Net-a-porter news and archive

Yoox unveils first collaboration in responsible fashion series

The Yoox Net-a-porter group has revealed a new Yooxygen project that will see it collaborate with international designers and stakeholders on a specialised edit through its e-commerce platform. Entitled ‘Rethink with <3’, the initiative focuses on responsible fashion and hopes to allow customers to discover unique pieces and collections, each...

22 Mar 2022

Business

Yoox debuts new Marketplace site in Europe

Yoox, a division of Yoox Net-a-porter, has announced the launch of its Marketplace in Europe, offering customers access to a wider assortment of products and providing brand partners with more flexible operations. The Marketplace will be home to over 700 brands across ready-to-wear, accessories and footwear, and will be available to nearly 30...

20 Jan 2022

BusinessFeatured

Richemont and Farfetch in ‘advanced’ talks to further partnership

Luxury fashion and lifestyle conglomerate Richemont has announced that “further progress” has been made in the development of an enhanced partnership with the online retail platform, Farfetch. Richemont, whose portfolio consists of the likes of Chloé, Net-a-Porter and Cartier, stated in the announcement that the advancement puts the two...

12 Nov 2021

Fashion

In Pictures: Net-a-Porter unveils exclusive capsule by Loewe

Luxury multi-brand retailer Net-a-porter has introduced its ‘Net-a-porter x Loewe: The Crafted Collection’, in what is now Loewe’s first exclusive capsule created for a retail partner. Only available through Net-a-porter, the 25 piece collection features pieces that look to encapsulate Loewe’s concept and appeal. Among the selection, pieces...

9 Nov 2021

Yoox and The Prince’s Foundation unveil new trainee artisans for The Modern Artisan launch

Fashion retailer Yoox Net-a-Porter, together with The Prince’s Foundation, has announced the new artisans taking part in its responsible luxury training programme, The Modern Artisan project. Eight artisans have been selected to participate from a pool of applications, including four British fashion and textiles graduates and four Italian...

5 Oct 2021

BusinessFeatured

YNAP links with Reflaunt for resale service

Italian luxury group Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) is the latest fashion player to make a move in the second-hand fashion space through a tie-up with resale tech company Reflaunt. YNAP, which owns retailers Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter and The Outnet, said Friday it is launching its “most extensive resale pilot to date”, which will allow customers to sell...

1 Oct 2021

Fashion

Net-a-Porter names six new additions to The Vanguard initiative

Luxury e-commerce site Net-a-Porter has revealed six new designers joining its ongoing The Vanguard mentorship programme, which has additionally seen their collections added to the retailer’s stock. This edition’s designers include Renaissance Renaissance, Lukhanyo Mdingi, Khiry Fine, Sindiso Khumalo, Interior and Connor Ives. The selection...

23 Sept 2021

Business

YNAP opens 47 million euro distribution centre in Italy

Italian luxury group Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) has opened a new 47 million euro distribution centre in Italy that it says is one of its “most significant investments” in the country in the past 20 years. The 54,000 square metre facility - located in Landriano, near Milan - is the first single hub to serve the group’s entire global Net-a-Porter...

21 Sept 2021

Retail

Net-a-Porter opens pop-up with Sotheby’s

Luxury online retailer Net-a-Porter has joined forces with auction house Sotheby’s to open a pop-up exhibition and café on London’s Bond Street. The pop-up is open until September 9 and houses a seasonal edit of Net-a-Porter’s collection, including full looks, accessories and pieces from the online retailer’s home category presented in an...

8 Sept 2021

Business

Net-a-Porter is making its products traceable

Fashion retailer Net-a-Porter is diving into a new technological era through the use of Digital ID programs that will help to track products. The aim of the move is to encourage buyers to shop more sustainably through a circular consumption system. Using custom QR codes, the program will provide customers with information on the design and...

5 Aug 2021

Fashion Featured

Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter tap Dries Van Noten for capsule collection

Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten has teamed up with retailers Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter, both owned by Yoox Net-a-Porter Group, for two exclusive capsule collections. The collections comprise androgynous styles in relaxed silhouettes and feature fabrics in sunburst colours and psychedelic prints, drawing inspiration from “dream-like...

4 May 2021

Business

Yoox Net-a-Porter offers employees in Italy vaccination opportunities at work

Yoox Net-a-Porter Group is offering all its 1,700 Italian-based employees the opportunity to get a Covid-19 vaccination at work in its Milan and Bologna sites. The vaccination program will take place at the office and logistics centers during working hours. “The launch of the vaccination program builds on actions, initiatives, and safety...

28 Apr 2021