‘We have been and will always be open to considering opportunities,’ Lorenzo Bertelli told reporters Tuesday at the opening of a knitwear factory in Torgiano, Italy.

The surfing legend, a vocal opponent of chemical-based sun protection, is launching his own line of natural skincare products this week.

The online fashion marketplace average order value increased to €60.4 ($65) in the first quarter, from €57.3 a year earlier.

Local streetwear brands, festivals and stores selling major global labels remain relatively small but the country’s community of hypebeasts and sneakerheads is growing fast.

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Senegalese investors, an Indian menswear giant and workers’ rights in Myanmar.

While light on obvious social stunts, the 2024 Met Gala still had its share of trending beauty moments this year.