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                                                              But these changes were seemingly influenced more by the
                                                              lockdowns than the virus itself, so what happened when the
                                                              lockdowns ceased, the world was vaccinated, and COVID was
                                                              pushed to the backs of our minds?

                                                              Did Chiara Boni La Petite Robe notice any change in
                                                              consumer trends and demands?

                                                              “We can finally say that the pandemic is in the rear-view
                                                              mirror. It’s still there, and we’re not clear of it just yet, but
                                                              it’s not the looming, ominous, and unpredictable threat that
                                                              it once was. Things are getting back to normal, and the result
                                                              is that we’re seeing an increase in demand for high-quality
                                                              fashion, including clothing for business and leisure.”

                                                              “We’re partially protected against changing trends at Chiara
                                                              Boni La Petite Robe as our product is created for both formal
                                                              and informal occasions. We create clothing to help women
                                                              live dynamically, and we’re seeing a return in demand for our
                                                              collections.”

            “The entire manufacturing process for Chiara Boni La Petite   The next few years are clearly going to be crucial for the
            Robe takes place in Italy. It means that our transformative   brand, so where does it see itself within half a decade?
            garments are produced with a high degree of sustainability.
            These days, it’s not uncommon for companies to design   “We are planning to increase the amount of online and offline
            their products in one country, manufacture the main parts in   retail selling,” Salerno says. “We have already experienced
            another, and then look to a third and even a fourth region for   considerable growth, but there’s a lot more to come in the
            the finishing components.”                        near future. We will also be expanding our product categories
                                                              and continuing to launch new items. You can expect to see a
            “With Chiara Boni La Petite Robe, everything happens in   lot more of our products in the next 5 years.”
            Italy. It means that we can offer high-quality fashion without
            needlessly creating emissions by transporting the materials   Advice from a Thriving Fashion Brand
            and items backwards and forwards. The entire process takes   Consumers seem to be moving away from fast fashion,
            place within the space of a few kilometres, and we can trace   whereby cheap products are mass-produced at little expense
            every single thread.”                             to the consumer and great expense to the environment.
                                                              These products often use fabrics and processes that are not
            “In 2019, we measured our garment footprint and had it   sustainable, and they are typically discarded after just a few
            certified by the competent authority. It’s the first womenswear   wears.
            brand to have adopted the European PEF (Product
            Environmental Footprint). The easy care element is also a   Consumers are increasingly turning to brands like Chiara
            crucial aspect of our sustainable approach. Our garments can   Boni La Petite Robe and focusing more on quality dynamic
            be washed together in your washing machine, with no need   clothing that can be worn on many occasions and will last a
            to separate them or take extra care with some while adopting   lifetime.
            a more rigorous approach with others. They are also wrinkle-
            resistant, so they don’t need to be ironed, saving you time,   The future is clearly bright for Chiara Boni La Petite Robe,
            money, and energy.”                               and it’s fair to say that its journey is far from over.

            “Chiara Boni La Petite Robe clothing is perfect for women on   With that in mind, Donatella Salerno offered some parting
            the go, as well as women who don’t want to waste too much   words of wisdom for others seeking to find their place in the
            time and effort on the laundry.”                  fashion industry.

            The Post-COVID Shift                              “Hard work will get you anywhere you want to go. You can’t
            COVID changed the way that people shop. It also had a   get to the top on belief and desire alone. You have to be
            massive impact on the fashion industry. Suits and dresses   prepared to give it everything. It’s also important to believe
            were left in the closet, while leisurewear had its time in the   in the product that you offer, never stop updating, and try to
            spotlight. E-commerce also experienced a surge in demand.  keep pace with changing consumer trends.” ••







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