion is a Business, After All by Aimee Hoefler

From the outside, the fashion industry appears to be the epitome of glamour that exudes sophistication with splashes of fun and excitement. Yet, the fashion industry is a business that at the end of the day needs and strives to make money like any...
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John Malkovich Teams With Yoox for Line

WEARING JOHN MALKOVICH: John Malkovich has teamed up with Yoox.com to unveil a summer men’s wear capsule under his Technobohemian fashion label, which launched in 2009. The collection, which will be available exclusively at the Italian e-...
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Gucci, Lapo Elkann Link Up for Second Project

LINKING UP: Gucci has teamed up with Fiat heir Lapo Elkann once again. Following the launch of the Fiat 500 by the Gucci automotive project in 2011, Elkann will design a men’s clothing capsule collection within the context of Gucci’s...
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Made in Italy: The Intangible Quality

What's in a label? How significant is the expression “Made in Italy” — tagged on the softest Missoni loom-knit sweater, a handcrafted intrecciato Bottega Veneta bag in woven leather, an embroidered Valentino gown or a laser-...
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Tod's Names Alessandra Facchinetti Creative Head

MILAN— Tod’s chairman and chief executive officer Diego Della Valle has big plans to expand the luxury brand and has tapped Alessandra Facchinetti as creative director. The designer is to oversee the women’s accessories...
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Made in Italy @ MRket Las Vegas

On February 18, the 9th edition of “MRket” Las vegas, will open to the trade. Under the “Made in Italy” umbrella, organized by the Italian Trade Commission of New York , 20 Italian companies with 23 brands will showcase...
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