White June Resort in Milan Trade Show Sees Rising Attendance

White June Resort in Milan Trade Show Sees Rising Attendance

MILAN — The second edition of White Milano dedicated to resort ready-to-wear and accessories collections, now called White June, saw a significant increase in attendance at Via Tortona 27. The number of exhibitors and visitors surged, with the former growing to 101 from 62, including both Italian and international brands, and visitors rising by 30 … Read more

Luxury Blazer Jacket Brand Blazé Milano Opens First-ever Flagship

Luxury Blazer Jacket Brand Blazé Milano Opens First-ever Flagship

MILAN — Blazé Milano is making its direct retail debut.  The niche luxury brand founded in 2013 by former stylists Corrada Rodriguez d’Acri, Delfina Pinardi and Maria Sole Torlonia and best known for its tailored blazers, is opening its first-ever flagship here Monday.  Nestled in Via Santo Spirito, opposite to stores from the likes of Isabel … Read more

Loro Piana to Introduce High-performance Outdoors Collection

Loro Piana to Introduce High-performance Outdoors Collection

MILAN — Loro Piana has long embraced connecting with nature, in alignment with the precious fabrics it employs and sources from farms stretching from Australia to Peru. Now the brand is launching a women’s and men’s collection called “Into the Wild,” conceived for life in the outdoors, with a focus on technical performance and innovation. … Read more

Gucci to Hold Spring 2025 Men’s Show at Triennale Milano

Gucci to Hold Spring 2025 Men’s Show at Triennale Milano

MUSEUM SHOW: Gucci will stage the brand’s spring 2025 menswear show at the Triennale Milano museum on June 17. “The building’s architectural grandeur, emblematic of a certain era and aesthetic, stands as one of the most significant examples of public architecture of the city with its modernist design reflecting a rethinking of function and space,” … Read more

Italians Demand an End to ‘Monstrous’ Al Fresco Dining Trend Loved by Tourists

Italians Demand an End to ‘Monstrous’ Al Fresco Dining Trend Loved by Tourists

Italy, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and exquisite cuisine, remains a top holiday destination, particularly the capital city of Rome, which attracts between 7-10 million tourists annually. However, a growing frustration is evident among locals regarding the popular tourist trend of al fresco dining, where restaurant visitors eat their meals outdoors. This trend is … Read more

New sleeper train travelling the length of Italy to launch later this year – and tickets are just £47

New sleeper train travelling the length of Italy to launch later this year – and tickets are just £47

MILAN will soon be linked to another lesser-visited city in the south of Italy thanks to a new sleeper train. The new route will make it easier for holidaymakers to travel the length of the country. 2 The sleeper service will run between Milan and LecceCredit: Alamy The sleeper service will run between Milan in … Read more

Tod’s First Quarter Hit by Drop in Greater China Sales

Tod’s First Quarter Hit by Drop in Greater China Sales

MILAN — In what could be Tod’s Group last earnings report for the financial community before the company goes private, the Italian luxury goods maker reported a 6.7 percent year-over-year drop in sales. Sales were pulled down by declines in the shoe category, a drop in revenue from Greater China and a negative foreign exchange … Read more

James Franco’s Paly Hollywood Debuts at Milan Store Antonioli

James Franco’s Paly Hollywood Debuts at Milan Store Antonioli

MILAN — Paly Hollywood is continuing its select wholesale push, debuting at Milan’s hip store Antonioli. The streetwear-skewed fashion brand, which was cofounded and codesigned by James Franco and longtime friend Kyle Lindgren, landed at the store Friday with a collection of six one-of-a-kind biker jackets and a T-shirt devoted to Robert Blake. The movie … Read more

Parisian Brand Sézane Opens First Italian Pop-up Store in Milan

Parisian Brand Sézane Opens First Italian Pop-up Store in Milan

FROM PARIS WITH LOVE: A white T-shirt with bold blue lettering reading “Paris [hearts] Milan” serves as a promising manifesto of French label Sézane’s intentions for the Italian market. The design was the exclusive item offered at the new pop-up store the brand opened Friday in the city’s Golden Triangle, marking its first physical outpost … Read more