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Fashion Network
29-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Santoni launches Harrods pop-up to celebrate Sibille pump
Perched on a stiletto heel, the design is crowned with a refined tonal leather detail, echoing Santoni's double buckle as 'a nod to the Maison's artisanal heritage'. The season's palette 'embraces the warmth and depth of autumn', featuring rich chromatic tones, from Terracruda beige, Nero Fumo black, and Quercia dark brown to the delicate shades of Primavera pink, Sabbia d'Inverno grey, Mosto burgundy, and Fabriano yellow. Marking its 50th anniversary year, last month Santoni reported a 10.5% rise in first-half revenue to €64.2 million, 82% of which was generated abroad. Executive chairman Giuseppe Santoni said the brand's growth has been driven by the direct sales channels, thanks to digital-based investments including the introduction of its app, the optimisation of logistics and IT systems. Santoni's retail channel experienced a year-on-year increase of 46.3% and e-commerce grew 23.5%. The performance of its stores in New York (+45%), Miami (+48%), and Milan (+37%) were particular highlights.
Fashion Network
29-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Santoni launches Harrods pop-up to celebrate Sibille pump
Luxury Italian footwear and accessories brand Santoni has opened a pop-up store in Harrods Knightsbridge taking its place in the Harrods Shoe Heaven space until 31 August. The main point of reference will be the brand's Sibille pump for the AW25 season as a 'defining statement of modern femininity — the cornerstone of the contemporary woman's wardrobe'. It features a "slender, sculptural silhouette… expertly crafted from luxuriously soft Italian calfskin, offering both comfort and elegance in equal measure'. Perched on a stiletto heel, the design is crowned with a refined tonal leather detail, echoing Santoni's double buckle as 'a nod to the Maison's artisanal heritage'. The season's palette 'embraces the warmth and depth of autumn', featuring rich chromatic tones, from Terracruda beige, Nero Fumo black, and Quercia dark brown to the delicate shades of Primavera pink, Sabbia d'Inverno grey, Mosto burgundy, and Fabriano yellow. Marking its 50th anniversary year, last month Santoni reported a 10.5% rise in first-half revenue to €64.2 million, 82% of which was generated abroad. Executive chairman Giuseppe Santoni said the brand's growth has been driven by the direct sales channels, thanks to digital-based investments including the introduction of its app, the optimisation of logistics and IT systems. Santoni's retail channel experienced a year-on-year increase of 46.3% and e-commerce grew 23.5%. The performance of its stores in New York (+45%), Miami (+48%), and Milan (+37%) were particular highlights.
Forbes
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Giorgio Armani Marks His Brand's 50th Year With Multiple Celebrations
Designer Giorgio Armani (Photo by Barbara White Sloan/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images) It seems 1975 was a good year for design. Several brands, mainly Italian, are celebrating 50th anniversaries in 2025. To wit, Roberto Cavalli, Santoni, John Hardy, and the "King of Fashion" himself, Giorgio Armani, are all marking significant milestones this year. When the Northern Italian-born designer founded his namesake label at 41, he was already well-regarded in the industry, having established himself as a menswear designer at Cerrutti 1881, a freelance fashion designer for brands Allegri, Bagutta, Gibò, and Montedoro, among others, and his early career included roles in sales and as a window dresser at La Rinascente. With the support of friend Sergio Galeotti, he founded Giorgio Armani S.p.A. in Milan on July 24th, 1975. Now at 91, Mr. Armani is still at the helm of his namesake brand with plans to retire in the next year or so. To celebrate the anniversary, the brand has announced an exhibit and pop-up to mark the occasion. The Giorgio Armani Pop-up at the Sunset Beach Hotel in Shelter island. In Milan, the designer will launch the Armani/Archivio project on Saturday, August 30th, during the Venice Film Festival. Armani/Archivo is an interactive digital platform that showcases content curated from a comprehensive cataloging of the Giorgio Armani collections, aiming to preserve the brand's pioneering legacy while serving as a bridge between past and future. In the coming months, the platform will be housed in a physical site just outside of Milan. Additionally, the brand is planning celebrations during the upcoming Milan Fashion Week, also known as MFW, centered on the debut of its Spring 2026 women's collections. On Wednesday, September 