Tag: Italy

Brendratti premières in Europe from Italy, extends retail footprint

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Aug 2, 2024 Brendratti is a US apparel brand founded in 2016. It began by producing skiwear, well before the segment sparked the interest of fashion labels, with dozens of major international names entering the skiwear market recently. Shortly after the end of the pandemic, Brendratti turned to golfing wear, [...]read moreBrendratti premières in Europe from Italy, extends retail footprint

Dior unit put under court administration in Italy over labour exploitation

By Reuters Published Jun 10, 2024 An Italian court on Monday placed under judicial administration a company owned by the Italian unit of French fashion group Christian Dior for subcontracting its production to Chinese companies that exploited workers. The court in Milan ordered a one-year administration for Manufacturers Dior Srl, according to the ruling seen [...]read moreDior unit put under court administration in Italy over labour exploitation

NEVS Emily GT designed by ex-Saab engineers might be built in Italy

The Saab story continues under the NEVS banner and Emily GT model name, but we’re no less intrigued in the story’s outcome than when the company and its cars were called Saab. Last year, a Swedish company called Stenhaga Invest bought 80% the the Stallbacka factory and office complex in Trollhattan where Saab used to [...]read moreNEVS Emily GT designed by ex-Saab engineers might be built in Italy

French Minister Olivia Grégoire outlines plan for fashion industry during visit to Italy

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 19, 2024 During her visit to Italy, Olivia Grégoire, France’s Minister for Small and Medium Businesses, Trade, Crafts and Tourism, outlined to FashionNetwork.com her “plan for the fashion industry,” which she intends to present by the summer, probably in June. Grégoire’s exploratory mission on April 15-17, a fact-finding trip [...]read moreFrench Minister Olivia Grégoire outlines plan for fashion industry during visit to Italy

Chinese car plants in Italy could mean ‘unpopular decisions,’ Stellantis warns

  TURIN, Italy — Chinese car manufacturing in Italy could force some tough decisions for Stellantis including plant closures, the head of the Franco-Italian group, Italy’s sole major automaker, said. The Italian government has said it is talks with Tesla and Chinese automakers, including Chery Auto, to attract one of them to manufacture in Italy [...]read moreChinese car plants in Italy could mean ‘unpopular decisions,’ Stellantis warns

Italy Says Its Illegal To Build The Alfa Romeo Milano Anywhere But Italy

Italy is not happy with Stellantis’ decision to produce Alfa Romeo’s first fully electric vehicle – called the Milano – abroad. In fact, Italy’s industry minister says the decision actually violates Italian law, and he’s actually not wrong. The Chrysler 300C Ends Production Earlier this week, the debilitatingly-Italnin automaker revealed its new Milano small SUV, [...]read moreItaly Says Its Illegal To Build The Alfa Romeo Milano Anywhere But Italy

Blake Lively Dresses Up as a Bride While Filming ‘A Simple Favor’ Sequel in Italy

Who wants to see Blake Lively in a wedding dress? I — er — we do! More than a decade after tying the knot with her real-life husband, Ryan Reynolds, the actress got back into a wedding dress — only this time, she was going by a different name. On the heels of Amazon MGM [...]read moreBlake Lively Dresses Up as a Bride While Filming ‘A Simple Favor’ Sequel in Italy

Stellantis could produce Chinese brand Leapmotor EVs in Italy – low cost, up to 150k units annually

Leapmotor C11 Automotive group Stellantis is considering production of low-cost electric vehicles from Chinese brand Leapmotor, with the aim of producing up to 150,000 units a year from the Fiat manufacturing plant in Mirafiori, Turin, in Italy, Automotive News Europe has reported. Production of Leapmotor vehicles could commence at the Mirafiori plant in 2026 or [...]read moreStellantis could produce Chinese brand Leapmotor EVs in Italy – low cost, up to 150k units annually

New Stellantis layoffs mean over 3,000 jobs set to go in Italy

The gates of the Stellantis factory in Mirafiori, Turin, Italy. (Getty Images)   MILAN — Stellantis, the maker of Fiat cars, on Wednesday signed further deals with unions in Italy for voluntary layoffs, meaning the automaker could cut its workforce by a total of over 3,000 roles in the country. New deals were reached on [...]read moreNew Stellantis layoffs mean over 3,000 jobs set to go in Italy

Louis Vuitton inaugurates new factory in Italy

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Mar 21, 2024 Louis Vuitton has opened a second footwear factory in Italy. Adding to its large plant in Fiesso d’Artico in Veneto, the LVMH group’s flagship label has recently inaugurated a new footwear factory, almost as large as the Veneto one, in the industrial area of Civitanova, a town [...]read moreLouis Vuitton inaugurates new factory in Italy