London called Remo Ruffini and the Moncler boss responded with gusto, opening a big store on New Bond Street, and accepting the Trailblazer prize at the Fashion Awards on Monday night, where he hobnobbed with old friends and colleagues, including Tom Ford, Michèle Lamy and Joshua Schulman, Burberry’s new chief executive officer. Ruffini capped the … Read more
LONDON — Remo Ruffini, chairman and chief executive officer at Moncler SpA, will be honored with the Trailblazer Award for his leadership and creative vision in guiding the company through disruptive ideas like Moncler Genius at the Fashion Awards, slated for Dec. 2 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Caroline Rush, chief executive officer of the … Read more
MILAN — Gearing up to present the latest Moncler Genius iteration in Shanghai, chairman and chief executive officer Remo Ruffini spoke to WWD about the decision to hold the event in the Chinese city. Dubbing Shanghai as “the City of Genius,” the luxury brand unveiled its latest roster of creative talents cocreating the Moncler Genius collection. They … Read more
A TASTE OF CAPRI: Need a new address for a pizza while in Capri? Ask Remo Ruffini. The cult pizza restaurant Concettina ai Tre Santi that the entrepreneur invested in last year through his Archive Srl vehicle is set to land on the island. Expanding on its presence in Naples’ Rione Sanità district, the restaurant will … Read more
MILAN — The Ruffini family’s investment vehicle Archive Srl has made its second acquisition in the fashion space after The Attico. The company said Friday it has acquired a minority stake in Copenhagen-based technical cycling apparel brand Pas Normal Studios. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but according to market sources the investment … Read more
SAINT MORITZ — Moncler Group chairman and chief executive officer Remo Ruffini knows how to drive his message home. After rebooting Moncler Grenoble as a high-performance brand, Ruffini has been working to differentiate it from the company’s Collection and Genius labels, investing in the product offer, distribution and communication, with high ambitions. The Moncler Grenoble … Read more
SAINT MORITZ — One has to hand it to Remo Ruffini. Moncler Grenoble’s fashion show here was a production that succeeded in surprising even the most jaded industry veterans. The goal of the chairman and chief executive officer of Moncler Group was to spotlight the Grenoble brand, further raising its visibility. He certainly succeeded, with … Read more
MILAN — Don’t expect to be wearing a The Attico-bearing sweater anytime soon. The brand’s next phase of growth won’t be merchandise-driven. In the year that marked the brand’s foray onto the runway, one goal remains unchanged: building longevity by sticking to The Attico’s identity, one that is firmly intertwined with its founders Gilda Ambrosio … Read more
