Loro Piana delivered solid growth, driven by the success of its iconic Excellences raw materials, in particular the vicuña wool collection. Its emblematic Essenziali lines were expanded and saw very strong momentum. Footwear turned in an excellent performance, boosted by the development of a bespoke service and the launch event for the opening of a pop-up store in New York s Meatpacking District. Cashmere  The Origin of a Secret , the first film in a trilogy directed by Luc Jacquet, celebrates the nobility and excellence of Loro Piana s iconic materials. The first collections designed by Hedi Slimane for Celine were launched in stores, with the new store concept being gradually rolled out. The runway shows, which reflected the Maison s new identity, were very well received. Hedi Slimane revived the fashion house s perfume-making tradition with eleven fragrances that distill French high perfumery expertise. A Celine store devoted to high perfumery was opened on Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris. The Maison also strengthened its foothold in Italy with a new leather goods workshop in Tuscany, designed to the highest standards for sustainable development. Loewe achieved excellent growth and met a key milestone in its development. Under the aegis of its Creative Director, Jonathan Anderson, the Maison accelerated its innovation process, enhanced its brand exposure and made its product range and its various points of customer contact more consistent with its clientele. Key initiatives included the launch of very successful products like the Lazo and Cushion Tote bags, the new Paula s Ibiza and Eye/Loewe/Nature capsule collections, and the ready-to-wear and accessories collection inspired by the enchanting art of William de Morgan. Significant improvements were also made to the retail network, with openings and extensions of Casa Loewe stores in London, Beijing, Tokyo and Madrid. For Givenchy, the year featured the return of a strong new menswear collection, presented in Florence in June; another initiative, the Givenchy Atelier collection, showcased Haute Couture techniques and expertise through ready-to-wear pieces reinterpreting the Maison s historic motifs.

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