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Italian influencer Ferragni won't return to Tod's board

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.
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Needledust collaborates with Abhinav Mishra on accessories line

Needledust collaborates with Abhinav Mishra on accessories line

Footwear and accessories brand Needledust has partnered with clothing brand Abhinav Mishra to launch a collaborative range of embellished juttis and evening bags for the Spring season.
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Tod's investor calls for L Catterton to raise buyout offer

Tod's investor calls for L Catterton to raise buyout offer

Tod investor Tabor Asset Management has published an open letter calling for an increase in the price offered by L Catterton to buy 36% of the Italian luxury shoemaker, saying the price of 43 euros per share is unfair.
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Gucci’s China shock reverberates across the luxury landscape

Gucci’s China shock reverberates across the luxury landscape

Fears of a slowdown among Chinese shoppers have dogged the luxury industry for the better part of a year.
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Canali opens flagship store in Mumbai

Canali opens flagship store in Mumbai

Luxury menswear brand Canali has opened its debut flagship store in Mumbai in the metro’s Jio World Plaza shopping centre with Reliance Brands Limited.
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EBay dives deeper into the luxury resale space with the addition of apparel

EBay dives deeper into the luxury resale space with the addition of apparel

The online auction-centric marketplace is adding clothing to its second-hand sales.
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Kering anticipates 10% sales drop due to Gucci decline

Kering anticipates 10% sales drop due to Gucci decline

French luxury giant Kering said Tuesday it is anticipating a 10-percent drop in year-on-year sales in the first quarter due to a decline in the performance of its flagship brand, handbag-maker Gucci.
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70% of Asian luxury consumers prioritizing craftsmanship over brand, design: Bluebell Group

70% of Asian luxury consumers prioritizing craftsmanship over brand, design: Bluebell Group

The fourth volume of the 'Asia Lifestyle Consumer Profile' report, covering consumers across six markets, found that 70% of respondents are prioritizing craftsmanship over brand or design.  
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Italian luxury group Tod's reports jump in operating profit

Italian luxury group Tod's reports jump in operating profit

Italian luxury group Tod's said on Tuesday its operating profit rose to 94.7 million euros ($103.3 million) last year from 58.2 a year earlier, ahead of L Catterton's offer aimed at delisting the company.
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Celine riffs on founder and Twiggy in the L’Arc de Triomphe online show

Celine riffs on founder and Twiggy in the L’Arc de Triomphe online show

​Celine unveiled its latest collection one week after Paris Fashion Week officially ended and without an actual runway show, but with the spirit of founder Céline Vipiana, and of Twiggy, present throughout.
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Santoni earmarks Rs 15 crore for India expansion

Santoni earmarks Rs 15 crore for India expansion

Footwear brand Santoni has earmarked Rs 15 crore to invest in the Indian market and plans to open two new brick-and-mortar stores to connect with more shoppers in the country.
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Hugo Boss has record 2023, sees more growth ahead despite tough backdrop

Hugo Boss has record 2023, sees more growth ahead despite tough backdrop

​Hugo Boss’s results report on Thursday showed just how strong the German high-end fashion giant is, with 2023 being a record year for the business and further improvements predicted for FY24.
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Maison Margiela launches MetaTabi collection in the metaverse

Maison Margiela launches MetaTabi collection in the metaverse

Parisian haute couture house, Maison Margiela, announced on Wednesday the debut of their iconic Tabi shoe's in the metaverse.
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Ferragamo sales improve in February after weak start to year

Ferragamo sales improve in February after weak start to year

Sales at Salvatore Ferragamo continued to weaken year-on-year in January after dragging operating profit down 44% profit in 2023, but stabilised in February, the chief executive of the Italian luxury goods group said.
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Louis Vuitton closes Paris Fashion Week by going into orbit

Louis Vuitton closes Paris Fashion Week by going into orbit

Bernard Arnault, the patron of Louis Vuitton, loves a big show, and he got an immense one Tuesday night as designer Nicolas Ghesquière closed out the official Paris runway season with a mammoth display before 4,000. 
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