Corso Mille, the Naples-born men’s fashion label, has launched a smart new capsule collection with Ice Yachts, the advanced sailing company.
A look from the Corso Mille | Ice Yachts capsule collection – Corso Mille
Noted for its uncompromising dedication to Made in Italy menswear, Corso Mille’s philosophy dovetails with Ice, a distinguished Italian shipyard celebrated for its bespoke high-performance sailing yachts.
The agreement is built on two key pillars: a co-branded capsule collection composed of technical apparel and Italian-made leisurewear- reversible vests, sweatshirts, shorts, polo shirts, and accessories- designed for a sophisticated international audience, where the spirit of sailing meets contemporary elegance.
The collection will be available only through a curated selection of retailers and through the exclusive Corso Mille and Ice Yachts channels.
On a related note, Corso Mille is developing the official technical supply for Ice Yachts’ sailing crews, creating dedicated garments for offshore navigation. This represents a functional evolution of Corso Mille’s savoir-faire, where material research, performance, and comfort blend seamlessly with refined aesthetics, attention to detail, and the sartorial quality that have always distinguished the brand.
“This collaboration is the result of the shared vision and affinity between Ice Yachts and Corso Mille, both of which place research, innovation, design, and craftsmanship- core values of Made in Italy- at the heart of their projects,” said Marco Malgara, CEO and founder of Ice Yachts, in a release.
Paolo Colurcio, CEO and founder of Corso Mille added, “The Corso Mille | Ice Yachts capsule, the first step in the collaboration between the two brands, expresses Corso Mille’s know-how in its most technical and performance-oriented form, within an exceptional context such as Ice Yachts’ sailing world.”
A graduate of Stern Business School in New York, Colurcio launched Corso Mille in 2012 in Naples. Today, the brand retails in some 40 select multi-brand retailers, particularly in France, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, and Japan.
The new style and sail partnership, “embodies our vision: elegant and functional garments, developed with advanced technical expertise to ensure comfort and performance at sea, while preserving the refined aesthetics and meticulous detailing of the main Corso Mille collection, designed for urban life and leisure,” said Colurcio.
Ice Yachts vessels regularly compete- with outstanding results- in the world’s most prestigious regattas, including the Barcelona (4th overall and 1st in class in 2025, 3rd overall and 1st in 2024 with Fiamme Gialle- Nice), the 151 Miglia, the Palermo-Montecarlo and the Ruta de la Sal, confirming its role among the leading players in international sailing.
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.