Translated by Nicola Mira Published July 9, 2025 Commercial vacancy rates have risen from 7% to 11% in French city centres in 10 years, according to the CODATA research institute, and from 6% to 14% in shopping streets since 2010, according to figures presented by the Ministry of the Interior, leading the French government to introduce […]
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By AFP Published July 9, 2025 While holding onto hope for the future of his war-torn homeland, Rami Al Ali has another reason to look ahead with pride: he is set to become the first Syrian fashion designer to present at Paris Haute Couture Week. Rami Al Ali at Paris haute couture week – Photo:
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By AFP Published July 9, 2025 US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday, setting out tariff rates for seven more countries as Washington pushes to bring about a flurry of trade deals. AFP The letters, addressed to leaders of the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Algeria, Libya, Iraq and
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Sarah Burton joins this year’s jury of the Prix LVMH, the prestigious competition dedicated to young designers launched by the French group in 2013. The artistic director of Givenchy, who joined the luxury giant in March 2024, joins the jury for the first time alongside eleven other members. The twelve members of the LVMH 2025
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By EFE Published July 9, 2025 The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London will open in March 2026 the first exhibition dedicated to Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli and her eponymous firm in the United Kingdom, the institution announced Wednesday in a statement. The V&A museum will host the first exhibition dedicated to Schiaparelli in
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Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 9, 2025 Could Ernest W. Baker be heading for the Paris runway spotlight? The Portuguese-American label, known for its refined gender-fluid aesthetic, is poised to join the official Paris Fashion Week schedule in January 2026. While co-founder Inês Amorim didn’t confirm the news outright, she didn’t deny it
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Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 9, 2025 Bringing together legacy and experimentation, Spanish jewelry house Tous—founded in 1920—and Portuguese fashion label Ahcor—established in 2019 by designer Sílvia Rocha—joined forces for a striking debut at Portugal Fashion. Their Spring-Summer 2026 showcase, titled “Ahcor with Tous,” blended oversized jewelry, sculptural handbags, and futuristic silhouettes in
American sportswear giant New Balance on Wednesday announced the appointment of Spanish pop sensation Rosalía as its new global brand ambassador. Rosalía for New Balance – Courtesy Marking the partnership, the Grammy-award-winning artist stars in a five-part cinematic campaign that opens with the musician at the New Balance headquarters in Boston, leading to the unveiling of
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By Bloomberg Published July 9, 2025 A vegan-leather start up is slated to tap the municipal bond market this week, marking a test of investor confidence in speculative project finance. Bloomberg MycoWorks Inc. — backed by Natalie Portman, John Legend and Decarbonization Partners — is offering a $73 million bond sale to develop a South
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Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 9, 2025 As part of its ongoing leadership reshuffle, Mango has appointed Eva Gallego as global director of its women’s category. She will succeed Luis Maseres, who is stepping down after 11 years with the company. Gallego will officially take over in September and report to product director
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