Fashion

Prada buying Versace buy is a win-win for Italian luxury

When Prada this week confirmed its acquisition of Versace for 1.25bn euros it was both a business transaction as much as a symbolic repatriation of Italian heritage. As the dominance of French conglomerates LVMH and Kering has become the established order in luxury fashion—owning Italian crown jewels from Fendi to Gucci—the Prada Group's...

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Fashion|Report

The Dior Saddle & Hermès Kelly bag are the handbags to invest in for 2025

As the US stock market continues to fall into negative territory over the latest tariff changes, individuals around the world seek out more stable and secure alternatives for investing. From gold to arts and collectibles, some of the most sought-after investment pieces in the fashion industry have long included Rolex watches and the ever-iconic...

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Fashion|Interview

Inside Justin Alexander's immersive wedding day experience in Rome

When you’re a wedding company, like American bridal house Justin Alexander, creating gowns under numerous brand names, how do you showcase them to buyers and press with one event? How about a faux Italian-inspired wedding day in the romantic and luxurious setting of a castle in Rome, Italy? The Justin Alexander ‘Delivering on a Dream' event at...

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Fashion

Shanghai Fashion Week: AW25 trends from China

Almost 100 fashion brands - from up-and-coming designers to major fashion groups - presented their collections during Shanghai Fashion Week. The variety of styles was extensive, ranging from minimalist, casual to avant-garde. Some ingredients, however, could be found across catwalks. Here are six autumn/winter 2025 trends from China. Fringe...

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