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Eric Sylvers

Eric Sylvers is Milan Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in Milan and leads BoF’s coverage of all things Italian, from luxury companies to design studios and the future of the “Made in Italy” brand. He worked previously for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and the Financial Times. He has a master’s in international relations and economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles.

    Luxury

    Prada Sales Climb 9% in 2025 as Versace Era Begins

    Strong growth at Miu Miu helped lift results, but the Italian luxury group said that integrating Versace will weigh on margins in the near term as it begins the turnaround of the struggling brand

    Luxury

    Prada Sales Climb 9% in 2025 as Versace Era Begins

    Strong growth at Miu Miu helped lift results, but the Italian luxury group said that integrating Versace will weigh on margins in the near term as it begins the turnaround of the struggling brand

    Global Markets

    War in the Gulf Tests Resilience of a Rare Bright Patch for Luxury

    The escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran is rattling the aura of stability created by Dubai and the wider region, threatening one of the industry’s few bright spots.

    Global Markets

    War in the Gulf Tests Resilience of a Rare Bright Patch for Luxury

    The escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran is rattling the aura of stability created by Dubai and the wider region, threatening one of the industry’s few bright spots.

    Global Markets

    China’s New Playbook for Buying Western Fashion Brands

    After past stumbles, Chinese capital is taking a more measured approach to investments in US and European fashion labels, tempering expectations for breakneck expansion. Will it work?

    Global Markets

    China’s New Playbook for Buying Western Fashion Brands

    After past stumbles, Chinese capital is taking a more measured approach to investments in US and European fashion labels, tempering expectations for breakneck expansion. Will it work?

    Luxury

    Is Armani Any Closer to a Stake Sale?

    Half a year after Giorgio Armani’s death, it appears to be business as usual at the sprawling fashion empire while potential investors continue to circle with no firm bid in sight.

    Luxury

    Is Armani Any Closer to a Stake Sale?

    Half a year after Giorgio Armani’s death, it appears to be business as usual at the sprawling fashion empire while potential investors continue to circle with no firm bid in sight.

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    Luxury

    Pieter Mulier to Design Versace, Prada Group Confirms

    The outgoing Alaïa designer and long-time lieutenant of Prada co-creative director Raf Simons will be tasked with revitalising Prada Group’s new acquisition, following the ouster of Dario Vitale in December.

    Luxury

    Pieter Mulier to Design Versace, Prada Group Confirms

    The outgoing Alaïa designer and long-time lieutenant of Prada co-creative director Raf Simons will be tasked with revitalising Prada Group’s new acquisition, following the ouster of Dario Vitale in December.

    Sports

    How the Winterwear Boom Reshaped Fashion’s Olympic Playbook

    At Milano Cortina, brands are turning the Winter Games into a category marketing machine for winterwear, using uniforms, fan gear and post-Games athlete deals to drive growth.

    Sports

    How the Winterwear Boom Reshaped Fashion’s Olympic Playbook

    At Milano Cortina, brands are turning the Winter Games into a category marketing machine for winterwear, using uniforms, fan gear and post-Games athlete deals to drive growth.

    Fashion Week

    Pitti Uomo Shows Fashion Industry’s Optimism Despite Choppy Conditions

    The bi-annual gathering in Florence drew steady numbers of foreign buyers, serving as a temperature check for the struggling fashion sector.

    Fashion Week

    Pitti Uomo Shows Fashion Industry’s Optimism Despite Choppy Conditions

    The bi-annual gathering in Florence drew steady numbers of foreign buyers, serving as a temperature check for the struggling fashion sector.

    Beauty

    Pitti Uomo Gets in on the Fragrance Boom

    Pitti Uomo is embracing the fragrance-as-accessory trend at Hi Beauty, a winter trade show for niche fragrance labels, while it looks toward other men’s grooming categories.

    Beauty

    Pitti Uomo Gets in on the Fragrance Boom

    Pitti Uomo is embracing the fragrance-as-accessory trend at Hi Beauty, a winter trade show for niche fragrance labels, while it looks toward other men’s grooming categories.

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    Luxury

    Givenchy Gets New CEO as LVMH Shuffles Maison’s Leadership

    Long-time L’Oréal Executive Amadine Ohayon replaces Alessandro Valenti, who departs after just 18 months for a senior role at Christian Dior Couture.

    Luxury

    Givenchy Gets New CEO as LVMH Shuffles Maison’s Leadership

    Long-time L’Oréal Executive Amadine Ohayon replaces Alessandro Valenti, who departs after just 18 months for a senior role at Christian Dior Couture.

    Luxury

    How Luxury Brands Aim to Keep the 2% Coming Back for More

    Exclusive labels are lavishing top-spending clients with special events as luxury’s customer base shrinks.

    Luxury

    How Luxury Brands Aim to Keep the 2% Coming Back for More

    Exclusive labels are lavishing top-spending clients with special events as luxury’s customer base shrinks.

    Luxury

    Prada’s Versace Acquisition Closes, Now the Real Work Begins

    The group’s effort to revive the fortunes of the iconic label founded by Gianni Versace will require both patience and pain. ‘The next 12 months will be rough.’

    Luxury

    Prada’s Versace Acquisition Closes, Now the Real Work Begins

    The group’s effort to revive the fortunes of the iconic label founded by Gianni Versace will require both patience and pain. ‘The next 12 months will be rough.’

    Luxury

    Unpacking LVMH’s Latest Executive Shuffle

    Louis Vuitton CEO Pietro Beccari will also steer the conglomerate’s Fashion Group, as Sidney Toledano steps down from operational responsibilities and Vuitton deputy CEO Damien Bertrand joins the group’s executive committee.

    Luxury

    Unpacking LVMH’s Latest Executive Shuffle

    Louis Vuitton CEO Pietro Beccari will also steer the conglomerate’s Fashion Group, as Sidney Toledano steps down from operational responsibilities and Vuitton deputy CEO Damien Bertrand joins the group’s executive committee.