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PFW: Dries Van Noten does unfamiliarities, Undercover does Neo Rauch
Another battered building in mid-renovation as a location for Dries Van Noten and a truly excellent collection whose strength centered on the subtle art of juxtaposition.
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Marni: Baroque exuberance in Karl’s old home
When it comes to generating cool, few designers are more adept than Francesco Risso of Marni. And for the brand’s Paris debut, his location was Karl Lagerfeld’s old apartment on rue de l’Université.
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Dune London signs five-year lease at Manchester Arndale
Dune London is returning to central Manchester to give the fashion footwear and accessories brand a further foothold in the North West.
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Gianvito Rossi launches jewel-like shoes inspired by imperial Rome
After selling a stake to Richemont, the Italian footwear brand is opening stores in Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands, also in Asia (in Shenzhen and Hanoi) and the Middle East, with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia next.
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Clarks sales, profits dip as logistics issues hit supplies
British shoe giant Clarks has filed its accounts for the 48 weeks to the end of last year and they showed both turnover and net profit declining. But that came in a transformational year for the business.
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H&M Q3 profits rise but September sales are dented by late heatwave
H&M’s latest report on Wednesday also came with the news that sales proved weak in September, with “the start of the autumn season delayed because the month has been marked by unusually hot weather”.
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Birkenstock gears up for roadshow in next test for IPO market
Birkenstock Holding Ltd. is preparing to kick off the roadshow for its US initial public offering in the next major test of demand for new listings, people with knowledge of the matter said.
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New Gateshead Metrocentre Zara store to open this week
There’s a standout retail opening for the Gateshead Metrocentre this week with a vastly-expanded Zara store debuting on Thursday (28 September).
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Dior: Sorceress chic between feminism and femininity
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s latest collection for the house of Dior was also her latest meditation on the relationship between feminism, fashion and female rebellion.
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Good London opens railway station resale pop-ups
Retail signings at railway stations went understandably quiet during the pandemic but recent periods have seen more activity with commuters and other travellers making more trips.
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Crown Estate welcomes handful of new names to West End
The Crown Estate — landlord of Regent Street and the local area — continues to be one of the most prominent UK landlords with its key neighbourhoods in high demand. And this week it announced five major openings.
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Oliver Bonas upbeat as sales and profits rise
Oliver Bonas has filed its accounts for 2022 with sales at the business staying “resilient” even in the face of the cost-of-living crisis that has had a big impact in the UK fashion sector.
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ASOS sales fall, but CEO says it's on right path
Fashion e-tail giant ASOS reported a sales fall for its latest period on Tuesday, but insisted that it's making progress on its turnaround.
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Shoe Carnival appoints new CFO
Shoe Carnival announced on Monday the appointment of Patrick Edwards to the role of senior vice president, chief financial officer, secretary and treasurer, effective immediately.
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Pierre Cardin: Time capsule chic
Hang it all, I know you are not meant to like Pierre Cardin anymore, but the brand’s revival show under the late designer’s nephew does have its moments.
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Shanghai Fashion Week unveils Spring/Summer 2024 calendar
Shanghai Fashion Week unveiled on Monday its programming for the Spring/Summer 2024 season.
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