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
The latest Cushman & Wakefield 2025 report on Belgian retail reads less like a and more like a cycling race where the favorites are suddenly looking over their shoulders. While the major metropolitan hubs—our “Big Four” of Antwerp, Brussels, and Ghent—are cruising at their established high speeds, two regional contenders have mounted a thrilling breakaway, … Read more
The Zegna Group’s strategic restructuring, specifically the appointment of Gianluca Tagliabue as Group CEO—the non-family operational professional—is fundamentally designed to accelerate the growth of the Group’s two distinct, yet complementary, luxury brands: Thom Browne and TOM FORD FASHION. The key critical point is that these two acquired brands are at different stages of their growth … Read more
The Shifting Constellations: A Summer 2025 Overview of Global Luxury Markets The summer months of June, July, and early August 2025 saw the global luxury market navigate a nuanced landscape, moving away from the exuberant post-pandemic surge towards a more discerning, resilient, and ethically conscious era. While growth has moderated in some traditional strongholds, other … Read more
From Battlefield to Boutique: Military Innovations in the Luxury Market (2025) The transfer of technology and concepts from military and defense sectors to the civilian, and more specifically, the luxury market, is a long-standing trend. In 2025, this cross-pollination continues, manifesting in subtle yet significant ways, driven by advancements in materials, data security, and intelligent … Read more
The luxury industry this past week has continued to grapple with the economic and consumer shifts that have defined the year, but with some notable brand-specific highlights and developments. The overarching theme remains a market slowdown, particularly in key Western markets, but with some brands and regions showing resilience. Key Financial and Market Insights Mixed … Read more