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Balmain salutes its marketing director Txampi Diz

Balmain salutes its marketing director Txampi Diz

The luxury label owned by Qatari fund Mayhoola has announced the departure of Txampi Diz, its marketing director since 2017, who wishes to pursue other projects. His replacement has not yet been appointed.
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Dolce & Gabbana renews its partnership with Essilux for a further 16 years

Dolce & Gabbana renews its partnership with Essilux for a further 16 years

The eyewear manufacturing licence, which came into effect in 2005, has been extended by the two companies under a new agreement taking effect from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2039.
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Nadine Merabi's first US store opens its doors in NYC

Nadine Merabi's first US store opens its doors in NYC

​Nadine Merabi has opened its previously flagged inaugural US pop-up store, following its physical retail debut in the UK. The US is a key market for the brand.
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Luxury e-tail crisis: Is it game over for sector's biggest names?

Luxury e-tail crisis: Is it game over for sector's biggest names?

Matches, Farfetch, Net-A-Porter -- luxury fashion e-tail's dynamic driving forces are facing a crisis nobody expected just a few years ago. So what caused it and is there still a chance they could bounce back?
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Chanel buys French clothing group JY BH

Chanel buys French clothing group JY BH

The Parisian luxury fashion house is boosting its production capacity by acquiring the four garment-making workshops of its long-standing partner, the French group JY BH.
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Kering: Communications Director Valérie Duport to step down

Kering: Communications Director Valérie Duport to step down

After eight years at the head of communications and image for the luxury group Kering, the manager, who previously spent 27 years at Chanel, is stepping down to take on other projects outside the group.
Luxury
The Double Club Prada brings back the days of the merry-go-round in Los Angeles

The Double Club Prada brings back the days of the merry-go-round in Los Angeles

Opening this Thursday, March 7 in Los Angeles, The Double Club Prada event, created in collaboration with the Luna Luna exhibition, opens its rides to the public all weekend long. 
Luxury
Matches to go into administration following purchase by Frasers

Matches to go into administration following purchase by Frasers

​In 2017 it was sold by its founder for a price rumoured to be £800m. A few months ago Frasers bought it for £52m. And now luxury e-tailer Matches is set for an administration filing that could come as early as Friday
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Prada, Miu Miu sales jump as Italian fashion group draws fans

Prada, Miu Miu sales jump as Italian fashion group draws fans

Prada SpA sales jumped as the Italian group saw strong demand for some of its hippest products, like brushed leather loafers and Miu Miu pumps.
Luxury
Phoebe Philo unveils first drop of Second Edit

Phoebe Philo unveils first drop of Second Edit

Phoebe Philo’s own-label collection was a long time coming and after the First Edit appeared at the end of October 2023, now the Second Edit’s first drop has been revealed.
Luxury
Selfridges opens pop-up 'joke shop' complete with designer products

Selfridges opens pop-up 'joke shop' complete with designer products

​The latest concept to take over the Selfridges Corner Shop pop-up space is an unusual one, with the luxury retailer opening The Joke Shop.
Luxury
Barry Keoghan is latest Burberry ambassaor

Barry Keoghan is latest Burberry ambassaor

​Irish actor Barry Keoghan has been named as its newest brand ambassador by one of Britain’s foremost luxury fashion brands, Burberry.
Luxury
French tax authorities to reimburse €235,000 to LVMH

French tax authorities to reimburse €235,000 to LVMH

French tax authorities claimed additional income tax from LVMH following an audit of its subsidiary Berluti but, after a legal battle that lasted several years, they will have to repay the group at least €235,000.
Luxury
Louis Vuitton names rugby star Antoine Dupont an ambassador ahead of Paris Olympics

Louis Vuitton names rugby star Antoine Dupont an ambassador ahead of Paris Olympics

Louis Vuitton has named French international rugby star Antoine Dupont to be its sporting ambassador for this summer’s Olympics Games in Paris. He will participate in the Rugby Sevens competition for France.
Luxury
Coats Group's results show falling sales, but it beats the wider industry

Coats Group's results show falling sales, but it beats the wider industry

​Threads and materials giant Coats Group may have been pleased  about its continued outperformance against the industry last year, but its latest results still revealed falling revenues and little movement in profits
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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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