Hussein Chalayan to Launch a Diffusion Line: The line, called Grey Label, will hit stores in the US in September and feature more accessible items. The designer also announced that his main collection will now go by simply, Chalayan. {Vogue UK}

You’re Invited to LVMH: In October, 22 of the conglomerate’s brands will open their distilleries and ateliers across Europe to anyone who is curious in an attempt to allow LVMH to communicate with the public. {WWD, Subscription Required}

Allegra Versace Prefers to Be a “No One”: The niece of the late Gianni Versace owns half of the Italian fashion house, but has spent her life escaping the family name. She now works for an unknown designer where she enjoys being out of the spotlight, behind the scenes. {Telegraph}

Franca Sozzani on Her Plus Size Model Cover: The cover of Vogue Italia’s June issue features three plus size models clad in lingerie. Sozzani says she while she doesn’t expect the cover to incite any drastic changes in the fashion industry, she does hope it will make people think. Women with real bodies, she says, are much more interesting than those skinny teenage models. {The Cut}

Missoni Appoints New CEO: Alberto Piantoni, who has previously worked with Italian brands like Bialetti and Richard Ginori landed the gig. {Missoni}

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