Read Richemont's ambition & values Richemont is pleased to announce that it has acquired a controlling stake in Gianvito Rossi CEO and Creative Director of the eponymous brand will retain a stake in the company and continue to nurture and develop the Maison in partnership with Richemont.Founded in 2006 in San Mauro Pascoli and headquartered in Milan Gianvito Rossi is one of the world’s leading luxury shoe Maisons It is recognised by clients all over the world for its sophisticated designs unique savoir-faire and impeccable quality.Gianvito Rossi’s footwear embodies the finest expression of Made-in-Italy craftsmanship leveraging the longstanding tradition of luxury shoemaking in the artisanal heart of the San Mauro district and benefiting from a precious family heritage nurtured through generations.Philippe Fortunato commented:“Gianvito Rossi is an exceptional Maison with unique savoir-faire in the world of shoemaking Its core attributes of uncompromising quality elegance and timelessness are perfectly aligned with Richemont’s values.We are delighted to welcome Gianvito Rossi his family and his teams to Richemont and look forward to jointly ensuring the enduring creativity and the long-term development of this unique Maison.”Gianvito Rossi Founder and CEO and Creative Director of Gianvito Rossi commented:“I have found in Richemont a partner who shares common values such as the greatest attention to quality design and craftsmanship and the preservation of tradition handed down from generation to generation.I decided to choose them to keep developing the brand worldwide and for their expertise and model of global expansion Our partnership will be beneficial for the company’s next stage of growth and we look forward to starting this exciting new chapter together with a spirit of fruitful cooperation”.The transaction has no material financial impact on Richemont’s consolidated net assets or operating result for the year ending 31 March 2024 The performance of Gianvito Rossi will be reported under the ‘Other’ business area which is mostly composed of the Fashion & Accessories Maisons Completion remains subject to certain customary conditions and regulatory approvals Our unique portfolio includes prestigious Maisons distinguished by their craftsmanship and creativity Richemont’s ambition is to nurture its Maisons and businesses and enable them to grow and prosper in a responsible sustainable manner over the long term.Richemont operates in three business areas: Jewellery Maisons with Buccellati Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels; Specialist Watchmakers with A Roger Dubuis and Vacheron Constantin; and Other primarily Fashion & Accessories Maisons with Alaïa YOOX and the OFS division.Richemont ‘A’ shares are listed and traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange and are included in the Swiss Market Index ('SMI') of leading stocks The ‘A’ shares are also traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Gianvito Rossi is the ultimate Italian designer brand for luxury footwear Gianvito Rossi is the finest expression of Made-in-Italy craftmanship faithfully adhering to a family heritage nurtured throughout generations.Since inception Gianvito Rossi has gained global recognition for its universe of sophisticated signatures and new designs quickly becoming a must-have for A-list celebrities with the support of first-rate global fashion media Sophie Cagnard, Group Corporate Communications & Investor Relations DirectorJames Fraser, Investor Relations ExecutiveInvestor/analyst enquiries: +41 22 721 30 03; investor.relations@cfrinfo.netMedia enquiries: +41 22 721 35 07; pressoffice@cfrinfo.net; richemont@teneo.com The financial information contained in this announcement is unaudited.This document contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance Richemont’s forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s business and performance the economy and other future conditions and forecasts of future events Our retail stores are heavily dependent on the ability and desire of consumers to travel and shop and a decline in consumer traffic could have a negative effect on our comparable store sales and/or average sales per square foot and store profitability resulting in impairment charges which could have a material adverse effect on our business results of operations and financial condition Reduced travel resulting from economic conditions retail store closure orders of civil authorities including disease epidemics and other health-related concerns could have a material adverse effect on us particularly if such events impact our customers’ desire to travel to our retail stores including resulting sanctions and restrictions on importation and exportation of finished products and/or raw materials whether self-imposed or imposed by international countries may also impact these forward-looking statements forward-looking statements are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties many of which are outside the Group’s control nor does it have any obligation to provide updates of But if anyone tried to follow in his footsteps now, they might have some difficulty. According to local historians in north-eastern Italy the question of which modern waterway lays the greatest claim to being the famous river – or its closest descendant – is anything but settled On Saturday, in the