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Fashion Network
3 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Zegna announces multi-year partnership with Art Basel
Fashion continues to forge ever closer links with art and Italian high-end business Zegna has just unveiled a global multi-year partnership with Art Basel, 'marking a significant new chapter in the brand's long-standing dedication to contemporary art and cultural dialogue'. It said the collaboration reinforces its 'commitment to supporting artists and artistic institutions that explore the intersection of creativity, community, and nature'. The partnership is said to mark 'a pivotal moment, offering a global platform to celebrate art that resonates with Zegna's values of environmental stewardship, cultural consciousness, and social engagement. For the first time, Zegna is ready to bring visibility to a long-protected legacy — not to brand it, but to let it blossom'. The brand will be present across all four Art Basel fairs — Basel, Miami Beach, Paris, and Hong Kong — and will create curated experiences that 'spark dialogue between art, design, and responsible entrepreneurship'. Also key is 'Visible', a project initiated by Cittadellarte – Fondazione Pistoletto and Fondazione Zegna, which supports socially engaged artistic practices through a pioneering fellowship model. Vincenzo De Bellis – Art Basel Director, Fairs and Exhibition Platforms – will join the Visible Steering Committee. The family-owned company's founder Ermenegildo Zegna always intended the label to have strong art links and saw art as one of his primary sources of inspiration. A century ago, he began commissioning local Italian artists to enrich the town of Trivero and the original wool mill at the heart of what is today known as Oasi Zegna, a 100 sq km natural territory in the Italian Alps. And the brand has continued to commission site-specific public artworks by artists like Daniel Buren, Dan Graham, and Roman Signer, while globally, it has extended this vision by inviting artists like Graham Sutherland, Not Vital, and Kiki Smith to create bespoke wool trophies, symbolising the brand's legacy in textile innovation. Next month, during Art Basel in Basel, Zegna will present the recipients of the 2025 Visible Situated Fellowships, spotlighting artists and collectives across the world who use their work to address today's most urgent environmental and social challenges. The company's chairman and CEO Gildo Zegna said: 'For over a century, our family has believed in the power of art to elevate places, enrich lives, and shape culture. This partnership with Art Basel and Cittadellarte is a natural evolution of that belief — a way to honour our legacy while looking forward. We see art not as embellishment, but as an agent of change. By supporting socially engaged artists through the 'Visible' project, we're reinforcing our commitment to a future where creativity, community, and responsibility can thrive together.'
Fashion Network
4 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Zegna announces multi-year partnership with Art Basel
Fashion continues to forge ever closer links with art and Italian high-end business Zegna has just unveiled a global multi-year partnership with Art Basel, 'marking a significant new chapter in the brand's long-standing dedication to contemporary art and cultural dialogue'. It said the collaboration reinforces its 'commitment to supporting artists and artistic institutions that explore the intersection of creativity, community, and nature'. The partnership is said to mark 'a pivotal moment, offering a global platform to celebrate art that resonates with Zegna's values of environmental stewardship, cultural consciousness, and social engagement. For the first time, Zegna is ready to bring visibility to a long-protected legacy — not to brand it, but to let it blossom'. The brand will be present across all four Art Basel fairs — Basel, Miami Beach, Paris, and Hong Kong — and will create curated experiences that 'spark dialogue between art, design, and responsible entrepreneurship'. Also key is 'Visible', a project initiated by Cittadellarte – Fondazione Pistoletto and Fondazione Zegna, which supports socially engaged artistic practices through a pioneering fellowship model. Vincenzo De Bellis – Art Basel Director, Fairs and Exhibition Platforms – will join the Visible Steering Committee. The family-owned company's founder Ermenegildo Zegna always intended the label to have strong art links and saw art as one of his primary sources of inspiration. A century ago, he began commissioning local Italian artists to enrich the town of Trivero and the original wool mill at the heart of what is today known as Oasi Zegna, a 100 sq km natural territory in the Italian Alps. And the brand has continued to commission site-specific public artworks by artists like Daniel Buren, Dan Graham, and Roman Signer, while globally, it has extended this vision by inviting artists like Graham Sutherland, Not Vital, and Kiki Smith to create bespoke wool trophies, symbolising the brand's legacy in textile innovation. Next month, during Art Basel in Basel, Zegna will present the recipients of the 2025 Visible Situated Fellowships, spotlighting artists and collectives across the world who use their work to address today's most urgent environmental and social challenges. The company's chairman and CEO Gildo Zegna said: 'For over a century, our family has believed in the power of art to elevate places, enrich lives, and shape culture. This partnership with Art Basel and Cittadellarte is a natural evolution of that belief — a way to honour our legacy while looking forward. We see art not as embellishment, but as an agent of change. By supporting socially engaged artists through the 'Visible' project, we're reinforcing our commitment to a future where creativity, community, and responsibility can thrive together.'
