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Gucci's Surreal Living Tapestry
Alessandro Michele thrives on a kind of timeless overload, and there is no other designer who embraces huge, difficult ideas with such enthusiasm.
Gucci's Surreal Living Tapestry
Alessandro Michele thrives on a kind of timeless overload, and there is no other designer who embraces huge, difficult ideas with such enthusiasm.
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The Colour of Emotion at Giorgio Armani
The show worked as an antidote to the gigantism of Armani’s Emporio presentation at Linate Airport. Here was something much more internal and delicate, recalling the neurological condition synaesthesia.
The Colour of Emotion at Giorgio Armani
The show worked as an antidote to the gigantism of Armani’s Emporio presentation at Linate Airport. Here was something much more internal and delicate, recalling the neurological condition synaesthesia.
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Marni’s Big Bang
Francesco Risso’s work for the Italian brand has so far been a protean proposal, glorying the great unfinished, but there was more discipline, in his latest designs.
Marni’s Big Bang
Francesco Risso’s work for the Italian brand has so far been a protean proposal, glorying the great unfinished, but there was more discipline, in his latest designs.
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Missoni's Fly-Away Feel
Angela Missoni looked to the future to celebrate the family business' 65th anniversary. The collection had a distinctly intergalactic, feet-off-the-ground sparkle.
Missoni's Fly-Away Feel
Angela Missoni looked to the future to celebrate the family business' 65th anniversary. The collection had a distinctly intergalactic, feet-off-the-ground sparkle.
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A Palette of Sand and Spice at Cavalli
Creative director Paul Surridge clearly knows what he wants to communicate, but it’s almost as though the language he’s compelled to use is holding him back.
A Palette of Sand and Spice at Cavalli
Creative director Paul Surridge clearly knows what he wants to communicate, but it’s almost as though the language he’s compelled to use is holding him back.
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In Milan, Balancing Substance and Stuff
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini and Ermanno Scervino delivered collections that were full of beautiful clothing but light on meaning.
In Milan, Balancing Substance and Stuff
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini and Ermanno Scervino delivered collections that were full of beautiful clothing but light on meaning.
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Salvatore Ferragamo’s Timely Timelessness
For their sophomore outing, Paul Andrew and Guillaume Meilland wisely stuck to the codes they are trying to establish at Ferragamo but next season could do with a little surprise.
Salvatore Ferragamo’s Timely Timelessness
For their sophomore outing, Paul Andrew and Guillaume Meilland wisely stuck to the codes they are trying to establish at Ferragamo but next season could do with a little surprise.
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Escape from Milan
In a world turning darker by the day, Etro, Sportmax, Marco de Vincenzo and Massimo Giorgetti all turned to forms of escapism — surfing, childhood memories and dreams — with varying degrees of success.
Escape from Milan
In a world turning darker by the day, Etro, Sportmax, Marco de Vincenzo and Massimo Giorgetti all turned to forms of escapism — surfing, childhood memories and dreams — with varying degrees of success.
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Versace's Vintage Mishmash
The mix didn’t always work. But when it did, it was testament to Donatella’s ongoing confidence in making Versace her own.
Versace's Vintage Mishmash
The mix didn’t always work. But when it did, it was testament to Donatella’s ongoing confidence in making Versace her own.
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Emporio Armani's Fashion Entertainment
The entertainment level was high and the floaty, deconstructed pieces really stood out, but the label is still missing the sense of cool it radiated in its 90s heyday.
Emporio Armani's Fashion Entertainment
The entertainment level was high and the floaty, deconstructed pieces really stood out, but the label is still missing the sense of cool it radiated in its 90s heyday.
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Prada's Fetishistic Resistance
Miuccia turned her show into an intricate confrontation between liberation and conservatism, resulting in the most intense collection of the season to date.
Prada's Fetishistic Resistance
Miuccia turned her show into an intricate confrontation between liberation and conservatism, resulting in the most intense collection of the season to date.
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At Fendi, Functionality Rules
The house's signature use of fur was still present, but there was the underlying sense of the brand adjusting to a shift in the fashion climate.
At Fendi, Functionality Rules
The house's signature use of fur was still present, but there was the underlying sense of the brand adjusting to a shift in the fashion climate.
The News in Brief
Exclusive: Perfumer H Secures Fresh Investment
Former Aesop leaders Michael O’Keeffe and Thomas Buisson have invested in Perfumer H, buying out Natura &Co’s stake to back the niche fragrance brand’s next phase of growth.
Hugo Boss Profit, Sales Beat Estimates Amid Turnaround Effort
The German designer brand reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results driven by its strategy to close stores and revamp its offerings.
LVMH Names Deputy CEO of Beauty Division, Parfums Christian Dior
Philippe Farnier, a longtime LVMH executive, will step into the new role effective immediately, reporting to divisional head Véronique Courtois.
Reliance Retail Acquires Pahadi Local
India’s largest retailer has acquired Himalayan skincare brand Pahadi Local amid a global surge in demand for Indian beauty and wellness.
Henkel Acquires Hair Care Brand Not Your Mother’s
The German consumer giant is expanding its US hair care presence with the the fast-growing, teen-favourite brand.
Muji Is Turning Skincare Into Its Next Growth Engine
The Japanese retailer is betting on its fast-growing, value-for-money skincare products to drive growth at home and abroad.
Fast Fashion Garments Pile Up in South Asia as Middle East Conflict Grounds Planes
Shipments of garments for major retailers are stranded at airports in Bangladesh and India as the conflict in the Middle East forces airlines cancel flights.