Net-a-porter news and archive

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

Fashion

Net-a-Porter releases collection for Ramadan

In honor of Ramadan, Net-a-Porter has released a curated collection of dresses for the occasion. The collection includes dresses from designers like Oscar de la Renta, Taller Marmo, SemSem, Johanna Ortiz, Reem Acra, Halpern, Louisa Parris, Carolina Herrera, Jenny Packham, Rasario, and Alex Perry. According to the company, the collection’s...

29 Mar 2021

Business

Net-a-Porter launches localised site for Middle East

Leading luxury pureplayer Net-a-Porter has launched a localised site and app for the Middle Eastern market. The dual-language site will be available in both Arabic and English and will encompass local editorial content and product curation. Customers can shop curated edits in local currencies, as well as consult specialised personal shopping....

10 Mar 2021

Fashion

8 by Yoox launches sustainable capsule collection

Yoox has launched a new sustainable capsule from its private label, 8 by Yoox, called the Circular Embroidery Collection. The capsule collection features previously unsold organic cotton t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies that are then uncycled and covered with positive messages, colorful motifs, and embroidery. Each of the designs features...

22 Feb 2021

Retail

Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter launch new ‘glanceable’ iOS widgets

Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter have launched new iOS widgets allowing iPhone and iPad users to preview and directly access the stores’ ‘What’s New’ pages from their home screens. The widgets will display regularly-refreshed images of the respective store’s newest arrivals for users to see at a glance. The group behind both the brands, Yoox...

16 Feb 2021

Fashion

Alber Elbaz’s AZ Factory partners with Farfetch and Net-a-Porter

Alber Elbaz is making his long-awaited return to fashion as an invited guest member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode with his joint venture with Richemont, AZ Factory. In a statement, AZ Factory said it will present its first product stories as part of Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26 at 8pm CET, which will then go to...

19 Jan 2021

Business

Yoox Net-a-Porter introduces new sustainable goals

The Yoox Net-a-Porter Group (YNAP) has introduced its new sustainability strategy called Infinity. According to its slogan “Lasting Luxury Fashion. Lasting Positive Impact,” the online fashion retailer aims to change the way fashion is made, sold and used. The focus will be on quality craftsmanship, durable designs and the ability to be remade...

1 Dec 2020

People

Net-A-Porter managing director steps down

Net-A-Porter managing director Nicola Brandolese has reportedly stepped down from the Italian fashion e-tailer after just one year in the role. It is understood he exited the company last week, an anonymous source told Retail Gazette, though a reason for his departure was not given. Brandolese joined Net-A-Porter in September 2019 from Italian...

26 Nov 2020

Retail

Net-a-Porter to start selling Kim Kardashian's Skims line

Net-a-Porter has become the latest retail partner of Kim Kardashian's shapewear and loungewear line, Skims. The luxury e-tailer is Skims' third retail partner, after Nordstrom and Selfridges. The core range of the brand's underwear, shapewear, and loungewear will be available through the Net-a-Porter beginning December 1. “Kims has completely...

25 Nov 2020

Fashion

Yoox Net-a-Porter and The Prince's Foundation launch collection

The Yoox Net-a-Porter Group has joined forces with The Prince’s Foundation, the charity run by Prince Charles, to launch a sustainable luxury ready-to-wear collection. Comprised of 18 pieces and including both womenswear and menswear, the capsule is branded "Yoox Net-a-Porter for The Prince's Foundation." The capsule is the culmination of The...

12 Nov 2020

Fashion

Net-A-Porter names new labels to join Vanguard emerging talent initaitive

Luxury online retailer Net-A-Porter has announced three new labels to join the fifth season of Vanguard, the company’s programme for emerging designer talent. The labels to join the line-up are JiaJia and Artclub, both new and exclusive to the retailer, as well as MinjuKim, which returns for its second exclusive collection at Net-A-Porter after...

23 Sep 2020