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GIVING BACK: Redefining Employee Benefits as Social Responsibility At Bottega Veneta, we don't just talk about employee benefits, we embody social responsibility through our "Giving Back" initiative. This program empowers employees, starting from executives as leaders by example, across all regions to get out and make a positive impact in their communities by offering paid volunteer time. We promote skills-based volunteering missions and embrace activities that can help society thrive (based on a specific internal audit). Imagine this: on some Fridays, you can dedicate part of your time to: - learning and upskilling; - working remotely from industrial sites to gain deeper insights into your company and community; - volunteering and contributing to society individually or in teams. At Bottega Veneta, we believe our commitment to social responsibility not only enhances our brand but also empowers our employees to drive change and elevate our spirits. For us, giving back is more than a genuine opportunity; it’s a cornerstone of who we are, united by a common purpose. #BOTTEGAVENETA

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An interesting article from Corriere della Sera about Santoni. Here some key highlights: 📈 15% Revenue Growth in 2023 - Projected 10.6% revenue increase in 2024 👞 Men's Lines dominate sales but Women's Lines are on the rise. 🌏 Exports make up 90% of Santoni's business, with a strong presence in the US, Europe, and the Middle East. 🌐 E-commerce makes 10% of revenue and is a key area of growth. 🎓 Santoni's Academy and Partnerships with technical institutes ensure the next generation learns the art of shoemaking. 🌟 Creating Lasting Experiences from purchase to home delivery is a focus to meet the high-end market's demand for quality, durability, and traceability. Read the full article here:

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Oniverse: new name of Calzedonia Group   To keep up with this change, from now on all updates and news about the Group will be published on the new Oniverse page: https://bit.ly/3Xr8Afx   Follow us, we are waiting for you! - The Group, with its increasingly vast, diversified product offering that ranges from fashion to food&wine, as well as the nautical sector, considers the renaming to be an essential step in further expanding its potential. Thus Oniverse was born: it represents the universe of the Group, consisting of its Brands, its People and its Values. Oniverse defines precisely that unity of free entities: a heterogeneous organization, each element with its own identity, but part of the same project. #oniverse

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The performance of the OTB Group (Only The Brave) hasn't really had the attention it deserves. The group owns the brands Diesel, Maison Margiela, Marni, Viktor&Rolf and others and last year produced very solid results: +10.2% for the group  +33.8% on direct channels  +13.1% for Diesel (key turnaround)  Headquartered in Italy with a strong business across Europe and APAC, here are some insights for #OTB FY23: ✅ Revenue increased +10.2% YOY to €1.9Bn ✅ Regional Spilt of Sales: Italy €344m Rest of Europe €503m APAC (excl India) €251m Japan €410m US €203m ROW €104m ✅ Regional Summary China: continued to focus on areas of high potential: 30 new stores Japan accounts for 23% of OTB's group business South Korea is one of the groups top performing new markets US business returned to growth Europe remained stable ✅ Significant growth for the direct channels of 33.8% from 2022, driven by increased sales in existing stores and by 76 new openings, as a result of which the retail network had a total of 610 direct sales outlets at the end of 2023 ✅ Superb performance in Asia, the Group’s key growth driver with a turnover improvement of 74% ✅ Continued expansion in Japan, which, with 23% of total business, is the Group’s key market and reported 19.4% growth in 2023 ✅ DIESEL +13.1% - Robust growth reflects the reflecting the success of the now well consolidated brand repositioning strategy - Growth of the women’s collection, which today accounts for almost 50% of business - Generated growing interest among young consumers, with Gen-Z representing 35% of its customer base - Opened 15 new stores in Europe, China, India and North America, including flagships in Paris, Miami, Antwerp and Guangzhou ✅ MAISON MARGIELA +23% - driven by China and Korea, where sales were up 72.4% from 2022, confirming the brand's growing appeal among young Asian consumers - positioning was strengthened by the global success of the Maison Margiela Artisanal Collection 2024 haute couture fashion show - opened 24 new stores; Venice, Beijing, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Seoul ✅ JIL SANDER +17.3% - 18 new stores in locations including Paris, Rome, Venice, Madrid, London, Dallas, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Kyoto, Nanjing and Seoul. ✅ Marni +8.6% 16 new stores opened in 2023 - Signed a new 20-year licensing agreement with Coty, for beauty products and fragrances  ESG / OTB Foundation ✅ committed to supporting vulnerable people in Italy and Internationally ✅ Awarded prestigious “We Welcome” award by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees ✅ Expanded its “Brave Women Awards” project, providing 57 scholarships for deserving female students at top Italian universities

