On May 14, Loro Piana, the Italian brand renowned for its finest cashmere and wool, announced the winners of the 9th edition of its Knit Design Award 2025.
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In the world of high fashion, the phrase “Made in Italy” has long stood as a hallmark of craftsmanship, quality, and above all, trust. But beneath that prestigious label, cracks are beginning to show.
On May 15, U.S. sports retail giant DICK’S Sporting Goods announced that it will acquire Foot Locker, a brand synonymous with sneaker culture.
On May 14, German luxury e-commerce company Mytheresa announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, ended March 31, revealing solid growth in both sales and profitability.
On May 14, British luxury brand Burberry announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2025, reporting a 17% year-on-year drop in revenue to £2.461 billion and an operating loss of £3 million.
On May 13, Bloomberg reported that De Beers, the world’s leading luxury diamond supplier, has been secretly selling rough diamonds to a limited group of clients at a 10–20% discount.
On May 13, Chanel announced that it will restage its Cruise 2026 collection in Singapore on November 4, 2025.
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