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H&M's profit tumbles more than expected as costs bite
Sweden's H&M reported on Friday a much larger than expected drop in September-November profit, hit by weak consumer confidence and soaring costs that it did not fully pass on to price tags.
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ASOS names key finance exec to team
ASOS is doubling down on its efforts to kickstart its recovery and has reportedly appointed a senior restructuring executive to its finance department, as it continues to talk to its syndicate of lenders.
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Mixed news from Superdry as Christmas is strong but wholesale lag dents profits
Superdry reported “strong” Christmas trading on Friday and generally rising sales, but it scaled backs its profit forecast to "breakeven" and stayed cautious on its outlook for the rest of the year.
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Prada launches ninth exclusive timecapsule NFT
On February 2, Prada drops its ninth limited-edition 'Timecapsule Collection' paired with a corresponding gifted NFT.
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Abrand Jeans launches first-ever global 'Next Icons Model Search'
Contemporary denim brand Abrand Jeans has launched its first-ever global 'Next Icons Model Search' giving fans a chance to be the next face of Abrand Jeans.
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Pacsun reshuffles leadership, names new co-CEOs
As part of the transition, effective March 9, 2023, Brie Olson, Pacsun president and board member, will be appointed co-chief executive officer, alongside co-CEO Mike Relich.
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Harvey Nichols is latest big name to say no thanks to fur
Harvey Nichols has become the latest key fashion vendor to say it will go fur-free, joining other stores and brands that have made the move as campaign groups continue working to drive fur out of the fashion industry.
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Tendam increases revenues by 8.6% during first nine months of its fiscal year to 840 million euros
During the period between March 1 and November 30, 2022, the parent company of brands such as Cortefiel and Women'secret broke its turnover record.
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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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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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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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