A New Wave of Italian M&A

Gucci's Virtual Sneakers, Fast Fashion Giants Face Challenges

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021 After decades of Italy's top labels selling to foreign owners, Italian companies are becoming buyers in a new wave of M&A. H&M and Inditex face new challenges in a radically changed retail environment. Gucci is getting into virtual products with a $11.99 pair of digital sneakers. More than 200 organisations are demanding fashion brands support garment workers hurt by the pandemic. Plus, designer Thom Browne explores the line between fashion and art on Tim's Take.

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LUXURY What A New Wave of Italian M&A Means for Fashion By Robert Williams Italian fashion entrepreneurs are adding new brands to their stables. How could recent deals like OTB's acquisition of Jil Sander and Moncler's purchase of Stone Island shift the sector? READ MORE

RETAIL Where Do Fast Fashion's Giants Go From Here? By Tamison O'Connor

The pandemic has radically shifted the retail landscape, creating new challenges for incumbents H&M Group and Zara-owner Inditex. READ MORE

TECHNOLOGY Gucci Is Selling $12 (Virtual) Sneakers By M.C. Nanda

As talk around NFTs heats up, the luxury house is teaming up with AR fashion platform Wanna to expand further in the digital product space. READ MORE

BEAUTY What Beauty Products Will Consumers Buy in 2021? By Chavie Lieber Beauty companies preparing for post-pandemic life have accepted that skin care and natural makeup are here to stay — but are still plotting a colour cosmetics comeback. READ MORE

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