Quantcast
Channel: Missoni – Luxury Daily
Viewing all 115 articles
Browse latest View live

Nordstrom, Harrods, Jeremy Scott and Missoni – Live news

0
0
Jeremy Scott branded Lexus RX

Jeremy Scott branded Lexus RX

Luxury Daily’s live news from Feb. 11:

Nordstrom shares retail footprint for 2019 New York debut
U.S. department store chain Nordstrom has unveiled its architectural plans for its first outpost in New York.
Click here to read the entire article

Harrods skips no detail with bridal prep services
With romanticism on consumers’ minds as Valentine’s Day nears, London department store Harrods is celebrating its in-store bridal services.
Click here to read the entire article

Element Lifestyle eyes billionaires via elevated services
Travel and lifestyle concierge service Element Lifestyle has launched a limited membership program geared toward billionaires.
Click here to read the entire article

Jeremy Scott drives into New York Fashion Week in branded SUVs
U.S. fashion label Jeremy Scott is taking a mobile approach to sharing prints from its fall 2016 collection in a fleet of branded Lexus SUVs.
Click here to read the entire article

Missoni explores its colorful history in London exhibition
Italian fashion house Missoni will be the subject of an upcoming retrospective at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London.
Click here to read the entire article


Luisa Via Roma works to protect collective femininity via one-off artworks

0
0
Luisa Via Roma's Fill your bottle with... editorial

Luisa Via Roma’s Fill your bottle with… editorial

Italian retailer Luisa Via Roma is sending messages of support via bottle to raise international awareness for women subjected to violence in Mexico.

Together with nonprofit organization Fundación Origen, Luisa Via Roma has commissioned 15 internationally renowned designers and artists to customize bottles of Maestro Dobel Diamante tequila. While the charity is not Italian or European based, women throughout the world are victims of violence, and showing solidarity with an international cause is likely to resonate with consumers and philanthropists regardless of their country of origin.

Message in a bottle
Promoted via Twitter, Luisa Via Roma’s aim for the “Fill your bottle with…” initiative is to support the wellbeing of the global community through the creative industries.

Luisa Via Roma explains, “Around the world, women and children experience the devastating effects of war, immigration, neglect and worse. When one woman suffers, the collective femininity is damaged, robbing all women of their innate human dignity.” To lend its support and raise its voice against injustices, Luisa Via Roma joined forces with Fundación Origen and tequila-maker Maestro Dobel Diamante.

The resulting bottles created by artists and fashion designers will be auctioned by Sotheby’s during a gala event at the Museo Soumaya in Mexico City.

Participants from the art world include Hector Esrawe, Hector Zamora, Loris Cecchini, Maurizio Donzelli, Paolo Grassino, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Prince Lauder, Richard Dupont and Pascale Marthine Tayou. Those from the fashion sector include Aquazzura, Blumarine, Daniela Villegas, Etro, Salvatore Ferragamo and Missoni.

Furthering the reach of the campaign, Luisa Via Roma has also created an editorial effort supporting the charitable initiative. In its editorial, the retailer paired the bottles designed by the fashion labels with the brand’s most recent collections, creating additional awareness.

luisa via roma.etro tequila
Fill your bottle with… by Etro 

Luisa Via Roma as part of its #LuisaCares objective, often partners with nonprofits on an auction tie-in with pieces commissioned by artists and fashion designers.

Over the summer, Luisa Via Roma teamed up with toymaker Hasbro to give iconic 1980s toy My Little Pony a high-fashion makeover.

For the Make Kids Happy auction, coinciding with the retailer’s biannual Firenze4ever fashion event, My Little Pony figures decorated by labels including Fendi and Emilio Pucci were sold on eBay to raise money for Save the Children (see story).

VIP suites, Marni, London real estate and Missoni – News briefs

0
0
Freja Beha Erichsen for Missoni, summer 2016

Freja Beha Erichsen for Missoni, summer 2016

Today in luxury marketing:

The VIP suite for the nanny
One suite in Dahlia Mahmood’s 8,500-square-foot home in Ashburn, VA, includes a seating area, walk-in closet, kitchenette and a bathroom with custom-made mirrored vanity and crystal faucet handles. This VIP space isn’t for overnight guests or in-laws. It’s the nanny quarters, says Ms. Mahmood, a 37-year-old mother of three sons, per The Wall Street Journal.
Click here to read the entire article on The Wall Street Journal

