MILAN – Style Capital has secured another deal. On Saturday, the Milan-based private equity fund said it has inked an agreement with Autry International to buy a 50.2 percent stake in premium sneaker brand Autry. Style Capital is buying Autry from The Made in Italy Fund and the brand’s founders, the Doro family. The transaction … Read more
Against a challenging landscape for department stores and fashion e-commerce giants, two new apps aiming to make luxury personal shopping easier held buzz-building launch parties during Paris Fashion Week on Sunday. First up, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler, Sarah Andelman, Alexis Mabille, Rickie de Sole, Tina Leung and more gathered to celebrate … Read more
LONDON — The Florentine luxury e-tailer LuisaViaRoma is welcoming the Lunar New Year with immersive bamboo installations in collaboration with the Chinese artist and set designer Sean Wu at its Via Roma flagship. Running from until Feb. 21, through the festive period that celebrates the arrival of the Year of the Dragon on Saturday, the … Read more
MILAN — LuisaViaRoma said Thursday it has acquired Holding IT, the firm helmed by Tommaso Maria Andorlini, who was appointed chief executive officer of the Florentine luxury retailer in July. Holding IT is the parent company of FFW Srl, which has created and managed e-commerce sites for fashion brands since 2011, and Playground Srl, which operates … Read more