usually peaceful town of San Mauro Pascoli the centuries-old debate will be reopened in a mock trial that aims to deliver a verdict It is a battle that pitches neighbouring towns against each other and divides impassioned locals into three equally zealous camps – one for each river in question is expected to draw the line at severed heads But the official ruling did nothing to deter those who believed that their river – either the Uso or the Pisciatello – was the genuine article. "There was no definitive proof. The debate, which had been going on for centuries, was still open," said Paolo Turroni, a teacher and journalist from Cesena who will present the case for the Pisciatello on Saturday Mussolini had political reasons for doing what he did At that time the podestà [mayor] of Savignano was an important figure in the Fascist party." "This history is often overlooked due to the fact that the person who gave this order was Benito Mussolini. On the other hand, the foreign press, including the Times of London, had already said in 1932 … that the real Rubicon of Julius Caesar is indeed that of Savignano," he wrote in notes for the Sammauroindustria cultural association For others, though, this is a historical injustice. Turroni says he will use various pieces of evidence including Vatican maps, ancient parchments and even Giovanni Boccaccio, author of The Decameron to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the Pisciatello is the closest thing to the ancient Rubicon as is possible given the huge territorial changes that have taken place since 49BC He and his fellow believers say they have evidence identifying their river as the Rubicon dating as far back as the 10th century and claim that its colloquial name – the Urgòn – could easily have evolved from Rubicon Meanwhile, archaeologist Cristina Ravara Montebelli will fight the case for the Uso, which she says has long been regarded by historians and writers from Rimini as the original river. Her argument will hinge, among other points, on the existence of Roman-era ruins in the area. Even in 1750, she says, the spot had come to be considered by some to mark the ancient border with Cisalpine Gaul – in other words Turroni said the Rubicon issue had regained its prominence over the past 20 years. Locals, he added, were proud of their river's origins. But, despite the rivalry, "it's always in good cheer and never anger," he added. 2020www.mauriziobeucci.comSave this storySaveSave this storySaveSergio Rossi has died from complications of COVID-19 at age 84 The Italian shoe designer had been hospitalized for a few days at the Bufalini Hospital in Cesena “Today everyone at Sergio Rossi joins me in remembering our dear Sergio the inspiring founder of our dream,” said Sergio Rossi CEO Riccardo Sciutto and it is my great honor to have met him and gotten to present him the archive earlier this year His vision and approach will remain our guide in the growth of the brand and the business He loved women and was able to capture a woman’s femininity in a unique way creating the perfect extension of a woman’s leg through his shoes Our long and glorious history started from his incredible vision and we’ll remember his creativity forever.” in 1935 and began designing shoes in the 1950s officially launching his namesake brand in 1968 He remained at the helm of his label until 2004 shoemaking remained a vital part of Rossi’s life with his son Gianvito Rossi launching his own footwear collection in 2006 “Addio Maestro,” Gianvito posted on Instagram today with a picture of his father Rossi collaborated with the likes of Azzedine Alaïa including the Opanca with a curved sole that reaches up the sides of the foot though a quick scan through the designer’s archives shows him to have been just as brilliant with pumps and platforms Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker One of the most influential luxury shoe designers of the 20th century Rossi was born in 1935 in a part of Italy that’s known for its shoemaking expertise San Mauro Pascoli.Trained in Milan and Bologna he began his independent business in the early 1950s And in those early years was best known for the ultra-feminine sandals that he would spend the winter making to sell in beach resorts during the summer season The brand he founded continues to be known for its exquisite sandals Compagnie Financière Richemont has made a strategic move by acquiring a controlling stake in Gianvito Rossi the renowned Italian manufacturer of sophisticated footwear The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed will retain a stake in the company and continue to play an active role in fostering the growth and development of the Maison in collaboration with Richemont Gianvito Rossi is an exceptional Maison with unique savoir-faire in the world of shoemaking elegance and timelessness are perfectly aligned with Richemont’s values We are delighted to welcome Gianvito Rossi his family and his teams to Richemont and look forward to jointly ensuring the enduring creativity and the long-term development of this unique Maison This acquisition follows Richemont’s previous investment in the elite Belgian handbag maker Delvaux which contributed to the expansion of its “other” business area predominantly comprising fashion and accessories brands like Montblanc I have found in Richemont a partner who shares common values such as