24th, Giorgio Armani will open a curated showcase to the public at the Pinacoteca di Brera gallery. It's a first for the 'Brera Art Gallery, the main public gallery regarded as having one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings dating from the 13th to the 20th centuries. It is also the first time they have hosted an exhibition of fashion, featuring over 150 archival Giorgio Armani looks spanning the brand's five decades. Rounding out the week will be the closing show of MFW in the historic Courtyard of Honour at Palazzo Brera, featuring the Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2026 Women's Collection alongside select menswear looks from the collection presented in June. Actress Mamie Gummer attends the Giorgio Armani But the brand is busy with some other activations this summer on this side of the Atlantic before the big 50thfete. Coinciding with the same anniversary date, the brand unveiled its first Giorgio Armani Mare pop-up Stateside, featuring the 2025 collection. After launching several iterations in some of the world's most coveted summer destinations such as Porto Cervo, Capri, and Cannes, the coastal lifestyle collection—which includes swimwear, resort wear, linen tailoring, beachside ready accessories, towels, and more—will be the focus of a pop-up at Sunset Beach on Shelter Island. To toast the 10-day ephemeral boutique and the summer collection inspired by easy Amalfi Coast living, the brand hosted a sunset cocktail event that brought the Mediterranean lifestyle to the Hamptons. The popular hotel—located on the island affectionately referred to as the "Island of Peace" and situated between Long Island's North and South Forks—has transformed its façade, game room, and beachfront to evoke a beachfront vis-à-vis tropical palms in shades of grey and turquoise with contrasting warm wooden tones of flooring. Inside the Giorgio Armani pop up on Shelter Island. Guests included Linda Fargo, Mamie Gummer, André Balazs, Tracy Margulies, Kristina O'Neill, Leandra Medine Cohen, Mei Kwok, Pamela Tick, and Dora Fung of 10 Magazine US, who shared activities such as dog-friendly beach time, backgammon, al fresco dining, and dancing as part of the opening event celebrations on her Instagram feed.
Fashion Network
22-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Santoni closes first half of the year with 64.2 million euros in revenue (+10.5%)
By Luxury footwear and accessories specialist Santoni reported a revenue total of EUR 64.2 million for the first six months of the year, 82% of which was generated abroad, representing a 10.5% increase compared to the same period last year. "Market volatility and the complex global socio-economic scenario do not change a fundamental truth: those who invest in quality, expertise and manufacturing excellence continue to grow and generate value, as well as interest, even in the new generations who approach this savoir-faire," said the brand's executive chairman Giuseppe Santoni. Driving the brand's growth has been, above all, direct sales channels, thanks to investments in the digital sphere—including the introduction of its app, the optimisation of logistics and IT systems—and the recent relocations of its flagship stores in Milan (18 Via Monte Napoleone, 200 sq. m.) and New York (267 Madison Avenue, about 350 sq. m.). Santoni's retail channel experienced a year-on-year increase of 46.3% and e-commerce grew by 23.5%. The performance of its stores in New York Madison (+45%), Miami (+48%), and Milan (+37%) was particularly positive. "Indirect channels are rebalancing, with America still growing by 15% and where the franchise network stands out with a performance of +15% compared to 2024," said the company, which expects sales of 133 million euros for the full year, 2025. This article is an automatic translation. Click here to read the original article.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Santoni Defies Luxury Slowdown With Its 50-year-old Value Proposition
Santoni has seemingly found its sweet spot at a time of global upheaval and slowdown in luxury spending. The Italian luxury brand logged growth in the first half of 2025 as it continues to invest in retail, women's footwear and the U.S. market — tariffs notwithstanding. More from WWD Here's What You Might Not Know About Nike's Q4 - New Findings Revealed Coats Group to Buy OrthoLite for $770 Million Tariffs Give Parents Back-to-School Shoe Anxiety In the six months ended June 30, sales at the storied shoe label increased 10.5 percent, compared to the same period in 2024, to 64.2 million euros — lifted by the direct-to-consumer channels. 