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‘Less is more’ is the mantra guiding me daily in a composable approach. Today, I had the honor of discussing #composable and #headless (two distinct concepts) with Andrea Kregar and Emanuele Bonomo at HNRG. Here below is the link of the webinary https://lnkd.in/dtnNdGQc Have fun :)

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🎯 Uniqueness, Innovation, and Tradition: The Revolution of Luxury Craftsmanship In the world of fashion, attention to detail and the value of “made-to-measure” have never been more tangible. 🌟 📌Zegna redefines the concept of tailoring with three distinct approaches: • Prêt-à-porter / RTW: 10 hours of work, combining the best of technology and artisanal craftsmanship. • Made-to-measure: A personalized experience, with 20-30% handmade craftsmanship for garments tailored exclusively to your measurements. • Bespoke: The essence of sartorial art. Each jacket is 100% handmade, requiring over 72 hours of meticulous work. The result? Every piece is unique and one of a kind. 💡 The magic lies in the artisanal imperfections that give every garment character and personality. From jackets to runway pieces, every desire comes to life with limitless customization options. This inspiring speech was delivered by our Creative Director Alessandro Sartori during my very first Oasi Experience, a journey that perfectly encapsulates Zegna’s values: sustainability, innovation, and timeless elegance. Zegna is the only brand that integrates everything, from fiber to the final product, delivering an unparalleled tailoring experience. #Zegna #LuxuryFashion #TailoringExcellence #MadeToMeasure #SustainableLuxury

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Success KPIS: 1) Trend Setter 2) Free-Spirited / Open-Minded 3) Unconventional / Off-Beat

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Livetrend is PHYGITAL ! Look how we went from digital to physical, from AI-driven trends to a real #fashionshow It has been an amazing experience for the whole Livetrend.co team to see our hard work coming to life at the leading footwear fair MICAM Milano. 1. Livetrend has developed specific algorithms to detect footwear trends analyzing millions of images and information from the most influential web sources. 2. Livetrend has provided the first DATA-DRIVEN & AI-GENERATED TREND GUIDE to help MICAM visitors buying bestsellers products in order to reduce the unsold goods, optimising business and ecological impact. 3. This Guide for Buyers includes 4 seasonal macrotrends, presenting concepts, top colors, materials, components and the must-haves products for women and men, highlighting the data analyzed from Instagram, E-commerce, Fashion Shows and Consumer Interest, used to support the trend forecasting with concrete information. 4. Livetrend has created a whole TREND AREA for MICAM in collaboration with Lineapelle showing materials, colors and AI-generated products, classified from the most trendy to the most commercial. 5. The 4 Trends has been brought to life thanks to live fashion shows!! during the fair Livetrend has selected the best styles between more than 1000 exhibitors to showcase the trends of the season. Isn't that a wonderful accomplishment?