At Marni, saying something beyond clothes
Fashion has a growing penchant for theatrics, and it’s not another public spat or hissy fit. When front-row coups and the traditional runway format fall flat, what should a label do to reach that elusive consumer? Make an effort on a wider stage, and steal that scene right back, says the New York Times.
Click here to read the entire article on the New York Times

London luxury-home prices reduced at highest rate since 2013
Sellers of luxury London homes are cutting asking prices on the largest proportion of properties in at least three years as high values, commodity-price declines and new taxes damp demand, according to Bloomberg.
Click here to read the entire article on Bloomberg

The Missoni matriarchs
In 1997, Rosita Missoni tried to retire from the company she and her husband, Ottavio (known as Tai), had started together in Gallarate, Lombardy, in 1953. “I was tired,” she says, “For me the passion that you must have to work in fashion had become a duty.” She attempted to play the doting grandmother, taking her grandchildren to school three days a week, but it didn’t last. “I decided that my life could not go on in that way. I had a terrible sense of uselessness. For me, to be involved with work was essential,” reports Business of Fashion.
Click here to read the entire article on Business of Fashion

Milan Design Week provides luxury brands platform for creative storytelling

0
0
Dior Homme sets designed by M/M

Dior Homme sets designed by M/M

As Milan Design Week brings a global creative community to the Italian city, luxury brands are leveraging the extra foot traffic through artistic installations and events.

Comprising the milestone 55th annual furniture fair Salone del Mobile and the city-wide Furiosalone activities numbering more than 1,000, Milan Design Week has attracted participants from both the interior space and other design-centric categories, including jewelry, automotive and apparel. With 400,000 attendees from five continents descending on Milan this week, it offers a chance for brands to start a discourse on innovation and style.

“Brands who intend to be seen or known as innovative and collaborative often do so by honoring good design and the artisans, creating a strategic advantage with their client base who align with this attribute,” saidRebecca Miller, CEO of Miller & Company, New York. “By maintaining a presence in Milan during the week of Salone del Mobile where 400,000 visitors from 160 countries come to discover what is new in the world of design from furnishings, art, fashion to food they have the opportunity to enjoy unprecedented exposure to buyers, enthusiasts and the press.

“Collaborations are in full gear connecting experiences with all of the senses, often reimagining iconic shapes in new mediums, taking what may have traditionally been interior products for body and home and scaling them in various mediums to be enjoyed outdoors renewing the sense of tradition with innovation,” she said.

Creative approach
Playing off its iconic apparel, Spazio Missoni built “Knitown,” a city of knitwear buildings depicted through patterns. Envisioned by artist Aldo Lanzini and creative directed by Angela Missoni, the installation is hosting live performances.

2/2 Postcards from #Knitown: images from Missoni’s #MDW16 installation.

A photo posted by Missoni (@missoni) on

This is running concurrently with Missoni’s display at Salone del Mobile, which highlights its Fireworks collection made of flameproof fabrics, as well as its showroom focus on its waterproof outdoor collection Floral Galaxy.

At the Accademia di Brera, Baccarat is hosting an exhibit titled “Lumieres: Out of the Box,” in which new collaborations with designer Marcel Wanders, lighting designer Hans van Bentem and artist Arik Levy are displayed within giant shipping containers, a reference to the wooden boxes that have carried Baccarat chandeliers to global destinations throughout its 250 years. The collection contains a number of firsts for the brand, including its first spherical chandelier, the first almost 8-foot vase and its first time using precious stones in a lighting design.

Baccarat Lumieres Box Salone 2016
Baccarat’s “Lumieres out of the box”

Vitra, which produces furniture, translated a 10-year research project into a vibrant installation at its temporary pop-up CasaVitra. “Color Machine” draws from the Vitra Color & Material Library, the result of designer Hella Jongerius’ insights into the brand’s hues, with color wheels and spinning tops.

CasaVitra installation Color Machines
CasaVitra

Dior is celebrating the relationship between M/M and its menswear creative director Kris Van Assche, who has tapped the duo to design the sets for Dior Homme runway shows. Elements of the sets, including spring 2014’s primary colored rectangular structures and the high stools of spring 2015 are on display at Milan’s Plusdesign gallery.

At its boutique, Pomellato is staging a window display commissioned from artist Uros Mihic, which depicts an interior scene complete with miniature chairs through the medium of paper.

Valextra similarly staged an installation at its Milan boutique, teaming with artist Lorenzo Vitturi on “Inside Out.”

Valextra Inside Out
Valextra’s Inside Out

Bulgari took inspiration from its B.zero1 collection for an installation in the gardens of its hotel in Milan. Oversize rings in gold are linked to form a triangle in the display designed by NaNa Architecture.