'This is the result of work done already in 2023 and 2024. I believe that sticking to our product-centric vision and obsession with quality — and offering products that are value for money has allowed us to navigate this moment,' executive chairman Giuseppe Santoni told WWD and FN. 'We have always respected our clients,' he said, noting how the generalized euphoria on price increases — which he called 'sometimes unjustified,' has impacted consumer confidence in their favorite luxury brands. Retail registered a 46.3 percent jump in the first half, driven by brisk performance at Santoni's flagships, with notable strength in New York City, Miami and Milan. Revenues from digital channels — fueled by recent investments in technology infrastructures and a new app — increased 23.5 percent year-over-year. Currently accounting for 30 percent of the business, retail has become a primary avenue of growth for the brand. As reported, this year Santoni relocated two of its flagships, moving its Manhattan boutique three blocks uptown at 667 Madison Avenue and expanding its presence on Milan's Via Montenapoleone with a bigger unit. Both stores introduced the new retail blueprint developed by architect and designer Patricia Urquiola. Currently accounting for 20 percent of sales, the U.S. remain a top priority for the shoemaker. 'We remain optimistic. In light of our positioning and price strategy, we see opportunities to tap into,' Santoni said. 'The question mark is not only on tariffs, but also on the dollar depreciation, which could impact [prices] by an extra 10 to 15 percent,' he opined. 'For sure this will require [the industry] to rethink the positioning of European products in the U.S. market, with a focus on higher-end goods. There is no doubt that some [luxury] products cannot be produced in the U.S. or sourced [anywhere else] besides Europe,' he said, drawing a parallel with the Old Continent's dependence on the U.S. and Asia for technology goods. In an earlier interview with FN, the executive chairman said that the shoemaker was forging ahead with new openings in the U.S. between the end of 2025 and early 2026. Those plans are on standby given the global uncertainty, but the executive stressed that the company's commitment to the market has remained unchanged. In the first half of 2025, Santoni's turnover in the U.S. increased by 15 percent, with retail sales at its Madison Avenue boutique growing 45 percent year-on-year. The U.S., Italy and Switzerland are the only countries where Santoni operates its stand-alone stores directly, while relying on local partners elsewhere. In addition to New York, Miami and Milan, it has boutiques in Forte dei Marmi and Saint Moritz. 'The franchising channel is also on the rise, with more openings lined up,' Santoni said. Overall, there are 24 boutiques globally. The brand counts more than 600 wholesale accounts worldwide, a tally Santoni believes is adequate for its positioning. The executive said there are no plans to expand the store base or trim it down significantly. Santoni said the company is also looking to diversify its geographic footprint, especially in the Middle East, where it currently operates two boutiques at The Dubai Mall and The Avenue Mall in Kuwait. Also on tap is an opening in Doha, as well as Japan, where it is only distributed via the wholesale channel. Overall, Santoni predicts 2025 sales will reach 130 million to 135 million euros, up from 118 million euros in 2024. 'The final figure in that range really depends on how the global circumstances will evolve,' he said. The executive chairman is forging ahead following the departure of Eraldo Poletto, the first external chief executive officer appointed in 2023. Poletto left the company last August, and Santoni said there are no plans to onboard a new manager for the time being. In addition to geographic expansion, the brand — established as a men's only footwear firm in 1975 — has been expanding its women's offering, first introduced in the '90s. The move is paying off, the executive chairman said. 'Our female clients are increasingly appreciating our products' quality, style and design, as well as brand value. They are approaching us no longer as a men's footwear brand doing women's too, but rather as a legitimate player in that space, with credible collections,' Santoni said. Marking its 50th anniversary this year, the brand has released a book with Assouline titled 'Santoni Meraviglia,' referencing the Italian word for wonder. The book traces the evolution of the company from a family-run workshop established by Andrea Santoni in Corridonia, in Italy's Marche shoemaking region, to a global player. Best of WWD All the Retailers That Nike Left and Then Went Back Mikey Madison's Elegant Red Carpet Shoe Style [PHOTOS] Julia Fox's Sleekest and Boldest Shoe Looks Over the Years [Photos]
