NEW YORK, United States — Scandicci, a town outside Florence known for its leather workshops, has seen its fortunes rise along with Gucci, Prada and the other luxury brands that manufacture bags, shoes and belts here. Now, as the luxury sector begins to truly reckon with the global economic fallout of the pandemic, Scandicci’s artisans […]
As Brands Rush to Speak Out, Many Statements Ring Hollow
NEW YORK, United States — When the Black Lives Matter movement became a part of the US’ national discourse in 2014, fashion mostly remained on the sidelines, leaving the public posturing to media pundits and political candidates. But over the past half-decade, the minds behind the industry’s biggest brands have learned that they cannot afford to […]
Kering to Provide 3 Million Surgical Masks to France, Gucci Prepping to Make 1.1 Million For Italy
A worker packs protective facemasks at a production facility | Source: Getty Images PARIS, France — French luxury group Kering is purchasing three million surgical masks from China to donate to the French health service, which is running low on some critical medical supplies in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Kering-owned Gucci is also […]
LVMH to Supply France With 40 Million Surgical Masks to Tackle Shortage
PARIS, France — Luxury conglomerate LVMH said it will supply 40 million masks to France, which is facing a shortage during the coronavirus pandemic. The group has secured 10 million masks from a Chinese distributor, which will be arriving in France over the next few days, according to a release. There will be seven million […]
LVMH to Manufacture Disinfectant Gel in French Factories to Help Prevent a Hand-Sanitizer Shortage
PARIS, France — In an unprecendented move, LVMH will start making disinfectant gel at French facilities that currently produce perfume and cosmetics for brands including Guerlain, Christian Dior and Givenchy, the luxury conglomerate announced Sunday. The diversion is an effort to help combat the risk of disinfectant gel shortages, used to make hand sanitizer, as France […]