Bulgari Salone 2016
Bulgari installation

Aston Martin is complementing a display of its licensed furniture crafted by Formitalia at the show with a private event celebrating its DB11 at the Rosa Grand Hotel. The automobile is the first designed under the brand’s new “Second Century” initiative.

The automaker is also staging an AM37 powerboat exhibition at the Larusmiani concept boutique on Via Montenapoleone, the heart of Milan’s high-end shopping district (see story).

“The collaboration with Formitalia on the Aston Martin furniture collection is a beautiful mix of design, technology and style,” said Marek Reichman, Aston Martin chief creative officer, in a brand statement. “I’m looking forward to the reaction to the DB11 in Milan, a city famed for its love of design.”

Yoox.com, along with Fondazione Cologni del Mestieri and Living, is paying tribute to artisanship by pairing 16 designers with 16 craftspeople, creating a dialogue between the two interwoven fields through the production of 16 masterpieces. “Doppia Firma,” which translates to double signature, brings to light rare Italian skills and materials, including rust printing and lustre glazed ceramics.


Doppia Firma: a tribute to Italian creativity and craftsmanship

The result of these collaborations are on display at the Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana, and project sponsor Yoox.com is featuring the creations on its Web site.

“Milan is the design capital of the world,” said Luca Martines, president off-season, Yoox Net-A-Porter Group. “To participate in Milan Design Week is a great point of pride for our brand, and we are especially proud of this year’s partnership with the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte and Living. The Doppia Firma project is a testament to Yoox.com’s dedication and commitment to supporting the Italian traditions of artisanal craftsmanship and innovative design.

“Since the launch of the design area in 2006, Yoox.com has always placed great importance on establishing ourselves within the design community,” he said. “The Doppia Firma project allows us to support highly talented designers and local artisans while celebrating our Italian heritage. We hope this serves as a reminder that Yoox.com is one of the world’s greatest resources for art and design, in addition to fashion.”

Even those who do not traditionally create home goods joined in on the fun to commemorate Salone del Mobile’s anniversary.

Berluti worked with wooden furniture maker Ceccotti on a line aimed at the modern gentleman, including a Paraventi dressing screens.

Berluti Salone 2016
Berluti Paraventi screen

Also bridging fashion and furniture is Fratelli Rossetti, which is presenting “Waking Light,” a project designed by Servomuto, a brand that makes handmade lampshades. Against the backdrop of the bright installation, the shoemaker is highlighting a limited-edition pair of sneakers, which use a style from the spring collection as a canvas for fluorescent paint.

This is part of Fratelli Rossetti’s New Artisan initiative, which showcases up-and-coming craftsmen in the brand’s Milan boutique (see story).

Stampa
Fratelli Rossetti’s Waking Light

“Furiosalone is the most prestigious and important series of events linked to the Milan Furniture Fair and the design world,” Ms. Miller said. “Participation confirms and signals to the global market and consumer base a brand’s understanding and importance for good design, the artisans who create beauty, the desires of their target audience and the need to remain an interesting and viable brand.

“Participation legitimizes a brand in the eyes of the competition, the consumer and the world stage for design,” she said. “This is where brands have the opportunity, unlike no other, to connect all the senses to an experience, test new concepts, evolve the pop-up store concepts, redefine and refine their brick and mortar experiences to align with their e-commerce business – in total, where innovation becomes reality.”

Installing ideas
Outside of design, brands are showcasing other elements of creativity this week.

Toyota Corp.’s Lexus is inviting attendees of Milan Design Week April 12-17 to experience a world filled with anticipation.

During the week-long fair the automaker will present its “Lexus — An Encounter with Anticipation,” an exhibit that pairs Lexus with a design firm and a Michelin star-winning chef. Pairing different verticals together within one project draws industry parallels and gives consumers a broader interpretation to experience (see story).

Being a part of fairs provides a means for a luxury brand to communicate its values.

Jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels showcased its savoir-faire through an exhibition at The European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF) in Maastricht, Netherlands.

The house returned to the art fair for the 2016 edition, exhibiting a number of heritage and contemporary pieces in the haute joaillerie section. Widely regarded as the leading art show worldwide, TEFAF presented a platform for Van Cleef & Arpels to share its jewels with art enthusiasts (see story).

“Brands who expect to serve and engage at the luxury level must always be of a creative mind, staying ahead of the consumer’s every needs and desires,” Ms. Miller said.

