Net-a-Porter news and archive

8 by Yoox launches sustainable capsule collection

Yoox has launched a new sustainable capsule from its private label, 8 by Yoox, called the Circular Embroidery Collection. The capsule collection features previously unsold organic cotton t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies that are then uncycled and covered with positive messages, colorful motifs, and embroidery. Each of the designs features...

Feb 22, 2021

Retail

Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter launch new ‘glanceable’ iOS widgets

Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter have launched new iOS widgets allowing iPhone and iPad users to preview and directly access the stores’ ‘What’s New’ pages from their home screens. The widgets will display regularly-refreshed images of the respective store’s newest arrivals for users to see at a glance. The group behind both the brands, Yoox...

Feb 16, 2021

Fashion

Alber Elbaz’s AZ Factory partners with Farfetch and Net-a-Porter

Alber Elbaz is making his long-awaited return to fashion as an invited guest member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode with his joint venture with Richemont, AZ Factory. In a statement, AZ Factory said it will present its first product stories as part of Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26 at 8pm CET, which will then go to...

Jan 19, 2021

Business

Yoox Net-a-Porter introduces new sustainable goals

The Yoox Net-a-Porter Group (YNAP) has introduced its new sustainability strategy called Infinity. According to its slogan “Lasting Luxury Fashion. Lasting Positive Impact,” the online fashion retailer aims to change the way fashion is made, sold and used. The focus will be on quality craftsmanship, durable designs and the ability to be remade...

Dec 1, 2020

Report

Net-A-Porter managing director steps down

Net-A-Porter managing director Nicola Brandolese has reportedly stepped down from the Italian fashion e-tailer after just one year in the role. It is understood he exited the company last week, an anonymous source told Retail Gazette, though a reason for his departure was not given. Brandolese joined Net-A-Porter in September 2019 from Italian...

Nov 26, 2020

Retail

Net-a-Porter to start selling Kim Kardashian's Skims line

Net-a-Porter has become the latest retail partner of Kim Kardashian's shapewear and loungewear line, Skims. The luxury e-tailer is Skims' third retail partner, after Nordstrom and Selfridges. The core range of the brand's underwear, shapewear, and loungewear will be available through the Net-a-Porter beginning December 1. “Kims has completely...

Nov 25, 2020

Fashion

Yoox Net-a-Porter and The Prince's Foundation launch collection

The Yoox Net-a-Porter Group has joined forces with The Prince’s Foundation, the charity run by Prince Charles, to launch a sustainable luxury ready-to-wear collection. Comprised of 18 pieces and including both womenswear and menswear, the capsule is branded "Yoox Net-a-Porter for The Prince's Foundation." The capsule is the culmination of The...

Nov 12, 2020

Fashion

Net-A-Porter names new labels to join Vanguard emerging talent initaitive

Luxury online retailer Net-A-Porter has announced three new labels to join the fifth season of Vanguard, the company’s programme for emerging designer talent. The labels to join the line-up are JiaJia and Artclub, both new and exclusive to the retailer, as well as MinjuKim, which returns for its second exclusive collection at Net-A-Porter after...

Sep 23, 2020

Fashion

Casablanca launches debut womenswear collection

Luxury menswear brand Casablanca, founded by Charaf Tajer, has launched its debut womenswear collection, a 15-piece capsule that has been designed specifically for women, inspired by the brand's classic menswear collections. The collection the brand explains has been designed with the “Casablanca woman in mind” with its classic pieces cut to the...

Aug 17, 2020

Fashion

CASABLANCA Launches First Womenswear Collection, Exclusively with NET-A-PORTER

LONDON, AUGUST 2020- Casablanca introduces the first womenswear collection with a capsule exclusively available at NET-A-PORTER. The fifteen-piece capsule boasts completely new pieces designed with the Casablanca woman in mind, complimented by recognised #CasaWay classics cut to the female form in new fabrics and prints unique to the range. “...

Aug 14, 2020

Retail

Net-a-Porter: The company that revolutionised luxury fashion turns 20

It’s hard to imagine twenty years ago marked the dawn of luxury e-commerce. Before the launch of Net-a-Porter in 2000 there was brick-and-mortar, multi brand retailers, department stores and brand-operated websites. There was no online destination that sold an exceptionally curated mix of high-end fashion until Net-a-Porter transformed the...

Jun 29, 2020

News

YNAP teams with Univeristy of Modena for AI research program

The Yoox Net-a-Porter group is working to revolutionize online the shopping experience with the help of AI technology. The company has joined forces with University of Modena and Reggio Emilia to create a joint lab dedicated to the research of AI and computer vision in the fashion industry. The ultimate goal of the project will be to develop...

Jun 2, 2020