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Venice Biennale 2024: Between luxury and conflict
Chaos, conflict and the claustrophobia of consumer culture were at the heart of this year’s Venice Biennale, which ironically has rarely seen an opening week more crammed with activations by fashion and luxury brands.
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TikTok announces Preowned Luxury category, UK's 'big 5' resellers sign up
TikTok Shop has just launched a Preowned Luxury category in the UK and US, which it said will “enable the community to browse and purchase authentic luxury fashion without ever having to leave TikTok”.
Fashion
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Tod’s triumphs with Art of Craftmanship in Venice
Few brands are as attached to the concept of craft as Tod’s whose creative collaboration, The Art of Craftmanship – A Project by Venetian Masters, opened with panache on Friday night.
Fashion
Design
Armani "doesn’t rule out" merger or IPO in succession plan
Three months before his 90th birthday, Giorgio Armani is hinting at possible big changes for his Italian fashion empire once he’s no longer in charge.
Luxury
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L'Oreal sales rise 9.4% as mass market makeup outshines luxury
L'Oreal reported a 9.4% rise in first quarter sales on a like-for-like basis on Thursday, beating expectations and easing concerns about a slowdown in the two biggest beauty markets the United States and China.
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Golden Goose's net revenues up 12% in first quarter
Italy's Golden Goose said on Tuesday its net revenues rose 12% at constant exchange rates in the first quarter while maintaining "strong margins".
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THG results show beauty surge, but Ingenuity's internal revenue drops
THG’s Q1 saw sales growth accelerating from 1.1% at the end of last year to 4.5% this time. And it said it saw a “standout performance” in THG Beauty, with an 11.1% rise at constant currency, compared to just 2.6% in Q4.
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Primark on a roll as UK, Europe and US all stay strong
Primark's owner announced its interim results on Tuesday with the 24 weeks to the beginning of March showing that the chain is continuing to prosper and its baby steps into digital are paying off.
Fashion
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JD Sports agrees to buy Hibbett for $1bn+
The JD Sports Fashion acquisition spree is showing no signs of slowing down with the company on Tuesday announcing the proposed acquisition of Hibbett Inc, the American stock exchange-listed retail peer.
Fashion
Business
Design
Tod’s triumphs with Art of Craftmanship in Venice
Few brands are as attached to the concept of craft as Tod’s whose creative collaboration, The Art of Craftmanship – A Project by Venetian Masters, opened with panache on Friday night.
Fashion
Design
Milan Design Week: Elective affinities at Hermès, Armani
Hermès and Giorgio Armani have taken centre-stage at Milan Design Week with their sophisticated installations, showcasing the affinities between their furniture and fashion collections.
Lifestyle
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Adidas-Rheon Labs partnership creates "new era" sports bras
Despite advancements in activewear, most sports bras “are stuck in the past”. That’s according to Joanna Wakefield-Scurr professor of Biomechanics at the University of Portsmouth, and the University of Memphis.
Fashion
Design
Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, and Loro Piana honor design icons in Milan
These esteemed fashion houses are collaborating with Gio Ponti, Cini Boeri, Gae Aulenti, Portaluppi, and Le Corbusier, to reinterpret their classic designs in luxurious new forms at the Milan Furniture Fair.
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Former Gucci CEO joins board of Taylor Swift-favored Golden Goose
Former Gucci Chief Executive Officer Marco Bizzarri has been appointed to the board of directors of Golden Goose
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Alexander McQueen: Gaelle Collet appointed brand and communications director
Kering's British label has appointed Gaelle Collet, who has worked for Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent and Celine, among others, as head of brand and communications.
Luxury
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NRF promotes Adam Lukoskie to president role
The National Retail Federation has announced that executive director of the NRF Foundation Adam Lukoskie has been promoted to also serve as senior vice president of NRF.
Fashion
Appointments
Brixton appoints Levi's executive as new CEO
Californian lifestyle brand Brixton announced Thursday the appointment of Seth Ellison to the role of chief executive officer, effective April 22.
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