How Kingpins Amsterdam will pay its tribute to Adriano Goldschmied
How Kingpins Amsterdam will pay its tribute to Adriano Goldschmied Adriano Goldschmied (ph. Kingpins) The next edition of Kingpins Amsterdam is ready to start for its next edition filled with novelties and projects. The event will take the stage and recall the global denim and jeanswear scene on April 15-16 at SugarFactory, Amsterdam. Key event […]
Earthquake, dreamer, open book… this was Adriano Goldschmied
Earthquake, dreamer, open book… this was Adriano Goldschmied Adriano Goldschmied and Venucia De Russi The widespread outpouring of grief from around the world following the passing of Adriano Goldschmied is deeply moving. Some of those closest to him have shared their memories and highlighted the qualities they found most striking. Here is a summary of […]
Mourning for Colmar: Mario Colombo dies at the age of 71
Mourning for Colmar: Mario Colombo dies at the age of 71 From right: Mario COlombo and Federico ROmani Mario Colombo, chairman of Mario Colombo Spa, has passed away on 6 April, at the age of 71. For over 50 years, he dedicated his life to the growth of the company that owns the Italian sportswear brand Colmar. The historic company was […]
The World Wide Web remembers Adriano Goldschmied
The World Wide Web remembers Adriano Goldschmied Adriano Goldschmied (f4th from left) at AMFI event in Amsterdam After the sad announcement of Adriano Goldschmied’s passing away on Sunday, April 5, the World Wide Web was literally flooded with messages and images of insiders spaying their tribute to this globally recognised personality. Below you can find […]
Calik Denim has a new leadership structure
Calik Denim has a new leadership structure Eray Karaduman (ph. Calik) A new chapter has started for Calik Denim under a new leadership structure, lead by Eray Karaduman as general manager. He is bringing his extensive international leadership experience to the organization aiming to expand the company’s global impact across key markets like the US, […]
Ramadan is the next frontier for luxury brands in 2026
Ramadan is the next frontier for luxury brands in 2026 Tiffany Ramadan, the month dedicated to fasting, intense meditation, and praying observed by followers of the Muslim faith, and Eid al-Fitr, the celebrations marking the closing of this moment of the year, have reached some significant results for the luxury market this year. Many top-end brands […]
Adriano Goldschmied, the king of denim, passed away at 82
Adriano Goldschmied, the king of denim, passed away at 82 Adriano Goldschmied (ph. Glenda Goldschmied) The “Godfather of denim”, a source of inspiration for the entire denim and jeanswear industry, a mentor for many successful brands and insiders of the market, has passed away, after a long battle against cancer, this morning, 5 April, surrounded […]
JiyongKim’s responsible aesthetic on show at Pitti Uomo
Jiyong Kim’s responsible aesthetic on show at Pitti Uomo JiyongKim The upcoming Pitti Uomo, to be held in Florence from June 16 to 19, 2026, will feature an exceptional Special Guest. It will be Jiyong Kim, the brand named after South Korean designer Jiyong Kim, who was already recognized as one of the top talents […]
Rick van Rijthoven, Modefabriek/Shift: “Quality over quantity counts today”
Rick van Rijthoven, Modefabriek/Shift: “Quality over quantity counts today” Rick van Rijthoven Rick van Rijthoven, founder of Amsterdam’s Modefabriek show, is the new CEO of this trade show he established 30 years ago. The manager and entrepreneur has just returned to lead the company, bringing his extensive experience in building and developing fashion platforms, supported […]
OTB Group redesigns its School of Craftsmanship
OTB Group redesigns its School of Craftsmanship Renzo Rosso Within the upcoming edition of National Day of Made in Italy, planned for 15 April 2026, OTB, the international fashion and luxury group that owns the brands Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni, and Viktor&Rolf, and the companies Staff International and Brave Kid, recently inaugurated the […]