MILAN — La Perla is headed to greener pastures under the new owner , American industrial entrepreneur Peter Kern, the former chief executive officer of Expedia.

Italian trade unions Filctem Cgil and Uiltec Uil said Monday that all former employees , about 220 people, have been rehired by La Perla Atelier, the brand’s parent company. Often referred to as “perline,” which means small pearls in Italian, the company’s workers will get back to their jobs at the recently reopened Atelier in Bologna, Italy, starting Monday.

“This marks the end of more than two years of uncertainty, a period defined by sacrifices and fear, but also by unwavering determination. The craftspeople, accustomed to stitching true works of art for the luxury sector and appreciated internationally, held together

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