The weekly magazine’s upcoming issue is dedicated to the “freedom of expression” with contributions from Whoopi Goldberg, Kristen Noel Crawley and Mahmood.

The Hearst-owned fashion title is making its debut on Feb. 20 under the lead of Alan Prada, who shared with WWD his vision for the storied magazine.

The issue hitting newsstands on Feb. 19 includes interviews with Jeremy Scott, Marina Abramovic, Rain Dove and Ruth Bell, among others.

On Tuesday, Sofa Magazine, aiming at forecasting long-term Zeitgeist phenomena, launched in Berlin.

The police report put the value of the gown at $150,000.

The deal combines founder Davide Bollanti’s passions for good food and innovative cosmetics.

Subject to the uncertainties of the marketplace, high-end producers are capitalizing on their finely honed techniques and capacity to launch their own lines.

News and numbers from around the country.

For Miuccia Prada, this season was all about giving women what they like — soft bows, pretty colors and a soupçon of sparkle — and it worked like a charm.

Fashion houses play a big role is restoring Italy’s artwork and archeological monuments.

Natalia Vodianova and Karlie Kloss hosted a bash to raise money for the Naked Heart Foundation children’s charity.

Retail and fashion executives fondly recall the visionary developer.

The denim brand, which was founded in Turkey, in the fall will launch Popstar, an addition to the Mavi Gold collection made from a stretch fabric with memory.

WWD looks back.

The appeal and relevance of Made in Italy production is not lost on the government.