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Prada CEO Gianfranco D’Attis steps down

Rome – Gianfranco D’Attis, chief executive officer of Italian luxury label Prada, stepped down from his role on June 30, the group confirmed to AFP on Sunday, following a report by specialist media outlet WWD. The role of chief executive officer was assumed on an interim basis by Prada Group chief executive officer, Andrea Guerra. According to...

Fashion

MFW goes on despite worries over Ukrainian invasion

The fashion set put their best face forward on Thursday despite worries over the invasion of Ukraine, as Milan Fashion Week guests and workers vowed to go on with the shows. The lineup, which included Emporio Armani, MM6 Maison Margiela, Prada and Moschino appeared to go off with all the studied nonchalance expected at fashion events -- but some...

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Video: Prada at Milan Men's Fashion Week

In this video, Italian luxury fashion house Prada has presented its FW22 collection at Milan Men's Fashion Week (MFW) featuring actor Jeff Goldblum. Watch the video below. Video: Prada via YouTube Photo credit: Prada, Facebook

Business

Prada reports 'robust' sales-driven growth despite pandemic

Italian luxury label Prada on Tuesday reported "robust" growth last year, driven by strong sales despite the continuing disruption of the coronavirus pandemic. Group revenues for 2021 reached 3.36 billion euros (3.8 billion dollars), up 41 percent in 2020 and up eight percent in 2019, according to initial figures adjusted for exchange rate...

Fashion

Jeff Goldblum takes to catwalk for Prada in Milan

Miuccia Prada looked to Hollywood for inspiration as the Italian luxury label unveiled its Autumn-Winter 2022-23 collection on Sunday using 10 actors including Hollywood A-lister Jeff Goldblum to model the classical chic menswear, all the while bending some rules. Among them were David Lynch favourite Kyle MacLachlan ("Twin Peaks"), Jeff...

Fashion

Despite Covid concerns, Milan fashion week men's kicks-off

Armani has cancelled but Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada have opted for live shows at Men's Fashion Week in Milan, which kicks off Friday amid a fresh wave of coronavirus. Despite hopes of a return to normal after two years of the pandemic, the northern Italian city has been forced to adopt a "phygital" programme this weekend, with some houses...

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Video: Prada Mode Moscow explores Damien Hirst's installation with Nastya Ivleeva

In this video, Prada Mode Moscow has explored Damien Hirst's installation with Nastya Ivleeva. Watch the video below. Video: Prada via YouTube Photo credit: Image: Prada via YouTube

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Video: Prada presents Linea Rossa ski campaign

In this video, Prada has presented the Linea Rossa ski campaign featuring Gus Kenworthy and Julia Marino. Watch the video below. Video: Prada via YouTube Photo credit: Image: Prada via YouTube

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Video: Prada SS22 womenswear collection

In this video, luxury fashion house Prada has presented its SS22 womenswear collection designed by Miuccia Prada and fashion designer Raf Simons collection at Milano Fashion Week (MFW). Watch the video below. Do you want to see more clothing collections? Click here to view the FashionUnited Marketplace. Video: Prada via YouTube Photo credit:...

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Video: Prada SS22 menswear collection

In this video, Italian luxury fashion house Prada has presented its SS22 collection at Milan Men's Fashion Week (MFW). Watch the video below. Video: Prada via YouTube

Business

Prada and Ermenegildo Zegna buy Filati Biagioli Modesto S.p.A.

The Prada Group and Ermenegildo Zegna Group have acquired a majority shareholding in Italian company Filati Biagioli Modesto S.p.A., which specialises in cashmere and other precious yarns. In a statement, the two companies said that they have each acquired a 40 percent shareholding in Filati Biagioli Modesto S.p.A., which is based in Montale...

Retail

Snapchat announces AR try-on and social shopping features

Snapchat has announced new augmented reality tools for its users to virtually try on outfits and accessories. Luxury brands like Prada and Farfetch are among the companies that have signed up to use the technology that detects and responds to body movements and facial dimensions. Farfetch is using 3D body mesh and has 40 built-in voice controls...