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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.
Fashion
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
Fashion
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
Rixo opens major pop-up concession at Selfridges, London
Womenswear brand Rixo has unveiled a key SS24 shop-in-shop experience inside Selfridges’ flagship on London’s Oxford street for a 10-week period.
Luxury
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
Zimmermann plans four-month pop-up in Le Bon Marché
Think of it as a pop-up with a difference. Cool, cult Australian brand Zimmermann will open a four-month “residency” in Le Bon Marché. Zimmermann’s 300-square-meter shop will run from late April to end August.
Luxury
Bulgari names Mary Katrantzou as its first creative director for accessories
The Greek designer will assume the new role of creative director of the jewellery brand's leather goods and accessories collections, including handbags and one-off high jewellery clutch-bags.
Fashion
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
Paul Smith will open next Pitti Uomo with latest collection
Paul Smith is expected to make an impact this June as the British designer opens the 106th Pitti Immagine Uomo with the launch of his SS25 collection.
Fashion
Smythson loss narrows as sales recover
High-end leather goods specialist Smythson has filed its results for FY23 (the year to April 2023) and said that most retail stores were back to pre-Covid numbers.
Luxury
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
Burberry maintains Highgrove link with new scarves, trench coats launch
Burberry has launched a new collection of scarves and trench coats (the latter, a new style introduced by Chief Creative Officer Daniel Lee), created in partnership with Highgrove Gardens.
Luxury
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
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
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.
Luxury
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.
Fashion