Luisa Zargani

Milan Bureau Chief at Women's Wear Daily (WWD)

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Bottega Veneta Through the Years

1 week ago | wwd.com | Luisa Zargani

It's hard to imagine Bottega Veneta, which last year surpassed the 1.6 billion euro mark and has reached global brand status, as a struggling, off-the-radar, near bankrupt leather goods label back in 2001 - and many may have forgotten that the acquisition of the brand was spearheaded by Tom Ford and Domenico De Sole, who were leading the then- Gucci Group.
Golden Goose Q1 Sales Grow 11 Percent, Brand Expands Global Presence

1 week ago | wwd.com | Luisa Zargani

MILAN - Golden Goose Group SpA continued to grow in the first quarter of the year, posting an 11 percent increase in revenues totaling 164.5 million euros, compared with the same period last year. In the three months ended March 31, at constant exchange rates, sales rose 12 percent.
Rosamund Pike, Natalie Portman Among Guests of Dior Cruise 2026 Show

1 week ago | wwd.com | Luisa Zargani

ROME - Guests of the Dior 2026 cruise show made it through the step and repeat and the entrance of Villa Albani Torlonia just before it started raining on Tuesday evening, ominous black clouds in the background. Abiding by the dress code - white for women and black for men - Natalie Portman made her way toward the 18th-century residence, whose spectacular gardens served as the stage for the fashion show.
Maria Grazia Chiuri on Her Restored Theater and Rome's Special Locations

1 week ago | wwd.com | Luisa Zargani

- Rome has famously been defined a stage, given its fascinating and storied backdrops for events, its history of open-air performances in the city's landmarks from the Colosseum to the Pantheon and its ancient theaters. Now, Maria Grazia Chiur i has her own stage in the Italian capital, thanks to a personal investment of the designer and her family restoring a gem, the Teatro della Cometa.
Consortium Including Anne Hathaway, Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo Invests in Italy's SailGp Team

1 week ago | wwd.com | Luisa Zargani

MILAN - Fashion is increasingly committed to sports competitions, with Louis Vuitton as one major example as the official partner of Formula 1 and titular sponsor of the America's Cup. Today, the Italian SailGP team will reveal that it has secured new investors, and they span from Hollywood to Milan. The Muse Sport consortium, led by Assia Grazioli Venier, co-founder of Muse, Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo and chief executive officer Jimmy Spithill, has acquired the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team.
Dsquared2, Staff International Resolve Legal Dispute

1 week ago | wwd.com | Luisa Zargani

MILAN - Dsquared2 Group and Staff International are letting bygones be bygones. Their legal dispute has been resolved, as on Monday the two companies revealed they had signed an agreement to continue their collaboration for the production and distribution of Dsquared2' s ready-to-wear collections.
These Weekend Getaways Are Designer-approved

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Miles Socha |Joelle Diderich |Lily Templeton |Sandra Salibian |Samantha Conti |Luisa Zargani | +1 more

When the weekend comes, many fashion designers make a beeline for the countryside, lakes or the mountains, seeking respite in nature. Still others prefer city breaks - or simply staying put. During the latest fashion month, WWD Weekend asked a wide range of designers in all the main capitals to name their favorite place to escape. Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton: "I enjoy getting out of the city to go to my country house.
A Living Legacy of Heritage and Innovation in Florence

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Luisa Zargani

FLORENCE - Those lucky enough to visit the Gucci Archive are in for quite a few surprises. A Gucci paper knife? A lighter shaped as a tiny equestrian boot finely detailed with the GG logo? These are only a few of the discoveries elegantly displayed in one of the rooms of Palazzo Settimanni, where the archive has been located since 2021.
Rodo to Be Honored as Historical Brand of National Interest, Hits 70th Anniversary

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Luisa Zargani

MILAN - While in his usual low-key way, Gianni Dori could hardly contain his pride. In an interview in Milan, the chief executive officer of Rodo, best known for its use of precious metal or crystal-embellished clutches and sandals, shared that the family-owned company will be bestowed the recognition of "historical brand of national interest" by Italy's Ministry of Enterprises and of Made in Italy next year.
Valentino Chief Communication Officer Tanja Ruhnke Departs Brand

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Luisa Zargani

SUDDEN EXIT - Tanja Ruhnke has unexpectedly left Valentino after joining the couture house on April 7 as chief communication officer. Sources attribute this decision to personal reasons. She reported to chief marketing officer Yigit Turhan, who joined the company in 2018. Ruhnke was previously chief marketing officer of Maison Margiela. This was a return to Valentino for Ruhnke, as before joining Margiela in 2020, she was vice president of communication and marketing North America for the brand.