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Eric Sylvers

Eric Sylvers is Milan Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in Milan and leads BoF’s coverage of all things Italian, from luxury companies to design studios and the future of the “Made in Italy” brand. He worked previously for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and the Financial Times. He has a master’s in international relations and economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles.

    Retail

    Uniqlo-Owner Fast Retailing, Levi’s and Aritzia Face US Test

    The three apparel companies report earnings, providing an update on the resilience of US shoppers.

    Luxury

    Why Luxury Shares Are (Mostly) Suffering

    LVMH and Kering have seen their post-pandemic gains vanish and Hermès has taken a knock as investors question prospects for a sector rebound. Richemont’s climb, meanwhile, shows no sign of letting up.

    Sustainability

    Has Fashion Fixed Its Italian Supply Chain Problems?

    Luxury’s biggest brands have tightened supplier oversight since a sweatshops scandal threatened to taint their reputations, but critics say compliance efforts have stalled and little has been done to tackle the systemic issues that enable labour exploitation.

    Fashion Week

    Vogue World Milan Aims to Turn Fashion Spectacle Into Big Business

    Condé Nast is leaning into livestreamed events underwritten by fashion-adjacent sponsors as it looks to move its media brands into the digital age.

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    Fashion Week

    Demna’s Gucci Back Under the Microscope at Milan Fashion Week

    A year after the designer’s debut, his third runway show for the Italian fashion house will offer an update on his creative revamp — and clues about how well it is working. Plus, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Moschino and more at Milan Fashion Week.

    Luxury

    Glenn Martens to Exit Diesel

    The Belgian designer’s last collection for the denim brand will be presented next week in Milan.

    Luxury

    Why Armani Brought in Dario Vitale

    The former Versace and Miu Miu designer, one of the industry’s most hotly watched voices, is set to open a new aesthetic era at Emporio Armani as well as oversee accessories at Giorgio Armani’s mainline. The appointment is the Italian fashion empire’s first creative shake-up since its founding.

    Fashion Week

    Is London Fashion Week Back in Action?

    McQueen’s return from Paris and Christopher Kane’s Mulberry revamp are set to bring fresh energy to a roster that’s relied too heavily on British stalwart Burberry. Shows kick off Thursday.

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    Luxury

    US Resilience Is Keeping Luxury Brands Afloat. Can It Last?

    Europe’s high-end fashion houses are riding a burst of AI-fuelled wealth creation in the US. But growing concentration of wealth and a shrinking pipeline of new aspirational luxury shoppers could test the strength of the market.

    Luxury

    Icicle Taps Ex-Gucci Designer Sabato De Sarno

    De Sarno has been named creative director of the Shanghai-based label owned by ICCF Group, which includes Kering among its investors.

    Retail

    Did Shein Pass Its IPO Test?

    The ultra-fast fashion retailer closed its first day of trading flat as investors weigh slowing growth and mounting challenges to its business model.

    Retail

    Shein Comes to Market… Finally

    The retailer begins trading in Hong Kong at a valuation of about $26 billion, a quarter of the nearly $100 billion it commanded at its 2022 peak. What happened to fast fashion’s former darling?