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On Running takes "next step" with launch of global running event series
On, the fast-growing Swiss running shoe specialist, has announced its own global running event series, called On Track Nights. It follows the success of On athletes at key international competitions.
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Zalando targets most loyal customers as shopping club becomes Lounge by Zalando
Retailers know that loyalty club members are gold dust — especially in tough times like these — and with that in mind, Zalando has revamped a key loyalty programme as it targets those consumers.
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The women who dress men
Women are increasingly making their mark in men's fashion, breaking through the "fabric ceiling" that has seen the industry dominated by men, attracted by a sector where some of the most radical changes are taking place.
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Ludovic de Saint Sernin turns up the heat, Sacai elevates workwear
The new creative director of Ann Demeulemeester and the Japanese designer Chitose Abe stood out on the last day of men's fashion week, opting for sophisticated sensual looks and functional tailoring, respectively.
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Maison Margiela: New mansion headquarters, posh-punk collection
Maison Margiela unveiled its new headquarters in Paris on Sunday night and talk about an upgrade. John Galliano celebrated the move with his latest collection – a deconstructed homage to the Queen of Punk, Jordan.
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Hermès: Effortless elegance in UNESCO
It all seemed so effortless in UNESCO this Saturday at Hermès, which made this rather menswear wonderful collection even more special. A great display by Véronique Nichanian, menswear creative director for 35 years.
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Paris couture: A vibrant multi-billion business, opens its next season on Monday
Paris haute couture – the highest expression of fashion – opens Monday with a crammed calendar of bold face name brands and a score of young hopefuls in one of the most intriguing seasons in years.
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Elsewhere in Paris menswear: Paul Smith and Daniel Arsham
Paris will always love diversity, especially in fashion. In the last 48 hours, a UK knight staged relaxed tailoring in a cathedral and a rising American star blended performance art with high-performance fabrics.
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Dries Van Noten: Von Humboldt’s coolest current
A dark top floor of a forgotten garage was the curiously ideal location of a sensational collection by Dries Van Noten inspired by the ideas of the great German explorer and naturalist Alexander von Humboldt.
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Puma presents unconventional sneaker strategy as NBA stages match in Paris
As Paris is about to host an NBA fixture this week, at Nike's invitation, Puma staged a meeting to demonstrate that its return to the basketball courts in 2018 is paying off.
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Ami: A kinder, gentler look from Alexandre Mattiussi
Leave it to Alexandre Mattiussi to stage a great Ami show after a chaotic Thursday in Paris of strikes, marches and locked metros, with a swish collection inside the Bastille Opera.
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Positive Luxury interview: biodiversity is the 'new black'; ignoring eco is a business risk
New laws and changing consumer attitudes make ignoring sustainability a huge business risk, say Positive Luxury's co-CEOs. They also see biodiversity as the key issue for the sector at present.
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Rick Owens: Louche luxe from Luxor
It’s hard to think of a more influential designer or a more imitated brand, at the very least in menswear, than Rick Owens who staged a great show with a powerful collection in the Palais de Tokyo in Paris on Thursday.
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Boohoo sees another revenue fall, but stays upbeat
Boohoo’s closely-watched trading statement has revealed figures in line with weak expectations. Revenue may have been up sharply compared to pre-Covid, but it was down globally against a year ago for the festive season.
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Dr Martens has US headache in Q3, but stays ahead of the pack
Bootmaker Dr Martens continued to keep its head well above water in the final three months of the year, although the quarter wasn't without its problems with the US, in particular, causing a few headaches.
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Fear of God partners with Birkenstock on new sandal
Fear of God, the fashion label from Los Angeles and its founder and creative director, Jerry Lorenzo, has just unveiled a new sandal model from its first collaboration with the German shoe brand, Birkenstock.
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