“The myriad events and exhibits during Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile continue to elevate the customer knowledge and experience, which then adds a new challenge to luxury brands – how to replicate or improve upon this heighten experiential experience designed to challenge and bring forward the best to an artistically minded audience within their own product development, marketing and sales channels whether through a one to one private offering, a physical space or an ecommerce site,” she said.

“Those passionate about great design will seek it out and today that refers to all global consumers. This exposure creates significant expectations from the design community. They should use this platform as a baseline from which to build their own collections, build their own niche markets and strategically differentiate their brands, offerings and services from the embarrassment of choices in the market.”

Missoni to open first branded residence in Miami

0
0
Missoni Home's 2016 Anemones collection

Missoni Home’s 2016 Anemones collection

Italian fashion house Missoni is adding its colorful aesthetic to the Miami skyline.

The Missoni Baia, a 57-story luxury condominium tower, is located at 777 N.E. 26th Terrace, directly on the shore of Biscayne Bay. Missoni has had a successful home interior line since 1981 and briefly outfitted a hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland until 2012, but the Missoni Baia tower is the brand’s first residential project.

There’s no place like Missoni Home
Developed by the OKO Group, the Missoni Baia tower is located in the up-and-coming Miami neighborhood of Edgewater.

Missoni’s first branded residences includes 146 multimillion dollar units with waterfront views. Units range from two to four bedrooms with 2,500 to 3,700 of square footage. The building boasts three duplexes with private terraces and two duplex penthouses with zero-edge plunge pools, high above Miami.

The residential tower has incorporated Missoni’s colorful palette through the placement of Missoni Home furniture collections in all public spaces and amenities.

OKO Group Missoni Baia Rendering
Rendering of Missoni Baia 

“Our design DNA is rooted in aesthetic and technical innovation,” said Angela Missoni, creative director of Missoni, in a statement. “That’s just one of the reasons we are thrilled to collaborate with the many innovative and creative individuals on this project.

“The idea of bringing not just the Missoni vision, but the Missoni lifestyle to a residential project is something I find very inspiring, so when we heard about the concept it seemed like the perfect partnership,” she said. “I’m looking forward to presenting the world’s first Missoni residential collaboration and celebrating the conviviality and allure of living on the waterfront.”

Amenities at the property are all in collaboration with Missoni to offer the comforts of a resort in a residential setting. The building’s amenities include a flow-through deck for sunbathing as well as cabanas.

missoni home.furniture 2016
Missoni Home, 2016 collection 

On site there are five swimming pools including an Olympic-sized lap pool, hot and cold plunge pools, a children’s pool and an infinity pool on the Bayfront Terrace. The property also includes elevated tennis courts, a fitness center and spa.

The tower has only three residences per floor with dedicated elevators providing direct access to the apartments. Also included is a 24-hour attended lobby, concierge, valet and security.

Miami’s residential market has become dotted with luxury condominiums with Armani and Fendi opening branded apartment buildings (see story).

Olivier Rousteing, Missoni, luxury and Manolo Blahnik – Live news

0
0
Image courtesy of Manolo Blahnik

Image courtesy of Manolo Blahnik

Luxury Daily’s live news from May 24:

Olivier Rousteing shares love of football for high-fashion NikeLab capsule
Balmain’s creative director Olivier Rousteing is injecting his “golden touch” to athletic wear for his second high-profile collaboration.
Click here to read the entire article

Missoni to open first branded residence in Miami
Italian fashion house Missoni is adding its colorful aesthetic to the Miami skyline.
Click here to read the entire article

Luxury market pattern to continue for foreseeable future: Bain
The remainder of 2016 will echo last year’s single-digital growth for the luxury goods market, according to a new report by Bain & Company.
Click here to read the entire article

Manolo Blahnik steps up in-store presence in Asia
Footwear label Manolo Blahnik is expanding operations in select Asian markets through a new distribution and retail partnership.
Click here to read the entire article

Missoni, La Mer recreate Northern Lights for holiday gift box

0
0
Crème de la Mer holiday 2016

Crème de la Mer holiday 2016

Italian fashion house Missoni found inspiration in the Northern Lights for a limited-edition holiday collection designed for Estée Lauder Cos.’ Crème de la Mer.

Designed by Margherita M. Missoni, the project with La Mer pays homage to the “wonderlands of the world.” The holiday collection also speaks to fans of both brands through the inclusion of La Mer skincare and an accessory designed by Ms. Missoni.

