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Thomas Sabo in Pocket Styler virtual-physical launch
Digital fashion game Pocket Styler has signed up jewellery brand Thomas Sabo, which is offering the first jewellery and accessories collection simultaneously available both in physical stores and in the virtual world.
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Barbour Re-Loved in Glastonbury rental drive
The Barbour label has long been a favourite for festival-goers in the often-wet English summer and with the world-famous Glastonbury Festival in mind, the company has created a charity rental scheme with Oxfam.
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Hermès unveils its traveling exhibition 'Hermès in the Making' in Mexico City
It was indeed a challenge to overlook the spectacle of 'Hermès in the Making' in Mexico City last week, given its extensive poster campaign across all major districts and shopping centers of the city.
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70% of Asian luxury consumers prioritizing craftsmanship over brand, design: Bluebell Group
The fourth volume of the 'Asia Lifestyle Consumer Profile' report, covering consumers across six markets, found that 70% of respondents are prioritizing craftsmanship over brand or design.
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Robert Talbott taps former Eton Shirts creative director for top design spot
American heritage menswear brand Robert Talbott announced on Monday the appointment ofSebastian Dollinger as its creative director, marking a new chapter of growth and innovation for the brand.
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Fashionphile acquires Two Authenticators
Fashionphile announced it has purchased the assets of Two Authenticators Inc., a Montreal-based wholesale distributor of authenticated, pre-owned luxury vintage.
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Balmain CEO Jean-Jacques Guevel quits house, in latest departure from Paris maison
Jean-Jacques Guevel, who has helmed Balmain as CEO for the past four years, is leaving the house, in the latest departure by a senior executive from the Paris-based maison.
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Marcolin: Rumours intensify about a possible sale of the eyewear manufacturer
EssilorLuxottica, Kering, Marchon, Safilo are just some of the names rumoured to be interested in the potential takeover of the Italian eyewear manufacturer, which is owned by the French investment fund Pai Partners.
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UK shoppers choose "timelessness over trends" - report
The UK’s 18-35-year-old shoppers “have no intention of following this year’s top fashion trends”. That’s the headline-grabbing view of 58% of them in a survey by British fashion brand Blakely Clothing.
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Astrid & Miyu open Harrods concession, launches gold collection
British jewellery brand Astrid & Miyu is continuing to expand its physical footprint with a statement concession at luxury department store Harrods in London’s Knightsbridge.
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Fashion rental platform By Rotation adds new 'local' feature
As the fashion rental marketplace continues to expand its universe, global platform By Rotation is actually going local.
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After Matches, now Frasers Group puts kidswear chains into administration
Business spring cleaning continues at Frasers Group with the UK retail giant now placing kidswear brands Base Childrenswear, Kids Cavern and Flannels Junior into administration.
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Luxury watch thefts surge, impacts shopper confidence
Around £1.5 billion, and counting. That’s currently the staggering total worth of luxury watches stolen or lost, according to the global Watch Register database.
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Ex-Browns lynchpin Petersson named to Filippa K board
It look like Browns’ loss is Filippa K’s gain. Ida Petersson — who had been the luxury retailer’s Buying Director prior to owner Farfetch’s acquisition by Coupang — has taken a seat on the Filippa K board.
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UK luxury is £81bn industry says new report
The UK luxury sector is now worth £81 billion a year to the UK economy and supports 450,000 jobs, according to a new report by British luxury body Walpole.
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Christian Dior appoints Nicolas Baretzki as sales director
The luxury house owned by LVMH has recruited the former CEO of Montblanc to take up the new post of deputy managing director in charge of commercial activities.
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