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Applications open for evolved Woolmark Prize

Applications open for evolved Woolmark Prize

Applications have just opened for one of the key emerging-talent-focused prizes, the International Woolmark Prize, with Woolmark saying the contest is “evolving to future-proof fashion”.
Fashion
Balmain appoints Matteo Sgarbossa as CEO

Balmain appoints Matteo Sgarbossa as CEO

The Parisian luxury house has recruited Matteo Sgarbossa, formerly of Gucci, as its new Managing Director. He succeeds Jean-Jacques Guével, who left in March.
Luxury
Hermes can surpass Vuitton as luxury’s biggest brand, Citi says

Hermes can surpass Vuitton as luxury’s biggest brand, Citi says

Hermes has potential to surpass LVMH’s flagship Louis Vuitton in the coming years as the luxury industry’s biggest brand by turnover, according to Citigroup Inc. analysts.
Luxury
Tapestry merger with Versace owner Capri gets EU, Japan approval

Tapestry merger with Versace owner Capri gets EU, Japan approval

Coach parent Tapestry's $8.5 billion deal to buy Michael Kors owner Capri Holdings has received regulatory clearance from the European Union and Japan, the companies said on Monday.
Luxury
Stella McCartney launches new campaign imagery starring Quannah Chasinghorse

Stella McCartney launches new campaign imagery starring Quannah Chasinghorse

​Stella McCartney has launched the second chapter of her Summer 2024 campaign for Earth Month 2024 – collaborating with indigenous advocate and climate warrior Quannah Chasinghorse. 
Luxury
Consumers save up to make Easter a happy holiday, beauty sales strong, fashion getting better

Consumers save up to make Easter a happy holiday, beauty sales strong, fashion getting better

While Easter remains a major shopping event on the retail calendar, this year’s four-day holiday (29 March-1 April) was a particularly strong one, given cost of living restraints. 
Fashion
Dolce & Gabbana accelerates in the Middle East

Dolce & Gabbana accelerates in the Middle East

The Italian label is multiplying its projects in the region, where it already has around forty points of sale, notably by strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia, with new boutiques and a café in Riyadh.
Luxury
Valentino new London flagship debuts on Sloane Street

Valentino new London flagship debuts on Sloane Street

​Valentino has opened the doors of a major new flagship on upscale Sloane Street in London, which it said continues the label’s “evolution towards a more intimate, design-led retail dimension”.
Fashion
Luca Faloni debuts in Switzerland, opens Zurich store

Luca Faloni debuts in Switzerland, opens Zurich store

​London-based fashion and accessories brand Luca Faloni has taken its first step into the Swiss market with the opening of a boutique in Zurich. A Paris boutique is also planned for this year.
Fashion
Charles Tyrwhitt is strong ahead of Regent Street opening, US market grows

Charles Tyrwhitt is strong ahead of Regent Street opening, US market grows

​Charles Tyrwhitt has bounced back from the pandemic, its latest set of results has shown. And that's despite a move away from the formal clothing in which the company has always specialised.
Fashion
Innovation In Wool Awards opens for entries

Innovation In Wool Awards opens for entries

​The annual Innovation in Wool Awards is back and the 2024 edition comes with an impressive prize pot of £30,000. 
Fashion
Burberry non-exec director to step down

Burberry non-exec director to step down

Burberry Group has announced its Independent Non-Executive Director Debra L Lee is to retire from the board following the UK luxury fashion house’s Annual General Meeting in July.
Luxury
Dior continues to expand across Mexico

Dior continues to expand across Mexico

The esteemed French house unveils an exclusive store for its men's collections in the country's capital.
Luxury
King of leopard print, Italy's Roberto Cavalli dies at 83

King of leopard print, Italy's Roberto Cavalli dies at 83

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, whose penchant for python and flamboyant animal prints made him the darling of the international jet set for decades, died Friday at 83, the luxury company said.
Luxury
Antwerp World Diamond Centre CEO resigns amid Russia diamond sanctions

Antwerp World Diamond Centre CEO resigns amid Russia diamond sanctions

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) Chief Executive Ari Epstein resigned unexpectedly on Thursday, the AWDC's board of directors said in a statement.
Luxury
JCA students get to grips with commerce in Gallery and e-tail launch

JCA students get to grips with commerce in Gallery and e-tail launch

​Professor Jimmy Choo’s JCA | London Fashion Academy has announced the opening of the JCA Gallery, a showcase of the talent of its learners.
Fashion