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The Lunar New Year marks the first day of the lunar calendar. This year, we welcome the Year of the Snake. ?? The YNAP team in our Hong Kong office gathered to celebrate the holiday with a series of themed activities. Embracing the spirit of the season, they enjoyed delicious Chinese treats, Fai Chun writing and a Lucky Cat drawing class to bring good luck for the year ahead.? Wishing happy Lunar New Year to our APAC team and everyone celebrating!?

In October, we welcomed three students from SDA Bocconi’s MAFED course (Master in Fashion, Experience & Design Management) to our Milan office for a month-long placement with our Brand Concessions team. The students worked closely with Margherita Michelacci, YOOX NET-A-PORTER's Brand Development Director, on a dedicated project designed to refine their customer engagement skills. Reflecting on the initiative, Margherita highlighted: “This year’s project focused on benchmarking how we engage customers across social media, CRM, events and new technologies. We received some very valuable suggestions from the project which we plan to test in the business.” This marks the second time YNAP has invited students from SDA Bocconi to gain real-world business experience and insights through working closely with our team of industry experts. Chiara Piancatelli, PhD and Emanuela Prandelli, project leaders from SDA Bocconi School of Management, commented: "The team's dedication and insights have greatly enhanced the students' learning experience, and we are thrilled with the outcomes of this field project." This partnership not only offers fresh perspectives but also?helps foster important professional connections for emerging talent looking to shape their careers in the fashion industry. ? Thank you to everyone who contributed to its success!? ? #YNAP #MAFED #SDABocconi ?

At NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER, we’re proudly investing in the next wave of design talent through dedicated education programmes. For the third consecutive year, we’ve partnered with the British Fashion Council (BFC) on the Education Fund —an initiative designed to break down barriers and nurture final year students as they embark on their design careers. This year MR PORTER joined the programme for the first time, opening the fund to both emerging menswear and womenswear designers. After a competitive application process with the British Fashion Council, the winning finalists were selected this summer by an expert judging panel that included Daniel Todd, Libby Page, Otegha Uwagba, Clio Peppiatt, Katie Rawle (BFC). Our four exceptional winners — Flora McFarlane, Hadisa Ahmad Tabussam, Matt Empringham and Renee-Shanel Edwards — have since embarked on their year of bespoke mentorship with YOOX NET-A-PORTER and each received ￡12,500 to support their individual ambitions within the fashion industry. Now at the half-way point of their mentorship, they have been gaining invaluable insights and connections, working closely with our Private Label, Creative, Fashion, Marketing, Merchandising, Buying, Site, Brand Partnerships and Legal teams. “With this funding, I can focus entirely on honing my craft and expanding my creative potential with support from the team. Coming into the office was an eye-opening experience. It gave me a deeper appreciation for the synergy needed to bring a brand's vision to life.” Hadisa Ahmad Good luck to our winning finalists. We can’t wait to see what they achieve next and how they shape tomorrow’s fashion landscape!

Announcing a major milestone for our FASHION LEAP FOR CLIMATE initiative!? Today, we welcome industry leaders ASOS.com, Selfridges Group, Boozt and Cascale as new members and partners of our shared climate education platform for the fashion industry, joining forces with co-founders ABOUT YOU, YOOX NET-A-PORTER, Zalando, and our project partners Quantis.? Together, we can’t wait to scale our reach and empower hundreds of brand partners on their climate action paths. Since launching in 2022, FASHION LEAP FOR CLIMATE has provided hands-on guidance for fashion brands in our networks to learn how to confidently measure and reduce their climate footprints, and set science-based emissions targets. We’re proud that 85% of participants are already reporting greater progress towards their target setting and improved knowledge, after taking part in our 8-week education programme. This announcement goes beyond just expansion, marking a strong step forward for cross-industry collaboration. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dSddF8FX

On December 4, NET-A-PORTER and Chief came together for another milestone in our year-long partnership, hosting an inspiring evening focused on “Defining Leadership Through Personal Style”?with special guest speaker Alison Loehnis, President and Interim CEO of YOOX NET-A-PORTER. Alison brought her extensive experience and customer-first vision to the discussion, connecting with a highly influential audience of Chief members—executives from some of the world’s leading companies joined by Tamron Hall (two-time Emmy Award-winning host and bestselling author) and Kinjil Mathur (CMO, Squarespace), and moderated by Linda Wells (editor of Air Mail Look and the founding editor-in-chief of Allure magazine), the panel explored the powerful role of personal style in building confidence, presence, and leadership in today’s professional world. The event was not only a celebration of leadership and the impact of professional branding through fashion, but also a chance for attendees to browse NET-A-PORTER’s curated selection of workwear, off-duty essentials, and day-to-night pieces, all tailored to the needs of the modern executive woman. With personal shoppers offering expert advice, guests left inspired to elevate both their careers and their wardrobes. Our thanks to Chief for continuing to provide a platform for meaningful connection and collaboration. Together, we’re empowering women to lead with confidence, authenticity, and impeccable style.?

