The Salone del Mobile in Milan opened on Tuesday (8 April) with high expectations – yet under the looming shadow of tariffs. The excitement surrounding the Milanese fair dedicated to interior design is tempered by the uncertainty of an international market unsettled by Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcement. “At the moment, it’s impossible to make...
Milan Design Week is ready to begin, and we’re here to find out what the vibe is. Tuesday marked the start of the Salone del Mobile 2025, running until 13 April. This major event, which focuses on design and furniture, kicks off at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre and will unveil this year’s latest […]
The decline of London Fashion Week is becoming increasingly apparent. The British Fashion Council (BFC), the organisation responsible for promoting the growth of British fashion, has announced structural changes to the calendar of the upcoming fashion season. According to a press release, the changes are intended to “expand international presence by offering crucial commercial opportunities […]
Is there still room in the world of sneakers? The experience of the BBack brand suggests there is. Founded in 2022, it closed 2024 with over EUR 4 million in sales, and is aiming for a further 40% growth in 2025. “The future of sneakers lies in functional design – a fusion of fashion, anatomy,...
Sicit’s reorganization is underway. A contest between three U.S. funds is ongoing to acquire a minority stake, according to Il Sole 24 Ore’s The Insider blog. Sicit, share reorganization Sicit was founded in 1960 in Arzignano (Vicenza) and is active in the development and production of next-generation organic products dedicated to agriculture (and beyond) derived...
Crackdown on greenwashing. In Germany, the Nuremberg-Fürth court has convicted Adidas for misleading and unlawful advertising. The German giant had been taken to court by the German Environmental Aid (DUH). In the United Kingdom, from Sunday 6 April, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been granted significantly enhanced powers to tackle greenwashing — including […]
There is little to be happy about the duties imposed by the Trump administration, in general. Italian and European tanning, in particular, see a new obstacle to a strategic market. “The tariffs (of 10% ad valorem from April 5, 20% ad valorem from April 9, ed.) will be added to the duties currently scheduled for...
The precedents are clear: in 2018, 2020 and 2022 collapses of the stock exchanges (taking the Standard & Poor’s 500 index as a reference) was always followed in the States by a month of declining transactions for luxury goods. Nothing good can come from the stock market earthquake that followed Donald Trump’s start of the...
On “Liberation Day” President Donald Trump (in photo) announced new tariffs for all imported goods. Split between April 5 and April 9, Mr. Trump has put duties ranging between 20% (on the EU) to 10% on the UK, going from 31% on Switzerland to 34% on China will come into effect. And the fashion industry […]
In 2024, the U.S. was the second largest market by value and the third by volume, in terms of destination for Italian shoes. According to numbers released by Assocalzaturifici, they make up 12% of Italy’s total exports by value. Thanks to the increase in average price, sales in 2024 were the third highest ever (higher...
The near future of Chanel. Arthur Heilbronn as a potential CEO, a production model inspired by Hermès, and a continued rise in prices—these are the key elements shaping Chanel’s near future. Meanwhile, the maison is also dealing with issues in China. According to Beijing’s media, Chanel is cutting jobs. The French company, however, has responded,...
Francesco Murano, a young Italian designer, has been selected as one of the eight finalists for the twelfth edition of the LVMH Prize. This prestigious award, promoted by the luxury giant, each year celebrates emerging designers who stand out for their creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship. Murano won the Camera Moda Fashion Trust award in 2024,...
The timeline is for December 2026, while the scope of action is the Arzignano tanning district. Goals: particularly challenging and topical. In other words, the objective consists in addressing the “sustainable and circular management of waste and wastewater. It’s called Rewaster and is “the research and development project” – presented today in Arzignano – led...
Design Week is just around the corner. From April 8-13, more than 2,100 exhibitors from 37 countries, will be at the 63rd Salone del Mobile in Milan. The pavilions of Fiera Milano Rho will feature 148 exhibiting brands over an area of 169,000 square meters, joined by another 300 brands participating in the biennial Euroluce,...
The fourth edition of “Adotta una Scuola” is about to begin: Altagamma’s initiative that continues to promote the manufacturing trades of Made in Italy. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Merit and under the patronage of the European Commission, the project involved 59 companies, 65 schools in 12 Italian regions, more than 250 […]
The global context remains complex, but Zegna is clear about the challenges ahead. Starting with the importance of investing in the supply chain. Ermenegildo Zegna, CEO and Chairman of the group, stresses how much of the success comes from safeguarding the supply chain, while speaking with Corriere della Sera. The company’s supply chain today is […]
In the UK, three new CEOs have been appointed across major fashion companies. The brands affected are Victoria Beckham, online retailer Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP), and fashion chain Primark. These leadership changes have all taken place in the past few hours. Beckham appoints a new CEO Is Victoria Beckham aiming to strengthen her brand in leather...
Moreschi: the only offer is the right one. Many parties had shown interest, but by the auction deadline, only one offer remained: the initial bid of EUR 1.738 million. According to the Pavia Court, this was a fair offer to ensure the survival of the historic Vigevano-based footwear brand. Meanwhile, Coin (with its 1,390 employees)...
The crisis in the leather industry strikes again. In Argentina, Curtiembre Arlei has laid off one hundred employees. As highlighted by the local press, the worsening production situation—now in decline—has made the company’s financial situation extremely complex. Located in Las Toscas (Santa Fe), the chrome tanning plant employs over 1,000 workers, with a production capacity […]
Six companies exemplify how 2024 went. A complex and challenging year that has forced companies in the leather supply chain to respond with various strategies. Zegna Group decided to expand by focusing on footwear and leather goods, a segment that is making Golden Goose’s fortune. Aeffe group is in transition, but managed to end the...
