DVF names Sandra Campos as new CEO
Following a few days of rumor, the news is now official. The Diane von Furstenberg brand announced on its Twitter feed late Wednesday night that fashion executive Sandra Campos will take...
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![]( "LVMH taps Kris Van Assche for Berluti")
LVMH taps Kris Van Assche for BerlutiLVMH taps Kris Van Assche for Berluti
The French luxury group continues the complete reshuffle of its men’s labels at a rapid pace, now awarding Kris Van Assche the top designer job at Berluti after his 11-year tenure at Dior...
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![]( "Haider Ackermann out at Berluti")
Haider Ackermann out at BerlutiHaider Ackermann out at Berluti
Ackermann was named creative director of the LVMH-owned menswear label in September 2016 but his tenure proved short. The announcement on Friday immediately fueled speculation about if...
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![]( "Naomi Campbell to receive the CFDA Fashion Icon Award")
Naomi Campbell to receive the CFDA Fashion Icon AwardNaomi Campbell to receive the CFDA Fashion Icon Award
The CFDA took to Instagram again on Thursday to announce Naomi Campbell as the recipient of its 2018 CFDA Fashion Icon Award.
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![]( "Brands lace-up to map \"invisible\" shoemakers in south India")
Brands lace-up to map "invisible" shoemakers in south IndiaBrands lace-up to map "invisible" shoemakers in south India
A meeting in south India earlier this month brought women workers, manufacturers and brands together for the first time in a bid to map the role of homeworkers in the shoe industry and...
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![]( "YKK previews app-controlled zipper")
YKK previews app-controlled zipperYKK previews app-controlled zipper
Just in time for the holiday season, Japanese zipper manufacture YKK has released a video touting its research in remote zipper technology, tagline “Happy Fastening.”
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![]( "Wrangler's Sean Gormley on denim’s staying power")
Wrangler's Sean Gormley on denim’s staying powerWrangler's Sean Gormley on denim’s staying power
FashionNetwork.com laced up its roller skates for last weekend's B&&B (Bread & Butter) festival in Berlin to talk with Wrangler Creative Director Sean Gormley about lifestyle, brand...
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![]( "Balenciaga appoints Vira Capeci to lead its North American market")
Balenciaga appoints Vira Capeci to lead its North American marketBalenciaga appoints Vira Capeci to lead its North American market
The Kering-owned luxury Parisian house has recruited its president of the Americas from LVMH-owned Céline, Vira Capeci, who succeeds Luca Voarino and will come on board at the beginning...
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![]( "Luxury apparel stalls as Millennials spend more on accessories")
Luxury apparel stalls as Millennials spend more on accessoriesLuxury apparel stalls as Millennials spend more on accessories
According to a study conducted by Edited, sales of luxury accessories surged in the first half to the detriment of designer clothes, which are losing their luster in a market flooded with...
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![]( "Mercedes-Benz goes for millennial outreach at Bread & Butter")
Mercedes-Benz goes for millennial outreach at Bread & ButterMercedes-Benz goes for millennial outreach at Bread & Butter
An official partner to the festival, the auto maker will use the occasion to stage one of its “Grow up.” events. The 2nd edition of the former trade show, now B&&B by Zalando, takes place...
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![]( "Sies Marjan to launch men's collection at NYFW")
Sies Marjan to launch men's collection at NYFWSies Marjan to launch men's collection at NYFW
The U.S. womenswear brand created last year by Sander Lak has tapped Isabella Rossellini to star in its latest campaign for a collection that will now include menswear.
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![]( "South Korea ranks in the world's top 10 beauty markets")
South Korea ranks in the world's top 10 beauty marketsSouth Korea ranks in the world's top 10 beauty markets
According to a study by L2, South Korea is the world's ninth-largest beauty market with a turnover of $12 billion, up 5% from the previous year.
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![]( "Mytheresa.com launches digital pop-up for designer children's shoes")
Mytheresa.com launches digital pop-up for designer children's shoesMytheresa.com launches digital pop-up for designer children's shoes
The German e-tailer is offering luxury footwear for kids (European sizes 22-33), ranging from 210 euros for Gucci sneakers to 435 euros for Dolce & Gabbana ballerinas, some 50-90% cheaper...
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![]( "Puma and Zalando tap Pamela Reif for capsule")
Puma and Zalando tap Pamela Reif for capsulePuma and Zalando tap Pamela Reif for capsule
The collection includes catsuits, leggings, crop tops and body suits. The German Instagram fitness sensation will present the collection in person at the upcoming the Bread & Butter...
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![]( "Hudson's Bay moves up opening of Amsterdam flagship")
Hudson's Bay moves up opening of Amsterdam flagshipHudson's Bay moves up opening of Amsterdam flagship
Hudson's Bay will open its first store in the Netherlands on September 5 instead of September 19 as originally planned. The range will be younger and more fashion forward than that of its...