Fashion Network
4 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Zegna announces multi-year partnership with Art Basel
Fashion continues to forge ever closer links with art and Italian high-end business Zegna has just unveiled a global multi-year partnership with Art Basel, 'marking a significant new chapter in the brand's long-standing dedication to contemporary art and cultural dialogue'. It said the collaboration reinforces its 'commitment to supporting artists and artistic institutions that explore the intersection of creativity, community, and nature'. The partnership is said to mark 'a pivotal moment, offering a global platform to celebrate art that resonates with Zegna's values of environmental stewardship, cultural consciousness, and social engagement. For the first time, Zegna is ready to bring visibility to a long-protected legacy — not to brand it, but to let it blossom'. The brand will be present across all four Art Basel fairs — Basel, Miami Beach, Paris, and Hong Kong — and will create curated experiences that 'spark dialogue between art, design, and responsible entrepreneurship'. Also key is 'Visible', a project initiated by Cittadellarte – Fondazione Pistoletto and Fondazione Zegna, which supports socially engaged artistic practices through a pioneering fellowship model. Vincenzo De Bellis – Art Basel Director, Fairs and Exhibition Platforms – will join the Visible Steering Committee. The family-owned company's founder Ermenegildo Zegna always intended the label to have strong art links and saw art as one of his primary sources of inspiration. A century ago, he began commissioning local Italian artists to enrich the town of Trivero and the original wool mill at the heart of what is today known as Oasi Zegna, a 100 sq km natural territory in the Italian Alps. And the brand has continued to commission site-specific public artworks by artists like Daniel Buren, Dan Graham, and Roman Signer, while globally, it has extended this vision by inviting artists like Graham Sutherland, Not Vital, and Kiki Smith to create bespoke wool trophies, symbolising the brand's legacy in textile innovation. Next month, during Art Basel in Basel, Zegna will present the recipients of the 2025 Visible Situated Fellowships, spotlighting artists and collectives across the world who use their work to address today's most urgent environmental and social challenges. The company's chairman and CEO Gildo Zegna said: 'For over a century, our family has believed in the power of art to elevate places, enrich lives, and shape culture. This partnership with Art Basel and Cittadellarte is a natural evolution of that belief — a way to honour our legacy while looking forward. We see art not as embellishment, but as an agent of change. By supporting socially engaged artists through the 'Visible' project, we're reinforcing our commitment to a future where creativity, community, and responsibility can thrive together.'
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BEIGE, TAUPE, OATMEAL: Subtle shades that scream wealth quietly
Anne Hathaway wore a khaki trench coat with sequinned trousers at the Ralph Lauren Fall 2025 show (left)/Deepika Padukone exuded elegance wearing a beige embroidered kurta set at the WAVES 2025 (right) Colours evoke emotions and reflect personalities, but did you know they reflect wealth too? Shades like beige, ivory, taupe and more are known to exude elegance, luxury and prosperity. These neutral colours are a favourite of the ultra-rich, and there is a reason for it. Alessandro Sartori, the artistic director of Ermenegildo Zegna, an Italian luxury goods label, told The New York Times, 'The ultrawealthy don't want to show off, and beige colours are good in that sense… This class of people is super discreet and doesn't want to be seen.' 'To be fashionably super-rich,' he adds, 'is to be clad in the anodyne colours (colours that are neutral, bland and that are not intended to evoke strong emotions or statements)... It is all within a limited tonality — stylish, but not too much out of the perimeter of being noticeable.' PANTONE 'S MOCHA MOUSSE IS ALL ABOUT ELEGANCE Pantone Colour Institute named 'mocha mousse' its 2025 Colour of the Year. The Pantone committee was inspired by the feelings of comfort, indulgence and subtle elegance it evoked. Leatrice Eiseman, the institute's executive director, said, 'When we do colour/word association, the creams, the taupes, the camels signify that something has longevity, lineage, and is secure.' SHADES OF WEALTH & TIMELESS LUXURY Ivory Taupe Ecru Greige Stone Camel Oatmeal Dusty rose and blush WHAT NEUTRAL TONES CONVEY Soft browns and neutral shades convey various emotions and statements. Shilpi Gupta, a fashion designer, says, 'These colours elevate confidence and suggest a lifestyle that does not need external validation. They also highlight quality and craftsmanship.' According to Bhawna Rao, a fashion designer, 'Soft hues are visually soothing and are associated with mindfulness. Neutrals convey permanence and reliability. They suggest a lifestyle that is not swayed by fads. Essentially, they project a quiet form of power.' Muted tones and minimalist dressing are central to the visual language of modern wealth. They highlight quality over quantity… They signal 'old money' values. The understated tones suggest generational wealth, where luxury is lived, not flaunted Bhawna Rao, fashion designer HOW TO WEAR NEUTRALS Mix textures, not just colours Mix cottons, linens, knits and silks to add dimension to the look. Think oatmeal-toned linen shirt on white denim or a taupe silk slip dress with chunky ivory knit. Pair a cream cashmere sweater over wide-leg beige linen trousers with a textured waist belt. Go monochrome and layer smartly For example, layer an ivory tank with a stone-toned oversized blazer and wide-leg trousers in the same family, adding depth with tone-on-tone accessories like suede loafers or a nude clutch. Add an element that pops the overall look Add a rich chocolate brown leather bag, gold jewellery or tan sandals to a blush or camel outfit. For special outings, opt for a bold red lip or statement earrings to elevate the look. For glam evenings, go with satin Pair a dusty rose silk midi dress or a greige co-ord set in velvet with nude heels and minimal gold jewellery for the 'less is luxe' vibe. (As suggested by fashion designers Bhawna Rao & Shilpi Gupta) - With inputs from The New York Times Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Business of Fashion
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business of Fashion
Zegna Group Revenues Down 1% as Wholesale Struggles and DTC Grows
Ermenegildo Zegna Group has reported first-quarter revenues of €459 million ($522 million), a 1 percent decline compared with €463 million in the same period last year. Steep losses in wholesale revenue for the Italian luxury fashion group were offset by steady direct-to-consumer sales, particularly in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, the Americas and China, which totalled €345 million and represented 81 percent of the group's branded product revenues. The Zegna brand's year-on-year revenue rose 3.6 percent to €293 million, with 4.7 percent growth in DTC revenues. Thom Browne's revenue declined 18.6 percent to €64 million, with 3.5 percent growth in DTC revenues. Tom Ford fashion sales grew 3.8 percent, reaching €67.5 million. DTC sales soared 10 percent after Haider Ackermann, who was named creative director last September, presented his debut collection for Autumn/Winter 2025 during Paris Fashion Week, which received a positive reception and caused an uptick in store foot traffic. ADVERTISEMENT Impacted by the decision to convert wholesale shops-in-shop into retail concessions, Zegna Group's wholesale branded revenues declined 19.8 percent year on year to €79.5 million. Thom Browne wholesale revenues, further damaged by wholesale channel streamlining and differing delivery times, fell 48 percent to €17.9 million. 'We are encouraged by these early positive results but also mindful of the recent geopolitical and economic uncertainties,' Zegna Group chairman and CEO Ermenegildo Zegna said in a statement, adding, 'While we have not observed significant changes in customers' behaviour across our brands, we remain vigilant, agile and focused on our strategic priorities, knowing that what truly matters is the strength of our brands and our unwavering commitment to staying close to our customers.' Learn more: Zegna Group Profits Decline 30% The Italian fashion group's namesake label grew last year, but declining sales at its Thom Browne and Tom Ford weighed on profit. Performance is expected to improve 'gradually' as revenues rise an average of 4 to 7 percent annually through 2027, according to the company's forecasts.
