AMI NEWS: French brand Ami has named Carlo Mengucci its global marketing and communications director, effective Monday. Mengucci is relocating to Paris, where the brand launched in 2011 by Alexandre Mattiussi is based. “Carlo is a longtime friend who we are delighted to welcome at Ami,” said Mattiussi, who is the creative director of the … Read more
The runways from New York to Paris served up body big time for spring 2025, much to the delight of retailers. Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo, Gallerie Lafayette’s Alix Morabitto and Brigitte Chatrand of Ssense were among those who pointed to fleshy, lingerie-inspired looks as their highlights, saying these encapsulated the radical spirit overtaking fashion in … Read more
Alberta Ferretti continued her exploration of daywear and urban-chic clothes to flank her signature occasionwear. But instead of dialing back her distinctive feminine quotient to meet the more pragmatic needs of her customer, for resort 2025 she integrated a sense of lightness and romanticism into her everyday wardrobe. Describing her muse as “dynamic but also … Read more
MILAN — As the Moschino brand is reorganized under the creative direction of Adrian Appiolaza, parent group Aeffe on Friday reported a 14 percent decrease in first-quarter revenues to 80.2 million euros, compared with 93.2 million euros in the same period last year. Aeffe also controls the Alberta Ferretti, Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini and Pollini … Read more
FERRETTI IN DALLAS: Brian Bolke was extolled as more than an impresario of cutting-edge fashion when he and Marguerite Hoffman cohosted a dinner at her home Wednesday night to hail the fifth anniversary of his store, The Conservatory. One by one, Hoffman, Todd Fiscus, Moll Anderson and Becca Cason Thrash stood to recognize Bolke’s passion … Read more
An explosion of tartans, checks, plaids and tweeds brought British country style and outdoor chic living to the forefront for fall 2024. For her lauded Chloé debut, Chemena Kamali plucked a fall 1978 runway image from the archives to inspire her plaid dusters, cinched with a belt that had the Chloé name handwritten in gold … Read more
