PPR FASHION COVERAGE

Kering Officially Acquires Pomellato

After months of serious consideration, Kering (formerly PPR) has confirmed its acquisition of a majority stake in the Italian jeweler Pomellato. The French conglomerate said it would support the inte... (more...)

Gucci Parent Company Kering Acquires Tannery

Kering, the French group previously known as PPR, reported to have acquired a majority stake in France Croco, an elite producer of tanned skins says WWD. (more...)

PPR and Damiani Battle Over Pomellato

PPR effectively edged out Swarovksi, Renzo Rosso and Prada and is now the leading suitor left in the quest to acquire Pomellato. (more...)

PPR May Be Changing Its Name to 'Kering'

PPR SA, the French owner of Gucci and Puma, may be changing it's name to Kering to complete it's transition into a luxury and sport goods specialist reports BoF. (more...)

Nicholas Kirkwood Awarded BFC/Vogue Prize

Nicholas Kirkwood is the winner of the fourth BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund prize. He received a prize is 200,000 pounds of funding help toward his label's growth, as well as mentorship in helping ... (more...)

Photo Coverage: Stella McCartney Spring Campaign

The new Spring ads for Stella McCartney have been revealed featuring model Natalia Vodianova...again. The British label's ads are starting to get predictable with the same model giving the same vacan... (more...)

PPR Takes Majority Stake in Christopher Kane

After speculation first surfaced in November, PPR has confirmed that it has bought a 51% stake in the business of London Fashion Week label Christopher Kane reports WWD. (more...)

Fashion Stories That Changed 2012

2012 was a big year in the fashion industry. There has been designer musical chairs and lawsuits gallore. Before the ball drops at midnight and we ring in 2013, let's take a look back at the biggest... (more...)

Puma CEO Steps Down

Puma has announced that chief executive Franz Koch will leave in March as part of an ongoing shake-up as it tries to catch up with rivals such as Adidas and Nike. (more...)

Amazon Ramps Up Fashion, Leases Williamsburg Photo Studio

Amazon is pushing towards high fashion reported WWD. Amazon announced it has leased a 40,000 square foot space in the 'emerging' neighborhood Williamsburg, Brookyn. They will use this space to shoot... (more...)

Bottega Veneta Launches Cruise 2011/2012 Advertising Campaign

Bottega Veneta has announced that photographer Mona Kuhn has shot the brand's Cruise 2011/2012 advertising campaign. (more...)

Vertbaudet Launches New Spring-Summer 2011 Catalogue

As the last vestiges of winter melt away, Vertbaudet is looking forward to the new season with the release of their latest catalogue, the Spring-Summer 2011 collection. (more...)