Two great couture originals staged subtly dramatic shows on Monday in Paris; Iris van Herpen with her latest techno Sturm und chic, and Rahul Mishra with 21st-century Sufism style. Iris van Herpen: Urban ornithology Iris van Herpen is an artist who used clothes to make unexpected and often very beautiful visual statements. Wearability is not […]
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Translated by Nicola Mira Published July 7, 2025 Isabel Marant has reorganised its communication and marketing department. The Parisian label founded in 1994 by the eponymous designer has appointed Sophie Condroyer as chief marketing officer, and promoted communication director Jean-Philippe Abautret to the post of senior vice-president global communication. Sophie Condroyer – Isabel Marant “The
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Translated by Nicola Mira Published July 7, 2025 Arthur Lemoine has taken on a significant new challenge within French department store group Galeries Lafayette. After three years as head of products and purchasing, Lemoine has now replaced his cousin Nicolas Houzé as CEO. His appointment signals the group’s intention to keep its operational running in
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In a timely launch that coincides with the women’s football Euro championships, digital fashion giant ASOS is set to launch an exclusive womenswear collection that debuted with a London catwalk show ahead of its 15 July launch. And although it’s produced in conjunction with Adidas Originals, it’s been solely designed by ASOS. The collection also
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By Bloomberg Published July 7, 2025 Luxury spending is defying a global slump in wealthy Singapore, a beacon for high-end retailers grappling with sluggish demand in major markets including China and the US. See catwalkCoach – Fall-Winter2025 – 2026 – Womenswear – Etats-Unis – New York – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Luxury sales in the Southeast Asian city-state
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Sustainable performance sportswear brand Reflo has revealed its first English football home kit for Luton Town, to be worn for the English League One team’s 2025/26 season. The shirt claims to be a first of its kind, designed with Reflo’s Reloop technology that allows “for a fully recyclable shirt to set a new standard for
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By Bloomberg Published July 7, 2025 The $2.7 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus by Saks Fifth Avenue’s owner last year was intended to create a new luxury retail leader. Instead, Saks Global, the name of the combined group, is facing declining sales, payment delays, and increased competition from rivals such as Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom. A
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Translated by Nicola Mira Published July 7, 2025 Wolford has strengthened its senior executive team by appointing Marco Pozzo as deputy CEO. The supervisory board of the Austrian luxury skinwear brand has also made Pozzo a member of Wolford‘s board of directors. Pozzo’s appointment is part of an overhaul of Wolford’s top management team. The
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By Reuters Published July 7, 2025 Nestlé has announced that Paul Bulcke, chairman since 2017 and former CEO of the Swiss group, will step down at the company’s annual general meeting in April 2026. He will be succeeded by Pablo Isla, former chairman and CEO of Spanish fashion giant Inditex, owner of Zara. Pablo Isla,
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A year of major store upgrades for giant retailers continues, with Primark giving its Manchester Market Street store more than a fresh new look this summer. As part of the renovation plans, the retailer will add a brand-new performance-wear area with enhanced displays, the introduction of its own, all-new vintage clothing offer, as well as
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