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Business più forte e sostenibile con Goodify e la Giving Economy di Innovation Green World https://lnkd.in/dXyeHNHg #business #sostenibilità #Goodify #GivingEconomy #innovation #green #consumatori #imprese #società #ambiente #piattaforma #generosità #aiuto #relazioni #clienti #modello

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You might not know the name Marcolin Spa, the Italian eyewear manufacturer, but you’ll definitely know the brands they produce frames for: Tom Ford, Christian Louboutin, adidas, BMW eyewear, Candies, Gant, 6CDS, Kenneth Cole, Marciano for Guess, Max&Co, MaxMara, Pucci, Skechers, Timberland and Tod’s. Revenues last year crept up 2% but EBITDA grew 27.9% driven by strong performance in Asia following a re-org in the region. Despite this reports have been common that PE backers PAI Partners (83% shareholders) have put Marcolin up for sale at a cool €1.3Bn. Interested parties are said to include Safilo, Marchon, Kering and EssilorLuxottica. #Marcolin insights FY23: 📈 Full Yr revenue €558m, +2% YOY 📈 Adjusted EBITDA reached 78.1 million euros (+27.9% v FY22) 📈 13m glasses sold 📈 EMEA - revenue was +1.7% - driven by the luxury segment in France, UK, Italy and Spain 📈 Americas - revenue was -4.8% - impacted by macroeconomics of the region and a declining eyewear sector 📈 Asia - revenue was +81.5% - Strongest growth came from South Korea, and the countries of SE Asia (operated by third party distributors) 🏭 Revenues by region: EMEA 47.4% Americas 39.6% ROW 5.2% APAC 7.8% Key FY23 Highlights ✅ Paid $250m for a long-term licence agreement with The Estée Lauder Companies for TOM FORD eyewear, a significant extension of the current licence agreement ✅ Acquired the the German company ic! berlin GmbH for €38.5m. The acquisition was arranged with the aim of increasing metalworking expertise and expanding the portfolio of luxury brands, strengthening the commercial position of the Group in key areas such as Asia and Europe. ✅ Signed new licence agreements with MCM and Christian Louboutin (the latter at the beginning of 2024) and the renewal and extension of licence agreements for brands already in the portfolio such as Emilio Pucci, Zegna, Max & Co, GCDS, Harley Davidson and Skechers ESG ✅ Implemented a path to sustainability in line with ESG standards (since 2021). Actions focus on various issues, including carbon emissions reduction and the circular economy. ✅ Reduced use of fossil-based materials. Increased use of innovative plastic materials. The latter include bio-based acetate, which is employed in a number of collections for some of Marcolins key Brands. For injection-molded eyewear, instead, R-PET plastic (Recycled PET) is used Employees / ED&I ✅ 57% of employees are women, 43% of whom are snr managers ✅ With the amalgamation of ic! Berlin headcount increased from 1854 to 2000 ✅ A Psychological Help Desk was launched through an online platform accredited by the Italian Health Service offering 24/7 help and support to anyone in need. The service is anonymous and available to employees and their families. ✅ Approved a new Gender Equality Policy in Nov 23 which establishes the company’s commitment to an inclusive and fair work environment, guaranteeing equal opportunities and parenting support

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HERE WE ARE This morning, I was asked what I foresee for the Fashion industry in 2025. The article published by #MilanoFinanza highlights a possible recovery starting from the second half of next year, focusing on the financial aspects of the sector. From my perspective, which is nourished daily by feedback from professionals in the creative, production, and distribution sectors, the outlook appears less optimistic. The ongoing crisis has already been decimating important brands and companies for months. However, what I foresee with certainty is an acceleration in the adoption of new Artificial Intelligence tools. These tools, while posing challenges for those who fail to update and adapt, will also bring enormous opportunities: cost reductions in various areas of the supply chain, coupled with a significant qualitative improvement in results across multiple fields. As #MarcoBizzarri asserts, and as valuable entrepreneurs have taught me over the years, it is precisely during the most challenging times that great successes can be achieved. This revolution, now irreversible, will radically transform the Fashion and Luxury sectors. Personally, I hope this change will also lead to a recovery in terms of image and quality, regaining what has been lost in recent times. One thing is certain: whether by 2025 or 2026, there is no turning back! #fashionnews #fashionluxury #fashionrevolution

