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Hermès opens new boutique in Princeton, New Jersey

Hermès opens new boutique in Princeton, New Jersey

Luxury fashion house Hermès announced on Wednesday the opening of its newest boutique in the heart of Princeton, marking its forty-first location in the United States. 
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Sofía Arribas, founder of Sophie et Voilà, on celebrating craftsmanship and expanding horizons

Sofía Arribas, founder of Sophie et Voilà, on celebrating craftsmanship and expanding horizons

Celebrated for the best bridal collection at BBFW, the Bilbao-based label aims to solidify its presence in Asia and the U.S. and to expand its ready-to-wear line.
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Global labels among Matches creditors to get back very little, offers come in

Global labels among Matches creditors to get back very little, offers come in

A new filing by Matches' administrators shows there’s been plenty of interest in buying it but that even if it was sold as a going concern, any new owner would have to deal with its severely dented reputation.
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Celine: Is Hedi Slimane on his way out?

Celine: Is Hedi Slimane on his way out?

For several weeks now, rumours have been flying around about a possible departure for the French designer from Celine. 
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Sales at Italy's Moncler up 16% in first quarter boosted by China

Sales at Italy's Moncler up 16% in first quarter boosted by China

Italian fashion group Moncler posted on Wednesday a 16% increase in first quarter sales at constant exchange rates, boosted by solid demand in China.
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Forum de la Mode: Arnaud Vaillant from Coperni talks about the importance of innovation

Forum de la Mode: Arnaud Vaillant from Coperni talks about the importance of innovation

At the 7th edition of the Forum de la Mode in Paris, Arnaud Vaillant, CEO and co-founder of Coperni, explained how the fashion and accessories brand is innovating, in particular with artificial intelligence.
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Kering: A difficult start to the year worldwide, except in Japan and the Middle East

Kering: A difficult start to the year worldwide, except in Japan and the Middle East

The luxury group suffered in all regions in the first quarter, except in Japan, where retail sales jumped by 16%, and in the Middle East. In Asia, which accounts for a third of Kering's revenues, sales fell by 19%.
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Loop Generation opens Chelsea store, carries host of big-name labels

Loop Generation opens Chelsea store, carries host of big-name labels

Loop Generation, the e-tailer for pre-loved designer fashion, has opened a physical store in London’s Chelsea.
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Prada and Miu Miu get a boost from China as rival Gucci struggles

Prada and Miu Miu get a boost from China as rival Gucci struggles

Prada SpA’s sales jumped as the Italian fashion group, which also owns Miu Miu, continues to outperform its biggest rivals.
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Kering shares drop after Gucci slump prompts profit warning

Kering shares drop after Gucci slump prompts profit warning

Kering SA shares tumbled after the luxury group warned that profit will plunge in the first half of the year on slumping sales at Gucci, its biggest brand. 
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American luxury brand Mark Cross relaunches with a focus on heritage

American luxury brand Mark Cross relaunches with a focus on heritage

The almost 180-year-old leather goods house famous for its Grace Box bag is leaning in on its rich history.
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Dior unveils latest Cannage sunglasses

Dior unveils latest Cannage sunglasses

The house of Dior has unveiled its new Cannage sunglasses, the latest expression of a defining code of the Paris brand, that has become a leit motif of late.
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John Smedley reopens for third-party manufacturing after 40-year hiatus

John Smedley reopens for third-party manufacturing after 40-year hiatus

Knitwear specialist John Smedley is betting on UK manufacturing making a comeback in a changed world and is investing millions in making its factory available for third-party manufacturing for the first time in 40 years.
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Thomas Sabo's UK results show tough times for the business

Thomas Sabo's UK results show tough times for the business

​Thomas Sabo UK has filed its accounts for the year to last June with the British arm of the German jeweller saying its turnover and profits fell while its costs rose.
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Xüxü fashion brand shows on the volcanoes of California

Xüxü fashion brand shows on the volcanoes of California

Shanghai-born and Los Angeles-based designer Hanchen Xu has just presented the first collection of his luxury and unisex Xüxü fashion brand, entirely shot on a Californian volcano. 
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R.M. Williams opens refurbished Melbourne store

R.M. Williams opens refurbished Melbourne store

Luxury bootmaker R.M.Williams has opened the doors to its Melbourne Central store, unveiling a full refurbishment that serves as an immersive and creative experience for shoppers. 
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