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Sofia Celeste

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Italian Fur Market Hurt By Russia Crisis

Exports to Russia fell 34 percent last year, and Russian buyer attendance was off by 20 percent at Mifur.

Safilo’s Profits Fall Sharply on Flat Sales

Net profits dropped 84.4 percent as sales in Asia and Latin America slid and the group invested heavily.

Leather Makers at Lineapelle See Uncertain Outlook

The three-day trade show of spring 2017 tannery leather trends hosted the collections of 750 Italian…

Mipel Brands Look Abroad for Growth

Mipel organizers said that the strength of handmade Italian goods will help the small and family-run…

Linen Leads the Way at Milano Unica

Textile mills at Milano Unica said demand from environmentally conscious luxury consumers has driven up the…

Milano Unica Firms Brace for China Slowdown

Italian mills see boost from U.S. sales.

Pitti Filati Preview: Filpucci’s Take on Technology and Innovation

The Italian company, which strives to sustain growth through innovation, is gaining attention for its modern…

New Milano Unica President Eyes Shifting Markets

The real challenge for Ercole Botto Poala, he explained, isn't just about chartering new markets, it is also…

Despite Political Upheaval, Portugal’s Textile Industry Sees Growth

Exports to the U.S., Spain's fast fashion empire and a growing request for home textiles, are expected to…

Benetton Puts the Cause Behind the Clothes, Launches Four Capsules

After five years of flat sales performance, the 50-year-old company said it will link its ad campaigns more…

Textiles Ready for Seasonal Change

Warmer climates all over the world are encouraging Italian engineers to develop innovative fabrics — and the…

Italian Makers Battle Crisis With Diversity

Italian textile firms are battling a downturn in in exports and industrial production data with innovation…

Milano Unica Taps New President

Ercole Botto Poala succeeds Silvio Albini in the post.

China Jitters Cloud Milano Unica Fair

The U.S. remains a key export market for Italian firms, especially as China's economic troubles and monetary…

White Show Hypes Women’s Wear as Part of Milan Strategy

White show rebrands to emphasize women's during men's fashion week.