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Luxury wants to embrace a new idea of lifestyle, transforming their boutique into their own home. Within them, the premises are therefore rethought and studied in detail, including restaurants (often in partnership with the excellence of catering - we will see that into the reopening of Louis Vuitton and Dior Boutique in Spring in Milan), environments entirely dedicated to fragrances, private rooms, a program of experiences and exclusive services, hospitality and cultural meetings. All made with increasingly valuable materials. This way is the expetation of VIC ( very important client ) that represent 21% Very important client (commonly called Vic), that in terms of spending they weigh 21%, well more than 200 times the average consumer. And their relevance, thanks to an annual personal expenditure that exceeds 50 thousand euros, is doubled compared to ten years ago, so much so as to now pull the accounts of the main players in the sector. To attract them it is essential to focus on product quality and impeccable service, exclusivity - therefore customisation - and on spaces entirely dedicated to them, which transform the shopping of the moment into a dream experience, as much as possible aligned with their lifestyle. Let’s see changes into the luxury lifestyle experience. Stay tuned

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“Si sa che la gente dà buoni consigli Se non può più dare cattivo esempio “ Cantava Fabrizio De Andre’ : questo e’ quello che mi e’ venuto in mente quando una persona che conosco, appena assunta in una posizione chiave da un noto retailer,mi ha chiesto alcuni consigli 😀 Ho ripensato cio che avevo scritto qualche anno fa dopo essere uscito dal grande circo delle multinazionali in cui ho lavorato quasi 20 anni 😱 l’avevo definito “ a common sense manifesto”( link nei commenti) ✅1. Stop living on Ivory Tower: Subtitle : more than 3 days in the office is not good for your health and for your Organization Strategic thinking is the most important skill to write a Strategy but understanding the local competitive environment and knowing your customer , communicating to your team properly , setting the right tone of voice and executing day by day are all paramount to succeed ✅2.Your #people are keen to be inspired , they like stories but need examples Subtitle: People are not stupid!Walk the talk please “People want guidance, not rhetoric; they need to know what the plan of action is and how it will be implemented. They want to be given responsibility to help solve the problem and the authority to act on it.” –H. Schultz ✅3.Work hard and relentlessly, surrounding yourself with the right people Subtitle the footsteps you left behind are not the numbers you have delivered but the quality of people you have attracted and nurtured The people side in the Organization is too important to be delegated to HR! ✅4. Only if you love what you do and you have a genuine passion, can you influence and drive the Organization Subtitle: when you have lost your passion it is time to jump off the bus “Heart is what separates good from great” -M.Jordan ✅5.Store is the core Subtitle: yes we’re ops people “ folks on the front lines – the ones who actually talk to the customer – are the only ones who really know what’s going on out there.” -S.Walton ✅6.Stay curious and keep your eyes peeled Subtitle be proud and happy of what you have achieved but always humble enough to be keen to learn more ‘The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.’ -S. Hawking ✅7. Honour your sponsors and do not forget to give back Subtitle Reputation and track record are not enough Seek out people you respect to help you and guide you and never forget to give back : do the same for new/ younger colleagues in the organization ✅.8 Learn to be resilient Subtitle the wheel is turning and you are not an hamster! keep your personal values strong and never lose the respect of yourself and of your people.Because this is your own treasure: be ready to leave ✅9.Make family and friends a priority Subtitle never bet on one horse ✅ 10. Have Fun Subtitle:Life is too short for not having fun try always to to have fun and to find a ridiculous, funny or ironical aspect in all the serious, strategical, urgent stuff you are working on

