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A Milan court has ordered judicial administration for the parent companies of two prominent Italian fashion brands, Paul & Shark and Aspesi, following allegations of negligence in supplier oversight linked to labour exploitation. The ruling adds both names to a growing list of luxury and premium fashion houses caught up in a widening Italian judicial … Read more
IN THE HUSHED ATELIERS of 26 Place Vendome, greatness is usually measured by the gram. But Boucheron—the jeweler that famously refuses to play by “stuffy” rules—is proving that the boldest statements come in the smallest packages. Enter the Quatre XS: a condensed, high-voltage reimagining of the Maison’s most graphic signature. THE ANATOMY OF A MINIATURE … Read more
If the luxury world had a mood this fortnight, it would be restless elegance. Boardrooms are reshuffling, creative directors are bowing out, iconic brands are chasing new identities, and the markets are sending mixed signals. From a royal Burberry capsule to Porsche’s worst year in over a decade, from Kering’s painful surgery to Dubai’s bulletproof … Read more
How the world’s most recognizable check went from royal lining to fashion emergency — and lived to tell the tale. The secret hiding in the lining Picture this: it’s 1920s Britain. The Burberry check — that unmistakable beige, black, red, and white tartan — exists only as a hidden whisper inside coat linings. A quiet … Read more
Zegna, the Italian luxury menswear house known for its exceptional fabrics and understated tailoring, has just launched its first major fragrance collection in years — and it is not what you might expect from a high-end menswear house. Memorie is a set of six eaux de parfum, each one built around a specific moment, place, … Read more
Seventy-three years of family stewardship have ended in a single transaction. Now, with institutional capital in control and a new creative voice at the helm, the question isn’t whether Missoni can survive — it’s whether it can truly live again. After the Zigzag: Missoni Without the Family The house of Missoni was built on a … Read more