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Franca Sozzani Promotes Milan Fashion Week at Press Conference
Vogue Italia's editor in chief detailed new initiatives to support the Italian fashion industry.
Salvatore Ferragamo’s Signorina Fragrance Arrives in the U.S.
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Coty Plans Roberto Cavalli Scent Launch
The designer's signature women’s eau de parfum will debut the first week of February.
Strong Fragrance Sales Belie Euro Zone Woes
Despite the macroeconomic gloom casting a long shadow over the region, most beauty sellers seem poised to…
EuroItalia Eyes Gains for John Richmond Brand
An ambitious strategy for worldwide expansion includes a third fragrance, Viva Rock John Richmond, and a New…
LVMH Brands Share Spot in Sephora
Make Up For Ever and Benefit, two brands owned by LVMH, became neighbors on the sprawling mezzanino floor of…
Mipel: Leather Industry Seen Gaining Strength
The handbag and leathergoods industry convened at the 100th edition of Mipel in Milan.
Italian Fabric Firms Focus on Exports
Mill executives at said they are seeing a upswing as the textile sector stabilizes and adapts to the…
Stage Set for Milano Unica
Italian mills seeing rebound amid raw material wrangling.
Versace Turns Rare Gem into a Fragrance
The protagonist of the brand's next women’s fragrance conjures images of a rare, fancy yellow diamond of…
Italian Fairs Attract Emerging Markets
They anticipate a solid round of fairs coming up, based on favorable indicators and healthy data from spring…
Improved Mood at Pitti Filati
Italian mill executives were spinning a good yarn at the three-day fair.
Bottega Veneta to Launch First Women’s Scent
The fragrance was developed by the Coty Inc., but many of the creative decisions were driven by the luxury…
Pitti Filati Preview: Exhibitors Broaden Their Scope
Key players in the Italian knitting industry are coming to the show armed with new strategies to address the…
Mipel Scores Gains in Buyers, Orders
A return to retro and classic styles was a notable bag trend at the leather goods and accessories fair.