Italy’s luxury brand Etro partners with the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm

  Etro Announces Strategic Partnership with L Catterton Europe.  Etro, the global luxury fashion house, has entered into a binding agreement to partner with L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm. Under the terms of the agreement, L Catterton Europe will acquire a majority stake in the Company, while the Etro family will … Read more

French Billionaire Bernard Arnault Invests in Business School for Adults Seeking to Begin New Careers

French billionaire Bernard Arnault invests in center for entrepreneurs and adults seeking to begin new careers. Beginning in the fall of 2021, the space will welcome some 250 students and entrepreneurs. Inauguration of the Jean Arnault Campus in Roubaix, in partnership with EDHEC Business School and L’Institut des Vocations pour l’Emploi. With a focus on … Read more

How the sneakers became the undisputed cultural symbol of our times

    From sneakers originally designed for specific athletic activities such as the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, the Puma Disc, and Air Zoom Alpha Fly Next, to their cultural resonance across the globe, discover how the shoe became the undisputed cultural symbol of our times. Over the years, many iconic trainers have been adopted … Read more

Sustainability Stories: New sustainable initiatives from four luxury brands

Return Recycle Reward with Molton Brown Molton Brown‘s ‘Return. Recycle. Reward.’ scheme was launched nationwide after successfully piloting at select stores in the UK. As Molton Brown bottle caps, pumps and Hair Care collection bottles are not widely recycled in the UK, this scheme ensures that each and every component of your used product is … Read more

33 Eco-Conscious Menswear Brands Making A Positive Contribution To Their Communities

Craftsmanship Code: This new eco-conscious selection spotlights brands making a positive contribution to their communities. MR PORTER launches Small World, a curated selection of global brands that celebrate the craftsmanship, responsibly made products and local communities on a global scale. Bringing together brands from all four corners of the Earth – from Tibet to Bali, … Read more

Virgil Abloh unveils Louis Vuitton x NBA collection – a complete wardrobe for an NBA collector

  Celebrating the values of brotherhood and universality, Louis Vuitton Men’s Artistic Director Virgil Abloh presented LV x NBA Pre-Fall 2021, a tribute to pop culture, fashion and basketball. Louis Vuitton launches the second season of the ongoing collaboration with the National Basketball Association (NBA). Louis Vuitton’s Artistic Director invited American designer Don Crawley to … Read more