TA Associates private equity firm has signed an agreement to acquire a 30% stake in Zadig & Voltaire, one of the most successful French brands in the new luxury ready- to-wear market. Zadig & Voltaire represents TA’s third investment in France since 2009 following investments in fund manager DNCA Finance and in a leading provider of … Read more
Pegasus Capital Advisors, a US-based private equity fund manager has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Bangkok-based ultra-luxury resort and spa business of Six Senses Resorts & Spas for an undisclosed sum. Under the terms of the deal, Pegasus will acquire all of the Six Senses and Evason branded resort and spa management … Read more
Salvatore Ferragamo to develop a Mideast hotel project Salvatore Ferragamo is considering expanding into the hospitality sector in the Middle East, following in the footsteps of colleagues and rivals Giorgio Armani (Dubai), Versace (Palazzo Versace in Dubai) and Missoni (Kuwait) who have launched hotel plans in the region, a senior company executive told Arabian Business. “We are … Read more
From 16th to 22nd of April 2012, concurrently with the Salone del Mobile and the Fuori salone (Outdoor exhibition), there will be the fifth edition of Milan Fashion Design, the international event which celebrates the increasingly common combination between fashion and design. A busy schedule which foresees, starting from Tuesday 17th the home collection presentations … Read more
For the design fair Salone del Mobile in Milano, Bottega Veneta presents its Home Collection. Tomas Maier mixed Bottega Veneta’s famous artisanal craftsmanship and functionality. The entire collection will be on display at via Privata Ercole Marelli 6, including the chairs created in collaboration with Poltrona Frau. In 2008, Bottega Veneta introduced the META chair, … Read more
Fragrances of the year and media campaign of the year: FiFi Awards top ten finalists In May, The US Fragrance Foundation organizes the annual “FiFi” Awards Ceremonies. The American “FiFi” Award was conceived in 1973 by then President, Annette Green, to acknowledge and honor the creativity of the fragrance industry. In 1993, the first annual European … Read more