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Bottega Veneta brings past collections back on sale

Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta has opened a new section on its website where products from past collections are once again available for sale. ‘Bottega Series’ was launched Tuesday, June 7, as reported by Leo Rongone, managing director of the Kering subsidiary, on Wednesday during the 2022 Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen. Currently,...

9 Jun 2022

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Kering posts 27 percent sales growth

Kering Group revenue rose 27 percent as reported and 21 percent on a comparable basis in the first quarter. The company said, revenue from directly operated stores were up 23 percent on a comparable basis and up 32 percent relative to the same period in 2019. The company added that sales growth was supported by very strong momentum in Western...

22 Apr 2022

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MFW: Bottega Veneta debuts first collection by Matthieu Blazy

Bottega Veneta on Saturday unveiled the first collection under Matthieu Blazy, the French designer who was appointed creative director after the sudden exit of Daniel Lee at the end of last year. Mr Blazy, who previously cut his teeth at Martin Margiela, Celine and Calvin Klein, cleaned the brand's slate, with little continuation of the...

27 Feb 2022

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Milan Fashion Week returns with a buzzy calendar of physical shows

Milan Fashion Week starts on Tuesday, with more physical shows and in-person events since the start of the pandemic, culminating in 169 planned presentations. After a subdued New York and London devoid of big ticket brands, Milan is back with a buzzing schedule, including the return of Kering heavyweights Gucci and Bottega Veneta to its official...

21 Feb 2022

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What’s next for Kering?

Kering’s sterling results released on Thursday show Gucci’s strength hasn’t declined, even if desirability is waning in some groups. With sales up 31 percent over last year, Gucci is still the strongest horse in the Kering stable, accounting for 60 percent of its revenue and approximately 70 percent of profits. In its trading statement Kering...

18 Feb 2022

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Gucci drives sales momentum at Kering

Luxury giant Kering achieved revenue of 17,645 million euros in 2021, up 35 percent on a comparable basis compared to 2020 and up 13 percent from 2019. Recurring operating income rose 60 percent relative to 2020 to reach 5,017 million euros, while recurring operating margin reached 28.4 percent. Net income attributable to the group was 3,176...

17 Feb 2022

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Bottega Veneta to host initiative supporting Italian craftsmanship

Italian luxury house Bottega Veneta has launched the ‘Bottega for Bottegas’ initiative to support Italian creativity. Referencing Italy as a nation holding “a culture rooted in its bottegas”, a word that essentially translates to “creative workshops”, the initiative looks to aid communities that contribute to the ‘Made in Italy’ appeal....

20 Dec 2021

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Bottega Veneta appoints Matthieu Blazy as creative director

When Kering made the unexpected announcement Daniel Lee was exiting Bottega Veneta it also hinted it at a reshuffle from within the brand. On Monday Kering confirmed this notion, announcing Matthieu Blazy as Creative Director, a promotion from his previous role of Design Director. Born in Paris in 1984, Matthieu Blazy is a graduate of La Cambre...

15 Nov 2021

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Daniel Lee to exit Bottega Veneta

Kering on Wednesday confirmed Bottega Veneta creative director Daniel Lee is to exit the label. In the shock announcement, the Paris-based luxury group said the move was a joint decision, first reported by the Business of Fashion. The reason for Lee’s departure has not been publicly announced, however it is rare for a star designer to exit a...

10 Nov 2021

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How Bottega Green became the trendiest colour in fashion

That bright hue of green, professionally known as Kelly green and sitting somewhere between parakeet, apple and shamrock, is fashion’s new colour du jour. It has silently become one of the new codes and trademark colours for Italian luxury house Bottega Veneta, whose plush leather bags and accessories are synonymous with the hue since...

21 Oct 2021

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Kering reports strong Q3 growth, but Gucci falls short of expectations

Kering has reported strong revenue growth in the third quarter of the year, despite its star brand Gucci falling short of analysts’ expectations. The French luxury group, which also owns brands Yves Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta, reported revenue of 4.19 billion euros in the three months to the end of September, up 12.6 percent on a reported...

20 Oct 2021

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Bottega Veneta taps Alejandra Rositto as new CEO of the Americas

Italian luxury label Bottega Veneta has appointed Alejandra Rositto as its new CEO of the Americas. Rositto began her position at the helm of the Kering-owned label this month, according to LinkedIn. She succeeds Gerrit Ruetzel, who has been president and CEO of the region since 2017. Rositto joins from Fendi - owned by Kering rival LVMH - where...

12 Oct 2021