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Oct 10, 2024 | wwd.com | Luisa Zargani |Willow Smith |Rick Owens

MILAN – In its “Loro Piana way,” the Italian luxury company has been celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and the opening of the Los Angeles flagship on Rodeo Drive can be considered the cherry on top. The store is a strong statement for Loro Piana, and one that has been envisioned by chief executive officer Damien Bertrand since Day One.

Oct 8, 2024 | wwd.com | Luisa Zargani |Willow Smith |Rick Owens |Experiential Pop-ups

MILAN — Kering’s top brass is banking on Gucci’s transitional period being over and that the foundations have been laid for future growth. The executive expected to lead the next phase of the Italian brand, under the Kering umbrella, is Stefano Cantino, who will take on the role of chief executive officer on Jan. 1. He will succeed Jean-François Palus, who was also president of the brand, and report to Francesca Bellettini, deputy CEO of Kering in charge of brand development.

Oct 8, 2024 | wwd.com | Luisa Zargani |Willow Smith |Rick Owens |Experiential Pop-ups

MILAN — Kering on Tuesday named Stefano Cantino the new chief executive officer of Gucci. He will succeed Jean-François Palus on Jan. 1 and report to Francesca Bellettini, deputy CEO of Kering in charge of brand development. Cantino joined Gucci in May as deputy CEO and will have a seat on Kering’s Executive Committee. Palus had been appointed CEO of Gucci in July 2023. “I am deeply grateful to Jean-François for his dedication and loyalty to Gucci over this transitional period.

Sep 23, 2024 | wwd.com | Hikmat Mohammed |Rick Owens

Sunspel's Jerymn Street store.

Sep 23, 2024 | wwd.com | Hikmat Mohammed |Rick Owens

The acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda.