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Aquazzura

Aquazzura is an Italian luxury shoemaker and brand based in Florence, Italy. Founded by Colombian designer Edgardo Osorio in 2011, the label — whose name translates to “blue water” — is known for its high heels and sense of Italian glamour. Aquazzura also produces handbags, jewellery and homeware.

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News & Analysis

Designers Take Copyright Infringement Into Their Own Hands

Designers are turning to social media, as well as legal action, in the fight against knockoffs.

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Designers Take Copyright Infringement Into Their Own Hands

Designers are turning to social media, as well as legal action, in the fight against knockoffs.


News & Analysis

Judge Orders Ivanka Trump to Testify in Aquazzura Dispute

A judge rejected her claim that she’s too busy a “high-ranking government official” in the White House to sit for a deposition.

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Judge Orders Ivanka Trump to Testify in Aquazzura Dispute

A judge rejected her claim that she’s too busy a “high-ranking government official” in the White House to sit for a deposition.


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Ivanka Trump Seeks to Duck Deposition in Aquazzura Lawsuit

Ivanka Trump’s lawyer argued on Tuesday that she has no relevant knowledge about the design, sale or marketing of the shoes sold under her name in an ongoing lawsuit with Italian shoe brand Aquazzura.

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Ivanka Trump Seeks to Duck Deposition in Aquazzura Lawsuit

Ivanka Trump’s lawyer argued on Tuesday that she has no relevant knowledge about the design, sale or marketing of the shoes sold under her name in an ongoing lawsuit with Italian shoe brand Aquazzura.


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News Bites | New Luxury Fashion Site's 'Philanthropic Retail' Model

Olivela launches today with over 200 items from brands including Givenchy, Stella McCartney and Valentino, and will donate a portion of each sale to a nonprofit.

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News Bites | New Luxury Fashion Site's 'Philanthropic Retail' Model

Olivela launches today with over 200 items from brands including Givenchy, Stella McCartney and Valentino, and will donate a portion of each sale to a nonprofit.


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Op-Ed | The Case Against ‘See Now, Buy Now’

The lag between a collection’s appearance on the runway and its availability in store is critical in developing the consumer’s desire to purchase, argues Anabel Maldonado.

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Op-Ed | The Case Against ‘See Now, Buy Now’

The lag between a collection’s appearance on the runway and its availability in store is critical in developing the consumer’s desire to purchase, argues Anabel Maldonado.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Vestiaire Collective, A.I. PR, Illesteva, CarréCouture

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Vestiaire Collective, A.I. PR, Illesteva, CarréCouture

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


News & Analysis

After Long Slumber, Italian Fashion Wakes to ‘Beautiful Moment’

A new generation of high-potential fashion labels is blossoming in Italy in spite of a fashion system they say has been slow to provide the support they needed to get off the ground.

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After Long Slumber, Italian Fashion Wakes to ‘Beautiful Moment’

A new generation of high-potential fashion labels is blossoming in Italy in spite of a fashion system they say has been slow to provide the support they needed to get off the ground.


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Colombia's Creative Boom

What's behind the growing international success of Colombian fashion designers?

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Colombia's Creative Boom

What's behind the growing international success of Colombian fashion designers?


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Catch Up On BoF's Entrepreneurship Week

For BoF's first Entrepreneurship Week, we examined the growth trajectories of five successful fashion start-ups and the business-builders behind them.

News & Analysis

Catch Up On BoF's Entrepreneurship Week

For BoF's first Entrepreneurship Week, we examined the growth trajectories of five successful fashion start-ups and the business-builders behind them.


Luxury

How Aquazzura Built a Business By Making Sensible Shoes Sexy

BoF’s Entrepreneurship Week continues with Florence-based footwear brand Aquazzura, which has tripled its business over the past two years to become one of the most promising labels in the luxury market.

Luxury

How Aquazzura Built a Business By Making Sensible Shoes Sexy

BoF’s Entrepreneurship Week continues with Florence-based footwear brand Aquazzura, which has tripled its business over the past two years to become one of the most promising labels in the luxury market.