Eric Sylvers is a Milan Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He leads coverage of the Italian fashion landscape, focusing on luxury companies, design studios, and the evolution of the "Made in Italy" brand. Previously, he has contributed to esteemed publications such as The Wall Street Journal, MSN, and Private Equity News.
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Eric Sylvers focuses on world affairs and government & politics, with an emphasis on international conflict and the Middle East. His coverage attributes suggest a preference for breaking news, evolving stories, and government announcements.
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Revenue advanced 3 percent as broader sector softness and geopolitical pressures weighed on performance.
By: Eric Sylvers
Labels from Dior to Gucci are rethinking their retail networks with a focus on fewer, higher-impact stores in ‘alpha’ cities as they seek better returns amid a prolonged industry downturn.
While the right multibrand partners offer credibility, scale and geographic reach, the wrong ones can become a source of financial and strategic risk. Brands must know how to tell the difference.
Efforts by the Italian label to streamline its product offer showed signs of paying off as sales increased in its own stores.
The former Valentino CMO is set to take up the new role as Ferragamo pushes ahead with its turnaround efforts.
Behind the headline numbers, the Swiss group's annual earnings this week will highlight diverging trajectories across the industry, with jewellery driving growth, a likely choppy performance from watches and fashion remaining under pressure.
The Italian brand known for its animal prints and flamboyant aesthetic will be taken over by the brand management company behind Martha Stewart.
The fashion house’s recent Times Square takeover thrust Gucci back under the microscope, and Kering’s annual shareholders’ meeting on Thursday gives investors a chance to press CEO Luca de Meo on his plans to reenergise the French group’s wider portfolio.
Barbara Werschine will succeed Andy Lew as chief executive as the French luxury house aims to reignite demand under artistic director Peter Copping.
Dior, Gucci, Vuitton, Zegna… The Italian menswear label will become the latest luxury player to stage a major runway show in the US on Friday, as it aims to extend its winning streak in the market, a relative bright spot amid a prolonged sector-wide slowdown. Plus, an update on Macy’s turnaround efforts and Zara’s momentum.
