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Daniel Wellington unveils handbag line amid major strategic shift

Daniel Wellington unveils handbag line amid major strategic shift

Amid the splendor of the Ritz in Paris, Daniel Wellington unveiled its debut handbag line, the latest new development amid a major strategic shift for the Swedish watchmaker.
Fashion
Eden Park unveils first watches; bullish for 2023 with Rugby World Cup in France

Eden Park unveils first watches; bullish for 2023 with Rugby World Cup in France

Eden Park unveiled its debut watch collection this week with Alpine watchmaker Herbelin; with the sportily chic label in a bullish mood, on the eve of the Rugby World Cup in France.
Luxury
LVMH makes donation to Emilia Romagna Region

LVMH makes donation to Emilia Romagna Region

LVMH announced on Monday a significant donation to provide help for the Emilia Romagna region, in Italy, and its people, who are affected by recent widespread flooding.
Luxury
Audemars Piguet names Ilaria Resta as CEO

Audemars Piguet names Ilaria Resta as CEO

Independent watch brand Audemars Piguet announced on Monday the appointment of Ilaria Resta as chief executive officer.
Luxury
Ludovic de Saint Sernin leaves Ann Demeulemeester

Ludovic de Saint Sernin leaves Ann Demeulemeester

Barely six months after Ludovic de Saint Sernin was appointed creative director of Ann Demeulemeester the house has announced the departure of the designer. No successor has been named.
Fashion
Giorgio Armani to stage One Night Only in Venice

Giorgio Armani to stage One Night Only in Venice

Giorgio Armani will stage his latest One Night Only fashion and soirée event in September in Venice amidst the celebrations for the lagoon city’s annual film festival, its 80th edition.
Fashion
Farfetch still loss-making in Q1 but bosses pleased with major progress

Farfetch still loss-making in Q1 but bosses pleased with major progress

​Farfetch’s Q1 was an underlying story of progress with talk of a return to profits soon. But it also suffered from the negative impact of currency exchange and a tough backdrop meant more red ink in the accounts.
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YNAP names new Middle East GM

YNAP names new Middle East GM

Online fashion giant Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) has named Celine Lefebvre as its General Manager for the Middle East, effective 23 May.
Fashion
Longchamp unveils new global store design with Amsterdam reopening

Longchamp unveils new global store design with Amsterdam reopening

Longchamp is reopening its store on Amsterdam's prestigious P.C. Hooftstraat, unveiling its new global design concept.
Luxury
Watches of Switzerland still outperforming, but sees headwinds

Watches of Switzerland still outperforming, but sees headwinds

​A Q4 and end-of-year update for Watches of Switzerland Group has shown that the period to the end of April continued to be strong and that it's entering FY24 "significantly ahead" of its long-range plan.
Luxury
Mixing old and new, Gucci hosts show in 14th century Seoul palace

Mixing old and new, Gucci hosts show in 14th century Seoul palace

With sparkling lights and beating drums, Italian luxury label Gucci took over a 14th century Seoul Palace to showcase its cruise collection, blending Korean heritage and modern fashion.
Luxury
Affluent and younger shoppers are most eco-focused says ESW

Affluent and younger shoppers are most eco-focused says ESW

​It may not come as a surprise, but research seems to have confirmed that the highest value e-shoppers are the most sustainability-focused in a world of consumers who are generally prioritising eco-awareness more often.
Fashion
Adeju Thompson of Lagos Space Programme wins Woolmark Prize 2023

Adeju Thompson of Lagos Space Programme wins Woolmark Prize 2023

Adeju Thompson, founder of Nigeria-based Lagos Space Programme, has won the International Woolmark Prize for 2023, nabbing first place in the oldest and most esteemed fashion award.
Fashion
Richemont sees progress in strong year as China and fashion brands rebound

Richemont sees progress in strong year as China and fashion brands rebound

​Richemont’s full-year results on Friday saw the luxury group reporting sales and operating profit “at an all-time high” as all regions proved profitable and its fashion businesses continued to do well.
Luxury
Tapestry lifts forecast as Coach bags defy U.S. luxury gloom

Tapestry lifts forecast as Coach bags defy U.S. luxury gloom

Tapestry Inc raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday, betting that price increases, strong demand for its Coach handbags and a sharp rebound in China would shield it from a wider slowdown in U.S. luxury purchases.
Luxury
New Montblanc campaign has London focus

New Montblanc campaign has London focus

Montblanc's new campaign stars James Norton, Karen Elson, and Arthur Gosse and spotlights London. It’s the next chapter of a strand that "explores how The Library Spirit transforms through different cities”.
Luxury