the greatest attention to quality design and craftsmanship and the preservation of tradition handed down from generation to generation I decided to choose them to keep developing the brand worldwide and for their expertise and model of global expansion and we look forward to starting this exciting new chapter together with a spirit of fruitful cooperation Founded in 2006 in San Mauro Pascoli and headquartered in Milan Gianvito Rossi has emerged as one of the world’s leading luxury shoe Maisons The brand is widely recognized by clients worldwide for its sophisticated designs after acquiring valuable expertise in shoemaking under the guidance of his father founded the eponymous brand in San Mauro Pascoli The first standalone Gianvito Rossi store opened its doors in Milan in 2008 Gianvito Rossi’s footwear epitomizes the finest expression of Made-in-Italy craftsmanship drawing upon the longstanding tradition of luxury shoemaking in the artisanal heart of the San Mauro district and benefiting from a cherished family heritage passed down through generations the brand operates 36 boutiques in prominent cities across the globe Gianvito Rossi achieved revenues just below 100 million euros signaling effective management and profitability Notable wholesale clients of Gianvito Rossi include Selfridges Richemont clarified that the acquisition of Gianvito Rossi will not significantly impact its consolidated net assets or operating result for the fiscal year ending March 31 The performance of Gianvito Rossi will be included under the ‘Other’ business area primarily comprising the Fashion & Accessories Maisons The completion of the transaction is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals Richemont reported a substantial 14 percent surge in revenues for the three-month period ending June 30 driven by a strong recovery among Chinese tourists and local consumers experienced notable growth of 24 percent during this period while the watch division saw a 10 percent increase in sales The other brand’s division also recorded a solid 6 percent growth at constant exchange rates A swan appears to sing the aurora borealis into existence in this visionary nature poem with an unexpected war connection A particular pleasure of the collaboration of the poet Taije Silverman and the Italian scholar Marina Della Putta Johnston the translators of this parallel-text edition is that they bring us poems in English rather than “Translation-English” The rhythmic structures have a line-by-line integrity that neither imitates the Italian line nor cramps its energies in a metrical straitjacket The translations become consistently free-standing poems in their own right My first impression was of encountering a major poet who belonged to my own language and its poetics and yet fired those engines across sometimes dazzling new landscapes I’ll be focusing on The Stopover primarily as a self-contained poem this isn’t to sideline the song and sense of the original even if your Italian is as limited as mine His comfortable rural childhood was disrupted by a series of tragedies But the lost childhood and the teeming vitality of the natural world that surrounded it remained accessible to his imagination in the form of immediate experience: Silverman writes in her Introduction that Pascoli “reiterates loss through a constant exploration … of local and present surroundings” a visionary nature poem with an unexpected connection to the Italian war effort of 1896 This abruptly signals the classical myth of the swan song; additionally Tennyson’s The Dying Swan (1830) might also be part of the transit of ideas Tennyson describes how the “low warble” of the bird acquired grandeur and “[w]ith a music strange and manifold,/ flow’d forth in a carol free and bold,/ As when a mighty people rejoice/ With shawms and harps of gold…” In The Stopover the swan’s “sharp call rings/ in a coppery snare of symbols” (“snare” perhaps adding a drum-beat) and the quavering “metal voice” of the swan is compared ingeniously with the vague and thin tonality of “harps lightly brushed” But the Pascoli swan is not merely the mythical bird nor merely the symbol of a would-be “mighty people” The “stopover” doesn’t necessarily evoke troop movement the second verse reveals the vast and unforgiving migratory distances the ordinary Whooper swan must encompass and this time it’s as if the bird sang the aurora borealis into existence After the unfolding shapes and strange colours of the aurora have been richly explored and culminates rather tersely in the sound of a tolling bell’s “last ring” with some marvellously kinetic visual imagery the spreading of the swan’s “immense wings swinging them wide to fly,// white against white Il Transito was first published in a pamphlet intended to raise funds for medical aid for “the mutilated Ascaris” These Eritrean troops were part of the colonial Italian army fighting in the First Italo-Ethiopian war While the northern lights of the aurora borealis have to be read as part-symbolic of Italy’s imperialistic reach The Stopover enforces no direct connection: it makes the aurora without any laborious building of a metaphorical vehicle and creating a more melodious soundscape than the English language can achieve The translators’ decision to avoid terza rima while inevitably producing a harder sonic edge with internal rhyme picking up other melodic trace elements