Wintery wraps
For the collaborative holiday collection, Ms. Missoni designed a cashmere wrap with a snowflake-inspired pattern. Exclusive to the collection, the wrap scarf includes a touch of silver to continue the wintery design.

la mer.missoni holiday 2016
Crème de la Mer x Missoni holiday collection 2016  

Also included in the $550 box is a 2 ounce jar of Crème de la Mer. The exterior of the box matches the colors seen in the wrap through a rendering of the Northern Lights.

On its Web site, La Mer included a behind-the-scenes video that shows Ms. Missoni’s creative process with scenes from her workshop being juxtaposed with winter landscapes and footage of the Northern Lights. In the video, Ms. Missoni also demonstrates how the exclusive wrap can be used for a variety of looks.


Margherita Missoni for La Mer

A second section includes Ms. Missoni’s must-haves from the skincare brand. The designer’s holiday picks include Crème de la Mer and La Mer’s Renewal Oil and its new Perfecting Treatment.

La Mer has collaborated with a number of designers of limited-edition keepsakes.

For example, La Mer teamed with lifestyle brand Kelly Wearstler on a limited-edition objet d’art that merges modernist and classic design.

The limited-edition vanity box drew inspiration from La Mer’s latest serum, Genaissance de la Mer, and the crystal elements within its essence. Known for her talent as a “minimalist designer with maximum range,” La Mer’s collaboration likely appealed to its own enthusiasts as well as those who follow Ms. Wearstler’s work (see story).

La Mer, Nordstrom, Tag Heuer and Donatella Versace – Live news

0
0
Crème de la Mer holiday 2016

Crème de la Mer holiday 2016

Luxury Daily’s live news from Dec. 6:

Missoni, La Mer recreate Northern Lights for holiday gift box
Italian fashion house Missoni found inspiration in the Northern Lights for a limited-edition holiday collection designed for Estée Lauder Cos.’ Crème de la Mer.
Click here to read the entire article

Nordstrom to expand New York location’s footprint
Retailer Nordstrom has decided to up the selling floor size of its menswear department to make the most of its New York market location.
Click here to read the entire article

Tag Heuer underscores brand mantra in rugby tournament alliance
LVMH-owned Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer has been named the official timekeeper and watch of HSBC World Rugby Seven Series 2016-2017.
Click here to read the entire article

Barneys taps “editorial eye” for new fashion director
Department store chain Barneys New York has selected Marina Larroudé, formerly of Conde Nast-owned Teen Vogue, as its fashion director.
Click here to read the entire article

Donatella Versace holds meet-and-greets at Harrods, Versace flagships
Fashion designer Donatella Versace is going on tour to promote the first book documenting her career and vision for the house of Versace.
Click here to read the entire article


Will high-end children’s home decor be as popular as children’s apparel?

0
0
Margherita Missoni for Pottery Barns Kids

Margherita Missoni for Pottery Barns Kids

Italian fashion house Missoni’s heiress is bidding for the attention of stylish parents with a capsule collection for home furniture brand Pottery Barn.

The 50-piece capsule was designed by Margherita Maccapani Missoni Amos, who has created a collection of home decor for nursery, bedroom and playroom pieces with the “playful spirit of childhood.” The “Margherita Missoni for Pottery Barns Kids” line is Ms. Amos’ first go at children’s homewares, a category that could see as much interest as children’s wear among affluent parents (see story).

Baby loves Missoni
For the collection, Ms. Amos designed bedding, furniture, accessories, wall decor, lighting and nursery essentials.

Ms. Amos instilled her family’s tradition of colorful prints into her Pottery Barn collection through the use of bright colors, bold patterns and unique accents. Designed to be versatile, all of the pieces can be mixed and matched to create a personalized look.

Many of the pieces recall her Italian heritage as well as her personal life. Ms. Amos drew inspiration from sons’ nurseries as well as keepsakes from her own childhood.

missoni.pottery barn kids
Nursery decor, Margherita Missoni for Pottery Barns Kids

“Collaborating with Pottery barn Kids was such a joy and a natural fit for me, as it brought together playful design and quality craftsmanship to create a beautiful collection for kids and baby,” Ms. Amos said in a statement.

“The collection is comfortable, colorful and it evokes the same sense of freedom I feel when dressing myself and my children — mixing, matching and creating something that is unique to your own sense of style,” she said.

Margherita Missoni for Pottery Barns Kids retails for $19 to $399 online and in-stores.


Introducing Margherita Missoni for Pottery Barn Kids

Missoni’s use of color in its designs has allowed the brand to move from apparel to home decor, seamlessly.

