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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 New designer Matthieu Blazy aims to reconnect Bottega Veneta with its Italian pedigree, elevating handcraft over 'obsession with technology and newness.' Gucci may be returning to the fashion calendar, but as Tim Blanks finds, designer Alessandro Michele's plan is far from conventional. Luxury and retail analysts say Russia's invasion of Ukraine could cause a ripple effect across the global economy that damages fashion sales. Farfetch shares spiked after beating analysts' estimates in its fourth quarter. The stars of HBO hit "Euphoria" have proved their fashion cred both on and off screen, racking up brand deals and fashion week appearances.

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LUXURY Bottega Veneta: Everything Old Is New Again By Tim Blanks In the driver's seat after the abrupt exit of his predecessor, young Belgian Matthieu Blazy aims to reconnect the brand with its Italian pedigree, elevating emotion and handcraft over 'obsession with technology and newness.' READ MORE

FASHION WEEK Gucci's Glorious Ball of Confusion By Tim Blanks

Don't mention the word "fluidity," but Alessandro Michele's latest women's show is … a men's show. READ MORE

GLOBAL MARKETS Global Luxury Market Reacts to Russian Invasion of Ukraine By Robert Williams

Luxury and retail analysts say the growing crisis could cause a ripple effect that depresses consumer sentiment around the world. READ MORE

MARKETING & PR The Euphoria Effect By Joan Kennedy The stars of the HBO high school drama are racking up brand partnerships, magazine covers and industry influence. READ MORE

LUXURY Farfetch's Next Moves By Lauren Sherman On the heels of its first profitable year, the luxury platform is continuing on with a multi-pronged strategy to gain more market share, from a potential YNAP deal to a 'hundred-million-dollar-plus' opportunity with Reebok. READ MORE

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