The acquisition of Jil Sander points to the strength and ambition of the Italian fashion group, as founder Renzo Rosso touts the brand’s growth potential and the creative direction of Lucie and Luke Meier.

The Italian fashion group OTB is taking control of 100 percent of the Jil Sander brand.

Jane Fonda is returning as a contributor to the “Pomellato for Women” video for the fourth year in a row as the project spreads the message of female empowerment while expanding its reach.

CEO Massimo Renon hailed the concept as “unique in the world and setting the benchmark for the future of retail,” with interiors made with new materials created from textile industry scraps.

The Camera della Moda estimated that 3 billion euros is needed to restart the country’s fashion industry, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carlo Capasa, head of Italy’s fashion body, told the Italian government that 3 billion euros are needed to restart the country’s fashion industry, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli intrigued with a black and white coed and highly crafted fall 2021 collection.

Despite changes in creative direction and strategies, a number of Italian heritage brands continue to stand the test of time.

Lavinia Biagiotti’s soft cashmere coats and dresses looked at home at the Ara Pacis monument in Rome, where the designer staged the show.

Lorenzo Serafini continues to evolve his vision for the Philosophy brand exploring new territory, and for fall he looked to an imaginary school for inspiration.

The Switzerland-based company marks 170 years in business as it increases its focus on sustainability.

Creative director Walter Chiapponi said he was looking to infuse “more creativity and eccentricity than ever” into the collection and he added new and unexpected details to Tod’s core accessories and to the clothes lineup.

Veronica Etro felt the need to get out of her comfort zone and further distance herself from her bohemian aesthetic as she did for spring, exploring the concept of freedom and looking to two legendary figures: Rudolf Nureyev and Jimi Hendrix.

Bulgari is also expanding its luxury hotel network and Babin said the company will open its first unit in the U.S. in Miami in early 2024.

The designers engaged in their third public and virtual conversation after the fall 2021 women’s show.