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Fortnum & Mason's theatrical windows signal luxury retail's Holiday strategy

In a challenging retail landscape where department stores increasingly struggle with footfall, Fortnum & Mason has unveiled an ambitious Christmas window display at its Piccadilly flagship, underlining the crucial importance of the festive season for luxury retail revenues. The 316-year-old retailer, which holds two Royal Warrants, has leveraged...

Fashion

Christopher Kane is first resident guest designer at Self Portrait

Christopher Kane has emerged as the inaugural designer for Self-Portrait's new Residency programme, marking a significant design comeback after his label's administration filing in July 2023. The London-based designer, who successfully bought back his eponymous brand from Kering following financial turbulence, unveiled a thirty-look collection...

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IFM Fashion Reboot 2024: Trump, China, consumer distrust and quiet luxury

The election of Donald Trump, the slowdown of French luxury brands in the Chinese market, the feeling of being misled by marketing, and the quiet strength of Quiet Luxury are the four main themes addressed by the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) at its Fashion Reboot 2024 event. This traditional end-of-year gathering organised by the IFM for...

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Influencer overload: Navigating authenticity in digital marketing

The influencer marketing landscape is undergoing a critical transformation, with the industry projected to reach 25 billion pounds by year-end, challenging brands to redefine genuine engagement. Recent data by Somebody Digital reveal a striking consumer paradox: while 70 percent of consumers trust influencer endorsements as much as personal...

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Watch: From hero gnomes to stylish goats, all the festive fashion films to know for 2024

It’s that time of the year, again. Brands and retailers across the globe have begun unveiling their always highly anticipated festive campaigns. This season, trends seem to revolve around flipping the script on the stress usually associated with the season; incorporating well-known (animated) figures into the storyline; and proposing new...

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BFC and Pandora unveil trophy design for Fashion Awards 2024

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has unveiled a new trophy for its annual Fashion Awards, highlighting the industry's evolving commitment to artistic innovation and environmental responsibility. Designed by Jade Adeyemi, a rising British-Nigerian interdisciplinary artist, this year's trophy for the December 2nd event at the Royal Albert Hall...

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Inditex's challenge: Can it continue selling more while polluting less?

Recent reports by Reuters have accused Spanish fashion giant Inditex of increasing air freight shipments from its supplier factories in India to its logistics centres in Spain by as much as 70 percent. This increase in air freight, and its associated environmental impact, calls into question the company's ability to continue growing and...

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Temu parent PDD Holdings Q3 revenues increase by 44 percent

PDD Holdings in its unaudited financial results statement for the third quarter reported revenues of 99,354.4 million Chinese yuan (14,157.9 million dollars), an increase of 44 percent. “Over the past quarter, our focus remained on driving the high-quality development of the platforms,” said Lei Chen, chairman and co-chief executive officer of...

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Katy Perry wins trademark case: Fashion label 'Katie Perry' must be revoked

Pop star Katy Perry has won her long-running trademark case against Australian fashion designer Katie Jane Taylor, who brands her label Katie Perry. The legal dispute revolves around the rights to the brand name "Katie Perry", which Taylor registered in Australia in 2008. The court ruled that Taylor's trademark "Katie Perry" should be revoked...

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Superdry appoints interim chief financial officer

British retailer Superdry has reportedly named Kim Zaheer as its new interim chief finance officer. He joins the company from bed retailer Dreams, where he most recently served as finance director, a position he held for over 15 years. Prior to Dreams, Zaheer had held a series of finance-based roles at the likes of supermarket giant Tesco, PRG...

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Groupe Dynamite debuts 215 million dollar IPO

Canadian fashion retailer Groupe Dynamite has launched its 300 million Canadian dollar (215 million US dollar) initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange, which upon entering shares fell 2 percent. The company began trading on Thursday under the ticker symbol GRGD, with underwriters agreeing to trade over 14.2 million subordinate...

Retail

Marcolin opens showroom in London

Marcolin has officially opened its new London showroom in a space located near the roundabout of Old street, within a complex of historic and renovated warehouse-style buildings. The new showroom is designed by the Milanese design studio Navone Associati, and is designed to be a flexible workspace that includes offices and an exhibition area...