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Shein calls on young designers
The Chinese e-tailer intends to support new talents via its Shein X programme, which has already supported 3,000 designers, investing 55 million dollars. A fashion show will be organised in Paris in June.
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The 38th Hyères Festival will be chaired by Charles de Vilmorin and Alan Crocetti
This year's competition is aimed at young people, with Charles de Vilmorin presiding over the jury for fashion, Alan Crocetti for accessories and Luis Alberto Rodriguez for photography.
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Inspecs revenue growth stalls, but order book is strong
British eyewear specialist Inspecs’ full-year trading update on Thursday highlighted a challenging year that saw 2022 group revenue dipping to $246 million (it reports in US dollars) from $246.5 million in 2021.
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DMIx launches photo-realistic virtual models
It’s billed as “groundbreaking” in the world of digitalisation. Germany’s ColorDigital is launching DMIx StudioAvatars and DMIx 3D-Studio “for a full end-to-end digital product development workflow”.
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Busy Brand Machine Group creates new menswear buying chief role
Brand owner and licensing house Brand Machine Group (BMG) has been very busy of late and just a month after announcing a new technology chief and welcoming a new CFO, it has unveiled another key role.
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Levi Strauss gives upbeat 2023 sales outlook as demand holds up
Levi Strauss & Co forecast annual sales above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, banking on a stronger back-half of the year even as higher costs and currency pressures cloud its near-term outlook.
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The Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles pays tribute to the genius of Gianfranco Ferré
From February 8 to May 15, the Italian Cultural Institute will present the exhibition 'Gianfranco Ferré. Design Principles' dedicated to the iconic sketches and garments of the Italian designer.
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Kohl's close to naming Tom Kingsbury as permanent CEO: report
Department store chain Kohl's Corp is in late-stage talks to name Tom Kingsbury as its permanent chief executive, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the situation.
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Vera Bradley announces leadership changes
As part of a new streamlined corporate structure, the company has eliminated the positions of Vera Bradley brand president, chief creative officer, and chief revenue officer.
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Donald Kohler named president of Calvin Klein Americas
PVH Corp. announced on Wednesday the appointment of Donald Kohler as president, Calvin Klein Americas.
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Castañer grew by 25% in 2022 to 24 million euros, driven by the wholesale channel
The Spanish footwear brand increased its sales by 41% in the wholesale channel and 22% online. In 2023 it plans to expand its network of shops with a new opening in Barcelona.
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Elie Saab and Viktor & Rolf: Golden Dawn in Thailand; Surrealist ball in Europe
Two influential couture houses concentrated on ball room clothes this season. Though where Elie Saab focused on a royal wedding soirée in Thailand, Viktor & Rolf sent their cast to a contemporary surrealist ball.
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Art and creativity in support of Ukraine
From launching MBFW Tbilisi in 2014, supporting local fashion to becoming a promoter of Ukrainian and Georgian culture, entrepreneur Sofia Tchkonia is diversifying her events to address the war in Ukraine.
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Inditex plan to double number of disabled employees in 2 years, up to 1500 people
The Spanish fashion group's commitment concerns its network of stores, logistics centres, warehouses and offices around the world.
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Ermenegildo Zegna's performance slows down in 2022 due to China
The Italian luxury group reached 1.49 billion euros in 2022 with an increase of 15.5%, but it sees its progress slowing down in particular in the fourth quarter (-0.5%) penalized by the anti-Covid policy in China.
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News analysis: will it be a long road back to profit for Boohoo Group?
Boohoo has fallen from grace spectacularly since the pandemic. But here's why we shouldn't write it off just yet, even though it might take some time for it to regain its former glory
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