For example, Missoni added its colorful aesthetic to the Miami skyline.

The Missoni Baia, a 57-story luxury condominium tower, is located at 777 N.E. 26th Terrace, directly on the shore of Biscayne Bay. Missoni has had a successful home interior line since 1981 and briefly outfitted a hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland until 2012, but the Missoni Baia tower is the brand’s first residential project.

Missoni’s residential tower has incorporated the brand’s colorful palette through the placement of Missoni Home furniture collections in all public spaces and amenities (see story).

Vogue Italia, Harrods, Ferragamo and Chanel – Live news

0
0
Ferragamo spring/summer 2017

Ferragamo spring/summer 2017

Luxury Daily’s live news from Jan. 20:

Emanuele Farneti named editor in chief of Vogue Italia, L’Uomo Vogue
Emanuele Farneti has been selected as Vogue Italia’s new editor in chief after Franca Sozzani passed away in December.
Click here to read the entire article

Will high-end children’s home decor be as popular as children’s apparel?
Italian fashion house Missoni’s heiress is bidding for the attention of stylish parents with a capsule collection for home furniture brand Pottery Barn.
Click here to read the entire article

Harrods to let waitstaff keep 100pc of tips received
British department store Harrods has agreed to revise its gratuity policy after a Jan. 7 protest called attention to an unfair policy at the retailer’s in-store restaurants.
Click here to read the entire article

Ferragamo explores Sicily’s natural beauty for spring/summer 2017
Italian fashion and footwear brand Salvatore Ferragamo is “among friends” in a Mediterranean dreamscape for spring/summer 2017.
Click here to read the entire article

Chanel stages martial arts duel to pinpoint J12 favorite
French atelier Chanel is dueling it out to determine which of the J12 ceramic timepiece variation win out over the other.
Click here to read the entire article

Missoni captures leisurely summer vibes in Mediterranean campaign

0
0
Image from Missoni's spring/summer 2017 campaign

Image from Missoni’s spring/summer 2017 campaign

Italian fashion label Missoni is taking a personal approach to mark Angela Missoni’s 20th year as creative director.

The brand’s spring/summer 2017 campaign was shot at the designer’s summer home in Puntaldia, Sardegna, painting a picture of the playfulness of relaxed living in the Mediterranean. Family is central to Missoni’s heritage, making the intimate setting of this campaign a way to invite consumers into a piece of the brand lifestyle.

Vacation homecoming
Missoni’s campaign stars Irina Shayk and Tim Dibble.

Shot by Harley Weir, the images capture the models against a backdrop of ocean life figurines, shells, artisanal and modern art, paintings and tapestries. These pieces are grouped together to create a graphic effect.

Missoni ss17 mens
Image from Missoni’s spring/summer 2017 menswear campaign

A film, also by Ms. Weir, recalls home movies, with haphazard zooming and visible framing markings.

In the video, the models talk of the sounds and feels of being at the home, as they are seen playing with some of the set pieces.


Missoni Spring-Summer 2017 Campaign

Other family-owned brands have chosen to open up their homes for ad campaigns.

Italian fashion label Trussardi showcased its enhanced focus on its leather goods business with the release of a handbag designed to be a constant companion.

Multihyphenate personality Michelle Hunziger starred in the print campaign for the Lovy handbag, which was shot by Federico de Angelis at the Trussardi family’s historic residence Villa Trussardi in Bergamo (see story).

Missoni, Etro, Blancpain and YSL Beauty – Live news

0
0
Image from Missoni's spring/summer 2017 campaign

Image from Missoni’s spring/summer 2017 campaign

Luxury Daily’s live news from Jan. 27:

YSL Beauty appoints Tom Pecheux as its global beauty director
YSL Beauty has named French makeup artist Tom Pecheux as its global beauty director, tapping into the cosmetic talent’s industry knowledge.
Click here to read the entire article

Missoni captures leisurely summer vibes in Mediterranean campaign
Italian fashion label Missoni is taking a personal approach to mark Angela Missoni’s 20th year as creative director.
Click here to read the entire article

Etro rolls brand codes into wallpaper collaboration
Italian fashion label Etro is bringing its prints to a new part of consumers’ homes with the launch of its first wallpaper collection.
Click here to read the entire article

Blancpain pops up at Zurich Airport to promote ecological cause
Swiss watchmaker Blancpain is raising awareness for its oceanic heritage and the need to protect marine life through an exhibit at Zurich Airport.
Click here to read the entire article

Missoni makes activewear debut through MyTheresa exclusive

0
0
Missoni activewear capsule for MyTheresa

Missoni activewear capsule for MyTheresa

Italian fashion label Missoni is bringing its iconic zigzags to a new category with an activewear capsule.

