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Furla opens new store at South Coast Plaza

Furla has opened its new boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California, the largest shopping center on the West Coast of the United States. As a premier destination for luxury shopping with 22 million visitors annually, South Coast Plaza is the ideal location for Furla's newest U.S. boutique. Furla joins South Coast Plaza's more than...

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Furla’s first half turnover increases by 10.6 percent

Furla Group’s turnover in the first half grew by 10.6 percent at constant exchange or 5.8 percent at current exchange to 252 million euros (291.6 million dollars). The company said in a statement published by Business Wire that turnover increased in the first part of the year across all markets. In particular, the Asia Pacific region registered...

Retail

Furla opens new store in Miami

Furla, the Italian luxury brand of bags and leather accessories, has opened a new shop in Miami. Located at Aventura, the largest shopping mall in Florida and the second largest shopping mall in the United States, the store spans over 80 square meters. It is Furla’s fifth shop in the US. “We are thrilled to open a new Furla boutique in Miami”,...

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World Cup Fever: When fashion business and soccer meet in Russia

When the sports and business worlds collide, fashion is never far off. The World Cup, currently taking place in multiple Russian cities, has cost eleven billion dollars and comes with a blend of patriotism, folklore, and familiar aesthetics of the hosting country. Sportswear remains one of the most successful clothing segments thanks to the...

Fashion

Furla to present co-ed events from SS19

Furla has confirmed that it will present its women’s and men’s collection in a co-ed event starting from the spring/summer 2019 collection. It stated in a short release that the Furla men’s collection would be shown in September 2018 during the women’s fashion week event in Milan. Furla Group chief executive, Alberto Camerlengo, said in a...

Fashion

In Pictures: Furla x Hello Kitty

Italian handbag and accessories label Furla has launched a collection with Hello Kitty in a collaboration it says “connects the East and the West”. The Furla Loves Hello Kitty collection features the brand’s signature Metropolis mini crossbody bag, which has been transformed into the beloved character, complete with ears and Hello Kitty’s...

Fashion Featured

Furla & Versace go fur-free as fashion houses turn their backs on fur

London - Our understanding of what makes a luxury material is being rethought as a growing number of high-end fashion houses turn their backs on fur for good. Leading luxury houses Furla and Versace are the latest fashion houses to implement a fur-ban, as a growing number of companies take into account the environmental and ethical implications...

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Furla turnover jumps 20 percent in 2017

Furla Group closed 2017 with 20 percent increase in turnover compared to the previous year at constant exchange and 18.3 percent at current exchange rates to 499 million euros (617.6 million dollars). The company also reported EBITDA growth of 34.1 percent on last year. Comparable store sales witnessed a high single digit increase. “The 500...

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Furla takes over manufacturer Effeuno

London - Italian handbag and accessories label Furla has acquired Effeuno, its Tuscan based leather goods manufacturer. Furla previously held a 30 percent stake in Effeuno, but recently took full control of the company. Details concerning the transaction were not disclosed. The move sees Furla following in the footsteps of the likes of Chanel,...

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Furla sells 23.5 percent more in H1FY17

The Italian fashion and accessories group’s turnover increased by 23.5 percent in the first half of 2017. Furla Group seems, therefore, to continue on the path to growth, after enjoying record sales and profits in 2016. Furla Group experienced additional growth in the first half of 2017, reaching a turnover of 238 million euros, 23.5 percent...

Business

Furla to buy back Australian distribution

Accessories brand Furla has confirmed that it is to buy back the Australian distribution network from its distributor, Luxury Retail Group. Furla has acquired 100 percent of the distribution network, as part of its ongoing vision to “further strengthen” its position in Australia and New Zealand. As part of the plans, Furla has announced that it...

People

Furla promotes Alberto Camerlengo

In a unanimous decision from Furla's board, Alberto Camerlengo has been named the new chief executive officer of Furla. Camerlengo previously served as the general director of the Italian accessories company. He succeeds Eraldo Poletto, who became the ceo of the Salvatore Ferragamo group last August. Camerlengo joined Furla in 2011. Prior to...