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Campaign group releases details of anniversary Fashion Revolution Week
Fashion Revolution's 10th anniversary week of events starts on 15 April with 10 days of citizen action, “bringing together communities around the world through a series of engaging local events in 75 countries”.
Fashion
Makip sizing solution signs first UK client with Batch LDN link-up
The website is now using Makip’s Unisize try-on tech that claims customers can “purchase the most suitable and perfectly fitting suits with confidence on their first attempt”.
Fashion
'Market of Fakes' in Naples, capital of counterfeits and Camorra
As top brands like Gucci and Prada prepare to report billions in sales this month, luxury fakes on the streets of Naples are also yielding a jaw-dropping cash stream -- for the mafia.
Luxury
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.
Luxury
JOOR launches sustainability-focused Passport event
Online wholesale giant JOOR is focusing on sustainability in a special event that runs until early June. It has created a “digital destination to showcase notable sustainable brands from around the world”.
Fashion
Footfall down again, but at least sluggish March beat dismal February
On the same day that the latest BDO report showed UK retail sales falling last month, a new footfall report also showed visitor traffic to stores in decline.
Fashion
UK retail sales sluggish in March, but fashion edges up online
There’s been little good news coming out of UK retail in recent periods and so it was on Friday with high street sales data from BDO for March.
Fashion
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).
Fashion
Louis Vuitton totes and Dior micro bags can save luxury
In 2007, Louis Vuitton introduced a new spacious bag in its trademark monogram. Meant as a seasonal beach carry-all, the Neverfull, as it was known, became an instant hit.
Luxury
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.
Fashion
Former Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri invests in Elisabetta Franchi
Former Gucci boss Marco Bizzarri, who has just set up the holding company Nessifashion, has announced that he is taking a minority stake in the Italian brand Elisabetta Franchi, becoming its chairman.
Luxury
New plans for ex-Fenwick Bond Street store approved, retail space shrinks
Having lost one of its landmark sites in February, high-end New Bond Street in London is also about to lose valuable retail space too.
Fashion
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.
Fashion
Billionaire Pinault family reveals succession path at Christie’s
The Pinault family has elevated a third-generation descendant to one of its prominent businesses, naming one of the founder’s grandchildren to the board of Christie’s auction house.
Luxury
Gucci: a series in preparation with Gaumont and Alcor Film
The rise of the famous fashion house will once again be brought to the screen through the Gucci family saga in the form of a series, by Gaumont's Italian subsidiary and the production company founded by Giorgio Gucci.
Luxury
Gucci owner splashes out €1.3 billion for building on Milan’s iconic shopping street
Gucci owner Kering SA is spending €1.3 billion ($1.41 billion) for a property on Milan’s toniest shopping street.
Luxury