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Lanvin partners with Austrian artist Erwin Wurm for a project in China

Lanvin partners with Austrian artist Erwin Wurm for a project in China

Erwin Wurm is the second creative invited by the label as part of its Lanvin Lab project after rapper Future. He has created one of his famous bag-sculptures for the house, which will be exhibited throughout China.
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Robert Pattinson stars in latest Dior campaign

Robert Pattinson stars in latest Dior campaign

​British and Irish actors are a popular pick for menswear campaigns at present, especially when brands are promoting the lines that form the essence of what the label is all about.
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Royal College of Art is world’s top university for art and design.... again

Royal College of Art is world’s top university for art and design.... again

​Here we go again. London’s Royal College of Art has once again clinched the title of the world’s leading university for art and design. In fact, it’s the RCA’s 10th consecutive year of winning the accolade.
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Alexander McQueen exhibition to open at the Frist Art Museum

Alexander McQueen exhibition to open at the Frist Art Museum

The Frist Art Museum in Nashville is set to open an exhibition celebrating the artistic union between the late British fashion designer Alexander McQueen and French photographer Ann Ray. 
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BFC rethinks June's London Fashion Week with all-new cultural concept

BFC rethinks June's London Fashion Week with all-new cultural concept

The British Fashion Council has unveiled a new concept for the June edition of London Fashion Week with a variety of events in addition to the mainstay catwalk shows and an aim to “ignite a cultural moment”.
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Hermès begins construction of a leather goods workshop east of Angoulême, France

Hermès begins construction of a leather goods workshop east of Angoulême, France

The luxury saddler is strengthening its presence in the South-West region of France, where it already has four workshops, with the construction of a new leather goods factory near Angoulême. 
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Dolce & Gabbana unveils a grand exhibition in Milan

Dolce & Gabbana unveils a grand exhibition in Milan

The Italian house is presenting its inaugural exhibition at the Palazzo Reale in Milan, an exceptional exhibition showcasing its craftsmanship through over 220 haute couture creations.
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Chanel eyes NYC Fifth Avenue tower that LVMH is also targeting

Chanel eyes NYC Fifth Avenue tower that LVMH is also targeting

Chanel is in talks to purchase a building on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, joining the competition among the world’s top retailers to snap up spots on New York’s iconic luxury shopping corridor. 
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Gucci Communications Director Benjamin Cercio leaves

Gucci Communications Director Benjamin Cercio leaves

The Italian luxury house confirms the departure of its Communications Director Benjamin Cercio, while rumors of Stefano Cantino from Louis Vuitton joining the house continue to spread.
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Mr Porter launches handcrafted edit and campaign

Mr Porter launches handcrafted edit and campaign

​YNAP’s Mr Porter has unveiled a new Made with Craft campaign “featuring a curated edit of seasonal products and exclusive capsule collections celebrating craftsmanship and artisanal skills”.
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Moncler takes Milan's Central Station by storm, transforming it into a gallery for Design Week

Moncler takes Milan's Central Station by storm, transforming it into a gallery for Design Week

From April 15 to 21 for Design Week, the Italian label is transforming Milan's central station into a vast public art space with a major exhibition entitled "An invitation to dream".
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Campaign group releases details of anniversary Fashion Revolution Week

Campaign group releases details of anniversary Fashion Revolution Week

Fashion Revolution's 10th anniversary week of events starts on 15 April with 10 days of citizen action, “bringing together communities around the world through a series of engaging local events in 75 countries”.
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'Market of Fakes' in Naples, capital of counterfeits and Camorra

'Market of Fakes' in Naples, capital of counterfeits and Camorra

As top brands like Gucci and Prada prepare to report billions in sales this month, luxury fakes on the streets of Naples are also yielding a jaw-dropping cash stream -- for the mafia.
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Luxury group Zegna posts 19.3% jump in FY organic sales

Luxury group Zegna posts 19.3% jump in FY organic sales

Italy's Ermenegildo Zegna posted a 19.3% increase in full-year organic revenue on Friday and proposed a 20% hike in its annual dividend, helped by robust demand for its luxury products.
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JOOR launches sustainability-focused Passport event

JOOR launches sustainability-focused Passport event

​Online wholesale giant JOOR is focusing on sustainability in a special event that runs until early June. It has created a “digital destination to showcase notable sustainable brands from around the world”.
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Reselfridges accessories concept rolled out to all Selfridges branches

Reselfridges accessories concept rolled out to all Selfridges branches

​Selfridges is deepening its circularity commitment with the Reselfridges concept for accessories now available across all of its UK stores (London, Birmingham, and two in Manchester).
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