Moncler S.p.A. and Sportswear Company S.p.A., that holds Stone Island brand, announced today that they have reached an agreement as a result of which Stone Island joins Moncler to develop together a new shared vision of luxury.

The acquisition will consist of 2 parts where Moncler will buy 70 percent of the company from Chief Executive Carlo Rivetti. It will then buy the remaining 30 percent from Temasek, the Singaporean state-backed investor.

With this transaction, united by their “beyond fashion, beyond luxury” philosophy, these two Italian brands will strengthen their ability to interpret the evolving cultural codes of the new generations, reinforcing their positioning within the new luxury segment. This is a concept that embraces the search for experientiality, inclusivity, a sense of belonging to a community and the mixing of diverse meanings and worlds including those of art, culture, music and sport.

The Future Fabrics Expo is the largest dedicated showcase of globally sourced commercially available sustainably and responsibly produced fabrics and materials. Providing the tools for a responsible fashion industry, the Expo sources and curates materials with a lower environmental footprint, offering accessible and innovative sustainable solutions.

As part of their partnership with 1.618 Paris Biennale this December, The Sustainable Angle’s Future Fabrics Expo has curated a program of round table discussions dedicated to sustainable sourcing.

The three discussions will bring together spotlighted exhibitors from our Future Fabrics Expo. Discover ways in which they are bringing textile solutions for a more sustainable present now and for the future:

-December 9th : Challenges in textile recycling and how to overcome them with Recyctex and Kipas

-December 10th : Exploring new textile horizons through regenerative practices with Kering, Bananatex, UPW, and Cleric

-December 11th : New materials landscapes from the Future Fabrics Expo with Amanda Johnston

Stone Island has opened a store in Miami, thus expanding its presence in the North American market: it is the fourth store after New York, Los Angeles and Toronto.

Located in the Miami Design District, the space covers an area of over 3.000 squared feet (280 sqm) on two levels, hosting the Stone Island and Shadow Project collections.

The interior design follows the concept used for Stone Island flagship stores – created by Marc Buhre, industrial designer from Heidelberg (Germany) and founder of Zeichenweg TM architectural firm. Each element of the system has been created to work together in a highly functional design.

The bush-hammered stone flooring is also used on the walls, interspersed with parts in through-colour MDF and metallic mesh on a steel substructure. Furnishings are in black-stained natural oak, hangers are composed of carbon bars and anodized aluminium and shelves are in shades of anthracite.

Experimentation, function and use are the matrixes that have always defined Stone Island: since inception in 1982, the Italian brand has become a symbol of research and treatments in fibres and textiles applied to innovative design.

Frankfurt Fashion Week is positioning itself with a consistently sustainable agenda and propelling the transformation of a modern, resource-efficient fashion industry. The Conscious Fashion Campaign (CFC), working in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP), will be the presenting partner and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be a prerequisite for all exhibitors by 2023. And the Frankfurt Fashion SDG Summit by CFC is set to become the leading international conference for sustainability in the fashion world. The future of fashion has begun – and its key players will be coming together in Frankfurt am Main from 5-9 July 2021.

“Frankfurt will play host to the whole world. We are seeing a very positive response indeed,” confirmed Peter Feldmann, Senior Mayor of the City of Frankfurt am Main, at today’s digital press conference, before going on to say: “The fact that the initiators are able to rethink the concept of a Fashion Week in such a way is extremely impressive and proves that the fashion industry is correctly interpreting the signs of the present and future. The time has come for value creation and values to be reconciled. Consistent alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals is an important step in this direction.”

“We are committed to setting the wheels of transformation in motion. Not only does the overall mindset have to fundamentally change; the entire industry also needs to have the courage to be transparent and honest. It’s important to see values and value creation as opportunities rather than contentious. We are doing what we do best: connecting the relevant players at all levels. With its ecosystem, Frankfurt Fashion Week will become the enabler. We are creating a platform that will orchestrate industry-wide change. With this as our inspiration, we are also developing our tradeshow formats from a ‘marketplace of products’ to a ‘marketplace of purpose and ideas’,” explains Anita Tillmann, Managing Partner of the Premium Group.

Canadian premium outerwear and accessories brand Nobis is
launching its first capsule collection designed in collaboration with Toronto Raptors centre and NBA champion Serge Ibaka.

