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The Italian Trade Commission and ANSA present "Tour Around Italy"

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“Tour Around Italy”, a photographic exhibit will be on display at the offices of the Italian Trade Commission, located at 33 East 67th, street in N YC.   Curated and edited by Mauro Vallinotto, the exhibit takes the viewer on...
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Sergio Rossi Bows in Las Vegas

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Sergio Rossi is taking a big step forward in the U.S. with the American debut of its new retail concept this month at The Forum Shops at Caesars in Las Vegas. Underpenetrated in the U.S. compared with its competitors Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik...
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Italy's Calzedonia on Growth Push

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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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Diego Della Valle to Donate Percentage of Tod's Profits

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MILAN—Tod’s chief Diego Della Valle is aiming to help Italian small companies and families impacted by the country’s economic crisis. Della Valle held a last-minute press conference on Wednesday to reveal that his luxury group...
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Luxury Demand Benefits Italian Factories

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BOLOGNA, Italy—High-end international fashion brands are boosting the business of Italian luxury tanneries, according to companies showcasing their spring ’14 collections at last week’s Lineapelle show. “The very positive...
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Valentino Celebrates Milan Design Week With Capsule Shoe Collection

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NEON CAMO: Valentino will celebrate Milan’s upcoming Design Week, April 9 to 14, with the introduction of “Rockrunner,” a limited edition men’s shoe capsule collection. For the occasion, the fashion brand revisited its...
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