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Gillette and the New England Revolution Forge a Fresh Chapter: A New Era in MLS Sponsorship

Gillette becomes the official front-of-jersey sponsor for the New England Revolution in the 30th MLS season, enhancing their longstanding partnership. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in fan engagement and brand visibility, connecting Gillette's precision and performance with soccer's dynamic spirit. The partnership underscores a historic bond, rooted in New England since 1901, with Gillette Stadium unveiling in 2002 being a key milestone. Major League Soccer's growth to over 50 million fans highlights the importance of the partnership, echoing Gillette's international presence in sports. The Revolution will reveal a new kit featuring the Gillette logo on February 12th, coinciding with a friendly match against Hartford Athletic. Fans can view the new jersey ...

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Fashion Revolution: Meet the New Leaders of Confindustria Moda

New Leadership Takes the Helm In an exciting turn of events for Italy's fashion sector, Confindustria Moda is poised for transformation with its newly appointed leaders. Emerging in January 2025 from the previous Sistema Moda Italia, this federation under the guidance of Sergio Tamborini is ready to embrace new challenges and seize opportunities.The freshly elected heads of the women's formalwear, menswear, and children's clothing divisions for the 2024-2028 term are already making waves. Carlo Colombo, an established figure in the industry, has been chosen to lead the women’s formalwear segment, bringing a wealth of experience from his role at Manifattura Mario Colombo & C. Spa (Colmar). Meanwhile, **Alessandra Guffanti** will continue to oversee children's clothing at Tricodor

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Support for Small Businesses in Fashion Industry Urgently Needed

A call to lawmakers to back proposals for the budget law was issued today by the president of the National Chamber of Italian Fashion Carlo Capasa. All 7 amendments put forth have passed the initial hurdle, signaling a positive step forward. It is imperative for the proposed changes to receive support now that they are deemed admissible.The fashion sector, the country's second-largest industry, often overlooked, functions behind-the-scenes. The focus is on aiding struggling small and medium enterprises that require assistance. Among the requests, the Cnmi is advocating for regular government-supported furlough schemes for businesses with fewer than 15 employees.Of the 100 billion generated by the fashion industry, 25 contribute to state revenue, drawing attention to the significant f

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Export Growth in Piemonte Continues Despite Global Challenges

A recent analysis reveals that the export sector in Piemonte continues to show resilience, although not as robustly as initially hoped. Despite facing some challenges, the region's export industry remains strong, with exports reaching 6.4 billion euros in the first half of 2024, marking a modest 1.1% increase compared to the previous year.The latest figures indicate that Piemonte's export performance outpaces the overall national export decline of 4.6% and the 4.5% slump in the manufacturing sector. Surpassing the national average, Piemonte's districts also exceeded the growth seen in other Italian regions, with a notable increase in exports to emerging markets such as Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, and Poland.However, certain markets experienced contractions, notably t

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Embracing Sustainability to Navigate the Luxury Crisis

Amidst the challenges facing the luxury market, such as decreasing purchases from the Chinese market and the looming threat of new tariffs from the United States, the fashion industry is seeking innovative solutions to steer a new course.Italian fashion and luxury companies are now looking towards sustainability as a key strategy to recalibrate their businesses. Carlo Capasa, president of the Italian National Chamber of Fashion, emphasized the need for companies to accelerate towards sustainability, focusing not only on creating sustainable products but also on educating consumers about the importance of sustainability.Shifting the focus from simply reducing harmful emissions, Capasa highlighted the broader aspects of sustainability, including social responsibility, product durabilit

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Exciting Changes at Fendi: A New Era Unfolds

Fendi has recently announced a major shift in its creative leadership, with Kim Jones stepping down from his role as creative director of the women's collection and couture line. Jones will continue to helm the menswear division at Dior, maintaining his esteemed position within the fashion realm. As a prominent member of the Lvmh group, Fendi holds a significant position in the industry, with estimated revenues placing it as the fourth-largest fashion brand under Lvmh's umbrella.Gone are the days of old as Fendi prepares to embrace a new chapter, marking its journey into the milestone of 100 years in 2025. While speculation swirls around the successor to Jones, all eyes are on Pierpaolo Piccioli, former creative director of Valentino, as a potential candidate to take the reins of Fendi

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Exciting Partnership Marks the Beginning of a New Chapter

A significant collaboration agreement was officially sealed yesterday between the Municipality of Martina Franca and the Innovative Fashion Academy Mi.Ti. for the complimentary use of the premises formerly occupied by the Don Milani Institute:In the Property Department Offices, the President of ITS Fashion, Engineer Martino Filomena, and the Head of the Department, Engineer Daniele Sgaramella, signed the contract amidst the presence of the Property Assessor and Deputy Mayor, Nunzia Convertini, the Assessor for Productive Activities with oversight of ITS Fashion, Roberto Ruggieri, and the General Director of ITS Fashion, Giuseppe Negro.The free loan of the former classrooms of the Don Milani to the Martina Fashion Institute was granted by the Council led by Mayor Gianfranco Palmisano

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