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Fashion Network
04-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
K-Way names Marco D'Avanzo head of international business
K-Way has hired an outerwear expert to spearhead the next phase of its international expansion drive. The France-born brand, now owned by Italian group BasicNet, has recently appointed Marco D'Avanzo as chief international business officer. D'Avanzo comes from Canadian high-end outerwear brand Moose Knuckles, which he joined in 2016 as executive vice-president global sales, based in Milan. He will still be based in Milan in his new role at K-Way. In the course of his career, D'Avanzo has worked at Woolrich, Guess, Versace and Benetton, and has now joined a thriving, growing sportswear brand. K-Way is, alongside Kappa, one of the mainstays of BasicNet, which still holds a 60% stake in the brand, while the remaining 40% was acquired at the end of last year by investment firm Permira, via its Permira Growth Opportunities II investment fund. K-Way has a strong market position in Europe, notably in France and Italy, and is positioned in the premium segment. Last year, K-Way dropped a first collaboration with US label Ulla Johnson, which was showing in New York. Previous collaborations for K-Way include names like Play Comme des Garçons, Maison Kitsuné, Soeur, Diemme, Tiny Cottons and Agnès b. They have all contributed to boosting K-Way's visibility, as it aims to enter new markets. In 2024, BasicNet reported that the total business volume generated by its brands was in the region of €1.19 billion, three quarters of which was produced in Europe.
Fashion United
03-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
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 Moose Knuckles. There, he was responsible for the brand's international expansion, and oversaw the launch of new stores, including on P.C. Hooftstraat in Amsterdam. Before his time at Moose Knuckles, he was sales director at Woolrich for four years. Prior to that, he held the role of sales manager at Guess Europe and Versace for many years. D'Avanzo comes on board at a time when K-Way is expanding rapidly. In March, Alessandro Boglione, vice president of the Italian parent company BasicNet, told FashionUnited about opening several stores in the Benelux through a partnership with Fashion Club 70. A month later, the second store opened in Antwerp. Worldwide, K-Way has more than 119 of its own stores. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
Fashion Network
02-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
K-Way names Marco D'Avanzo head of international business
K-Way has hired an outerwear expert to spearhead the next phase of its international expansion drive. The France-born brand, now owned by Italian group BasicNet, has recently appointed Marco D'Avanzo as chief international business officer. D'Avanzo comes from Canadian high-end outerwear brand Moose Knuckles, which he joined in 2016 as executive vice-president global sales, based in Milan. He will still be based in Milan in his new role at K-Way. In the course of his career, D'Avanzo has worked at Woolrich, Guess, Versace and Benetton, and has now joined a thriving, growing sportswear brand. K-Way is, alongside Kappa, one of the mainstays of BasicNet, which still holds a 60% stake in the brand, while the remaining 40% was acquired at the end of last year by investment firm Permira, via its Permira Growth Opportunities II investment fund. K-Way has a strong market position in Europe, notably in France and Italy, and is positioned in the premium segment. Last year, K-Way dropped a first collaboration with US label Ulla Johnson, which was showing in New York. Previous collaborations for K-Way include names like Play Comme des Garçons, Maison Kitsuné, Soeur, Diemme, Tiny Cottons and Agnès b. They have all contributed to boosting K-Way's visibility, as it aims to enter new markets. In 2024, BasicNet reported that the total business volume generated by its brands was in the region of €1.19 billion, three quarters of which was produced in Europe.
Fashion Network
02-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
K-Way names Marco D'Avanzo head of international business
K-Way has hired an outerwear expert to spearhead the next phase of its international expansion drive. The France-born brand, now owned by Italian group BasicNet, has recently appointed Marco D'Avanzo as chief international business officer. D'Avanzo comes from Canadian high-end outerwear brand Moose Knuckles, which he joined in 2016 as executive vice-president global sales, based in Milan. He will still be based in Milan in his new role at K-Way. In the course of his career, D'Avanzo has worked at Woolrich, Guess, Versace and Benetton, and has now joined a thriving, growing sportswear brand. K-Way is, alongside Kappa, one of the mainstays of BasicNet, which still holds a 60% stake in the brand, while the remaining 40% was acquired at the end of last year by investment firm Permira, via its Permira Growth Opportunities II investment fund. K-Way has a strong market position in Europe, notably in France and Italy, and is positioned in the premium segment. Last year, K-Way dropped a first collaboration with US label Ulla Johnson, which was showing in New York. Previous collaborations for K-Way include names like Play Comme des Garçons, Maison Kitsuné, Soeur, Diemme, Tiny Cottons and Agnès b. They have all contributed to boosting K-Way's visibility, as it aims to enter new markets. In 2024, BasicNet reported that the total business volume generated by its brands was in the region of €1.19 billion, three quarters of which was produced in Europe.
The Guardian
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Spring forward: top 10 womenswear trends to update your wardrobe
Checks were the runway print of the season. At Acne Studios they were across sculptural dresses and separates whilea standout piece at Bottega Veneta was a top-stitched brown check coat. Choose neutral shades to weave seamlessly into your wardrobe. Left to right: model wears Acne Studios SS25. Dress £25.99, Bag £45, Sister Jane ( Argyle crewneck £395, Take a few tips from the perfectly put together Rabanne show and layer up your basics. Clash vertical and horizontal stripes under last autumn's barn jacket, throw in a zip-up hoodie and you've got the perfect everyday look with jeans. Left to right: Shirt £119, Jacket £49, Vest £15, Model wears Rabanne SS25. Striped long sleeve £19.99, Short sleeve shirt £165, Maxi skirt £175, We can now recreate the looks from the hit HBO show thanks to copious collabs hitting stores. H&M's was created with Alex Bovaird, the show's costume designer, and encapsulates five-star glamour via boho kaftans, crochet tunic sets, oversized sunglasses, tropical print swimwear and matching sarongs for poolside lounging. Finish with a raffia sandal. Model wears sunglasses £44.99, top £27.99, sarong £44.99, bag £74.99 and sandals £64.99, all Summer's unlikely (yet practical) wardrobe hero is the cagoule, given a style makeover by Prada (right) with bright yellow and orange versions worn over sequin evening wear. Look for pop colours; K-Way offers the rainbow, or go retro with a vintage find. Left to right: Brown £240, Wales Bonner x Adidas ( Blue £269, Orange £150, Play x K-Way ( Model wears Prada SS25 Just as Alessandro Michele at Valentino and Simone Rocha led the charge for romantic ruffles and diaphanous dresses, loads of collections leaned into this massive summer look with lace trims, chiffon slips and sheer ballet flats in delicate pastels. Left to right: Roseskirt £495, Mesh flats £370, Model wears top £85, and skirt £95, both Arrange launching March 3rd on Platform shoe £215, Dress £175, If romantic pastel frills aren't your bag, this dark and moody, all-black alternative could be right up your street. Toughen up a tulle skirt with a leather jacket or stompy biker boots. Left to right: Brogue £600, Grenson + Craig Green ( Skirt £198, Model wears tulle skirt £159, Leather jacket £300, Studded bag £229,