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✨ Fashion and luxury are not just economic sectors; they are powerful tools to interpret the world and pursue beauty and quality. As highlighted by Il Sole 24 Ore, 2025 brings challenges such as rising prices, shifting global markets, and the key role of new creatives. However, these challenges can turn into opportunities. Fashion and luxury uniquely capture the essence of our time, transforming values into inspiring products. Emphasizing craftsmanship and timeless quality can reinforce their role as cultural and economic pillars. In 2025, true luxury will be about celebrating well-made products, a value deeply and unconsciously recognized by humanity, reflecting a society in transformation. #fashion #luxury #craftsmanship #beauty #quality #sustainability #timelessdesign #globalmarkets #futureoffashion

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I'm about to launch my #fashion brand – and I'm proud that Agnese Curti will join as a co-founder. (Help us choose the first designs in the survey in the first comment) I have been really quiet in the past few months because things got really busy both with my agency, Grapefox, and with the launch of the new brand. So, here's a bunch of things about the brand: – The brand is called "Vilanera". What does it mean? Nothing. The name was empty and brandable. The ".com" domain was cheap and available and the name was not trademarked. And it sounds nice. That's it :) – We are going to sell women's bags. The reasons why we have decided to focus on this are multiple, but the main ones are: 1) Women's bags are a huge market; 2) They have lower returns compared to other items – especially dresses –, because it's less likely that people will return them because the item doesn't fit properly; 3) They have a single size, so dealing with production/stock is going to be a bit easier. – The bags are going to be produced in Italy. The first collection will be made in Florence. – There are no investors – and I don't think there will ever be. I will finance the project with my own money. For now we are going to start with around 20,000 € – then we will push to 100,000 €, if things work. – The brand is built to be profitable from day 1. We are aiming at 55-60% gross margins after returns/COGS/shipping while maintaining high quality of the bags. This will leave us plenty of room to pay for marketing/fixed costs. (the aim is not to exceed 10% fixed costs) – We will keep fixed costs as low as possible and we will be cutthroat when it comes to expenses – stock included. – We will focus on what people want and not on what we want, so we will heavily test each single design before launching it. What doesn't work will be removed. – We want to let people/customers decide what bags we will produce, so we will try to design a system to allow people to constantly vote for new features/designs. – I will try to crack the organic side as soon as possible, because paid advertising will be a walk in the park, but I don't want to over-rely on Meta/Google/TikTok ads. You will see me trying to sell women's bags with my Italian accent :) – We are starting with some basic designs and this is done on purpose. We don't want to risk with designs that are too unique. We will develop something unique later, but first we need to be profitable. – Last but not least, we launched a survey to see what designs people like and to choose the first 4 bags to launch, and we received really good feedback, actually. If you are interested and you like women's bags, you can take the survey by checking the first comment under this post. I really wanted to launch this project since forever, and after many, many years, I finally felt ready – skill-wise and financially – to jump. Last but not least, let's hope it will go well. Fingers crossed! :)

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“Ho appena completato The Path: Advice from Business Leaders to Guide Your Career! Dai uno sguardo: https://lnkd.in/d8Cai-Tq #careermanagement #personaldevelopment”

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The luxury retail landscape is undergoing a notable transformation as it shifts from the robust demand seen in the wake of the pandemic to a more tempered growth trajectory. Despite this, the market is projected to exhibit steady growth of approximately 2% to 4% in 2024, influenced by regional variations and ongoing shifts in consumer values and expectations. Major players like LVMH and KERING are currently grappling with a slowdown in sales, which is prompting a strategic pivot towards technology integration and sustainable practices aimed at appealing to the younger demographic. The demand for personalised shopping experiences is also driving luxury retailers to leverage data analytics and artificial intelligence, allowing them to tailor their offerings and improve customer service. Additionally, sustainability remains a key focus, with many luxury brands committing to transparent supply chains and eco-friendly materials, responding to the growing consumer demand for responsible fashion. Luxury brands need to find effective ways to balance tradition and innovation in order to meet the evolving expectations of today's consumers. Hence, it is interesting to see how brands make their next move. ＃luxury #retail #LVMH #Kering #sustainability #experience

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