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Pentland names new leadership at owned brands

Pentland Brands has announced a slew of new leadership appointments beginning this month at a number of its owned brands as part of its efforts to elevate product and identity. At Speedo, Simon Breckon has been named senior vice president, a step up from when he initially joined the group in 2018, from which time he was credited with playing a...

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Pentland Brands shares ‘100-1-0’ sustainability progress

Pentland Brands, which owns sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands including Speedo, Berghaus, and Ellesse, is driving forward its ‘100-1-0’ sustainable strategy launched at the end of 2021 by sharing its progress over the last 12 months. In the last year, Pentland Brands states it has made “significant progress” on its sustainability plans, set...

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Michael Kors unveils capsule ski collection with Ellesse

Michael Kors and Italian sportswear brand Ellesse are following up the success of their inaugural collaboration with a new skiwear capsule collection. Launching globally on November 28, the capsule offers “a vivid take on ski resort style,” explains the American fashion brand, with pieces emblazoned with a one-of-a-kind insignia that fuses...

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The rise in popularity of sneaker customisations with MattB Customs

Personalisation in fashion has been an ongoing trend in recent years and now the sneaker industry is catching up with custom designs, as the exclusivity of a one-of-a-kind item appeals to consumers. At the forefront of this trend is Matt Burgess, a graphic designer who founded MattB Customs in 2014 and has worked with brands including Google and...

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Google and Ellesse launch one-off “nameless trainer” drop

Google and Ellesse have collaborated on a rare and unique trainer drop with footwear customiser MattB Customs to create a limited edition “nameless trainer” that will only be available via posters and on social media by using the Google App to find them online. The “nameless trainers” feature a mixed-media custom design from MattB Customs, known...

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About Ellesse

Established 1959 in Italy by tailor Leonardo Servadio, Ellesse was initially inspired by the previously unknown concept of style-conscious skiwear and this core has underpinned the brand ever since. Since then, Ellesse has now become globally renowned as the original sports fashion brand, recognised for its high-quality, bold and colourful...

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Michael Kors celebrates Ellesse collaboration with in-store pop-up

Michael Kors is celebrating the launch of its athleisure collaboration with Italian sportswear brand Ellesse by transforming its Regent Street flagship in London with dedicated #MKxellesse windows and in-store installations. The in-store pop-up showcases the 24-piece Michael Kors x Ellesse capsule collection, featuring track jackets and pants,...

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Michael Kors teams up with Ellesse

American luxury fashion brand Michael Kors is collaborating with Italian sportswear brand Ellesse on a celebration of the athletic styles of the 1970s. The capsule collection, which launches in May, will offer a “luxurious and modern take on retro athleisure,” explains Michael Kors in a press release, while bringing together the signature styles...

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Ellesse unveils co-branded collection with Netflix’s Cobra Kai

Sportswear brand Ellesse has partnered with the Netflix series Cobra Kai on a capsule of co-branded goods that celebrate the popular show. Launching February 3, the collection will include looks inspired by the show’s Dojo houses and consists of team hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts, track tops and track pants. Items utilise colour schemes and...

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Ellesse releases winter collection with Jade Thirwall

Ellesse has unveiled its newest collection, fronted by Little Mix’s Jade Thirwall. The brand mixes its own sports lifestyle theme alongside the more contemporary look that Thirwall brings. It establishes “a natural fit between star and brand.” “I’m so excited to be working with Ellesse and I really love this AW21 range,” said Thirwall of the...

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Pentland Brands wants to be net-zero by 2032

Pentland Brands, which owns sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands including Speedo, Berghaus, and Ellesse, has launched a new “100-1-0” sustainability strategy that includes becoming a net-zero business by 2032. The 2032 timeline and name of the strategy coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Pentland Brands business. “100-1-0” focuses on...

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Zara Larsson to host Ellesse shoppable digital concert

Swedish singer Zara Larsson is set to host a live concert on TikTok in partnership with the Italian sportswear brand Ellesse, following on from the label’s announcement that the star will also be it’s brand ambassador. As the face of it’s autumn/winter 2021 campaign Larsson, who boasts over six million global streams on Spotify, will display the...