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Luxury world bids farewell to Francesco Trapani

Francesco Trapani passed away yesterday evening at his home in Rome. The 68-year-old entrepreneur and manager, a descendant of the Bulgari family, led the maison, founded in 1884, as chief executive officer for three decades. The maison became one of the major global players in the luxury sector, present in jewellery, watches, fragrances,...

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Spotted on the catwalk: NYFW SS26 trend colors of Pantone

During New York Fashion Week spring/summer 2026, everything revolves around personal expression. This acts as a powerful counterbalance to artificial intelligence and creeping uniformity. According to the Pantone Colour Institute, designers are opting for a bold mix of familiar shades, vibrant accents and calming neutral tones this season. The...

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Swatch responds to US tariffs with special "39%" watch

Zurich - Watch brand Swatch has responded to US tariffs with a special edition watch. The design plays on the 39 percent levy imposed on Switzerland. The brand has pledged to stop selling the watch "as soon as the US changes its tariffs". The Swiss brand, known for its multicoloured plastic watches, has launched a model where the numbers three...

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Desigual unveils new “Studio” line from Barcelona

Barcelona – Following the catwalk show in June 2024, which marked a new chapter for the brand founded by Thomas Meyer, Desigual held another runway presentation on Wednesday, September 10, again in Barcelona (Spain). This showcased the first collection of its new premium line: “Desigual Studio”. Held within the “Nau de Turbines” at Barcelona’s...

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Markets speak: Inditex rises and Puig falls after results presentation

Madrid – Puig and Inditex presented their respective balance sheets for the first half of 2025 between the afternoon of Tuesday, September 9 and the morning of Wednesday, September 10. The markets responded to these reports in clearly contrasting ways, reflecting both rejection and confidence from investors in their respective performances and...

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François-Henri Pinault: Heir, strategist and his shadows

“Being an heir isn’t about managing an inheritance; it’s about knowing how to transform it.” This statement, attributed to François-Henri Pinault, summarises his career path. It is the path of a son who not only continued his father’s work but also transformed it to the point of changing its fundamental nature. Where François Pinault built a...

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Belgian talent Igor Dieryck joins Dior

Belgian talent Igor Dieryck has joined fashion house Dior. He will hold the position of menswear designer under Jonathan Anderson, according to LinkedIn. Dieryck has won several awards. After graduating in 2022, he won the UAntwerpen x Flanders DC Award. In 2023, he won three awards at the Hyères International Festival of Fashion and...

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Dior strengthens management team and appoints ready-to-wear expert to support Jonathan Anderson

Michela Kalb, former womenswear ready-to-wear director at Louis Vuitton, is taking the helm of haute couture, womenswear and menswear ready-to-wear, womenswear footwear and baby products at Dior. This appointment, reported by WWD, will take effect from 1 October. Kalb, who was womenswear ready-to-wear director at Christian Dior Couture from 2006...

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Independence, informality and a touch of tradition: Relaxed gathering of the watch industry

An important summer meeting for watchmakers took place in a nautically designed pavilion in Switzerland. With a brand-new format and a varied programme, Geneva Watch Days is a relatively new entry in the industry calendar. It aims to remain fresh and forward-looking. Founded as a one-off antidote to the economic downturn during the Covid-19...

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Season of new beginnings: All the SS26 debuts at a glance

Few fashion months in recent memory have been so heavily defined by debuts before even commencing as this spring/summer 2026 season. What begins surprisingly quietly in New York and London escalates into a veritable whirlwind of designer changes in Milan and Paris. The past few years’ game of musical chairs, with creative directors switching...

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Kering postpones call option for Valentino

French luxury group Kering and Qatari investment firm Mayhoola have revised their agreement regarding the ownership structure of Italian fashion house Valentino. Both parties announced on Wednesday that Valentino's ownership structure will remain unchanged until at least 2028. Mayhoola currently holds 70 percent of Valentino's shares. Kering...

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Ask Ralph: Ralph Lauren launches AI-powered digital stylist with Microsoft

In the US, fashion house Ralph Lauren has launched Ask Ralph, a new AI-powered styling tool within the Ralph Lauren app. The digital assistant acts as a virtual stylist. It provides users with instant, personalised outfit advice from the womenswear and menswear Polo Ralph Lauren collections through simple questions or prompts. The tool was...