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Mytheresa among those mulling YNAP buy - report

Mytheresa among those mulling YNAP buy - report

​Richemont’s renewed attempts to divest Yoox Net-A-Porter have attracted the attention of luxury rival Mytheresa, a report has claimed. It's believed to be among potential bidders to buy loss-making e-tail giant YNAP.
Fashion
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac launches limited edition watch with MB&F

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac launches limited edition watch with MB&F

One key test of an artist or designer is whether they have a powerful signature style, which explains the remarkable longevity of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac who on Wednesday launched a limited edition watch with MB&F.
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Delevingne, Murphy and Hathaway star in new McCartney, Versace campaigns

Delevingne, Murphy and Hathaway star in new McCartney, Versace campaigns

​Stella McCartney has unveiled its summer campaign with eco-activist celebs starring, while Versace has opted for Hollywood glamour in its Icons collection imagery
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Secret Sales acquires Germany's Dress-For-Less

Secret Sales acquires Germany's Dress-For-Less

Fast-growing British off-price e-tailer Secret Sales is acquiring Germany-based Dress-For-Less, which it said is “Europe’s leading discount fashion and beauty retailer”.
Fashion
Unhappy Dr Martens shareholder wants action, suggests a sale

Unhappy Dr Martens shareholder wants action, suggests a sale

Investment firm Marathon Partners Equity Management wants Dr Martens to kick off a strategic review and thinks a sale of the business is the way forward.
Fashion
Luxury labels should not overlook aspirational consumers

Luxury labels should not overlook aspirational consumers

Luxury labels have recently been focusing on their more affluent clientèle, but they should not overlook aspirational customers, whose numbers are rising worldwide and who have extremely varied profiles.
Luxury
Front Row Live: How an earnest hobby became a seven-figure business

Front Row Live: How an earnest hobby became a seven-figure business

Style influencer Jennifer Nisan seized a moment when she launched a digital sourcing service.
Luxury
Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition to open at the Shoe Museum in France

Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition to open at the Shoe Museum in France

The Shoe Museum in Romans-sur-Isère, Drôme, in France, is opening a new Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition, from April 27 to November 3, 2024.
Luxury
Italian influencer Ferragni won't return to Tod's board

Italian influencer Ferragni won't return to Tod's board

Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni, caught up in a probe over alleged fraud in endorsement deals, will not return to the board of luxury shoemaker Tod's, company documents revealed Thursday.Di.Vi.
Luxury
Women@Dior & UNESCO Global Conference celebrates female empowerment

Women@Dior & UNESCO Global Conference celebrates female empowerment

Dior and UNESCO staged their latest Women@Dior & UNESCO Global Conference Thursday, as over 1,000 women gathered to hear speeches and testimonies from luxury executives, mentees, mentors and even a Nobel Prize winner. 
Fashion
END. x Adidas marks Milan anniversary, store offers halo effect for Italy ops

END. x Adidas marks Milan anniversary, store offers halo effect for Italy ops

​British luxury retailer END. continues to be hugely active on the collaboration front and is marking the first anniversary of its arrival in Italy — via the opening of its Milan store — with an exclusive Adidas link-up.
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Kurt Geiger opens Galeries Lafayette pop-up as outperformance continues

Kurt Geiger opens Galeries Lafayette pop-up as outperformance continues

​Kurt Geiger has opened a pop-up in key Paris department store Galeries Lafayette with a residency that runs until 15 April.
Fashion
Tod's investor calls for L Catterton to raise buyout offer

Tod's investor calls for L Catterton to raise buyout offer

Tod investor Tabor Asset Management has published an open letter calling for an increase in the price offered by L Catterton to buy 36% of the Italian luxury shoemaker, saying the price of 43 euros per share is unfair.
Luxury
Copenhagen Fashion Week toughens up sustainability rules

Copenhagen Fashion Week toughens up sustainability rules

Copenhagen Fashion Week is living up to its reputation as the fashion week with the strictest sustainability requirements and has just announced that it’s making its rules stronger after the next edition.
Fashion
Manolo Blahnik adds to Bluebell partnership for Hong Kong, opens new boutique

Manolo Blahnik adds to Bluebell partnership for Hong Kong, opens new boutique

​Manolo Blahnik Group has announced a key deal with major luxury brand operator Bluebell Group with the companies on Monday announcing a new joint venture to add to their existing JVs.
Fashion
Gucci’s China shock reverberates across the luxury landscape

Gucci’s China shock reverberates across the luxury landscape

Fears of a slowdown among Chinese shoppers have dogged the luxury industry for the better part of a year.
Luxury