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Blumarine parent company Blufin to cease production

Blufin spa, the parent company of Italian designer label Blumarine, is set to cease its production activities this year. The news comes less than a year after Georgian designer David Koma debuted as the fashion house's creative director at Milan Fashion Week. London-based Koma's pre-fall 2026 collection was presented in recent days....

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In Pictures: David Koma's Blumarine debut show

Georgian-London based designer David Koma made his Milan Fashion Week debut as creative director of Blumarine. His AW25 collection is characterised by "dark romance." A recurring motif throughout the collection was the thistle, a symbol of protection and vulnerability, incorporated through crystal appliqués and silver detailing. Blumarine,...

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In Pictures: David Koma debuts first collection for Blumarine

The first Blumarine collection under the brand’s new creative director, David Koma, has officially been revealed. For the autumn/winter 2025 pre-collection, Koma brought the brand into its next chapter, diving into a cross-generational Milanese wardrobe. At the crux of the line is Blumarine’s signature femininity, a value that was prominent...

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David Koma debuts new direction for Blumarine at The Fashion Awards

Italian luxury label Blumarine shared the first glimpse of the brand’s new direction under the creative helm of London-based David Koma at The Fashion Awards 2024, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on December 2. Koma, who was appointed as Blumarine’s creative director in July to herald in a new chapter for the brand’s legacy, made his red...

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Blumarine appoints David Koma as new creative director

David Koma is the new creative director of Blumarine. The designer is praised for his sculptural silhouettes and striking aesthetic. His first collection for Blumarine will be a pre-fall 25 collection, according to a press release. “I am sure that Koma will speak the language of Blumarine perfectly, thanks to his vision and stylistic...

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Short guest appearance: Walter Chiapponi leaves Blumarine after one season

Walter Chiapponi debuted his vision as creative director for Blumarine at Milan Fashion Week in February, but it was short-lived. The designer, who took up the role of creative director at the Italian fashion house in November, will now be leaving, Blumarine announced on Thursday. "For me, it was a kind of return to the future, in which I have...

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Milan's upcoming fashion week expects a 10 percent growth in visitors

Milan’s upcoming women’s fashion week predicts a growth of over 10 percent in visitor numbers compared to the previous year, translating to an estimated business impact of 70 million euros or more. Alessia Cappello, Milan’s Employment and Economic Development Councillor, said the city's commitment to supporting its national fashion body CNMI...

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Blumarine names Walter Chiapponi as creative director

Italian luxury label Blumarine has appointed designer Walter Chiapponi as creative director following the departure of Nicola Brognano last month. Chiapponi, who was creative director at Tod’s, departing the Italian luxury group in July, will present his first collection for Blumarine during Milan Fashion Week in February 2024. The Milanese...

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No more Y2K? Creative director Nicola Brognano leaves Blumarine

Designer Nicola Brognano is leaving Blumarine. The Italian luxury label and its outgoing creative director announced the surprising departure in a joint statement on Thursday. Brognano was appointed creative director of Blumarine at the end of 2019 to breathe new life into the fashion house. His appointment followed the takeover of Blumarine’s...

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Marc Jacobs collaborates with Blumarine

Heaven by Marc Jacobs, the Gen Z line from the US fashion designer, has launched a capsule collection with luxury label Blumarine that combines "Italian flair with American streetwear". The Blumarine by Marc Jacobs 11-piece collection features best-selling items from both brands, including pink camo print pieces, embroidered denim tops, jackets...

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Video: Blumarine SS22 collection

In this video, fashion brand Blumarine has presented its SS22 collection at Milano Fashion Week (MFW). Watch the video below. Video: FF Channel via YouTube Photo credit: Blumarine, Facebook

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Video: Blumarine at MFW

In this video, Italian fashion brand Blumarine has presented its FW21 collection at Milan Fashion Week (MFW). Watch the video below. Do you want to see more FW21 clothing collections? Click here to view the FashionUnited Marketplace. Video: FF Channel via YouTube Photo credit: Milano Fashion Week