Known for his #BigScarfEnergy, Ibaka teamed up with Nobis to help create a genderless collection that features nine limited-edition pieces, including a parka, anorak, bomber jacket, vests, hats and, of course, scarves. The highly anticipated capsule collection is available in store and online starting November 19, 2020.

“I’m thrilled to collaborate with Nobis on my first fashion collection. Nobis is very simple and chic, which made me really fall in love with the brand, making them the perfect partner,” says Ibaka. “Getting dressed to me is an art, and I wanted to express myself through this collection and share it with my fans.”

The winter editions of the Pitti Immagine fairs have all been moved to 21-23 February 2021: in Florence, along the Fortezza da Basso-Stazione Leopolda axis, keeping the focus on the individual identities of Uomo, Filati and Bimbo. A system choice in order to consolidate the Italian calendar of fashion presentations and valorize the qualities and integration of the production chain.

“Following the latest Prime Ministerial order extending the suspension of international trade fairs until 3^rd December ” says Claudio Marenzi “ we began to reflect on the real possibility of organizing the fairs starting from 12 January, the date set for Uomo, concluding that the margin of time available was truly meager and the situation still too uncertain.  We had also received a lot of requests from exhibitors and buyers who, reiterating the need to return to a quality physical event, asked for more time to present the collections and organize their presence in Florence. Basically: in the face of these requests directed towards ourselves as well as the market, we decided to postpone the start of the cycle by five weeks and come up with an innovative formula for the ensemble of fairs in the hope and belief that, in the meantime, the conditions and authorizations for holding fair events would have been restored”.

“In order to identify the new dates and plan a rendezvous that would be capable of coping with the exceptional phase we are going through ”continues Marenzi “ we followed three criteria: the fairs should be held in a useful period for the sales campaigns; the identity of each fair should be preserved and, at the same time, it should give a strong system signal with regard to both the production-commercial chain which represents a specific value of Italian fashion, as well as the Italian calendar of fashion presentations (resulting in the decision to take the three days prior to the opening of the Camera della Moda fashion week in Milan). We were thus certain that we would also receive the strong approval of national institutions like MAECI and ICE (the Italian Foreign Trade Promotion and Internationalization Agency) – which have guaranteed their significant support, as well as local institutions”.

“We are aware that by around the third week of February the sales campaigns of the collections will already be at an advanced stage ”points out Raffaello Napoleone, CEO of Pitti Immagine“ but we know that there will still be good portfolio margins for buyers, especially all those who feel the need to have a precise, physical contact with stylish products of high manufacturing value.  And that’s not all: we will be opening the Connect digital platform to exhibitors well in advance.  We have been working very hard on this platform over the last few months in order to boost the collection of orders and expand the editorial coverage.  We are organizing a big promotion of our online sales system that will reach top buyers all over the world.  Finally, we have already prepared all the necessary safety measures, from entrance checks to the planning of visits to the stands, to a design of the layout furnishings that takes into account social distancing and constant sanitization.  An undertaking to which we have totally committed ourselves”.

WOMENSWEAR TREND: COUNTRY GETAWAY

[Left] Runway Look Dior [Right] Salvatore Ferragamo

Getting out into the country was a theme in multiple S/S 21 presentations. After months spent indoors, an emergence of such a sensibility seems almost unavoidable. Organic colors infused the collections, which used intricately detailed fabrics in simple silhouettes.

The Jacquemus collection, presented on a runway in a wheat field in the French countryside, used larger, looser silhouettes and unfussy tailoring. The collection was imbued with natural, muted colors like sage, ecru, black and clay. Flowing bias-cut dresses, oversized trousers and unstructured blazers recalled a simple country wedding, in designer Simon Porte Jacquemus own words.

The Dior Cruise 2021 collection, presented in the center of Lecce, Italy, was a spectacle that paid homage to the Italian countryside in the southern province of Puglia. With fringed skirts, headscarves and embroidered dresses, the collection featured a black gauzy material, warm whites and grays on intricately handwoven fabrics. Muted reds and greens rounded out the colors in the collection.

