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Sabato De Sarno is new creative director of Icicle
Sabato De Sarno is the new creative director of Icicle. “In this role, Sabato De Sarno will oversee the artistic direction of Icicle for the women's and men's ready-to-wear collections, accessories and eyewear. His first collection for Icicle will be presented for autumn/winter 2027-2028,” the company explained via its Instagram account. “I have...
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New Miu Miu Women's Tales chapter entrusted to director Claire Denis
Miu Miu has announced that French screenwriter and director Claire Denis will direct the 32nd chapter of the Miu Miu Women's Tales film series. This episode, titled “Avec Kim”, will premiere on September 5, 2026, during the Giornate degli Autori at the Venice Film Festival. Born in Paris in 1946, Claire Denis (now 80 years old) spent much of her...
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French kidswear specialist Okaïdi exits administration
Lille - French kidswear retailer Okaïdi has exited administration after a court approved a recovery plan that has resulted in the loss of 244 jobs and the closure of 57 stores in France, the company announced on Tuesday. The brand has also ceased trading outside France, shutting 25 stores in Poland, 17 in Germany and two in Portugal, it told...
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Gucci renews its gender equality certification in Italy
Gucci has renewed its Gender Equality certification, obtained following a recertification audit conducted by Bureau Veritas Italia, an internationally accredited and recognised certification body. The recertification audit involved 14 companies operating in Italy within Gucci's corporate, retail and industrial sectors. The certification measures...
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Adrian Appiolaza steps down as creative direction of Moschino
Adrian Appiolaza is leaving the creative direction of Moschino. In a statement, Aeffe, the brand's parent company, announced that after more than two years of collaboration, Moschino and Appiolaza have mutually agreed to end their partnership as of June 19. New creative direction will be announced shortly In the statement, Massimo Ferretti,...
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Video: History of Loewe, told by Antonio Banderas
This animated video, narrated by Antonio Banderas himself, traces the 180-year history of Loewe, from its origins in 1845 as a modest leather goods workshop in Madrid to becoming a global benchmark in the luxury sector. The narrative explores how the brand fused Spanish artisanal expertise with the commercial vision of its German founder,...
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Pas Normal Studios and Salomon launch SS26 crossover collection
Pas Normal Studios and French outdoor brand Salomon are launching a joint crossover collection for the spring/summer 2026 season. The line combines the technical cycling DNA and design codes of Pas Normal Studios' experimental T.K.O. line with Salomon's performance expertise, the Danish cycling label announced on Monday. At the heart of the...
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Lauro De Marinis, known as Achille Lauro, is new creative director of Dondup
Lauro De Marinis, the Italian singer-songwriter known as Achille Lauro, has taken on the role of creative director at Dondup, Milan-based ready-to-wear brand. Lauro will present his first capsule collection on June 15 during his concert at the San Siro stadium in Milan. In his new role, De Marinis will lead Dondup's design studio with the...
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Mina Piccinini appointed president of Moncler Grenoble
Moncler has appointed Mina Piccinini as president of Moncler Grenoble. Piccinini is a long-standing figure within the group and was previously the chief marketing and corporate strategy officer. This appointment is part of a broader reorganisation. Rod Manley will take over marketing responsibilities, while Piccinini will retain corporate...
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Video: 24 hours in the life of Nude Project's CEO
Nude Project opens the doors to its internal operations in a new video that shows how the growth of one of today's most followed streetwear brands is managed. The episode follows CEO Álex Benlloch, covering meetings, decisions and the dynamics between the finance, buying, design and retail teams that sustain the company's pace of expansion. Amid...
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