Vowel and consonantal proximities are deployed with subtle effect in the lovely verse six description of the aurora borealis: “Now green and vermillion Pascoli is a poet who brought French symbolism into his mix of influences and textures but retains a wonderful immediacy and passion The Stopover appears in Selected Poems of Giovanni Pascoli (Princeton University Press copyright © 2019) and has been published here with permission by /// February 2 you happened to be confronted with the world of Latin Rubicone is nothing more than the name of a river a short torrential watercourse of about 35/40 km that originates and dies out in Romagna flowing from its spring in the backcountry of Sogliano to its mouth in the Adriatic Sea The Rubicone river is not a particularly relevant geographic element in Romagna To follow its course means seeing first-hand some of the most characteristic aspects of this territory the passion for sports and cycling; and finally nature with its magnificent hilly landscapes overlooking the Adriatic Sea The journey to the discovery of this territory develops in plain The landscape changes as you move towards the backcountry The wide valley of the river perfectly integrates with the plain creating a landscape punctuated by orchards; on the surrounding hills small medieval towns dominating the territory and enriching it with colours and traditions You can easily cover this itinerary by car or motorbike, but it is also very beautiful on a bike. Part of this area is indeed crossed by the famous cycling race Nove Colli and it is not difficult to find many sportspeople climbing and descending from the slopes of these marvellous hills at weekends Our tour starts from the Adriatic Sea. Here is the mouth of the Rubicone river, thus separating the towns of Gatteo and San Mauro Mare these two small beach towns stand out for their hospitality and services The best time to visit them is undoubtedly summertime but wintertime can offer interesting views and relaxing strolls by the sea Bike lovers can enjoy a loop trail along this stretch of coastline starting from the skyscraper of Cesenatico to the mouth of the Rubicone river Lost among plain fields of the Romagna backcountry, the town of San Mauro Pascoli is not far from the mouth of the Rubicone river After a long sequence of events throughout history, this town owes the fortune of its recent history on the one hand to poet Giovanni Pascoli who was born here between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th; on the other to a flourishing footwear industry that was able to attract some of the most important labels of Italian high fashion Worth a visit are: Casa Pascoli, which contains Giovanni Pascoli’s memory, life and poetics; and Villa Torlonia – integral part of Parco Poesia Pascoli – today home to conferences temporary exhibitions and to Museo Multimediale Pascolino According to the tradition, it was right near Savignano sul Rubicone that Julius Caesar exclaimed his well-known “alea iacta est” in 49 BC (traditionally translated with “the die is cast”) going beyond the course of the river with his troops Today, Savignano is a small town characterised by a tiny historical centre located along the path of Via Emilia The Roman bridge is undoubtedly the city’s most famous monument, along with the Abbey of San Giovanni in Compìto and Museo archeologico del Compìto with many artefacts found in the area around the town Since 1992, Savignano has also been the capital of international photography thanks to SI-Fest one of the most important festivals at national level offering every year a rich programme of exhibitions all around the historical centre and much more Suspended between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines, Sogliano al Rubicone is a nice town in the heart of Romagna Among the many reasons to visit it, his excellent food and wine tradition particularly stands out. Sogliano is famous for its delicious Formaggio di Fossa di Sogliano PDO that is prepared and aged every year in ancient cavities around the historical centre it is possible to sense the smell of fresh cheese as well as the one of other specialties that fully draw from the typical Romagna tradition Sogliano is a very active centre from a cultural point of view fairs and festivals rich in fragrances and taste all year round Among the places that are surely worth a visit, we recommend Palazzo della Cultura “Marcosanti-Ripa” with its five interesting permanent exhibitions: Collezione Veggiani Starting from Sogliano, you can get up to the spring of the Rubicone river. Thanks to a loop trail that can be covered on food mountain bike or on horseback (about 4,5 hours) from which you can enjoy a view from the Apennines to the Romagna coastline Small, actually very small. Montetiffi is a hamlet of Sogliano Apart from its characteristic medieval historical centre, this hamlet preserves an ancient art, the production of terracotta trays for the cooking of piadina romagnola Borghi is a small town on the hills surrounding Sogliano al Rubicone It offers stunning views on the whole territory which is rich in castles and strongholds located within a short distance of each other Don’t miss the centre of San Giovanni in Galilea with its Museo Renzi and Sagra del Bustrengh in May a fair dedicated to a traditional Romagna pie Roncofreddo is a small hill town guarding the northern