Articles by Don-Alvin Adegeest
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...
Thai fashion group acquires German landmark store KaDeWe
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Berlin's renowned KaDeWe department store has changed hands, with Thai conglomerate Central Group, also the owner of Selfridges, taking over ownership from the insolvent Austrian company Signa. Central Group, which has been actively acquiring European luxury stores, including Italy's Rinascente, Ireland's Brown Thomas, and Denmark's Illum,...
Louis Vuitton ventures into the world of audio with inaugural podcast series
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Louis Vuitton has ventured into the world of audio with its inaugural podcast series, "Louis Vuitton [Extended]," hosted by journalist and fashion filmmaker Loïc Prigent. Releasing two episodes monthly, each lasting between 20 to 40 minutes, the podcast delves into the Maison's cultural landmarks and creative endeavors. In a media release the...
Fashion meets furniture: Milan's Design Week extravaganza
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Milan Design Week may have the spotlight directed at all things furniture, interiors, lighting and design, but fashion brands have increasingly joined the fray, showcasing their collaborative collections alongside other design icons. Demonstrating this trend is the Milano Moda Design calendar curated by the National Chamber of Italian Fashion,...
Nike says it can't innovate disruptive footwear over Zoom
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Nike prefers to have its creative teams back in the office. At least according to CEO John Donahoe, who in an interview with CNBC said the company's lag in innovation is partly due to the challenges of remote work. Mr Donahoe said that it's difficult to foster disruptive ideas when employees are not physically together. Speaking in an interview...
Thom Browne bedding collection unveiled at Salone del Mobile
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New York-based designer Thom Browne is bringing his iconic preppy aesthetic to the realm of home interiors via a collaboration with Italian heritage brand Frette. The new partnership features a collection of luxurious bed and bath accessories, set to debut at Milan Design Week. Browne's classic sensibility, characterised by his signature four...
Centre for Sustainable Fashion to host Imagining Possibilities festival
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The Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF) at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London (UAL), have announced a new festival in east London, commemorating fifteen years of groundbreaking work and research in the intersection of fashion and sustainability. Titled "Imagining Possibilities," the festival presents a dynamic program of...
Roberto Cavalli, the Italian fashion designer, has died at 83
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Roberto Cavalli, the Italian designer best known for his bold prints, sensual designs, and pioneering spirit, passed away at the age of 83. Born on November 15, 1940, in Florence, Italy, Cavalli revolutionised the fashion industry with his distinctive style, blending exotic patterns and luxurious fabrics to create iconic pieces that adorned...