Italy fashion sales seen down 5.2 pct in 2012 It has become essential to focus on Asian markets Seventy-two fashion houses take their autumn-winter 2012 collections to the catwalks across Milan until Monday. The fashion show opens its doors with Gucci, followed by Prada and Fendi on Thursday, Versace on Friday, Jil Sander and Bottega … Read more
What about your mobile competence? L2 Prestige 100: Mobile IQ: study Sephora, Nordstrom, Macy’s, NET-A-PORTER and Bloomingdale’ssecure the top spots in the inaugural L2 Prestige 100: Mobile IQ report that measures the mobile competence of 100 brands. The Mobile IQ distribution reveals a significant, widespread underinvestment in mobile, as nearly half the brands were designated … Read more
Christian Louboutin most sought-after luxury footwear brand: study According to findings from a study released by Digital Luxury Group, the United States is the most important market for the shoes industry right now. Individuals from the country make up more than 40 percent of the searches. Following is Britain with 17 percent, France at 9.6 … Read more
L2, a think tank that conducts research on digital business innovation, has released its annual study on the most web-savvy designers. L2 Digital IQ Index reports provide brands with a benchmark to measure digital competence against peers. Developed by L2 founder and NYU Stern Professor Scott Galloway, the Digital IQ is a tool that scores … Read more
Gucci and Kering luxury group announced that fashion designer Sabato De Sarno will assume the role of Creative Director for the Gucci luxury House. In his new role, Sabato De Sarno will lead Gucci’s Design Studio reporting to Marco Bizzarri, President and CEO of Gucci, with the responsibility for defining and expressing fashion House’s creative … Read more
Britannical London Launches a Circular Fashion Initiative for a Sustainable Future in the Childrenswear Industry. Luxury children’s coat brand, Britannical London, is today launching a circular fashion initiative on its website, aimed at prolonging the life of its pieces and rewarding its customers for supporting sustainability. The Re:Coat Project, a not-for-profit scheme devised by the … Read more