Kering group

Gucci dives into safe waters with men’s nautical theme at Milan fashion week

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The captain, pirate and first mate look are reworked, while over at Emporio Armani an urban wardrobe is unveiled

Wang scores for Balenciaga as fashion house takes game to rival at Vuitton

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Alexander Wang’s show at Paris label signals moves into Nicolas Ghesquière’s territory with avant-garde collection

British Fashion Awards 2014: designers that make London the best fashion destination in the world

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British Fashion Awards 2014: the winners of the British fashion.   The British Fashion Council (BFC) presented 16 awards to the leading figures in fashion, recognising creative talent and design excellence across all areas of the industry. Voted for by over 300 individuals in the fashion industry, British Fashion Awards winners celebrated the successes of … Read more

Kering invests in Altuzarra fashion brand

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Kering takes a minority stake in Altuzarra fashion brand.  Luxury goods giant Kering (formerly PPR) became a minority shareholder of the New York-based Altuzarra fashion brand, looking to establish its stronghold among the next generation of fashion designers. After the acquisition of the London fashion label Christopher Kane in January, Joseph Altuzarra’s namesake label is … Read more

Christopher Kane’s next level

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Alexandre de Brettes appointed CEO of Christopher Kane.   Christopher Kane (part of Kering luxury & lifestyle group, previously known as Pinault-Printemps-Redoute until 18 May 2005 and PPR) took his brand to the next level with the appointment of Alexandre de Brettes as Chief Executive Officer of the brand Christopher Kane, effective 1st September, 2013. … Read more

Kering (PPR luxury group) acquires Italian jewellery group Pomellato

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Kering (PPR group) is extending and reinforcing its portfolio of luxury brands in the high growth jewellery market with the acquisition of a majority stake in the Italian Pomellato group. Pomellato, whose 2012 revenues reached €146 million, is one of Europe’s major jewellery groups,with a strong international position. The company’s success is based on the … Read more