Salvatore Ferragamo used eco-friendly fabrics throughout an elegant and distilled collection comprising sleek silhouettes, clean lines and organic materials. Burnt orange, tan, beige and black infused a collection focused on sustainability with responsibly sourced materials like upcycled leather and cashmere, recycled nylon and organic cotton. Photographed in the countryside of Provence, France, the See by Chloé Resort 2021 collection imbued playful clothing designed for relaxing in with hues of sage, peach, burgundy and sand. And Ermanno Scervino Resort 2021, photographed in Tuscany, Italy, presented intricate knits and lace details, ruffled white dresses, and gauzy skirts with plissé inserts. Colors were whites, with a smattering of pastel pink, and pistachio green; perfect for getting lost in a field on a lazy summer afternoon.

MENSWEAR TREND: A LOVE LETTER TO NATURE

[Left] Etro [Middle] Ermenegildo Zegna [Right] Reese Cooper

“A moment like this can easily lead to a glorification of flawless precision of the machine but at Ermenegildo Zegna, with respect for a humanist tradition that is profoundly Italian, we believe that the human being always sits at the center, in harmony with nature.” This is how artistic director Alessandro Sartori explained the vision behind his S/S 21 collection that features soft and elegant knitwear with foliage-inspired patterns. The brand (which turns 110 this year) celebrates a strong connection with nature, seeing it not just as a provider of resources and raw materials but also recognizing the need to preserve its richness and diversity.

At Gucci, flower embroideries appear on a seventies-style sleeveless fur coat, a suit and a trench coat. Volumes are fluid like water at Etro, where shirts feature beautiful flower prints, too. Pebbles and stones seen in rivers have inspired a print in Reese Cooper’s accessories line; the models in the brand’s show walked barefoot through a brook in the wilderness, hinting at the need to reconnect with the Earth. His color palette comprised vivid green, orange and fruit colors.

Fendi’s “Hand in Hand” project celebrates the vast diversity and unique quality of Italian craftsmanship. The Italian Maison invited 20 ateliers representing the country’s 20 regions to interpret the iconic Baguette bag – designed in 1997 by Silvia Venturini Fendi, Creative Director for Accessories and Men’s collections. The designer plans to expand this unprecedented project to pay tribute to the best artisans around the world. .

The first creation was presented in the Fall/Winter 2020-2021 runway show, a collaboration between Fendi artisans and craftspeople at the Florentine atelier Peroni in Tuscany. In the skilled hands of Peroni artisans, the Baguette is fashioned from a single seamless piece of molded vegetal-tanned leather with no stitches from bag to buckle, using an impressive traditional technique known as cuoio artistico fiorentino. The different Italian regions each contribute distinctive savoir-faire while sharing a passion for traditional craftsmanship and skillful handmade creations.

In Veneto, “Hand in Hand” spotlights time-honored craft. Working with Venetian artisans at Bevilacqua, which has been making jacquard for five centuries, Fendi goes back in time. The fabric is woven by hand on 18th century wooden looms by artisans who meticulously create a rich floral brocade motif, producing just a few centimeters per day. An interlaced satin strap and a buckle sculpted in jasper with lizard details further elevate the jacquard. The absolutely breathtaking result is an ode to patient talent, to experience,  and to the historic beauty of Venice.

The latest exhibition at the New York Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute traces a century and a half of fashion. About Time: Fashion and Duration, will be on show until February 7th, after a five month delayed opening from May due to the coronavirus.

The Costume Institute’s 2020 exhibition traces a century and a half of fashion—from 1870 to the present—along a disruptive timeline, on the occasion of The Met’s 150th anniversary. Employing Henri Bergson’s concept of la durée (duration), it explores how clothes generate temporal associations that conflate past, present, and future. Virginia Woolf serves as the “ghost narrator” of the exhibition.

All of the garments are black to emphasize changes in silhouette, except at the conclusion of the show, where a white dress from Viktor & Rolf’s spring/summer 2020 haute couture collection, made from upcycled swatches in a patchwork design, serves as a symbol for the future of fashion with its emphasis on community, collaboration, and sustainability.

Stone Island’s latest hooded jacket release is made from suede sheepskin, manually sprayed for a cloudy effect. Part of the garment and the Stone Island logo are protected from the spraying to achieve a graphic effect, with an opaque overprint placed.

