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ITALY: Ermenegildo Zegna adds online virtual fitting room
10 November 2011
Luxury men’s clothing brand Ermenegildo Zegna has incorporated hi-tech business Fits.me’s Virtual Fitting Room technology into its e-commerce operations.
EGYPT: Arafa to set up shirt plant with Ermenegildo Zegna
6 September 2011
Arafa Holding, Egypt's biggest garment producer and exporter, has signed a deal with Italian luxury men's wear group Ermenegildo Zegna to set up a shirt manufacturing company.
'Made in Italy' thrives without EU label law
13 May 2011
After a period of decline the Italian clothing and textile industry is again winning plaudits by playing its trump card: 'Made in Italy'. Joe Ayling reports on the significance of 'Made in' labels to Italy, and how a stable of luxury brands has conserved the country's reputation for quality.
Turkish apparel industry debates safeguard duties
10 May 2011
Turkey's plan to introduce provisional safeguard duties on some woven fabric, apparel and accessory imports is intended to help local textile producers. But the move is also being questioned by domestic apparel manufacturers and brands, as Joe Ayling found out at last week's Istanbul Fashion Apparel Conference, where industry leaders discussed the dangers of protectionism.
TURKEY: Istanbul to host Fashion Apparel Conference
12 April 2011
Around 2000 industry professionals are expected to take part in the fourth Istanbul Fashion Apparel Conference, which takes place next month and brings together Turkish textile and apparel manufacturers, retailers, and national and international brands.
US: Barry Miguel named 7 For All Mankind president
12 April 2011
Upscale denim brand 7 For All Mankind has named industry veteran Barry Miguel, the former CEO of CEO of New York City based Tracy Reese, as its new president.
UK: Todd & Duncan names deputy managing director
20 January 2011
Cashmere yarn spinner Todd & Duncan has promoted its finance director Iain Cormack to the additional role of deputy managing director.
June 2010 management briefing: Colombia's clothing and textile industry has potential
24 June 2010
"Colombia's clothing and textile industry is one of the largest and most experienced in Latin America, especially with the application of technology in production processes," according to Camila Toledo, Latin America trend director for Stylesight, the online provider of trends, tools and technology for creative professionals in the fashion and style industries.
LITHUANIA: Apranga strikes franchise deal with Promod
25 May 2010
Lithuanian retail operator Apranga Group has agreed on distribution contract with French company Promod to develop its stores in three Baltic States.
GREECE: Elmec in retail talks with Ermenegildo Zegna
29 April 2010
Fashion and footwear firm Elmec Sport SA is in talks to distribute Italian men's wear label Ermenegildo Zegna in Greece.
Global news roundup
28 April 2010
The following is a roundup of apparel and footwear news from the world's local media. just-style has not checked these stories so cannot guarantee their accuracy.
JAPAN: Michael Kors to open Tokyo boutique
22 March 2010
Michael Kors will open its first 1,400-square-feet boutique on Tokyo’s upscale Omotesando avenue this September partnering with local Toshiaki Tashiro.
MONGOLIA: Louis Vuitton opens first store
26 October 2009
LVMH subsidiary Louis Vuitton has opened its first store in Mongolia to a backdrop of strong economic growth in the Centre-East Asian state.
INDIA: Government to boost textile investments in Swiss visit
22 October 2009
The Indian government is launching a campaign to attract foreign investment from Europe for its textile and clothing industry.
UK: Chinese firm buys Dawson's Todd & Duncan unit
17 June 2009
Scottish textile firm Dawson International Plc has agreed to sell its Todd & Duncan business cashmere yarn spinning business to one of its Chinese suppliers, seven months after discussions began.
UAE: Zegna unveils Dubai concept store
7 May 2009
Italian men's wear label Ermenegildo Zegna has unveiled its first Global Concept Store in the Middle East at the new Dubai Mall retail development.
ITALY: Armani hires Bruno Laguardia as US chief
18 April 2008
Giorgio Armani has hired Bruno Laguardia as the chief executive officer of its US unit, Giorgio Armani Corporation.
ITALY: Ermenegildo Zegna FY profit up 10%
16 April 2008
Italian luxury men’s wear group Ermenegildo Zegna has posted a 10.1% rise in full year profit, helped by strong international sales.
EUROPE: Invista unveils latest Lycra technology
19 March 2008
Fibre producer Invista has announced the European launch of its latest technology for shirting apparel, called Freef!t Lycra fabric.
UK: Smart fabric maker Eleksen for sale as funding runs out
15 October 2007
Eleksen Group Plc, the maker of smart fabrics that control phones and MP3 players, has called in the administrators after running out of funding.
ITALY: Ermenegildo Zegna opens new Milan HQ
9 October 2007
Italian fashion group Ermenegildo Zegna is opening new headquarters in Milan.
ARGENTINA: Kenzo to be relaunched by LVMH
17 September 2007
LVMH-owned luxury apparel brand Kenzo has returned to Argentina where rivals such as Valentino and Gucci have re-launched their businesses after fleeing the country in the wake of the 2001 economic crisis.
ITALY: Ermenegildo Zegna eyeing India expansion?
14 September 2007
Italian design firm Ermenegildo Zegna could be targeting India for the launch of 12 men's wear stores, it has been reported.
ITALY: Zegna Sport launches Bluetooth iJacket
22 August 2007
Italian men's wear brand Zegna Sport has become the latest company to use Eleksen's iPod enabled control pad in its new Bluetooth iJacket.
US: Talbots chief merchandising officer to retire
4 July 2007
Harold B Bosworth Jr, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of The Talbots, will retire 27 July after a decade with the company. The firm has initiated a search for a successor.
US: Brown Shoe to step into China with 500 stores
20 June 2007
Brown Shoe took its second leap into Asia in less than a week late Tuesday (19 June) when it announced that it would open more than 500 stores in China through a joint venture in which it will hold a 51% interest.
UK: Marks & Spencer launches iPod suit
20 June 2007
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has launched a range of suits especially designed for use with an iPod.
INDIA: Ermenegildo Zegna opens Mumbai flagship
30 May 2007
Italian suit-maker Ermenegildo Zegna is stepping back into the Indian market with a flagship store in Mumbai which it claims is the country’s largest luxury boutique.
US: Brioni rated top men's fashion brand in luxury survey
24 May 2007
Brioni has rated the most prestigious luxury men's fashion brand in a new survey carried out among wealthy consumers.
UK firms lead in smart textiles and wearable electronics
3 May 2007
UK firms are leading the way in smart fabrics and interactive textiles for wearable electronics, according to a new report from Textiles Intelligence. But one challenge being faced by some of the more successful players is the rate at which they are able to raise additional capital in order to expand their production capacity and meet rapidly rising demand.
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