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Valentino confirms Alessandro Michele as new creative director
Six days after ending the quarter century career of Pierpaolo Piccioli at Valentino, the Rome-based house has named ex-Gucci designer Alessandro Michele to be its new creative director.
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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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Easter sales forecast is bleak for fashion sector
Easter sales aren’t expected to provide much of a boost to the fashion retail sector with two predictions that UK consumers are likely to spend more time dining than shopping for clothes this long weekend.
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Contemporary men’s style magazine ICON launches its French edition
A French edition of Italian-born menswear magazine ICON was released last Friday. Meant for younger men, the magazine boasts an impressive editorial team and seeks to prove that print media isn't a thing of the past.
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Moschino reduces stake in joint venture with Altana for junior line
The Aeffe group's star label has sold a 15% stake in Moschino Kids to its partner Altana, but remains a majority shareholder in the joint venture company they set up in 2022 to develop and run the childrenswear line.
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Chanel flap bag now costs more than €10,000 in Paris
A classic medium-sized Chanel flap bag has broken through the €10,000 ($10,820) barrier for the first time in Paris.
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Russia's Alrosa agrees to sell some production to the state
Russia's finance ministry has agreed with sanctions-hit diamond producer Alrosa to purchase part of the company's production in 2024, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
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Louis Vuitton reveals Olympic trunks as Antoine Arnault mocks Mediapart
Louis Vuitton unveiled its custom-made Olympic trunks that will contain the games’ official torches and medals on Wednesday evening, as LVMH media and image director Antoine Arnault mocked left-wing website Mediapart.
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Who was Gene Moore? A new campaign highlights groundbreaking creative force behind infamous Tiffany & Co. windows
The late art director and window dresser for the Fifth Avenue jeweler was lauded for reinventing the notion of street-view store displays.
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Courrèges and Mytheresa launch capsule collection
Luxury online retailer Mytheresa and Parisian fashion house Courrèges have teamed up to launch an exclusive capsule collection, debuting on April 3.
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Coach names Jayson Tatum as new ambassador
Coach announced on Wednesday the recruitment of American professional basketball player Jayson Tatum as the U.S. luxury brand's new ambassador, coinciding with a new campaign featuring Spring 2024 watches and sunwear.
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Sellier launches AI-assisted 'Selected' app
Resale specialist Sellier has gone to the next level with its new AI-assisted luxury resale platform. It says ‘Sellier Selected’ is the “first highly curated marketplace platform offering the rarest pre-loved luxury".
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Pitti Uomo: Marine Serre will be June edition's guest designer
The organisers of the world's leading menswear show have picked as guest of honour French designer Marine Serre, renowned for her regenerative fashion. She will show her men's collection in Florence on June 12.
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Tumi taps Korean actress Mun Ka Young as new global brand ambassador
U.S. luggage maker Tumi revealed actress Mun Ka Young as its new global brand ambassador, with the South Korean star fronting the campaign for its new 'Asra' collection.
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TAG Heuer stages London promo event with Sky Brown
In a clear indication TAG Heuer is targeting a more youthful wearer, the luxury watch brand is developing its association with 15-year-old world champion skateboarder Sky Brown as a brand ambassador.
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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.
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