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Pinko returns to profitability following strategic restructuring and new leadership

After navigating several challenging years, Italian womenswear brand PINKO has successfully returned to profitability in the first quarter of 2025. This marks a significant achievement in its ongoing transformation, driven by a strategic overhaul and new leadership. The company, founded in 1986 by Pietro Negra and Cristina Rubini, reported Q1...

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Pinko strikes strategic partnership in China amid uncertainty

Pinko, the Italian fashion brand owned by Fidenza-based Cris Conf, has announced a strategic collaboration with Lima Commercial Management, a key player in the Chinese retail market. This move comes at a critical moment for the company, which recently entered debt restructuring negotiations following challenges in its Asian operations. Cris Conf...

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Patrick McDowell takes up sustainability creative director role at Pinko

London-based designer Patrick McDowell has announced his appointment to the role of sustainability creative director at the Italian womenswear brand Pinko. In a post on LinkedIn, McDowell revealed that the position was a continuation of his already long relationship with Pinko, where he had previously served as sustainability design director....

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Pinko x Patrick McDowell debut dance-inspired collection

Fashion has often found inspiration in the movements and artistry of dance. The synergy between these realms has given rise to collections and designs that mirror the fluidity, elegance, and dynamism inherent in various dance forms. From ballet's ethereal tutus influencing tulle skirts to the sleek lines of contemporary dance inspiring...

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Pinko launches digital twins collection

Italian fashion brand Pinko is set to launch 'The New Love Bag Collection,' featuring an authentication system through digital twins. In collaboration with Temera, a company that provides IoT solutions to the fashion industry, a collection of over 630 thousand pieces will use an NFC cryptographic tag for authentication, allowing customers to...

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Pinko to debut first virtual store in partnership with Emperia

Italian fashion brand Pinko is set to launch its first virtual store to celebrate the opening of its new boutique in Milan. Powered by virtual store platform Emperia, the digital space will provide visitors with a personalised experience set in a virtual surrounding reminiscent of the new boutique, which it has been designed as an extension of....