Retailing from Feb. 9 on Neiman Marcus-owned ecommerce site MyTheresa, the collection features brightly patterned knit attire. More brands and retailers are getting into the activewear game, as consumers sport athleisure items outside of the gym, requiring looks that are more stylish than utilitarian.

Om attire
Missoni’s activewear line was inspired by Jennifer Missoni, the niece of creative director Angela Missoni. The ambassador and face of the marketing efforts surrounding the collection is a passionate yogi.

Missoni activerwear
Missoni activewear capsule

In a short launch video, Ms. Missoni is seen practicing her poses while wearing a variety of pieces from the collection. The capsule features a sports bra, wrap top, bodysuit, leggings, track pants and top crafted in the same zigzag style, allowing pieces to be mixed and matched.


Missoni MyTheresa activewear capsule

Ms. Missoni also filmed a nine-minute yoga tutorial for MyTheresa, which was shot at her aunt’s Suramigo home.

In social promotions for the capsule, Missoni plays into the yoga aesthetic, asking consumers if they are “asana-ready” and telling them to “be flexible.”

Responding to consumer behavior, retailers have looked to connect with consumers over wellness, establishing in-store fitness departments that combine shopping with activity.

Last April, Chinese department store chain Lane Crawford helped consumers get closer to their fitness and wellness goals with the launch of an athleisure shopping destination.

The year-long “The Fit Room: Fit for Modern Living” kicked off with a series of in-store events and a social influencer series of tips for a fit lifestyle. Through this, Lane Crawford had the opportunity to become consumers’ go-to guru for exercise gear and guidance (see story).

Missoni, Net-A-Porter, Bulgari and Lexus – Live news

0
0
Missoni activewear capsule for MyTheresa

Missoni activewear capsule for MyTheresa

Luxury Daily’s live news from Feb. 9:

Bulgari taps Bella Hadid as accessories ambassador
Italian jeweler Bulgari is the latest house to partner with It girl model Bella Hadid as a campaign face.
Click here to read the entire article

Missoni makes activewear debut through MyTheresa exclusive
Italian fashion label Missoni is bringing its iconic zigzags to a new category with an activewear capsule.
Click here to read the entire article

Shiseido forecasts 10.5pc sales growth for 2017
Japanese beauty group Shiseido saw growth in categories such as prestige and travel retail, making up for unforeseen challenges in 2016.
Click here to read the entire article

Lexus gives NYFW designers public platform through Grand Central installation
Toyota Corp.’s Lexus is furthering its affiliation with the fashion industry through a series of activations surrounding New York Fashion Week.
Click here to read the entire article

Net-A-Porter hires global marketing director from Jimmy Choo
Online retailer Net-A-Porter has appointed Dana Gers as its new global marketing and communications director.
Click here to read the entire article

Céline, Louis Vuitton, Missoni and runway vs. red carpet – News briefs

0
0
The Missoni family wearing knit pussy hats during Milan Fashion Week

The Missoni family wearing knit pussy hats during Milan Fashion Week

Today in luxury marketing:

Buying a Céline bag will soon get much easier
Newly minted CEO Séverine Merle is plotting to expand the cult luxury brand, according to Condé Nast Traveler.
Click here to read the entire article on Condé Nast Traveler

New York skaters lash out at Supreme and Louis Vuitton collaboration
Supreme may have unveiled its MetroCard design last week to mass fanfare, but another of its collaborations is proving to rile the brand’s skater base, reports Women’s Wear Daily.
Click here to read the entire article on Women’s Wear Daily

Missoni’s models walked the runway in pussy hats to make an important point
Milan Fashion Week is well underway, and on Feb. 25 one major house made an important statement—via its runway. Missoni sent more than 40 models down the runway wearing pink pussy hats, turning its runway into a women’s march in the process, per Glamour.
Click here to read the entire article on Glamour

Runway vs. red carpet
Didn’t Isabelle Huppert look great? And Viola Davis? What about that peachy color on Nicole Kidman? Such were the whispers going around at the Giorgio Armani show on Monday, the morning after the night before — which is to say, in the bleachers of the Armani Theater just a few hours after Mr. Armani had dressed those high-caliber nominees for what is arguably the biggest fashion show of them all, the Academy Awards, says Vanessa Friedman of The New York Times.
Click here to read the entire article on The New York Times


Missoni knits message of female empowerment for online display of solidarity

0
0
For Missoni, fall/winter 2017 models wore pink pussy hats

For Missoni, fall/winter 2017 models wore pink pussy hats

Italian fashion house Missoni is prolonging the social statement made at its fall/winter 2017 runway show in a message of unity and inclusion across its brand channels.

