Fit & Fabulous

Prada Acquires Versace in $1.38bn Deal, Reshaping the Luxury Fashion Landscape


Prada has completed its $1.38bn acquisition of Versace, bringing two iconic Italian fashion houses together as the brand seeks to strengthen its global luxury portfolio. The sale marks a significant loss for former owner Capri Holdings and comes amid shifting creative direction and slowing sales for Versace.

Fit & Fabulous

Maria Grazia Chiuri Appointed Artistic Director of Fendi, Ushering a New Era


After over thirty years under Silvia Venturini Fendi, Maria Grazia Chiuri takes the creative reins at Fendi, blending heritage, innovation, and modern femininity.

Business

Pradaโ€™s $775 Safety Pin Brooch Sparks Internet Debate Over Luxury Pricing


Luxury fashion house Prada has unveiled a new brooch shaped like a safety pin, featuring delicate crochet detailing and a Prada charm. But whatโ€™s really catching attention isnโ€™t the design โ€” itโ€™s the price tag of $775 (โ‚น68,758) thatโ€™s making social media buzz with mixed reactions.

Music

Bang Chan Rules the โ€˜Roman Empireโ€™: FENDI x Stray Kids Unite Fashion and Music


Global artist and Stray Kids leader Bang Chan continues his creative journey with FENDI, releasing his new single โ€œRoman Empire.โ€ The track, written, composed, and produced by the artist himself, celebrates the shared spirit of innovation between the luxury Maison and the musician. Filmed at FENDIโ€™s Rome headquarters, the visual bridges art, heritage, and modern sound in a powerful cross-cultural statement.

Fit & Fabulous

Reliance Brands to Bring Italian Fashion Label MAX&Co. to India in 2026


Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) has entered a long-term franchise partnership with Italyโ€™s MAX&Co., part of the Max Mara Fashion Group, to introduce the brandโ€™s contemporary and versatile womenโ€™s fashion to India. The first store is set to open in Mumbai in early 2026, marking a new milestone in RBLโ€™s growing global luxury portfolio.