US EditionVersace designer makes shock exit despite stellar debut
- During Miami Art Week, Abel Richard debuted the $170,000 Chrono handbag and opened its 3,777-square-foot Miami Design District boutique, following its October Via Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills store launch.
- Tied to technological inputs, Abel Richard Bullock said the price reflects high‑tech materials from yachting, Formula 1 and race cars and a goal to create objects beautiful 1,000 years from now.
- Engineered to micron tolerances, many Chrono pieces feature over 400 components and take months to produce from aerospace-grade carbon fiber, titanium alloys, ceramics, and kiln-fired enamel by artisans in Bassano Del Grappa.
- With a shared retail footprint, Abel Richard Bullock and Montegrappa plan stand‑alone boutiques in New York , Scottsdale, London and Dubai in early 2026, targeting 50 locations in five years.
- Faced with weight and component limits, designers optimize hundreds of components, while higher‑end models reaching $300,000 can incorporate aerospace, supercar, and watchmaking techniques.
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Versace announces departure of creative chief after less than nine months
Dario Vitale is leaving Versace after less than nine months in the role of chief creative officer, the Italian fashion brand announced Thursday. The announcement follows Prada Group's acquisition of the brand.
Dario Vitale Leaves Versace Following Prada Group Acquisition
Dario Vitale. Courtesy of VersaceAfter less than a year and just one collection, Dario Vitale is stepping down as chief creative officer of Versace. The news was confirmed on Thursday. He will officially leave the house on December 12. “We would like to sincerely thank Dario for his outstanding contribution to the development of the brand’s creative strategy during this transition period, and we wish him all the very best in his future endeavors…
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