part the valley of the Rubicone river, located just 17 km away from Cesena. We recommend a stroll in its particular historical centre and a stop in the nearby towns of Sorrivoli and Monteleone Overlooking the valley of the Rubicone river and surrounded by vines, olive and fruit trees, the town of Longiano (which has been awarded the Orange Flag by the Italian Touring Club) is characterised by nice alleys panoramic points and a majestic medieval castle giving anyone deciding to visit it interesting cultural and cooking surprises Montiano is a small town on the hills around Cesena olive and fruit trees just as the nearby Longiano overlooking and filling up the whole town with its peculiar heart shape Davide Marino was born archaeologist but ended up doing other things by /// November 6 by /// September 7 by /// November 11 an email (in Italian) with selected contents and upcoming events by /// June 29 by /// August 6 by /// September 28 For information, contact us: inemiliaromagna@aptservizi.com The two then set out to plan a wedding that felt personal above all else. “We didn’t have a planner,” says Arianna. But that doesn’t mean they were afraid to call in a few favors: They worked with close friends architect Benjamin Maestri for the setup and Deborah De Groot for styling. "Chanel confirms the acquisition of a majority stake in Grey Mer. The two companies have collaborated for 13 years, producing footwear for collections designed by the Chanel Studio," read the statement sent by the maison to FashionNetwork.com "Since its founding nearly 45 years ago by the Alessandri family Grey Mer has cultivated exceptional craftsmanship and continuously evolved to meet the demands of its clients Faced with the need to secure its production capacity Chanel naturally chose to strengthen its partnership with this trusted manufacturer marking a new chapter in its history."The financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed as confirmed to FashionNetwork.com by Grey Mer's management Chanel has acquired 70% of the company's capital while the remaining 30% remains with the founding Alessandri family Since 2015, Manghi worked as the CEO of Betty Blue SpA, owner of women’s ready-to-wear label Elisabetta Franchi. Before then, Manghi held various senior posts within the Max Mara group, including that of CEO of the Marella label  “I’m delighted to join Giuseppe Zanotti’s team he has made his label a successful player on the international luxury footwear market I believe the brand has all the resources necessary to expand and meet the challenges of the future,” said Manghi “I love the training ground, especially the old Rocky Balboa-style gym with its punchbag,” says the head coach, Aidy Boothroyd, who worked his squad for three weeks at St George’s before their arrival in Italy on Friday. “It is the sort of place that lets the players know straight away they are here to work. Then, by contrast, we are staying in a really nice hotel [in nearby Cesenatico] with all mod-cons where the players can relax.” Moussa Dembélé, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Marcus Thuram, son of the 1998 World Cup winner Lilian, are among the striking options available to the France manager, Sylvain Ripoll. It is an awkward start to a tournament where the three group winners and one best runner-up progress to the semi-finals, although Boothroyd insists there will be no inferiority complex within the England ranks. Not on the pitch nor in the technical area. The Under-21 European Championship began in 1978. England have won it twice – in 1982 and 1984 – but have not fared so well since Uefa introduced group stages at the 1994 finals.   1994 England failed to qualify after finishing fourth in their group, six points behind winners Poland.  1996 England again failed to make it, finishing second behind Portugal but missing out on one of the best runner-up places.   1998 England won their qualifying group but had to face Greece in a play-off to reach the finals. They lost on away goals despite Emile Heskey (2), Michael Owen and Marcus Hall scoring in a 4-2 home win.  2000 England qualified for the finals but failed to get out of the group despite a 6-0 win over Turkey. Frank Lampard, Danny Mills, Jamie Carragher and Danny Murphy were in the squad but the team lost to Italy and Slovakia.  2002 England, under David Platt, finished last in their group despite winning their first game against Switzerland. Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch scored in that 2-1 win but defeats by Italy and Portugal followed.  2004 England struggled in qualifying, finishing third, 11 points behind group winners Turkey. Joey Barton, Joe Cole and Phil Jagielka featured.  2006 Another failure to get to the finals, this time with Peter Taylor as coach. After finishing second behind Germany, England lost 3-2 to France in a play-off.  2007 The tournament switched to odd years and England reached the semi-finals, where they lost 13-12 in a shootout to hosts the Netherlands. Anton Ferdinand missed the decisive penalty.  2009 England again got to the semi-finals and this time won the shootout, against Sweden, Kieran Gibbs converting the last penalty. In the final Stuart Pearce’s team lost 4-0 to Germany.   