Levi’s has opened a new store in Stuttgart at Königstrasse 29 on November 5, 2020. The highlight of the store, which is designed in the Levi’s Indigo style, is the Levi’s Tailor Shop, where customers can expertly personalize their Levi’s looks and upgrade old favourite denim pieces using a special upcycling method.

The Indigo elements are reflected throughout the entire store – from the translucent exterior façade to the 215.7 square meter sales area. The indigo design gives the Levi’s store a modern look. Personalization options in the Tailor Shop include embroidery, pins, self-selected color gradients, graphics, text and position, and various hems. With the upcycling method, our Levi’s Tailor helps to turn old denim pieces into something completely new and recycle them only when they are no longer needed. This extends the life of the styles and minimises the impact on the environment.

The current Levi’s collection is inspired by California’s lifestyle and covers a broad spectrum of the latest fashion trends. In addition to the timeless Levi’s icons – the 501 Original Jeans, Western Shirts and Trucker Jackets – you will find trend pieces, Levi’s Loose Fits, sustainable and innovative materials, logo shirts and seasonal looks.

LVMH and Tiffany & Co announced that they have concluded an agreement modifying certain terms of their initial agreement to reflect a purchase price of $131.50 in cash and to reduce closing conditionality. Other key terms of the Merger Agreement remain unchanged. Tiffany and LVMH have also agreed to settle their pending litigation in the Delaware Chancery Court.

Roger N. Farah, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tiffany, commented. “We are very pleased to have reached an agreement with LVMH at an attractive price and to now be able to proceed with the merger. The Board concluded it was in the best interests of all of our stakeholders to achieve certainty of closing.”

Bernard Arnault, President and CEO of LVMH, commented: “This balanced agreement with Tiffany’s Board allows LVMH to work on the Tiffany acquisition with confidence and resume discussions with Tiffany’s management on the integration details. We are as convinced as ever of the formidable potential of the Tiffany brand and believe that LVMH is the right home for Tiffany and its employees during this exciting next chapter.”

Alessandro Bogliolo, Tiffany CEO, said, “We continue to believe in the power and value of the Tiffany brand and the compelling long-term strategic and financial benefits of this combination.”

The first luxury watch brand to invest in football by partnering with the Swiss National Team in 2006, Hublot will become Official Timekeeper of the Premier League, the world’s most-watched football league, beginning this season. England’s Premier League matches are shown in 188 countries, reaching a cumulative global audience of 3.2 billion, bringing the Swiss luxury watchmaker high exposure.

This is a new historic milestone for Hublot, which already enjoys a ubiquitous presence in the sport through partnerships with the most iconic competitions (including the World Cup, the Euro and the Champion’s League), as well as some of the greatest European football clubs  (Juventus Turin, Chelsea, Ajax Amsterdam, Benfica Lisbon), legendary players (Pelé, Maradona), world-class stars (Kylian Mbappé) and decorated managers (Didier Deschamps, José Mourinho).

K11 Musea, the cultural-retail concept founded by Adrian Cheng, has teamed up with designer Phillip Lim on a limited-edition antiviral duffle bag.

The partnership marks the latest launch for Cheng’s #LoveWithoutBorders Covid-19 charitable campaign and has brought together the 2 to create an accessory that utilises a sustainably produced, textile-enhancing technology that eliminates bacteria and accelerates cooling and drying.

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“We have carried out market research and surveyed exhibitors, partners and buyers on the current circumstances. The objective was to obtain a data-based assessment of the current economic situation, a summary of the success of the exclusively digital events, and insights into the requirements of our network with regard to the physical trade shows. Following analysis of the data gathered we have established that there is a personal wish for an event to happen inclusive of the appropriate hygiene measures however, this is unfortunately not currently possible from a professional perspective. As long as there are delays to production and constantly changing travel and contact restrictions in place, we cannot put on any trade shows, conferences or events that would meet our demands or the demands of our exhibitors.

We have therefore decided not to hold PREMIUM, SEEK, FASHIONTECH next January. This was an incredibly difficult decision to make. Especially because we didn’t want to say goodbye to Berlin without a fitting farewell.

Now, though, it’s about looking forward and concentrating on what is certain: Frankfurt Fashion Week, which we will be staging in July 2021 together with Messe Frankfurt, the City of Frankfurt and the region of Hessen. We have big plans and are working on a new, fresh start not only for us, but also for all stakeholders in the fashion industry, nationally and internationally.

