“Made in Italy: shame in Italy,” chanted a handful of migrant labourers last week in Geneva, Switzerland, outside the flagship store of luxury accessory maker Montblanc, having travelled from Italy’s famed leatherwear region Tuscany. Standing about 3km (two miles) from where Montblanc’s US$76 billion parent company Richemont was meeting shareholders, the workers – flanked by … Read more
MILAN — The storm isn’t over yet, but there was some hope among the booths of the 126th edition of leather goods trade show Mipel, held at Rho Fiera Milano from Sept. 15 to 17. “Mipel remains a commercial attraction for over 200 brands across approximately 4,000 square meters of exhibition space, and for this … Read more
Ports 1961’s spring collection came somewhat as a reboot for the brand, which had been absent from fashion week for a couple of years now. It also marked the first to be unveiled under new design director Francesco Bertolini, who joined the house studio in 2019 but was only recently formally appointed to the role. … Read more
Daniel Del Core has moved on from the bugs and butterflies of last season, and moved on to the scientists who study them for this collection filled with sheer silhouettes, gossamer fabrics and a gentle color palette that took in shades of watery green, bone and caffè latte. The designer said he works a lot … Read more
The Blumarine in-house design team has surely proven its resilience over the past 12 months during which it saw its studio’s revolving door spin with the exit of Nicola Brognano, the one-season tenure of Walter Chiapponi earlier this year and the arrival of new creative director David Koma. Now it’s gearing up to adapt to … Read more
MILAN — Cool Scandi rainwear brand Rains has opened the doors to its first retail outpost in Italy, unveiling a flagship in central Milan Thursday, as the first chilly breeze swept summer away from the city. Located on Corso Garibaldi in the arty Brera district — already home to youth-leaning brands such as Supreme and … Read more
MILAN — Italy’s fashion chamber on Tuesday released the final schedule for the upcoming edition of Milan Fashion Week, which runs from Sept. 17 to 23 and will feature 57 physical shows, eight digital ones and 69 presentations. While there are no major changes compared to the provisional one released in July, the organization’s chairman Carlo … Read more
The coffee bush likes tropical climates and elevation, and grows in a belt around the equator. It is the cherries of the plant, which turns bright red when ripe, that are used to make the hot drink. They’re gathered, stripped, dried, roasted and finally ground and ready to use. Sounds like hard work, doesn’t it? … Read more
LONDON — British brand Mulberry is fast acquiring an Italian accent with the appointment last week of Andrea Baldo as chief executive officer, and a new clothing, accessories and footwear collaboration with the Milan-based brand Eleventy. The capsule, which launches Monday, offers a fusion of both brands’ styles, with a focus on “responsible craft, quality … Read more
MILAN — “It’s more a season of experiments. Considering the market, maybe it’s best to stay put and wait for the storm to pass,” said Salvo Rizza, founder and creative director of Italian brand Des Phemmes. Only he’s not really staying put but playing in advance on the traditional fashion schedule he has adhered to so … Read more
