Missoni just sold a relevant minority quote to an Italian private equity fund. Recently created, the fund is managed by a former Merrill Lynch banker. This is their first investment in the fashion industry. Crossing fingers.-> Soundtrack Boyz II Men “It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday”
Dries Van Noten sold a majority stake to Puig, a group already owning Carolina Herrera, Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne.
-> Soundtrack Adele “Someone like you” 
Patrizio Bertelli recently stated that Prada is not for sale.
-> Soundtrack Queen “I want it all” 
Garden is the new black.
Gucci Garden, Prada Garden Factory, BV Vegetable Garden, Craig Green Strange Garden, Stella McCartney Garden party.
-> Soundtrack John Denver “Garden song”
“Inch by inch, row by row
Gonna make this garden grow
All it takes is a rake and a hoe
And a piece of fertile ground”
As Gertrude Jekill wrote
“A garden is a grand teacher.
It teaches patience and careful watchfulness;
it teaches industry and thrift;
above all it teaches entire trust”
Hopefully the Masters of Fashion will learn great lessons from Gardening. Or not? 
Text by Susanna Nicoletti
Chief Marketing Officer/ Communications Director/ Digital Director/ Advisor/ Fashion, Luxury, Design
Photos via gucci.com