Another press conference is planned for the end of November, when we shall be introducing new concepts, partners and event formats. Preparations are already in full swing: we are having numerous discussions, sitting in workshops, activating partners, designers, publishers, politics and society so as to get a unique, fully formed event successfully up and running. Expectations are huge and we intend to satisfy them. We are putting all our energy into this future-focussed project.”

In the coming year, ISPO Munich will take place February 1-5, completely online. In close cooperation with the branch and with consideration for the current development of the coronavirus, Messe München has decided to conduct the event completely digitally. By doing so, the world’s leading sports business platform will be beneficial for all participants, regardless of international travel restrictions. The event format will build upon the positive results of the virtual ISPO Re.Start Days in June 2020. It will offer opportunities for brand and product presentation, for discussion and networking as well as maintenance of international business relationships.

At the center of the five-day digital event stands the key topics of creativity and digitization, health and sustainability. The ISPO Munich Online conference program will offer numerous opportunities for discussion and interaction. In particular, the importance of sports and outdoor activities, and their connection to health, has been on the rise since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. In turn, this has increased the need for a platform where the core brands, key players and top athletes can connect and garner inspiration.

The Hotel Splendid Royal in Lugano hosted, on October 20, the second edition of the Excellence Green Night, an event organized by the Swiss magazine Excellence and dedicated to the organizations that, in various sectors, have distinguished themselves for their commitment to social
responsibility and environmental protection.

Eileen Akbaraly, entrepreneur and CEO of the Made For A Woman brand, received the Green Award for sustainable fashion for her slow luxury fashion project, a social enterprise whose aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable women by giving them a voice through the traditional art of weaving.

“Made For A Woman is a luxury accessories brand founded in 2019 among the bright colors of Madagascar, my native country, a splendid garden of Eden whose population often lives in misery. I am convinced that women are the pillars of society and our mission is their empowerment. We want to give them a better future and help them achieve their goals through the creation of precious accessories in raphia”, comments Eileen Akbaraly, designer and founder of the project

On December 8, the first launch of Tommy’s Drop Shop, in limited edition, will be available on tommy.com. Tommy Hilfiger launches Tommy’s Drop Shop, a limited cooperation concept of the brand for creative people from all areas of the pop culture community. Tommy’s Drop Shop aims to demonstrate the importance of creative diversity by celebrating the rich diversity of people, voices and cultures that makes the world a vibrant and inspiring place. Each shared micro-capsule will focus on stories from a specific area of cultural creativity – all creative minds willing to express themselves through the canvas of t-shirts and hoodies can participate. 

The first release of Tommy’s Drop Shop will be available in Europe in limited quantities exclusively on tommy.com on December 8, 2020.

“We want to celebrate creative people in every discipline, from every community. It’s about providing a platform for artists to tell their stories and sharing this spirit of constant innovation and creative expression with their fans” – Tommy Hifliger

The spectrum of Prada Re-Nylon expands for 2020, offering ready-to-wear, footwear and accessories for men and women. An expansion of ideas, a broadening of scope and a re-commitment to responsible retail and sustainable business practices. 

The Prada Re-Nylon collection is a groundbreaking evolution of the brand’s most recognisable signifier, nylon – an emblem of Prada’s distinct viewpoint on modern luxury, an industrial beauty, and contemporary life for more than four decades.

Re-Nylon is the next step in fabric technology and sustainable luxury – a textile that can be endlessly regenerated without loss of quality, a true cyclical luxury.

 Prada presents the Prada Re-Nylon collection through a series of installations in its stores and original pop up stores in collaboration with the most prestigious malls in the world.

Among the others, the installations at Beijing SKP-S, the Epicenters of New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo and the pop up stores at Seoul Shinsegae Gangnam, Selfridges Manchester, Xian SKP, Vancouver Holt Renfrew, Shenzhen Bay MIXC, Bangkok Siam Paragon, Seoul Hyundai Pangyo.

The British Fashion Council has announced a new digital format for The Fashion Awards 2020, due to the restrictions imposed because of Covid-19.