During its presentation at Milan Fashion Week Feb. 25, Missoni sent models down the runway wearing pink knit “pussy hats” to show solidarity with women’s issues and human rights violations. The pussy hat has become a symbol of female empowerment and has been worn at rallies supporting women’s rights around the world.

Female empowerknit 
At the end of Missoni’s presentation for women’s fall/winter 2017, creative director Angela Missoni said:

“In five minutes all of us will be in another place … so I want to say something before we part.

“I feel the need to recognize that in a time of uncertainty there is a bond between us that can keep us strong and safe: the bond that unites those that respect the human rights of all,” she said.

“Please join me and my family on this catwalk. Let’s show the world that the fashion community is united and fearless.”

The Missoni family wearing knit pussy hats during Milan Fashion Week
The Missoni family wearing knit pussy hats during Milan Fashion Week 

In the days since Ms. Missoni’s statement and runway show, Missoni has been sharing images of family members, friends and guests of the brand wearing the pink pussy hat. The knit cap represents “inclusion, unity and empowerment” by Missoni’s definition.

The majority of the images are taken in front of the Monte Rosa backdrop created for and lit in pink for the runway presentation. The mountain in the Swiss Alps is a constant source of inspiration for Ms. Missoni.

Missoni has also shared a behind-the-scenes video of the fall/winter 2017 runway show. Clips show the pink pussy hats placed on guests’ seats as a keepsake, models preparing to walk the runway and trying on their own pussy hats.

Missoni, known for its colorful knitwear, has yet to share if the brand plans to put the pussy hat into production for the general public.

On social media, many Missoni followers commented to inquire about purchasing a pussy hat from the brand, showing that there is definitely market interest for wide distribution.

With an increasingly divisive political climate, designers and the greater fashion community are using their public platforms to advocate their views.

During recent fashion weeks, there have been political messaging both subtle and direct, from runway looks that referenced the presidential campaign to statements targeting specific policies (see story).

Sotheby’s, Aston Martin, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Missoni – Live news

0
0
For Missoni, fall/winter 2017 models wore pink pussy hats

For Missoni, fall/winter 2017 models wore pink pussy hats

Luxury Daily’s live news from March 3:

Sotheby’s sells contemporary art lots for 51.6pc above highest estimates
Auction house Sotheby’s started off the spring season with a contemporary art sale March 2 that well-exceeded pre-sale estimates.
Click here to read the entire article

Aston Martin displays automotive know-how in Harrods’ storefront
Automaker Aston Martin has driven a trio of vehicles into London department store Harrods’ windows to celebrate their shared British heritage.
Click here to read the entire article

Jaeger-LeCoultre touts timepiece tradition at Swiss manufacture
Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre has unveiled a new heritage gallery at its manufacture as a testament to its horological prowess.
Click here to read the entire article

London Craft Week emphasizes, passion and skill to safeguard artisanship
Now in its third year, London Craft Week is continuing to advocate for traditional artisan crafts such as tailoring, book binding and woodworking.
Click here to read the entire article

Missoni knits message of female empowerment for online display of solidarity
Italian fashion house Missoni is prolonging the social statement made at its fall/winter 2017 runway show in a message of unity and inclusion across its brand channels.
Click here to read the entire article

Ottavio Missoni memorialized in Milanese installation

0
0
Milan’s Idroscalo park is the site of a new tribute to late fashion entrepreneur Ottavio Missoni.

Brexit, Missoni, Montblanc, Dorchester and Porsche – Live news

0
0
Luxury Daily's live news from March 29 - UK sets Brexit in motion with Article 50 enactment; Ottavio Missoni memorialized in Milanese installation; Montblanc taps cricket player to engage South African, Indian markets; Dorchester reopens Roman hotel after extensive renovations; Porsche takes unsuspecting customers for a wild ride.

Harmony of color explored in Ottavio Missoni, Marc Chagall art exhibit

0
0
Known for its multi-colored textiles, Italian fashion label Missoni is the supporting sponsor of an art exhibition that examines artistic expression through color.
Viewing all 115 articles
Browse latest View live




Latest Images