2011 England drew with eventual winners Spain in the group and picked up another point against Ukraine before conceding two late goals against the Czech Republic to go out. Jordan Henderson, Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck were in the team.  2013 England finished bottom of their group behind Italy, Israel and Norway despite having Henderson, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Ross Barkley.   2015 Gareth Southgate was in charge but again England finished last in their group, despite beating Sweden in their second game after a goal from Jesse Lingard.  2017  After Southgate was appointed manager of the senior side, Aidy Boothroyd took over as U21 manager. Jordan Pickford, Ben Chilwell, Nathan Redmond and Jack Grealish were part of the England squad that reached the semi-final, where they lost 4-3 on penalties to Germany. Kathryn Batte Thank you for your feedback.“I hope we play in a way that excites and entertains people and changes the perception of English coaches,” said Boothroyd on his wish for the championship. “For too long there has been a widely held belief that foreign coaches are better than ours simply because they come from abroad and they are not. The quality of a coach should not be decided by nationality, it is about whether they can do the job or not. “It’s the same with our players, too. For years they have been denied opportunities by an influx from overseas and told they are not as good as them. But as we are seeing now that is not the case either. I am hoping we showcase the best of English young talent so that people can see just how good our coaching system is.” The temperatures for training on Saturday were in the mid-30s Celsius. The weight of every player was taken before and after the session and the reductions underlined the impact of the Italian summer on Boothroyd’s squad. A long and intense buildup to the competition appears to have had no detrimental effect on camaraderie, thankfully. Read more“One thing that let us down last time was that everyone was a bit too tense,” Tammy Abraham recalls of the 2017 Euros in Poland where England lost to Germany in a penalty shootout in the semi-finals I think it’s because a lot of us have known each other since we were very young “My first memories of playing football are with Dominic Solanke Jay Dasilva and Fikayo Tomori – and now we are all here playing together in this squad It still feels like I am in the playground having a kick-about with my mates we are all deadly serious and focused when we are working preparing and playing but the mood around the camp is definitely a lot lighter and that is a good thing because it helps relieve the pressure.” The pressure that accompanied Aston Villa’s surge into the Premier League via the Championship play-offs has made for ideal preparation for the Euros as there is also no margin for error in a tournament being played in San Marino as well as Italy Their former Chelsea loanee said: “In the second half of the season we knew we had to win almost every game to have a chance so we went out to every training session up for it There were times I nearly gave up but Jack Grealish would be in my ear telling me to keep going When he was injured he used to phone me telling me to keep it going for him until he got back because he believed he had a chance all the Wolves stuff came out and it was something I looked at but I am so pleased I stuck with my gut instinct Our attitude near the end was: ‘If we all turn up nobody else can beat us.’ That is the mentality we need to show out here.” The motivational quotes on the walls at Sammaurese are along with the framed pictures of lions and the England crest that adorns the changing room part of the Football Association’s effort to make the under-21s feel at home in their basic Boothroyd was asked which quote was his favourite “It is actually one of mine which says: ‘There has never been a better time to be an England player.’ With the pathway set out by the FA and thanks to Gareth there is a pathway into the senior team for our young footballers if they play regularly and do well That hasn’t always been the case in previous years but it is now and we are reaping the rewards from that at all age levels.” This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media star served as the muse behind one very cool-looking peep-toe bootie in Giuseppe Zanotti's latest collection is part of the Italian designer's Rock ‘n' Roll line which celebrates the brand's 20th anniversary The sexy black stiletto was originally designed for Kanye West's now-wife back in 2012 and features oversize metal hardwear down the front Kanye brought Kim to Italy for her birthday they came to my factory in San Mauro Pascoli," Zanotti told E "Together Kanye and I sketched shoes just for Kim She picked out her favorite design and I made them for her West was also the first shoe Kanye created for Kim before they were married."   