The Fashion Awards 2020 will honour and celebrate the designers, brands, creatives and individuals who have created positive change within the fashion industry this year; from those who bravely faced this challenging period with pro-active responses to the global pandemic, showed leadership and creative resilience, to the ones who stood up against prejudice within the fashion industry and fight for change. The BFC is looking to shine a spotlight on those who made humanitarian efforts, adapted their business models and responded to their community’s needs.

Twenty individuals and brands will be recognised and receive a ‘2020 Fashion Award’ in honour of their specific contribution. They will be announced as part of a short film that will document the fashion industry in this extraordinary year, while bringing together a list of next generation opinion leaders and creatives to share their personal vision on the most important moments of 2020.

Since its inception in 1982, Stone Island has acquired a worldwide cult following for its cutting-edge outerwear. In the world where brands latch on to culture, through its almost four-decade existence Stone Island influenced it.

Storia captures the story of Stone Island, combining its history and ethos into one source. With never-before-seen images and three major texts by Eugene Rabkin, Paul Gorman and Jian DeLeon.

A special cover with slipcase and a poster depicting the history of iconic Stone Island badges has been produced exclusively for Stone Island stores and its websites.

Initially scheduled to run from April 2 to August 31 but postponed because of the health crisis, the “Cindy Sherman at the Fondation Louis Vuitton” retrospective is set to become a highlight of the Paris cultural calendar for 2020-2021. Dedicated to showcasing contemporary art, the Fondation Louis Vuitton is welcoming visitors back with an exhibition of more than 300 photos from various series shot by the 66-year-old photographer since the late 1970s.

Cindy Sherman is known for exploring female stereotypes through extremely elaborate self-portraits. Posing in her own photos is a hallmark of the artist’s work. And yet, in all her images, she never looks the same. Through the magic of makeup, costumes and wigs, the artist transforms herself into a myriad of characters of her own invention.

Designed in close collaboration with the artist herself, the retrospective also aims to highlight how Cindy Sherman’s work and technique have evolved over time: her transition from black and white to color, her choice of small and then large formats and, more recently, her use of image editing tool Photoshop and social network Instagram.

The idea behind MYCLAH from an Italian entrepreneur, Claudia Gatti, whose aim is to give voice to talents and small made in Italy manufacturing companies and offer them greater international visibility by investing in a project to support the beauty of the Italian lifestyle.

MYCLAH presents itself as a container of high-level products, original and often unique, selected for quality, ability to transmit Italian mastery and know-how, without however neglecting the affordability of the proposal. The site develops as a portal to which, beyond the e-shop, it will be added a section dedicated to artisan start-ups and creatives who will tell their stories. An internal editorial staff will talk about travel, fashion, life style, food and beauty #allitaliana. This will be the common thread that will accompany the world of MYCLAH on social media.

Supporter of young talents and passionate about the stories that lie behind each product, imbued with quality and tradition but also with innate creativity, Claudia Gatti, creator of MYCLAH project, has seen how much the territory and the roots are fundamental for each of these companies: inside of MYCLAH it will give particular visibility to the relationship between product and land of origin. Furthermore, 90% of the brands featured in this first launch are led by women. A great pride for MYCLAH, whose team is all female: “I found great solidarity from everyone and an exchange of energy that feeds me and strengthens me every day”confirms Claudia Gatti. Among her future projects also the creation of a mini capsule of clothing and accessories branded MYCLAH.

For the first launch campaign, the MYCLAH project is inspired by Italian beauty and everyday life. Scenes of life with an ironic chic flair that recall italian places of art and vacation. The shots of the adv campaign were taken in a former 15th century convent, now a relais in Gradara, from photographer Vincenzo Traettino (model Claudia Capellini, set designer Mirna Casadei).

From October 9-12, DFO will debut NOVA by DFO, an official Shanghai Fashion Week event for its SS21 edition.

Hosted by DFO International, with 10 years of experience in the industry, NOVA’s hybrid sales platform combines Showroom and designer sections, showcasing leading international commercial and designer brands for the domestic retail market. Providing streamlined, in-depth sales and marketing services, NOVA’s innovative platform aims to maximize business opportunities and market engagement between brands and buyers.

Demonstrating its dynamic positioning in the Chinese market and strong digital strategies to respond to changing market needs, DFO’s sales has strongly surged by 30% compared to the same period the year before, despite the global coronavirus outbreak.

NOVA by DFO will make its debut by presenting a total of 40 fashion and lifestyle brands for the Showroom and Designer sections.

