Articles by Julia Garel
Julia Garel has been a journalist since 2019 and is responsible for FashionUnited's French platform. Her articles report on developments in the fashion industry through interviews, trade show reports, and investigative pieces. Her previous work experience with trend agencies and fashion archives has made her an expert in the secondhand and vintage market.
Paris Fashion Week achieves historic social media record
Every season, once Paris Fashion Week concludes, communications agency Karla Otto and influencer marketing platform Lefty announce the marketing impact figures. This time, however, the data is staggering. The Paris womenswear spring/summer 2027 season generated over 795.6 million dollars in earned media value (EMV), marking a 59 percent increase...
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Restructuring at Chanel: Bruno Pavlovsky resigns from board of directors
Bruno Pavlovsky has resigned from the board of directors of Chanel Limited. The executive will, however, retain his key operational roles as president of the house's fashion activities and president of Chanel SAS, the house confirmed to FashionUnited. Governance overhaul This decision is part of a broader strategy to overhaul the company's...
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From HR director to CEO: how Catherine Gallais's people-first approach made RougeGorge a success story
Paris - This is a profile of an unconventional leader from a human resources background, for whom stability never meant stagnation. 17 years. In fashion, where general management often changes as frequently as collections, Catherine Gallais's long tenure at RougeGorge Lingerie is an exception. She herself says she did not see the time go by. “I...
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Deauville to host Chanel's next cruise show
As it prepares to unveil its spring/summer 2027 collection during Paris Fashion Week, the house of Chanel has announced the location for its next show, for its cruise 2027/2028 collection. The presentation will take place in Deauville, a town dear to the founder's heart. The event will be held on April 27, 2027, according to information from the...
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Beauty: Chanel ushers in a new era with the appointment of Lucia Pieroni
Luxury house Chanel has announced the appointment of Lucia Pieroni as creative director of makeup, a role she will assume from this September, according to a statement from the brand. In her new role, Lucia Pieroni will work closely with the makeup creation studio. She will report directly to Simona Cattaneo, the company's president of fragrance...
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Élise An takes over as chief financial officer at Aubade
Lingerie brand Aubade is strengthening its management team with the appointment of Élise An as chief administrative and financial officer. As the company noted in a statement, An's arrival allows it to consolidate an all-female management team. With over ten years of experience at international companies in the luxury, perfumery and...
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AI generation: Silicon Valley spirit comes to Istituto Marangoni Paris
In Paris, the fashion school Istituto Marangoni is launching a new programme aimed at transforming its students into the pioneering fashion entrepreneurs of tomorrow. To establish this intensive programme, the institution announced a partnership on September 17 with Plug and Play, an innovation platform based in Silicon Valley focused on...
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LVMH-Hermès affair: Reuters revelations contradict Bernard Arnault's defence
On Thursday, Reuters published an investigation that brought new information to light in one of the luxury sector's most high-profile cases: the acquisition of Hermès shares by the LVMH group. According to the news agency, LVMH made a confidential agreement in 2002 with Éric Freymond, who was the wealth manager for Nicolas Puech, one of the...
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From Picasso to Frank Lloyd Wright: Jacquemus opens museum-like boutique in Miami
Independent house Jacquemus is expanding its retail network with the inauguration of a new boutique in the US, located in the Miami Design District, Florida. According to information provided by the brand to FashionUnited, the new space covers 270 square metres over two floors. It was once again designed by the brand's founder, Simon Porte...
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‘We’re not here to dress up’: a young PR’s survival guide to fashion week
Far from the fantasy of glamour and the front row, fashion week is primarily a marathon for public relations teams. With New York Fashion Week wrapping up and handing over the reins to London, and Paris and Milan to follow, many interns and junior assistants are preparing to face their first major event rush. Between regretting stilettos within...
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