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BasicNet: turnover up 35 percent in first quarter

Consolidated turnover for BasicNet (K-Way, Woolrich, Superga) grew by 35.1 percent in the first quarter. Aggregate sales of products bearing the group's brands, developed worldwide by the network, amounted to 299.1 million euros. This compares to 268.8 million euros in the first three months of the previous financial year, an increase of 11.3...

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Fuorisalone highlights: from Stone Island's No Seasons project to H&M Home's Kelly Wearstler collection

Fuorisalone is now over, along with its whirlwind of events, long queues and the flood of people that took over Milan for a week. While the appeal of Fuorisalone is undeniable, it is worth reflecting on the quality of the events, their content and the interest they generate among fashion and design professionals. It is understandable that brands...

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BasicNet: consolidated turnover reaches 416 million euros in 2025

Aggregate sales of products from BasicNet brands amounted to 1.29 billion euros (1.53 billion dollars) in 2025, an increase of 4 percent. Sales from commercial and direct licensees reached 907.7 million euros, up 5 percent from 864.7 million euros on December 31, 2024. Sales from manufacturing licensees totalled 318 million euros, a 1.4 percent...

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Call for transparency, archival references and co-ed formulas at Milan Fashion Week

Milan Men’s Fashion Week, showcasing autumn/winter 2026–27 collections, concluded today with digital presentations as the city shifts focus to women’s fashion week, scheduled for February 24–March 2. The season delivered solid, well-executed collections, though few breakthroughs. Designers largely turned to brand archives, refining established...

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Kenny Wilson takes over as interim CEO at K-Way following Luca Lo Curzio's departure

Luca Lo Curzio is leaving K-Way after less than a year; the new interim ceo is Kenny Wilson. The manager leaves the position today, January 13. Lo Curzio joined K-Way, a French-born brand famous for its waterproof nylon jackets, in February 2025 and “has made a significant contribution to our organisation; the board of directors sincerely thanks...

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K-Way appoints head of international business

Outerwear brand K-Way has appointed Marco D'Avanzo as head of international business. D'Avanzo announced this news via his own LinkedIn profile. He began his new role with the originally French brand on July 1. Italy-based D'Avanzo is no stranger to fashion retail. From October 2016 to April 2025, he was general manager at the Canadian brand...

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BasicNet: consolidated revenue at 98.3 million euros in first three months

Today, the board of directors of BasicNet spa reviewed the group's performance as of March 31, 2025. Based on the figures, aggregate sales of products bearing the group's brands, developed worldwide by the network, totalled 268.8 million euros, compared to 261.2 million euros for the first three months of the previous year (plus 2.9 percent)....

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‘Democratic, colorful, technological’: BasicNet Vice President Alessandro Boglione on K-Way’s authentic identity and global growth

Few brands achieve the cultural significance that K-Way has built over six decades. The label has grown from a single product into a household name known for lightweight, waterproof jackets, and has secured a lasting presence in the fashion industry. Under the stewardship of the Italian clothing company BasicNet SpA, K-Way has expanded its...

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Kappa owner BasicNet spa confirms FY24 financials, revenue up 3.1 percent

Italian fashion group BasicNet SpA, the parent company of K-Way, Kappa and Jesus Jeans, has confirmed a consolidated revenue of 409.2 million euros for the year ended December 31, 2025, up 3.1 percent on the 396.8 million euros recorded in 2023. The Turin-based company's board of directors approved the consolidated and draft financial statements...

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K-Way returns to the UK with new store as it celebrates 60th anniversary

French outerwear brand K-Way, part of Italian group BasicNet, has returned to the UK with a new flagship store on King’s Road in London as it looks to solidify its position in the British market and as a leading player in the premium outerwear market. “This new opening is part of our European expansion journey, we see the UK as a big focus...

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K-Way parent BasicNet achieves 3.1 percent revenue growth in 2024

In a preliminary results statement, Italian fashion group BasicNet has reported revenues of 409.2 million euros, up 3.1 percent in the financial year 2024. CEO Federico Trono commented, "2024 was a greatly satisfying year for the Group, and particularly as these results were achieved within a still very complex macroeconomic environment." Owner...

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K-Way to return to London with new flagship amid international expansion

K-Way is set to return to the English capital. The Italian-French sportswear brand has revealed it will be opening a London flagship store on February 17 as part of an ongoing international expansion strategy. Located at 120 Kings Road, the 120 square metre store intends to reflect the brand’s core values, in a setting designed by architect...