Key highlights…

-The SHOWROOM section, hosted by DFO Showroom, will feature 24 brands.

-The DESIGNER section introduces buyers to 16 global fashion brands that are new to the Chinese market.

-Cementing its role as brand accelerator, DFO and haute couture designer Wanbing Huang will jointly launch womenswear label AnOTHER MUSE. Creative Director Wanbing Huang brings her proficient haute couture design experience and DFO International’s deep market insight into life, experimenting with superb technology to improve the structure, fit and wearing experience of clothing, and the dedication to craftsmanship is highlighted in every piece of the collection.

–Ze by SANKUANZ, the eponymous lifestyle brand by SANKUANZ, will make its first Shanghai Fashion Week debut.

The Japanese founder, Kenzo Takada of fashion brand Kenzo has died aged 81.

The family said in a statement to French media Sunday that Takada died from complications from COVID-19 in a hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris. A public relations officer for Kenzo’s brand confirmed that Takada died, but didn’t give a cause of death.

“It is with immense sadness that KENZO has learned of the passing of our founder, the fashion house said in a statement. “For half a century, Mr. Takada has been an emblematic personality in the fashion industry” always infusing creativity and color into the world.

Takada’s death came at the tail end of Paris Fashion Week, whose nine-day calendar is undertaking an unusual fashion season for spring-summer 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. It was only days ago that the Kenzo fashion house unveiled its bee-themed collection here.

The entire WeAr team is paying tribute to Kenzo Takada.

The Palais Galliera, the City of Paris Fashion Museum, will reopen its doors after extension work and presents the first retrospective in Paris of a unique and remarkable fashion designer: Gabrielle Chanel (1883-1971).

WHITE Milano opened in the name of energy with an excellent turnout at the show and great attention from visitors.

Comments Cristina Tajani, Councillor for Labour Policies, Production Activities, Fashion and Design of the City of Milan: “The restart of White, with over 200 companies present, is a good sign for the entire fashion industry and shows once again how the Milan Fashion Week is a must for all operators, even at this time marked by Covid. Unlike other appointments such as New York and London, the Milanese Fashion Week does not stop and tries to start again, proposing new production models, more and more attentive to quality, circularity and sustainability, now essential elements of Made in Italy”.

“I consider this event a great gesture of courage, a productive investment that was required by our companies during the lockdown. Our companies are not asking for economic contributions, but they want to be able to work” – explains Giorgio Merletti, President of Confartigianato Nazionale, who continues: “The collaboration between White, Confartigianato and Camera Della Moda is of great value and has been realized by people, with the help of technology and with an eye for sustainability; this shows that when you join in the moment of need, the projects are winning and you can pinpoint the interest of our country”. 

Stone Island and Persol have collaborated on a perfect merge: from the origins to the workwear mission and the combination of high-end Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Exclusively for this collaboration, Stone Island x Persol reinterpreted an archive model of sunglasses from the ’70s to give birth to the PO2470S PILOT FRAME, a new, exclusive style that combines the spirits style that combines the spirits and the excellence of the two Italian brands.

It is a tantalizing convergence of the two brands, each being steeped in a rich heritage of Italian design and known for their devotion to craftmanship and technology. Separately they have defined excellence in their own fields. Together, they have created a new milestone in luxury eyewear. A mix of a shared vision.

A bold pilot profile is characterized by a metal bridge with visible screws, crafted with an exclusive attention to all details to ensure maximum protection, always in style. The metal bridge is hand brushed for an exquisite opal effect, in contrast with the frame. The gunmetal frame has temples enriched by the famous stylized Arrow and Meflecto technology and features yellow temple tips with the print of the iconic Stone Island logo. The frame is sanded by hand, making sure to give a luminous effect to the Arrow. The model has light blue polarized lenses, with both Persol and Stone Island engraved logos, one for each lens.

The sunglasses come with a multi-functional box that includes the sunglasses and their dedicated case, a branded lanyard and a special cleaning kit, embodying both brands’ attitude to the function.

“I have always had great respect for Persol, for the company’s long history, consistency and ability to keep its roots firmly based in the past. We worked together with enthusiasm and with the ease of those who share the same values, putting the product at the centre of everything thanks to human capacity and technology, to extreme attention to detail and functionality. The result obtained represents the perfect meeting point between Persol and Stone Island, different realities but with shared, strong ideals.” Carlo Rivetti – Creative Director and President of Stone Island.

