Articles by Don-Alvin Adegeest
Vivienne Westwood’s personal wardrobe to be auctioned
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The personal wardrobe of the late British designer Dame Vivienne Westwood is to be auctioned at Christie’s this summer. The landmark sale will raise funds for the causes Dame Vivienne championed throughout her life, with proceeds directed towards supporting The Vivienne Foundation, Amnesty International, Médecins Sans Frontières, and Greenpeace....
Is Hedi Slimane exiting Celine?
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Since the beginning of April, speculation has been rife regarding the potential departure of Hedi Slimane from Celine and LVMH. Mr. Slimane assumed the role of Celine’s creative director in January 2018, purportedly under a six-year contract. This contract came up for renewal early in 2024, and despite ongoing negotiations, no announcement...
LVMH exports more luxury products than France does wine
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LVMH's global sales of handbags and perfumes exceeded the combined value of all wine and camembert cheese exported by France's agricultural sector, highlighting the luxury sector's importance to the country's trade balance. A study by consultancy firm Asterès for LVMH, as reported by the Financial Times, revealed that the French luxury...
More job cuts at Lululemon as it closes U.S. distribution center
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Canadian Athleisurewear giant Lululemon is set to close its distribution center in Washington, leading to the layoffs of 128 employees, according to a filing in the local state. Shares in the company have fallen over 31 percent since the start of 2024. The job cuts are expected to commence on June 21, with plans to shut down the facility by the...
Nike to axe over 700 jobs from its Oregon headquarters
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Nike's Oregon headquarters is set to eliminate approximately 740 jobs by late June as part of its multiyear cost-cutting plan. Michele Adams, Nike’s vice president of people solutions, disclosed this intention in a filing with the state of Oregon on Friday, describing it as a “second phase of impacts” as the world’s largest sportswear company...
Gucci to show Cruise collection at Tate Modern in London
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Gucci has announced that its Cruise 2025 show will be held at London's Tate Modern on May 13. Creative director Sabato De Sarno, who took over the luxury brand's helm in January last year, will present his first cruise collection in this iconic venue. London follows in the footsteps of Seoul, where Gucci showed it previous Cruise collection at...
Burberry sponsors British Pavilion at 60th Venice Biennale
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Burberry is the headline sponsor of the British Pavilion at this year's 60th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia. The Pavilion, which opened on Saturday and will remain open until November 24th at the Giardini do Castello, marks Burberry's second consecutive year sponsoring British arts and culture. Commissioned by the British...
Can Asos ramp up revenue after its sales decline?
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Asos wants to reverse its sales decline, grappling with an 18 percent drop in revenue amidst intensified competition from brands like Shein, H&M, and Zara. This challenge is compounded by shifting consumer preferences away from exclusive online shopping, marking a stark departure from the gains Asos experienced during the pandemic, the Guardian...
Frédéric Malle is exiting his fragrance brand Editions de Parfums
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Fragrance purveyor Frédéric Malle is exiting his brand Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle by the end of June 2024. A pioneer of niche perfumes, Mr. Malle began his brand a quarter of a century ago, collaborating with designers such as Dries Van Noten and Acne to create sensory art, referring to perfume as “the mirror of your soul.” Not a...
Milan Design Week is dominated by fashion takeovers
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Milan's annual Salone del Mobile furniture and interiors fair has transformed into the premier global design destination. Against the vibrant backdrop of Italy's fashion capital, a plethora of brands and retailers across the design spectrum offer unparalleled experiences, collaborations, activations, events, and, of course, soirées, transforming...