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Luxury group Zegna posts 19.3% jump in FY organic sales

Luxury group Zegna posts 19.3% jump in FY organic sales

Italy's Ermenegildo Zegna posted a 19.3% increase in full-year organic revenue on Friday and proposed a 20% hike in its annual dividend, helped by robust demand for its luxury products.
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Reselfridges accessories concept rolled out to all Selfridges branches

Reselfridges accessories concept rolled out to all Selfridges branches

​Selfridges is deepening its circularity commitment with the Reselfridges concept for accessories now available across all of its UK stores (London, Birmingham, and two in Manchester).
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Phoebe Philo luxe line goes physical at Bergdorf Goodman

Phoebe Philo luxe line goes physical at Bergdorf Goodman

In an unexpected move, the British designer is debuting in-store and she’s chosen one of the biggest luxury multibrand names around to do it — Bergdorf Goodman in the all-important US market.
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Saks and Thom Browne unveil exclusive California-inspired capsule collection

Saks and Thom Browne unveil exclusive California-inspired capsule collection

Saks Fifth Avenue and Thom Browne unveiled on Thursday an exclusive California-inspired capsule collection. 
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Frasers Group acquires indie Aphrodite

Frasers Group acquires indie Aphrodite

Frasers Group's fashion portfolio has added yet another fashion name. The acquisition-hungry group has bought independent fashion retailer Aphrodite. Terms have not been divulged.
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Tommy Jeans brings back International Games collection in big year for sport and 90s style

Tommy Jeans brings back International Games collection in big year for sport and 90s style

​In a year of big sports events and one in which 1990s fashion is a key trend, it’s unsurprising that PVH’s Tommy Hilfiger has unveiled the Tommy Jeans International Games collection and campaign.
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Mytheresa among those mulling YNAP buy - report

Mytheresa among those mulling YNAP buy - report

​Richemont’s renewed attempts to divest Yoox Net-A-Porter have attracted the attention of luxury rival Mytheresa, a report has claimed. It's believed to be among potential bidders to buy loss-making e-tail giant YNAP.
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Moss links with Zyler to test men's try-on tech

Moss links with Zyler to test men's try-on tech

Menswear retailer Moss is to trial AI-powered virtual try-on technology in a tie-up with Anthropics Technology via its new-to-the-UK Zyler system. It will initially be used for the brand’s formalwear offer.
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BFC announces IPF keynote speakers, includes Levi's Dillinger and Brunello Cucinelli

BFC announces IPF keynote speakers, includes Levi's Dillinger and Brunello Cucinelli

Global head of design and innovation at Levi’s Paul Dillinger, and luxury fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli will be among the keynote speakers for the BFC's Institute of Positive Fashion forum in London on 18 April.
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Jean-Charles de Castelbajac launches limited edition watch with MB&F

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac launches limited edition watch with MB&F

One key test of an artist or designer is whether they have a powerful signature style, which explains the remarkable longevity of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac who on Wednesday launched a limited edition watch with MB&F.
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Delevingne, Murphy and Hathaway star in new McCartney, Versace campaigns

Delevingne, Murphy and Hathaway star in new McCartney, Versace campaigns

​Stella McCartney has unveiled its summer campaign with eco-activist celebs starring, while Versace has opted for Hollywood glamour in its Icons collection imagery
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Secret Sales acquires Germany's Dress-For-Less

Secret Sales acquires Germany's Dress-For-Less

Fast-growing British off-price e-tailer Secret Sales is acquiring Germany-based Dress-For-Less, which it said is “Europe’s leading discount fashion and beauty retailer”.
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Rixo opens major pop-up concession at Selfridges, London

Rixo opens major pop-up concession at Selfridges, London

​Womenswear brand Rixo has unveiled a key SS24 shop-in-shop experience inside Selfridges’ flagship on London’s Oxford street for a 10-week period.
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Frasers Group board now includes boyfriend of owner's daughter

Frasers Group board now includes boyfriend of owner's daughter

Normally, a long-standing COO who's promoted to the board is news in its own right. But when its Frasers Group and the new director is the boyfriend of Mike Ashley’s youngest daughter, the news becomes a media event.
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Zimmermann plans four-month pop-up in Le Bon Marché

Zimmermann plans four-month pop-up in Le Bon Marché

Think of it as a pop-up with a difference. Cool, cult Australian brand Zimmermann will open a four-month “residency” in Le Bon Marché. Zimmermann’s 300-square-meter shop will run from late April to end August.
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Luxury labels should not overlook aspirational consumers

Luxury labels should not overlook aspirational consumers

Luxury labels have recently been focusing on their more affluent clientèle, but they should not overlook aspirational customers, whose numbers are rising worldwide and who have extremely varied profiles.
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