Net-a-Porter news and archive

Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter tap Dries Van Noten for capsule collection

Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten has teamed up with retailers Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter, both owned by Yoox Net-a-Porter Group, for two exclusive capsule collections. The collections comprise androgynous styles in relaxed silhouettes and feature fabrics in sunburst colours and psychedelic prints, drawing inspiration from “dream-like...

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Net-a-Porter launches localised site for Middle East

Leading luxury pureplayer Net-a-Porter has launched a localised site and app for the Middle Eastern market. The dual-language site will be available in both Arabic and English and will encompass local editorial content and product curation. Customers can shop curated edits in local currencies, as well as consult specialised personal shopping....

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Alber Elbaz’s AZ Factory partners with Farfetch and Net-a-Porter

Alber Elbaz is making his long-awaited return to fashion as an invited guest member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode with his joint venture with Richemont, AZ Factory. In a statement, AZ Factory said it will present its first product stories as part of Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26 at 8pm CET, which will then go to...

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Yoox Net-a-Porter introduces new sustainable goals

The Yoox Net-a-Porter Group (YNAP) has introduced its new sustainability strategy called Infinity. According to its slogan “Lasting Luxury Fashion. Lasting Positive Impact,” the online fashion retailer aims to change the way fashion is made, sold and used. The focus will be on quality craftsmanship, durable designs and the ability to be remade...

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Net-A-Porter managing director steps down

Net-A-Porter managing director Nicola Brandolese has reportedly stepped down from the Italian fashion e-tailer after just one year in the role. It is understood he exited the company last week, an anonymous source told Retail Gazette, though a reason for his departure was not given. Brandolese joined Net-A-Porter in September 2019 from Italian...

Retail

Net-a-Porter to start selling Kim Kardashian's Skims line

Net-a-Porter has become the latest retail partner of Kim Kardashian's shapewear and loungewear line, Skims. The luxury e-tailer is Skims' third retail partner, after Nordstrom and Selfridges. The core range of the brand's underwear, shapewear, and loungewear will be available through the Net-a-Porter beginning December 1. “Kims has completely...

Fashion

Yoox Net-a-Porter and The Prince's Foundation launch collection

The Yoox Net-a-Porter Group has joined forces with The Prince’s Foundation, the charity run by Prince Charles, to launch a sustainable luxury ready-to-wear collection. Comprised of 18 pieces and including both womenswear and menswear, the capsule is branded "Yoox Net-a-Porter for The Prince's Foundation." The capsule is the culmination of The...

Fashion

Net-A-Porter names new labels to join Vanguard emerging talent initaitive

Luxury online retailer Net-A-Porter has announced three new labels to join the fifth season of Vanguard, the company’s programme for emerging designer talent. The labels to join the line-up are JiaJia and Artclub, both new and exclusive to the retailer, as well as MinjuKim, which returns for its second exclusive collection at Net-A-Porter after...

Fashion

Casablanca launches debut womenswear collection

Luxury menswear brand Casablanca, founded by Charaf Tajer, has launched its debut womenswear collection, a 15-piece capsule that has been designed specifically for women, inspired by the brand's classic menswear collections. The collection the brand explains has been designed with the “Casablanca woman in mind” with its classic pieces cut to the...

Fashion

CASABLANCA Launches First Womenswear Collection, Exclusively with NET-A-PORTER

LONDON, AUGUST 2020 - Casablanca introduces the first womenswear collection with a capsule exclusively available at NET-A-PORTER. The fifteen-piece capsule boasts completely new pieces designed with the Casablanca woman in mind, complimented by recognised #CasaWay classics cut to the female form in new fabrics and prints unique to the range. “...

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Net-a-Porter: The company that revolutionised luxury fashion turns 20

It’s hard to imagine twenty years ago marked the dawn of luxury e-commerce. Before the launch of Net-a-Porter in 2000 there was brick-and-mortar, multi brand retailers, department stores and brand-operated websites. There was no online destination that sold an exceptionally curated mix of high-end fashion until Net-a-Porter transformed the...

Fashion

YNAP teams with Univeristy of Modena for AI research program

The Yoox Net-a-Porter group is working to revolutionize online the shopping experience with the help of AI technology. The company has joined forces with University of Modena and Reggio Emilia to create a joint lab dedicated to the research of AI and computer vision in the fashion industry. The ultimate goal of the project will be to develop...