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Gucci’s earned a reputation as an innovator among fashion brands – but its latest move is opening a store in a New Jersey megamall. On Tuesday, American Dream announced that Gucci is expanding its footprint at the East Rutherford-based shopping-slash-entertainment center from a shop-in-shop within Saks Fifth Avenue to a 10,000-square-foot standalon...

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The Navigli are a true symbol of Milan, as well as being one of the most fascinating attractions of the Lombard capital, which boasts among other things a tradition of “city of water”, and a pole of historical and cultural attraction, but also tourist and popular, nightlife included. Between the Darsena and the nearby streets, then, there are also...

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Grace Mirabella, the editor-in-chief at the helm of American Vogue throughout the 1970s and much of the 1980s, died this morning at 91 years old. Mirabella, who had worked as Diana Vreeland’s assistant at Vogue in the 1960s, succeeded Vreeland as editor-in-chief in 1971 and remained in the role until 1988.  Mirabella was raised in suburban Maplewoo...

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When I began working, there weren’t many women running companies in Italy. Things are different now and I am glad, although I am aware what this entails. All women work, the only difference is that some do their work outside the home. In any case, homemakers need to keep the books like an accountant, decorate like an interior designer, cook like a...

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If you're familiar with Bottega Veneta's storied history, then you know that beyond the highly coveted shoes and candy-colored handbags, the Italian luxury brand is revered for its impeccable craftsmanship. From leather that's made to last generations to its signature intrecciato weaving design, beyond creating collectible bags, the maison's focus...

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The Temple of Venus and Roma, located in the Roman Forum opposite the Colosseum, has undergone a €2.5 million restoration sponsored by the luxury fashion house Fendi. The results of the 15-month project, which included structural work and new lighting, were unveiled by Fendi and the Colosseum Archaeological Park on 20 December. Fendi, founded in th...

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Ermenegildo Zegna is bringing a new luxury product to the New York Stock Exchange itself. And it is doing it in the most financially trendy way. On Monday, the Italian company known for its master of the universe suits will become, it says, the first Italian fashion brand to list on the exchange. It is going public by merging with a shell corporati...

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Selleria Veneta, a Chicago area-based boutique of luxurious Italian leather goods, will be joining the fold of talented, artisans and designers represented at the Flying Solo Boutique in Soho, New York. Flying Solo is an innovative fashion brand and an organization of fashion designers that are revolutionizing the fashion industry by putting design...

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Italy is rightly considered one of the global powerhouses of fashion and is home to internationally renowned designers and Maisons. The textile industry and artisan tradition are part of it as protagonists. Important districts for the production and processing of fabric have been created, such as in the Prato area, as a center of weaving excellence...

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Austin’s shopping scene continues to go upscale. Prada plans to set up shop in Austin, following fellow Italian fashion house Gucci into the Capital City. Prada, an iconic retail brand known for its high-end handbags, shoes, and clothing, is targeting Austin as part of a three- to five-year expansion in the U.S. “We are underinvested in the U.S.,”...

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