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Thomas Sabo in Pocket Styler virtual-physical launch
Digital fashion game Pocket Styler has signed up jewellery brand Thomas Sabo, which is offering the first jewellery and accessories collection simultaneously available both in physical stores and in the virtual world.
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70% of Asian luxury consumers prioritizing craftsmanship over brand, design: Bluebell Group
The fourth volume of the 'Asia Lifestyle Consumer Profile' report, covering consumers across six markets, found that 70% of respondents are prioritizing craftsmanship over brand or design.
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Robert Talbott taps former Eton Shirts creative director for top design spot
American heritage menswear brand Robert Talbott announced on Monday the appointment ofSebastian Dollinger as its creative director, marking a new chapter of growth and innovation for the brand.
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Fashionphile acquires Two Authenticators
Fashionphile announced it has purchased the assets of Two Authenticators Inc., a Montreal-based wholesale distributor of authenticated, pre-owned luxury vintage.
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Balmain CEO Jean-Jacques Guevel quits house, in latest departure from Paris maison
Jean-Jacques Guevel, who has helmed Balmain as CEO for the past four years, is leaving the house, in the latest departure by a senior executive from the Paris-based maison.
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Marcolin: Rumours intensify about a possible sale of the eyewear manufacturer
EssilorLuxottica, Kering, Marchon, Safilo are just some of the names rumoured to be interested in the potential takeover of the Italian eyewear manufacturer, which is owned by the French investment fund Pai Partners.
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Luxury watch thefts surge, impacts shopper confidence
Around £1.5 billion, and counting. That’s currently the staggering total worth of luxury watches stolen or lost, according to the global Watch Register database.
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Ex-Browns lynchpin Petersson named to Filippa K board
It look like Browns’ loss is Filippa K’s gain. Ida Petersson — who had been the luxury retailer’s Buying Director prior to owner Farfetch’s acquisition by Coupang — has taken a seat on the Filippa K board.
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UK luxury is £81bn industry says new report
The UK luxury sector is now worth £81 billion a year to the UK economy and supports 450,000 jobs, according to a new report by British luxury body Walpole.
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Christian Dior appoints Nicolas Baretzki as sales director
The luxury house owned by LVMH has recruited the former CEO of Montblanc to take up the new post of deputy managing director in charge of commercial activities.
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Jean Paul Gaultier reveals next guest couturier is Nicolas Di Felice
Jean Paul Gaultier has chosen Nicolas Di Felice, the creative director of Courrèges, to be the next guest couturier at the Paris couture house. It will show in June.
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Kering denies interest in buying Selfridges stake, Saudi fund stays tight-lipped on speculation
The problems at Signa could be a boon for Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund as it's reportedly targeting a stake in Selfridges. But Kering has denied it's interested, despite a report that it was eyeing the business.
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Charles Jeffrey Loverboy will have dedicated space in new Dover Street Market Paris
The elusive Rei Kawakubo has personally invited Charles Jeffrey Loverboy to create some special items for the long-awaited opening of Dover Street Market Paris next month.
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Etro launches made-to-order campaign with animated film
Italian luxury label Etro’s recent move into made-to-order formalwear via Etro Unique is being supported with a short film by Virgilio Villoresi inspired by the new offer.
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Bimba y Lola fortifies board by welcoming former Kenzo CEO after maintaining stable sales in 2023
The Galician fashion house recorded revenues of 227 million euros in the latest fiscal year, a modest 1% increase from the preceding year, and welcomed Sylvie Colin to its board of directors.
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Bulgari to sponsor Whitney Biennial
Bulgari has announced its support as the primary sponsor for the next three editions of the Whitney Biennial.
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