PHOTOS: Stars at Paris Fashion Week Zanotti has teamed up with the Grammy winner on several strappy sandals and sneakers in the past Last year the pair worked on all-white heels named Cruel Summer the designer is so close with the famous West family we wouldn't be surprised if he creates an adorable baby bootie for North West next It should be noted that there is one other very famous—iconic in fact—celebrity featured in the Giuseppe Zanotti's new collection the designer dreamed up the "MJ," a caged heel with silver hard wear detailing The entire collection hits shelves this December PHOTOS: Kim Kardashian's street style He confirmed that business has been positive in the country notably thanks to the brand's men's collection Five new Baldinini stores are set to open between Moscow and St while the brand will establish a 1,000 m² headquarters in Moscow.Baldinini's presence in Eastern Europe is also expected to strengthen notably in Poland through franchised stores the Italian footwear label operates 100 franchised stores in the region and is available via 300 multi-brand clients Register to Drapers to read ONE FREE article and a FREE digital edition Luxury footwear designer Giuseppe Zanotti takes Drapers on an Italian odyssey – from footwear manufacturing in the north Italian luxury footwear designer Giuseppe Zanotti founded his eponymous brand in 1994 glamorous women’s shoes using classical Italian craftsmanship Zanotti runs the business from San Mauro Pascoli in Emilia-Romagna Italy – an area famed for its luxury shoe manufacturers It launched its new “Talon” sneaker collaboration with artist Joshua Vides exclusively with Frasers Group-owned Flannels in February Retail prices range from £350 for a basic sneaker to £1,000 or more for embellished sandals or boots Zanotti talks to Drapers about his passion for Italy his A-list collaborations and the value of taking his mother’s advice What’s the first thing you do when you get up in the morning I have a French bulldog called Leone and I enjoy walking him in the park around my house I used to DJ in free radio stations in Rimini Then I moved on to crafting footwear collections instead How would you describe the brand in one sentence Boundary-pushing aesthetics rooted in the finest Italian craftsmanship I’m probably among the few people that still enjoy going to the actual stores – I’m not an online buyer I like to walk around and observe the shop windows as I spend a lot of time in this city … especially in Brera one of the historical neighbour of the city some cool niche antiques stores and art galleries I’m not that kind of guy that goes crazy for the season’s must-have or the latest trends I often have to work around the clock and emails are perfect Most important lesson you’ve learned during your career What’s your favourite part of the creative process Probably the realisation of the prototype is the best part when you have your latest creation in your hands you immediately feel a sense of joy and confidence What has been your proudest moment with the brand My proudest memories are linked to the collaborations I run with great talents from fashion Be it for a fashion shows – I worked with Kanye West on his very first fashion show in Paris in 2011; for tours – I created Rihanna’s chap boots for her Anti world tour in 2016; or for collaborations – I’ve worked with Jennifer Lopez Despite being such a famous holiday destination but it is also an amazing island full of artistic and cultural history: the Aragonese castles His work was so visionary and I design for the same powerful and irresistible femme fatale he depicted in his world What’s the biggest challenge facing fashion today One of the biggest issues I see now is that everything is so fast This speed is not easy to match with our creative and production processes: the quality and creativity of high fashion require time One piece of advice would you give your younger self as far as they come from your own actions and decisions but my mum is the person I trust the most and she always has the right answer What would we find you doing at the weekend I would invite some friends and have nice dinners with fresh fish I source from local fishermen and good wine It’s really a way to recharge your batteries What are you looking forward to most in the year ahead We have already had an exciting start the year: the launch of a capsule collection with rapper Swae Lee and the presentation of our latest brand new trainer style which we launched in February at Flannels in London Tags director of brand marketing at kidswear phenomenon Mori chief product and sustainability officer at Swedish cool-kids brand Pop,… Get full access to all the fashion industry news and intelligence you need Browse the archive of more than 55,000 articles read the daily and weekly newsletters in full and gain priority access to Drapers events Luxury fashion group Richemont has acquired a controlling stake in Italian shoemaking brand Gianvito Rossi for an undisclosed sum.  will retain a stake in the business and continue to develop the brand in partnership with Richemont “I decided to choose [Richemont] to keep developing the brand worldwide and for their expertise and model of global expansion,” said Rossi “Our partnership will be beneficial for the company’s next stage of growth.” The luxury footwear and accessories brand was founded in San Mauro Pascoli in 2006 and is known for its “finest expression of made-in-Italy craftsmanship” Richemont said the acquisition has no material financial impact on its consolidated net assets or operating result for the year ending March 31 the group reported a 14 per cent increase in sales for the first quarter of this year driven by a strong rebound in Asia Richemont sold a controlling stake in online fashion retailer Yoox Net-a-Porter to its rival Farfetch and Middle East investment firm Symphony Global last year By continuing, you agree to 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