The German cashmere label Iris von Arnim and the online marketplace for secondhand designer fashion, Rebelle, have teamed up to draw attention to the topic of circular economy in luxury fashion. From now on, customers who offer a pre-loved Iris von Arnim item for sale on Rebelle will receive a €100 voucher that can be redeemed in the Iris von Arnim shops as well as online. The cooperation gives customers an incentive to give their no longer worn Iris von Arnim pieces a second life by selling them on www.rebelle.com.

“We have to change the way we think and act in order to create a sustainable and circular fashion industry,” explains Cécile Wickmann, founder and managing director of REBELLE. “We would like to encourage our customers to make conscious buying decisions and to invest in fewer, but in high-quality articles and brands. Because they keep their quality and value over time, while the taste or size sometimes changes. By reselling these pre-loved pieces, we extend their lifecycle, save water and energy and reduce pollution. We are therefore very pleased that the big luxury brands are also dealing with the topic and are enthusiastic about the idea of re-selling their own products. Iris von Armin sets a very good example here.”

“The topic of re-sale has become an important and sustainable factor when it comes to the circular economy in fashion. Luxury brands must understand it as an essential element of future consumption and as an opportunity,“ says Valentin von Arnim, Managing Director of Iris von Arnim. Pre-loved fashion also serves the demand of younger target groups for more individuality. Rebelle combines all of these topics with a high level of service and is therefore the best partner for us. Our products are made for a very long life – and thus also for a second or third ownership cycle.”

From the 19^th to the 21^st of September 2020, DaTE, an event dedicated to eyewear, opened in Florence. At the same time, in Milan, (19^th to 22^nd September) the HOMI Fashion & Jewels Exhibition, lead the way – an event dedicated to jewellery and fashion accessories, organised by Fiera Milano. Then, partially simultaneously, from the 20^th to the 23^rd of September, the other events that make up the Confindustria Moda constellation were held: MICAM Milano, the International Exhibition dedicated to footwear, now in its ninetieth edition, MIPEL, an international event dedicated to leather goods, an edition of TheOneMilano Special, featured by MICAM, the women’s haut-à-porter salon, and A NEW POINT OF VIEW, the special format by LINEAPELLE that will showcase the most exclusive semi-finished leather products. Micam’s #STRONGERTOGETHER: The accessory events restarted together to support the respective market sectors!

Balenciaga has launched a new capsule collection from which 10% of the proceeds will be donated to charity. Named the “Pink Ribbon Capsule,” the range features tees, long-sleeves and hoodies with the slogan “WE ARE PINK” accompanied by the universally recognized symbol for breast cancer awareness, the looped pink ribbon.

10% of the proceeds from the products will help fund a research program at Institut Curie aiming to demonstrate the utilit of an early breast cancer relapse detection method, which measures circulating tumor DNA from a simple blood draw.

MICAM Milano Digital Show was created with the aim of completing the traditional MICAM Milano exhibition offer. It is a digital platform designed to provide exhibitors with enhanced business opportunities, thanks to its full integration with modern digital marketing and customer management tools, creating the perfect match between buyer and exhibitor.

MICAM Milano has established a strategic partnership with NuORDER, the leading eCommerce platform for b2b purchases and sales, establishing a single platform for communication, sales support and post-sale services for the footwear industry.

Exhibitors can publish their product catalogues on the new digital platform and reach a community of over 500,000 buyers, enabling their customers to find them and plan their visit before coming to the fair, and continue to browse the collection and place orders after the physical event is concluded. The digital platform is available to access until November 15th, 2020.

Marc Jacobs has teamed up with Dr. Martens as part of the iconic footwear brand’s ongoing 1460 remastered collaboration to celebrate its 60th anniversary.

Inspired by the years of customisation and DIY attitude that has shaped both brands, their latest 1460 Remastered boot is completely vegan with all the same disruptive DNA. Jacobs first collaborated with Dr. Martens, 27 years ago in 1993, with his DM’s-adored Perry Ellis grunge collection and it is this “shared history of rebellion” that the designer was chosen to be part of the 1460 remastered collaboration series.