Lidl launches upmarket concept in Hamburg
Retailer Lidl has opened a clothing pop-up store on Hamburg's priciest shopping street, Neuer Wall, featuring Esmara Premium, a new take on its own brand.
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Who's Next-Première Classe sees footfall drop 7%Who's Next-Première Classe sees footfall drop 7%
WSN Développement saw a 7% drop in footfall this September with 38,258 visitors making their way to Who's Next and Première Classe trade shows.
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![]( "Vogue to hold Vogue Fashion Festival in Paris in November")
Vogue to hold Vogue Fashion Festival in Paris in NovemberVogue to hold Vogue Fashion Festival in Paris in November
The fashion magazine recently announced that the first Paris edition of the Vogue Fashion Festival will be held on 4th and 5th November 2016. The two days will be marked by a series of...
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![]( "Tourism in the Paris area: an \"unprecedented slump\" since 2010")
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In the first six months of 2016, tourist visits to Paris and the Ile-de-France region experienced an "unprecedented slump" since 2010, according to the Comité régional du tourisme (CRT,...
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![]( "Lectra sees very good first half-year in 2016")
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The global specialist in integrated technology solutions saw its revenue jump 10% in comparable sales, reaching €126.3 million. The operating result rose 24% to €15.4 million, while net...
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![]( "Raf Simons to start at Calvin Klein August 2")
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After months of rumors and suspicions of all kinds, the Belgian designer is defying all predictions, such as waiting until the end of the summer to start work. Effective Tuesday, August...
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![]( "Capsule Women to join Première Classe and Paris sur Mode at Tuileries")
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The American trade show Capsule will host its Paris women's edition at the Tuileries simultaneously with three other shows — Première Classe, Don't Believe The Hype and Paris sur Mode —...
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![]( "LVMH could be willing to sell Donna Karan")
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Bernard Arnault has predicted the departure of Nicholas Ghesquière from his Creative Director role at Louis Vuitton, but the rumour was denied by the French label. It is now the turn of...
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![]( "Rochas retains Alessandro Dell'acqua as artistic director of women's fashion")
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Helmed by Interparfums, Rochas announced the reappointment of Alessandro Dell’Acqua as artistic director of women's fashion for the luxury brand. He has been with the fashion house since...
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![]( "Swatch: 50 to 60% decline in profits expected for first six months of the year")
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The Swatch group has issued a warning about its results for the first six months of 2016. Revenue is expected to fall by 12%, with EBIT and net income also to decrease by between 50 and 60%.
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![]( "Huit officially acquired by Trendy Capital")
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This time it is official. On Friday 15th July, Japanese group Wacoal has confirmed the acquisition of lingerie brand Huit by the Trendy Capital group, owner of nightwear brand Canat.
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![]( "Zilli announces job-protection plan and revised strategy")
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Zilli has announced a job-protection plan regarding 36 jobs. Since autumn 2014, the label has seen a strong decrease in sales in CIS countries, dragging its revenue down by 14% last year,...
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![]( "Fédération Française de la Couture collaborates with Instagram for Couture week")
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The Fédération Française de la Couture, encompassing ready-to-wear designers and fashion creators, linked up with Instagram during Couture week autumn/winter 2016-2017.
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![]( "Gabriele Maggio the new General Manager of Moschino")
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Aeffe has announced the appointment of Gabriele Maggio as General Manager of Moschino. The executive previously worked at Gucci and Bottega Veneta.
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![]( "Two French fashion institutions announce closer ties")
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Paris will soon have a major fashion school, the result of closer ties between the Institut Français de la Mode and the School of the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne.
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![]( "Isabel Marant confirms exclusive negotiations with Montefiore Investment")
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The French brand confirmed early Friday evening that it has entered exclusive negotiations with French investment firm Montefiore Investment, which will take a 51% stake in the fashion...
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![]( "Ralph Toledano re-elected president of French Federation of Fashion and Designers")
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The General Assembly of the French federation has unanimously re-elected its incumbent President, Ralph Toledano, the President of the Puig group's Fashion division.
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![]( "Calvin Klein: still the possibility of Raf Simons")
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In an interview last week, designer Calvin Klein commented on the arrival of the next creative director to join the brand he founded. The name cannot be announced yet as the person is...
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![]( "Galeries Lafayette: Alix Morabito appointed Fashion Editor")
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French department store Galeries Lafayette now has a fashion editor, Alix Morabito, who has worked as the retailer's Deputy Buying Director for menswear since 2015.
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![]( "Loris Azzaro's duo of artistic directors step down")
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The Loris Azzaro house and artistic duo Arnaud Maillard and Alvaro Castejón announced on Wednesday evening that they are parting ways.
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![]( "Zalando acquires stake in virtual showroom Le New Black")
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B2B e-commerce platform Le New Black is now partly owned by Zalando, after the German e-retailer acquired a minority interest in it. Zalando defines itself as the leading digital platform...
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Who's Next and Première Classe's joint shareholders, Xavier Clergerie, Bertrand Foache and Comexposium, have called on the former boss of the Maison&Objet trade show to relaunch the top...
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Sportswear brand Escales has recently opened a franchise in the Middle East, in Dubai, in partnership with the Fanar group. It has also set up a retail corner on board a cruise ship.
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![]( "Italmobiliare confirms Clessidra acquisition")
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![]( "Costume National stores in Milan, Rome and New York about to close")
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Costume National's territory is shrinking, as the closing down of its stores in Milan, Rome and New York is under way. The brand is currently owned by Japanese investment fund Sequedge.
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From mid-May Giuseppe Pinto will be the new COO for footwear specialist Sergio Rossi, owned since the start of the year by the Investindustrial investment fund.
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The new Moncler flagship store in London occupies an entire building, with a retail area of approximately 330 m² on three floors. The store overlooks Old Bond Street, the heart of the...
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![]( "Hedi Slimane breaks his silence")
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The former creative director of Saint Laurent took to twitter, through a statement from his lawyer Hervé Temim, to deny any intention to launch his own label.
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![]( "Giuseppe Zanotti to accelerate its development in Greater China")
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Italian shoemaker Giuseppe Zanotti has big ambitions for Greater China. To this end, he has formed a joint venture with its Hong Kong-based franchisee, Life Luxury.
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