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Borsalino opens debut UK flagship

Italian luxury hat manufacturer Borsalino has opened its first London boutique at Burlington Arcade in London. The retail debut is part of the brand’s expansion plan, focusing on major European capital cities. The store is located at the Piccadilly end of the Burlington Arcade and spans 430 square feet over two floors, housing the brand’s latest...

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Chimera and Haeres launch a joint venture and acquire Vionnet

Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Chimera has launched a joint venture with Haeres Capital to create a new luxury and lifestyle European player looking to revive French haute couture label Vionnet, while seeking other opportunities in Italy, France, Switzerland, and the UK. The new joint venture will be called ChimHaeres Investment Holding and...

Fashion

The legendary Borsalino hat dazzles again

Alessandria, Italy - Humphrey Bogart, Michael Jackson and Al Capone had one thing in common. All were fans of the Borsalino fedora hat, which is now enjoying a comeback. Italy's legendary brand -- long synonymous with dapper, rugged masculinity -- has dusted itself down since it was driven into bankruptcy in 2017 by an unscrupulous boss....

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Pitti 100 returns to Florence for toned-down but upbeat edition

Pitti Uomo went from around 30,000 visitors and 18,500 buyers in June 2019 to 6,000 visitors and 4,000 buyers in June 2021 as the event celebrated its 100th edition with a toned-down event in light of ongoing Covid uncertainty. “Normally I do not indulge in sentimentality, but if there was a special feature of the days of the fair that are...

Business

Italian hat maker Borsalino bought at auction by Haeres Equita

Swiss-Italian investment fund Haeres Equita acquired the Italian hat maker Borsalino at an auction held yesterday in the town of Alessandria, where Borsalino was founded in 1857. The acquisition procedure is expected to be completed in 10 days. Made famous by Humphrey Bogart’s fedora in the movie “Casablanca” and Harrison Ford’s lucky headgear...