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Stefano Rosso is new president of Aura Blockchain Consortium

Stefano Rosso, chief executive officer of Marni and president of Maison Margiela (OTB Group), is the new president of Aura Blockchain Consortium. Rosso succeeds Lorenzo Bertelli, chief marketing officer and head of Csr of Prada Group, who has led Aura since its foundation. Aura Blockchain Consortium, the non-profit consortium founded in 2021 by...

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Prada Group boosts annual revenue and profit

The Italian fashion group Prada SpA (Prada Group) remained on a growth trajectory in the 2025 financial year, despite difficult market conditions. This was primarily due to the continued appeal of its Miu Miu brand. In addition to the current results, the group also announced its strategic plans on Thursday for the fashion house Versace, which...

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Milan Fashion Week champions artisanal craftsmanship, creativity and quality materials

There was a great deal at stake during this edition of Milan Fashion Week. From the highly anticipated creative director debuts at brands like Gucci and Fendi to srutiny over the Armani brands, now creatively managed by Pantaleo Dell'Orco and Silvana Armani following the founder's passing, the event served as a litmus test for a revitalised...

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Pieter Mulier named chief creative officer of Versace

Prada Group and Versace announced today, through a statement, the appointment of Pieter Mulier as chief creative officer, effective from July 1, 2026. The announcement comes days after the Belgian designer revealed his departure from fashion house Alaïa. “His arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter for the brand,” explained the label. In...

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Prada terminates 222 suppliers over compliance violations

Prada has cut ties with 222 suppliers for compliance violations over the past five years. This follows a “zero tolerance” audit in response to allegations of labour abuses in the fashion supply chain. The data was provided by Prada and reported by the British newspaper, the Financial Times. The company confirmed this to FashionUnited. Since...

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Call for transparency, archival references and co-ed formulas at Milan Fashion Week

Milan Men’s Fashion Week, showcasing autumn/winter 2026–27 collections, concluded today with digital presentations as the city shifts focus to women’s fashion week, scheduled for February 24–March 2. The season delivered solid, well-executed collections, though few breakthroughs. Designers largely turned to brand archives, refining established...

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Aura Blockchain Consortium welcomes Marcel Härtlein as new chief executive

Aura Blockchain Consortium, the non-profit organisation founded in 2021 by LVMH, OTB Group, Prada Group and Cartier (part of the Richemont group), has officially announced the appointment of Marcel Härtlein as chief executive officer and secretary general. The executive takes over the operational leadership of the consortium with the aim of...

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Lorenzo Bertelli (Prada): "thanks to AI, we will finally be able to value people who work with their hands"

Scandicci (Florence, Italy). “Technology and artificial intelligence will give us efficiency and free up time for high value-added work,” stated Lorenzo Bertelli, chief marketing officer and head of corporate social responsibility for the Prada Group, and the future CEO. Bertelli was in Scandicci in November, together with current CEO Andrea...

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Prada Spa completes acquisition of Versace

Prada Spa announces the completion of the acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings today. This follows the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. The group's brand portfolio has therefore expanded. It now includes Prada, Miu Miu, Church's, Car Shoe, Versace, Marchesi 1824 and Luna Rossa. The ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear and...

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Armani acquisition unlikely for Prada Group, says CEO Andrea Guerra

The Armani Group does not appear to be in Prada's future. “I don't think it will happen,” said Andrea Guerra, chief executive officer of the Prada Group, yesterday during a conference call with analysts for the presentation of data for the first nine months of 2025. Guerra was responding to a question about whether the group might enter the deal...

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Prada Group retail sales grow by 9 percent in first nine months of 2025

Prada S.p.A. reported net revenues of 4.07 billion euros in the first nine months of the year, an increase of 9 percent year-over-year at constant exchange rates. This marks the group's 19th consecutive quarter of growth. According to data reviewed and approved today by the Prada S.p.A. board of directors, retail sales amounted to 3.65 billion...

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Prada brings Sea Beyond project to Shanghai

Prada is continuing its efforts to raise awareness about the environment and the ocean. For ten days, the historic Shanghai residence, restored by the Prada Group, will host a programme of educational activities on the theme of ocean preservation as part of the Sea Beyond project, aimed at engaging the local community. From October 10 to 19,...