Pucci’s artistic director, Camille Miceli, unveiled on Wednesday the essence of the house for FashionNetwork.com, while presenting the brand’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection at the height of Milan Fashion Week.
“Women use fashion to feel free, to dare. Pucci’s success comes from its strong personality; by wearing it, a woman shows who she is,” the designer summarised.
Pucci, S/S 2026 – FNW/EP
Entitled “Passepartout” – in homage to the television programme presented by Philippe Daverio from 2001 to 2011 – Pucci’s new collection has been unveiled through a campaign shot by Oliver Hadlee Pearch, capturing Naomi Campbell as she embodies the brand’s ultimate freedom and sensuality amid strobe lights that heighten the glamorous, glittering, statuesque beauty of the iconic supermodel.
“The first thing I work on is prints, looking through the brand’s archives. Usually I am very attracted to the 1970s, but for this collection I sought something cleaner. We work on colours and shapes, but we always respect the original designs,” Miceli said of her creative process.
“Among the key pieces in this collection are definitely the suits, which we worked on extensively; I find them very feminine. We continue to expand our offering, which already includes bags, footwear, eyewear, bijoux and lifestyle accessories.”
Pucci, S/S 2026 – FNW/EP
For Spring 2026, Pucci presented a collection for every occasion, with each look designed to turn heads. Archival prints were reinterpreted and more dynamic than ever. Labirinto (1969) is a rhythmic pattern of irregular shapes reminiscent of leopard spots in a black, beige and gold palette. Istrice (1957) alternates rounded and jagged lines in a groovy motif in shades of fuchsia, red and purple. Collane (1970) offers a vertical geometric play of circles and diamonds. Volute elongates into a motif as streamlined as it is evocative. Astro, with its spiral graphic, was among Emilio Pucci’s favourite prints for kaftans. Hawaii (1969) bursts like a solar emblem against a solid background.
In the campaign, Naomi sets the tone for the collection, dancing in a lustrous lurex-jersey Iride dress or a Labirinto knit dress and skirt in black and gold. Beyond the animal-print effect, the materials in the Passepartout collection absorbed and reflected the season’s prints, from sheer dresses in gleaming chiffon to winter-weight jacquards in various yarns and printed knits. A body-skimming tailored velvet suit was heightened by the kaleidoscopic Orchidee print. The palette moved from warm, intense black-and-gold tones towards cooler shades. Finally, poolside hues of turquoise and blue bathe the terry ensembles, designed for days in the sun.
Pucci, S/S 2026 – FNW/EP
From shoes to bags, surfaces and detailing spotlighted Pucci signatures. Contrasts of matt and glossy drew the eye to Marmo bags, baguettes and hobo bags, and to over-the-knee boots, while small day-to-night bags were reimagined in Labirinto nylon or vivid red, in bracelet-like shapes. The angular heel returned, with chains that adorn the foot. Jewellery expressed different personalities, from woven chains to creations resembling a curved raven — bold and eye-catching. Handmade leather flowers were offered as brooches and as charms for embossed bags and belts. The iconic scarves ranged from classic silk squares to slim styles embellished with gold chains.
Pucci, S/S 2026 – FNW/EP
Pucci rounded out its offering with lifestyle accessories such as a purple-and-red silk jewellery box in the Iride motif, an umbrella in the same shades that can be carried over the shoulder, and a neck pillow for relaxing poolside.
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The demerger of Unilever‘s ice cream division, to be named ‘The Magnum Ice Cream Company,’ which had been delayed in recent months by the US government shutdown, will finally go ahead on Saturday, the British group announced.
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Unilever said in a statement on Friday that the admission of the new entity’s shares to listing and trading in Amsterdam, London, and New York, as well as the commencement of trading… is expected to take place on Monday, December 8.
The longest federal government shutdown in US history, from October 1 to November 12, fully or partially affected many parts of the federal government, including the securities regulator, after weeks without an agreement between Donald Trump‘s Republicans and the Democratic opposition.
Unilever, which had previously aimed to complete the demerger by mid-November, warned in October that the US securities regulator (SEC) was “not in a position to declare effective” the registration of the new company’s shares. However, the group said it was “determined to implement in 2025” the separation of a division that also includes the Ben & Jerry’s and Cornetto brands, and which will have its primary listing in Amsterdam.
“The registration statement” for the shares in the US “became effective on Thursday, December 4,” Unilever said in its statement. Known for Dove soaps, Axe deodorants and Knorr soups, the group reported a slight decline in third-quarter sales at the end of October, but beat market expectations.
Under pressure from investors, including the activist fund Trian of US billionaire Nelson Peltz, to improve performance, the group last year unveiled a strategic plan to focus on 30 power brands. It then announced the demerger of its ice cream division and, to boost margins, launched a cost-saving plan involving 7,500 job cuts, nearly 6% of the workforce. Unilever’s shares on the London Stock Exchange were steady on Friday shortly after the market opened, at 4,429 pence.
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Burberry has named a new chief operating and supply chain officer as well as a new chief customer officer. They’re both key roles at the recovering luxury giant and both are being promoted from within.
Matteo Calonaci becomes chief operating and supply chain officer, moving from his role as senior vice-president of strategy and transformation at the firm.
In his new role, he’ll be oversee supply chain and planning, strategy and transformation, and data and analytics. He succeeds Klaus Bierbrauer, who’s currently Burberry supply chain and industrial officer. Bierbrauer will be leaving the company following its winter show and a transition period.
Matteo Calonaci – Burberry
Meanwhile, Johnattan Leon steps up as chief customer officer. He’s currently currently Burberry’s senior vice-president of commercial and chief of staff. In his new role he’ll be leading Burberry’s customer, client engagement, customer service and retail excellence teams, while also overseeing its digital, outlet and commercial operations.
Both Calonaci and Leon will join the executive committee, reporting to Company CEO Joshua Schulman.
JohnattanLeon – Burberry
Schulman said of the two execs that the appointments “reflect the exceptional talent and leadership we have at Burberry. Both Matteo and Johnattan have been instrumental in strengthening our focus on executional excellence and elevating our customer experience. Their deep understanding of our business, our people, and our customers gives me full confidence that their leadership will help drive [our strategy] Burberry Forward”.
Traditional and occasion wear designer Puneet Gupta has stepped into the world of fine jewellery with the launch of ‘Deco Luméaura,’ a collection designed to blend heritage and contemporary aesthetics while taking inspiration from the dramatic landscapes of Ladakh.
Hints of Ladakh’s heritage can be seen in this sculptural evening bag – Puneet Gupta
“For me, Deco Luméaura is an exploration of transformation- of material, of story, of self,” said Puneet Gupta in a press release. “True luxury isn’t perfect; it is intentional. Every piece is crafted to be lived with and passed on.”
The jewellery collection features cocktail rings, bangles, chokers, necklaces, and statement evening bags made in recycled brass and finished with 24 carat gold. The stones used have been kept natural to highlight their imperfect and unique forms and each piece in the collection has been hammered, polished, and engraved by hand.
An eclectic mix of jewels from the collection – Puneet Gupta
Designed to function as wearable art pieces, the colourful jewellery echoes the geometry of Art Deco while incorporating distinctly South Asian imagery such as camels, butterflies, and tassels. Gupta divides his time between his stores in Hyderabad and Delhi and aims to bring Indian artistry to a global audience while crafting a dialogue between designer and artisan.