PRADA THOUGHTS: Miuccia Prada clearly isn’t stuck in her own ivory tower. “There are so many discussions taking place now about the return of classic versus streetwear, redefining masculinity and probably femininity, sustainability, if the world will be better or worse,” the designer said candidly ahead of her show. “We seem on the brink of […]
The National Retail Federation “Big Show” convenes various industry stakeholders for a singular purpose: to get consumers to loosen their purse strings. Through seminars, workshops, panel sessions, keynote speeches, innovation labs and networking opportunities, attendees can glean insights about consumers and their behavior as well as products, services and technologies that can improve the shopping […]
The Meghan Economy is back with a vengeance, and a Royal Sussex enterprise could potentially become a billion-dollar brand. That was an estimate from a leading London branding specialist, who has watched the gilded effect Meghan Markle and other members of the royal family have had on various fashion brands and products they wear. Like […]
ARMANI’S STANCE: Giorgio Armani is saying “Yes to Recycling.” The message was loud and clear at the tail end of the Emporio Armani fall show, spelled out and projected on the screens surrounding the catwalk at the Armani Teatro. To wit, the designer introduced R-EA, a selection of 18 looks and accessories made from recycled, […]
MILAN — FGF Industry SpA, the Italian outerwear specialist owned by designer-entrepreneur Enzo Fusco, introduced Blauer USA’s premium line B+Plus during Milan Fashion Week. “This is more than a capsule collection, we really indulged in a special, upscale offering,” said Fusco, who is president of the company and creative director of Blauer USA. He underscored that […]