“Tomas Maier, the head designer of the Italian fashion label Bottega Veneta, is one of those people who wants to erase every fault in their range of sight.” (New Yorker) “In 2010 an influx of wealthy buyers from mainland China pushed up sales in Hong Kong, where conspicuous consumption has long been a spectator...

“Zac Posen’s mother and longtime business partner Susan Posen left his company last week, and this week, Narciso Rodriguez is experiencing a similar shakeup: his longtime business partner, Kathy Kalesti, is leaving the company on Friday.” (Fashionologie) “Wealthy U.S. investors feel better about their financial matters than they did a year ago.” (Reuters) “Derek...

“Retailers have been flailing about a bit in their efforts to get people to shop again, deploying all sorts of gimmicks and promotions to spur customer spending.” (New York Times) “Bottega Veneta Adds Value for the Higher-End Consumer.” (Fashion’s Collective) “Luxury brand and retailer Bally is to launch a bespoke footwear service in its...

“Harrods  are looking at expansion options, and they have their eyes set firmly on the Chinese market in Shanghai.” (The Mo Down) “Bottega Veneta has revamped its website, and the new design boasts a cleaner layout, improved navigation features, and simple click-to-purchase functionality.” (New York Magazine) “In 2000, women only bought clothes they had...

“Zegna is the incarnation of the Italian dream. It is a family company, now embracing its fifth generation, with a global reach, but its heart beats in a paternalistic home in northern Italy.” (New York Times) “Roberto Cavalli SpA, the Italian fashion house known for its animal-print designs, said sales in its own stores...

“Bottega Veneta becomes the best performing brand of Gucci Group.” (CPP-Luxury) “The luxury brand Burberry will disappear from duty free shops at Incheon Airport and the Shilla Hotel apparently due to falling sales. Burberry withdrew from Dongwha Duty Free Shop in Sejongro, Seoul, last year.” (Chosun IIbo) “Blancpain tops the list of the most...

“House of Versace author talks about the company’s future .” (Fashionista) “Dressing around imperfections can be a challenge. Here are some tips for common problem areas: belly, arms, thighs, butt and bust.” (Chicago Tribune) “As Bottega pursues its strategy to grow from a niche player into a global brand, it has been conducting a...