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Tod's creative director, Walter Chiapponi, to exit the brand

Italian luxury group Tod’s on Wednesday confirmed the departure of its creative director, Walter Chiapponi, following a tenure spanning four years. The group conveyed in a statement that Chiapponi is scheduled to unveil his final women's collection for Tod's for Spring Summer 2024, at the upcoming Milan Fashion Week in September. Chiapponi's...

Culture

Rome's Colosseum gets a fashionable makeover

The first phase of a multi-million-euro makeover of Rome's Colosseum was completed Friday with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pledging cash would be made available to spruce up other crumbling historic sites. In a project largely funded by fashion and shoewear group Tod's, the amphitheatre where gladiators once jousted with lions has been...

Fashion

Tengri launches cashmere alternative

British brand and noble yarn technology specialist Tengri is introducing British-made Mongolian yarns that could offer a sustainable solution to cashmere. The new Mongolian yak fibre yarn manufactured in the UK is being launched this month and will offer manufacturers sustainable and ethically produced fibres with a 100 percent traceable supply...

Fashion

Schiaparelli may be closing in on new creative director

Bertrand Guyon is the name that has been whispered behind closed doors when discussing who the new creative director of Schiaparelli could be. According to WWD, the designer is currently in discussion with the fashion house. The French designer, who currently works at Valentino and is a graduate of the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture...