Carolina Cucinelli on Being a Woman in a Menswear World and Evolving Her Family’s Business, Plus Giorgio Armani’s Recent Passing and His Widespread Industry Impact

In the latest “Savage Fashion” podcast episode, WWD’s chief content officer Jim Fallon and style director Alex Badia sat down with Carolina Cucinelli, vice president and co-creative director of Brunello Cucinelli, to…

Giorgio Armani’s Will Maps Potential Stake Sale, Bourse

MILAN – Giorgio Armani left not one but two wills, one dated March 15 and the other April 5. They were made public on Friday morning on several media outlets.…

EssilorLuxottica Buys Lens Quality Control Firm Automation & Robotics

MILAN – On the heels of a strong performance in the first half of 2025, EssilorLuxottica is continuing its acquisition spree to strengthen its supply chain. The French Italian eyewear…

Patrizio Bertelli, Fashion Execs Named Cavaliere del Lavoro in Italy

HIGH HONOR: A range of fashion entrepreneurs and executives have been bestowed with the “Cavaliere del Lavoro,” or “Knight of Labour,” honor in Italy.  They include Prada Group’s chairman and executive director Patrizio Bertelli;…

EssilorLuxottica Invests in Med-tech, Inks Agreement to Buy Optegra

MILAN – EssilorLuxottica is making another acquisition in the med-tech segment. The eyewear giant said Friday it has entered into an agreement with European private equity investor MidEuropa to buy…

Sunglass Hut Charts New Direction with Own Your Moment Campaign

Sunglass Hut, one of the largest sunglass retailers in the world, has turned the page with its latest campaign: Own Your Moment. Rolling out Thursday, the refreshed brand direction focuses…

Persol Creative Director Riccardo Pozzoli Launches Advisory Firm Hyle

CLEAR VISION: In turbulent times, companies big and small need a sharper focus more than ever. That’s why Italian entrepreneur and Persol creative director Riccardo Pozzoli is launching Hyle, a…

Iconic Sunglasses Brand’s Cinematic Legacy

Under the South of France sun, Persol has it made in the shades. The Italian sunglasses brand is partnering with PR maven Albane Cleret’s Terrasse by Albane, the pop-up hot…