Over the past century, Gucci has grown from a small Florentine workshop into an international powerhouse, now part of Kering.
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Giorgio Armani Buys La Capannina, the Legendary Club of Forte dei Marmi
Since the 1960s, La Capannina has attracted international stars and Italian cultural icons, from Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra to Mina and Oriana Fallaci.
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Discounts and Dilemmas: Florence’s Saldi for Visitors and Shops
Though tourists enjoy the surprise and discounts, many local workers have mixed feelings.
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Behind the Runway: How Pitti Uomo Shapes International Views of Florence
While Milan is Italy’s fashion capital, every early summer the spotlight shifts to Florence for Pitti Uomo, the leading men’s fashion trade fair.
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A New Exhibition in Florence Explores the Origins of Italian Fashion
The show traces three key decades of Italian fashion through 50 garments and accessories.
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A Florentine Creative Redefines Western Hats in Texas
In the heart of Texas, a young creative mind from Florence is redefining craftsmanship.
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Prada’s Billion-Euro Deal for Versace: A Tuscan Connection
A billion-euro acquisition could be finalized by the end of March, as Prada accelerates negotiations to acquire the Versace fashion group.
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Ferragamo Reports 2024 Revenues of €1.035 Billion, Down 10.5%
Salvatore Ferragamo closed 2024 with revenues of €1.035 billion, marking an 8.2% decline.
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Italian Men’s Fashion: Trends and Challenges Unveiled at Pitti Uomo in Florence
The preliminary balance sheet for 2024 indicates a -3.6% contraction in revenue for the Italian menswear sector.
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Polimoda and its postcards from Florence
Polimoda presents a digital exhibition dedicated to Florence. Driven by the authenticity and creative talent of our young students, fragments of stories and urban portraits invite viewers to reflect on a new intellectual and aesthetic Renaissance.
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