THE 'BRAND' OF GOD COMES TO INDIA

As Argentina fans continue to bask in the glory of their historic FIFA WC 2022 win, there's more good news in the offing for Indian football fans - a brand named after the legend, Diego Maradona is making inroads into the country's luxury fashion scene, under a licensing deal.

Bradford License India Executive Director and CEO, Sachin Goel confirmed reports of the firm being roped in as the brand's exclusive India partner. "We have been appointed by Sattvica SA, the owner of Maradona brand, as their exclusive India partner," Goel stated, as per a report in PTI. Bradford attained the license roughly a month before the news went public, and currently manages over 60 global brands across the fashion, lifestyle, FMCG and sports spectrums. Speaking about potential partnerships with e-commerce retailers that are underway, Goel said, "Products will be made available as per the partnership launch plans."

GUCCI BACK AT MILAN FASHION WEEK

Roughly after a three-year gap, Gucci is back at it again with a stand-alone men's collection and the first line-up since the exit of Creative Director, Alessandro Michele. The much-awaited live unveil, which entails 72 events 21 runway shows and 31 presentations - is scheduled to take place at Pitti Uomo in Florence between January 13 and 17, 2023 at the men's fashion week in Milan. The Creative Director's chair of the Italian fashion house remains vacant and continues to garner intrigue. Italian fashion's governing body, the Camera della Moda is yet to release the official schedule of shows, but speculations are rife that over 40 pioneering fashion brands will stage runway shows including names like, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Prada, Moschino, and Etro.