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![]( "Hermes inaugurates its largest European logistics center")
Hermes inaugurates its largest European logistics centerHermes inaugurates its largest European logistics center
The German shipping company has opened its largest European hub in Rugby, England. The facility will process a record 1.5 million parcels a day, part of the company's effort to keep pace...
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![]( "Esprit restructures its marketing division")
Esprit restructures its marketing divisionEsprit restructures its marketing division
The fashion company is combining its brand and go to market marketing teams into one department, to be led by Vincent Jeanniard, Head of Global Marketing, assisted by Rob McIntosh as...
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![]( "Louis Vuitton X Supreme: the mysterious end to the pop-ups")
Louis Vuitton X Supreme: the mysterious end to the pop-upsLouis Vuitton X Supreme: the mysterious end to the pop-ups
The collab supposedly available until July 27 in eight pop-ups around the world has disappeared, along with the temporary shops in the U.S. and Paris. Witnesses at the Paris location...
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![]( "Falke appoints Martin Winkler as CEO")
Falke appoints Martin Winkler as CEOFalke appoints Martin Winkler as CEO
The German knitwear and hosiery company has named the LG Electronics veteran as its top executive. Winkler also previously held upper management posts at Sony.
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![]( "Marc Cain opens first permanent Paris showroom")
Marc Cain opens first permanent Paris showroomMarc Cain opens first permanent Paris showroom
Previously, the German label only operated temporary showrooms in the French capital during ordering season, but brisk sales to French retailers and continual growth have prompted it...
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![]( "Nike unveils first NBA jerseys for the 2017-18 season")
Nike unveils first NBA jerseys for the 2017-18 seasonNike unveils first NBA jerseys for the 2017-18 season
The sportswear giant inked an 8-year contract with the NBA in 2015 to provide the league’s uniforms. Now this season, basketball teams will be suiting up in Jordans and Nike uniforms,...
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![]( "La Redoute partners with the Geneva University of Art and Design")
La Redoute partners with the Geneva University of Art and DesignLa Redoute partners with the Geneva University of Art and Design
The French "mail order" company continues its quest to attract Millennial consumers, this time recruiting the winner of the fashion design competition of the Swiss art school to create a...
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![]( "Ikea to release design version of signature Frakta bag")
Ikea to release design version of signature Frakta bagIkea to release design version of signature Frakta bag
In a collaboration with the Danish design company Hay, the Swedish furniture retailer will be debuting the Ypperlig home collection this fall, which includes a chicer version of its...
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![]( "Paris Fashion Week recruits Altuzarra")
Paris Fashion Week recruits AltuzarraParis Fashion Week recruits Altuzarra
The French expat designer Joseph Altuzarra is leaving the NY Fashion schedule and moving the Altuzarra runway to Paris this September.
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![]( "Mode City’s return to Paris brings back buyers")
Mode City’s return to Paris brings back buyersMode City’s return to Paris brings back buyers
After a detour in Lyon last year that kept away attendees, the Paris swimwear and trade show returned home this weekend, buoying visitor numbers in a show atmosphere that was positive and...
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![]( "Ercole Botto Poala (Milano Unica): “Standing still today is a mistake\"")
Ercole Botto Poala (Milano Unica): “Standing still today is a mistake"Ercole Botto Poala (Milano Unica): “Standing still today is a mistake"
With the opening of the Italian textile fair on Tuesday, its president spoke with FashionNetwork.com about why he rescheduled the September session two months earlier to position it at...
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![]( "Wolford CEO steps down")
Wolford CEO steps downWolford CEO steps down
Embattled Austrian hosiery brand Wolford announced on Wednesday that Ashish Sensarma is stepping down as CEO, to be succeeded by deputy CEO Axel Dreher. In May, creative director Grit...
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![]( "Uniqlo releases first men's collection from Ines de la Fressange")
Uniqlo releases first men's collection from Ines de la FressangeUniqlo releases first men's collection from Ines de la Fressange
The Japanese fast-fashion chain Uniqlo is presenting the eighth edition of its collaboration with the French fashion icon, which for the first time will include menswear.
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![]( "Nike posts higher-than-expected 4Q revenue, inks Amazon collection deal")
Nike posts higher-than-expected 4Q revenue, inks Amazon collection dealNike posts higher-than-expected 4Q revenue, inks Amazon collection deal
Somewhat eclipsed by its German competitors lately, the U.S. sports giant proved in its 2017 financial results on Thursday that business is indeed brisk, adding it plans to sell a limited...
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![]( "Adidas trials first Adidas Football store in Paris")
Adidas trials first Adidas Football store in ParisAdidas trials first Adidas Football store in Paris
The three stripes brand has just opened a 280-square-meter store for football, the first of its kind, located in central Paris near the Forum des Halles shopping center.