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Prada, Jil Sander, Jack Wolfskin… An overview of new management in the fashion industry

Even during the seemingly quiet summer period, the fashion industry continues its reshuffle. From Lancel and Nike to Geox and Marni, FashionUnited has compiled the most important personnel decisions of recent months. Jil Sander: Ubaldo Minelli appointed CEO Ubaldo Minelli, chief executive officer of the Italian fashion group OTB Group, is now...

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Why the MA-1 bomber still dominates the fashion moodboard

Few garments have travelled as seamlessly from cockpit to catwalk as the MA-1 bomber jacket. For decades it has been a reference point for designers from Helmut Lang to Prada, and it still anchors countless emerging labels’ collections. This autumn, Alpha Industries, the US brand that supplied the original, teams up with No Problemo, the...

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Prada group: Christopher Bugg is the new chief communication officer

Prada Group has a new appointment. The company has appointed a new chief communications officer, effective immediately. Christopher Bugg, as explained in a statement from the Milan-based company, will be responsible for overseeing the global communication strategies of Prada Group and its brands: Prada, Miu Miu, Church’s and Car Shoe. Bugg will...

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Prada results underscore weaker luxury demand

Miu Miu is having a moment. The brand claimed the number one spot on Lyst’s Q2 Hottest Brands Index, with Prada landing just a few places behind in fourth. But while the buzz is real, fuelled by clever styling, viral looks, and a steady stream of celebrity endorsements, it only tells part of the story. Scratch beneath the surface, and Prada...

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Prada Group's H1: Strong performance driven by Miu Miu's growth

Prada Group reported net revenues of 2.74 billion euros. This represents a 9 percent increase in the first half of 2025. Retail sales totalled 2.45 billion euros. This is a 10 percent year-on-year increase, with growth across all geographical areas. Retail sales for the Prada brand decreased by 2 percent year-on-year. Miu Miu achieved a 49...

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Prada visits Kolhapur artisans after chappal controversy

Mumbai - A team of four technical experts from the global fashion brand Prada, based in Italy, is on a two day visit to Kolhapur, a city in India, starting yesterday to engage with artisans renowned for producing the iconic Kolhapuri chappals (sandals). The delegation visited homes of the Kolhapuri chappal craftsmen from where many are known to...

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Mergers and acquisitions: PwC says fashion and luxury sector is increasingly selective

Mergers and acquisition operations in the consumer sector are slowing down globally. However, seven mega-deals exceeding 5 billion dollars are boosting overall value. In Italy, 158 transactions were announced in the first five months of 2025. These are some of the findings detailed in the report 'PwC Global & Italian Merger and Acquisition Trend...

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Prada admits Kolhapuri inspiration, proposes co-branding discussions with MACCIA

Luxury fashion house Prada has officially confirmed in a letter sent to the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA), that sandals showcased in its recent men’s fashion show, which bore a striking resemblance to the traditional Indian Kolhapuri sandal, were indeed inspired by the iconic footwear. Prada has now proposed...

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Prada criticised in India over sandal design seen as appropriation

Prada has come under criticism in India after unveiling a sandal design during Milan Fashion Week that closely resembles the traditional Kolhapuri chappal, a handcrafted leather slipper with origins in 12th-century Maharashtra. Images of the braided leather footwear sparked backlash from Indian artisans and lawmakers, who accused the brand of...

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MFW Men's SS26 showcased a “lifestyle-led approach to dressing”

Milan Men’s Fashion Week spring/summer 2026, which took place from June 20 to 24, was “less about trends and more about lifestyle,” according to Simon Longland, fashion buying director at Harrods. “With several key players absent from the official schedule, this edition of Milan Men’s Fashion Week relied heavily on presentations,” said Longland...

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Prada men's SS26: A soothing palette in a season of global turmoil

In Milan on Sunday, Prada’s Spring Summer 2026 menswear show delivered a notable pivot, both chromatically and philosophically. Titled A Change of Tone, the collection traded the house’s familiar codes for an air of levity, offering the audience a temporary reprieve from a world increasingly marred by geopolitical unrest. What emerged on the...

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Prada CEO Gianfranco D’Attis steps down

Rome – Gianfranco D’Attis, chief executive officer of Italian luxury label Prada, stepped down from his role on June 30, the group confirmed to AFP on Sunday, following a report by specialist media outlet WWD. The role of chief executive officer was assumed on an interim basis by Prada Group chief executive officer, Andrea Guerra. According to...