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Dries Van Noten’s Next Act

There is no such thing as retirement for the Belgian designer. With his new Venice foundation, he’s blossoming professionally and personally under the influence of La Serenissima.

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Dries Van Noten has embarked on a next act: establishing his own art foundation in a 15th century palazzo on the Grand Canal in Venice.
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Zegna Revenues Rise 7.4%

The Italian luxury group’s first-quarter performance surpassed market expectations powered by solid growth in direct-to-consumer sales in the US.

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Zegna Menswear Autumn/Winter 2026.
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Can the ‘MAC of Italy’ Make It in America?

European cosmetics giant Kiko Milano has racked up over $1 billion in sales with storefronts across the globe from Chile to India. Until now, success in the hyper-competitive US market has been more elusive, however.

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Kiko Milano hopes its brand of Italian glamour will resonate in the US.
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Unilever Sales Rise on Strong Demand in India, Brazil

The UK multinational’s sales rose more than expected as consumers in emerging markets snapped up its cleaning products and Dove soap, offsetting lacklustre demand in the US.

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Chief executive Fernando Fernandez has been clear Unilever’s focus should be in beauty and wellbeing where he sees far more growth potential.
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