As part of our ongoing commitment to celebrating the diversity of our team, YOOX NET-A-PORTER’s Ethic Equality Network (one of our dedicated employee resource groups) organised a unique calendar of celebrations for Black History Month in the UK. Last month, the team came together for a series of exciting activities which offered opportunities to recognise and celebrate black culture and community. We kicked off October with a networking event spotlighting black cuisines, with additional highlights throughout the month including a painting session to honour the artistic influence of black culture, and a drinks reception to bring employees together. ? We are proud at that YNAP employees commemorate their culture with colleagues and learn from each other’s backgrounds! #LifeAtYNAP #BlackHistoryMonth?

A special moment this week saw our Modern Artisans and NET-A-PORTER team welcome Princess Beatrice to The King's Foundation’s Future Textiles exhibition in London, taking her behind the scenes of our unique partnership. Our artisans showcased their designs, and shared stories with Princess Beatrice from their transformative journey on the Modern Artisan talent programme – from being inspired by the natural world, to luxury design immersion at NET-A-PORTER, and specialist craftsmanship training and collection production at Dumfries House, The King’s Foundation’s headquarters in Scotland. A memorable highlight saw Her Royal Highness try her hand at Romanian smocking, an intricate technique used to embellish pieces within this year's NET-A-PORTER for The King’s Foundation collection. It’s a privilege to celebrate our #ModernArtisan partnership. Together, we have trained 26 emerging artisans, empowering them to step into the fashion industry with confidence, advanced skills, and a commitment to responsible design. Thank you to our partners and colleagues involved in this unforgettable event, including Jacqueline Farrell Sarah Jane Sleeba, Flavia Nistor Isabelle Pennington-Edmead Emma Rose Atherton Nicola Surgett?

At YOOX NET-A-PORTER, we’re committed to celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace that honours the varied backgrounds and cultures of our teams. Last month, in the US, our Ethnic Equality Network (one of YNAP’s dedicated employee resource groups) were busy organising this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, observed from 15th September to 15th October. The occasion provided a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the histories and cultures of Hispanic and Latin Americans. Our Mahwah and Clifton offices marked this moment with a vibrant array of activities, including Hispanic and Latin American history quizzes, dance lessons, mocktails, salsa tasting, and painting. Each event was unique, offering something for everyone to enjoy, learn and celebrate. Moments like these bring our teams together, giving our people a chance to share meaningful parts of their culture with their colleagues.?? Thank you to our ERG and all our teams who got involved in this year's activities! #LifeAtYNAP?

This year MR PORTER celebrated the 5th anniversary of MR PORTER Health in Mind, ?the content and fundraising initiative in partnership with Movember. On October 10th, we marked World Mental Health Day with a special panel talk livestreamed from our London offices to YNAP locations globally, at viewing parties organised by our well-being Employee Resource Group (ERG). ?? NET-A-PORTER & MR PORTER Global Marketing Director, Josie Cartridge, hosted an insightful conversation with Director of Young Men's Health Implementation at Movember, Paul Grant Williams, and Footballer and Professional Footballers' Association Chair, Omar Beckles, about Movember’s work ?and the contribution MR PORTER Health in Mind has had to Movember’s initiatives including their youth programme Ahead of the Game which MR PORTER is an official partner of. ?The talk included broader discussions on mental health alongside guidance on ?how to encourage open conversations about mental wellbeing amongst colleagues.? A big thank you to everyone involved in making this event possible!? For more information about MR PORTER Health In Mind visit this link: https://lnkd.in/dQZeX9e4 #MRPORTERHealthInMind ??Harriet Deakin

The autumn/winter 2024 collection for MR PORTER’s private label Mr P. has arrived and this season, the brand launches its first range of luxury leather bags. Featuring four styles including a holdall, tote, briefcase and pouch, each bag?has been crafted in Florence, Italy with leathers sourced from environmentally accredited tanneries. Capturing the spirit of the 1970s and 1980s youth in the US juxtaposed with British menswear dress codes, expect to find suede bomber jackets and leather outerwear, relaxed tailoring, classic tuxedos, checked shirts and Jacquard knitwear within the ready-to-wear edit. As with all Mr P. collections, this season has been designed with longevity in mind without compromising on quality or style. From initial sketches to fabric selection, the brand works with a trusted network of craftspeople to develop the range, as Mr P. continues to make incremental progress season on season to improve its responsible design and manufacturing credentials. Find out more:?https://lnkd.in/eHQ7QU9P