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Tracing a trend – surrealism in fashion

Surrealism in art Surrealist art came up in the aftermath of World War I as an artistic and humanistic response to a conflict-plagued society; a literal rejection of reality. According to the Tate Modern Museum website: “Surrealism aims to revolutionize human experience. It balances a rational vision of life with one that asserts the power of...

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Aeffe swings to Q1 loss, sales decrease

In the first quarter of 2023, consolidated revenues at Aeffe amounted to 93,243 thousand, a 8.2 percent decrease at current exchange and 8.4 percent at constant exchange rates. The group posted a net loss of 330 thousand euros compared to a net profit of 8,943 thousand euros in the first quarter of 2022, recording a 9,273 thousand euros...

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Moschino general manager to step down

Just days after the shock exit of creative director Jeremy Scott, Moschino has now announced that its general manager, Stefano Secchi, will also be stepping down from the brand. The company and Secchi mutually agreed on the split, a press release read, with the move to come into effect March 31. It appears the decision was made based on...

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Jeremy Scott to exit Moschino

Luxury Italian brand Moschino has announced that Jeremy Scott will be departing from his role as creative director. Scott initially joined the Aeffe-owned house in 2013, with his debut coinciding with the brand’s autumn/winter 2024 collection. Since then, the brand has become the centre of theatrics during fashion weeks, launching debates...

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Item of the week: the statement sneaker

What it is: While sneakers have never really fallen out of fashion since their incorporation into trend-led streetwear in the 1990s, they have adapted to become staples of modern fashion. And their inclusion on the runways for AW23 has taken this one step further, with many brands taking on the popular shoe style in eye-catching ways. This...

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Aeffe FY revenue up 8.4 percent, exceeding pre-Covid levels

Luxury fashion group Aeffe has reported revenue of 352 million euros in its preliminary 2022 results, surpassing pre-pandemic levels from 2019. Revenue for the group, whose portfolio includes brands Moschino, Alberta Ferretti, Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, and Pollini, increased 8.4 percent from a year earlier, or 7.7 percent at constant...

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Moschino menswear to return to Milan catwalk after four years

Moschino menswear is to show during Milan men’s fashion week, after an hiatus of four years. The Aeffe-owned brand announced it will show on 19 June during Milano Moda Uomo, which runs from 17 to 21 June. The last collection shown during MFW was in January 2018, with Moschino’s Creative Director Jeremy Scott commenting: “Returning to the catwalk...

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5 Brands taking on the Year of the Tiger

Celebrations were rife as we entered 2022, all collectively waving goodbye to a trying year and hoping for a fresh start. However, there is still one more new year on the horizon. On February 1 comes Lunar New Year, a Chinese celebration of the second new moon after the Winter Solstice, marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring. This...

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Moschino to assume management of stores in mainland China

Moschino has stated that it is “close” to directly managing its distribution and stores in mainland China as part of its ongoing repositioning strategy. Currently, Moschino stores in China are operated by Scienward Fashion and Luxury (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, a fashion brand management group in China, and through this deal, Moschino will assume direct...

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Amfar Gala raises 1.7 million in event honouring Jeremy Scott

A host of celebrities came out to show their support for the 2021 Amfar Gala, raising 1.7 million dollars for the organisation’s HIV/AIDS research programme. Moschino’s Jeremy Scott was granted the Award of Courage by pop icon Madonna, recognising the designer’s long-standing commitment to Amfar and the fight against AIDS. Madonna emphasised the...

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NYFW SS22: Moschino brings nursery fun to the catwalk

You can always guarantee that Jeremy Scott will bring fun and humour to the catwalk. For his Moschino spring/summer 2022 collection, showcased during New York Fashion Week, he did just that with a dose of nursery rhymes nostalgia, including a ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ purse combined with a kitschy ‘ladies who lunch’ vibe. The Moschino...

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Aeffe Q2 revenue above 2019 levels, swings to H1 profit

Luxury fashion group Aeffe has swung to a profit in the first half of the year as its second-quarter sales exceeded 2019 levels. For the six months to June 30, consolidated revenues reached 155 million euros, 30.4 percent higher than a year earlier, though that was still down 10.6 percent compared to the same period two years ago. Revenues of...