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Experiential luxury vs. material purchase: New balance of brand strategies

The phenomenon is observed across the globe. Affected by the economic situation, consumers are turning away from material acquisition in favour of, at times, experience. Initiatives like 'The Louis' by Louis Vuitton in Shanghai raise the question of the effectiveness of this immersive shift. Is it a long-term brand-building exercise, or can we...

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Indian brand Bonkers Corner announces UAE expansion

Mumbai-based apparel brand Bonkers Corner has announced its entry into the UAE market, marking its first international expansion. The move, which will be facilitated through a new direct-to-consumer (D2C) e-commerce platform, signals the rising ambitions of India's new-age fashion entrepreneurs. Founded by Shubham Gupta, the bootstrapped brand...

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Million dollar investments: 15 Fashion companies that received large capital injections in the last half year

Anyone running a business knows that significant investment is needed to keep it going. It is therefore not surprising that news of cash injections and funding rounds is often shared. FashionUnited presents the companies that have received at least one million euros in recent months. Start-up Talon.One: 135 million dollars German software...

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Katjes acquires majority stake in Bogner

In a significant development for the German fashion industry, Katjes International GmbH & Co. KG, the investment arm of the confectionery company, has acquired a 60 percent majority stake in Munich-based clothing supplier, Bogner. The announcement, made by Bogner on Friday, confirms that the Bogner family will retain a 40 percent share in the...

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Harvey Nichols unveils plans to transform Knightsbridge flagship

Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has revealed the first stage of the transformation of its London flagship in Knightsbridge with a reimagined ground floor retail experience, as it looks to reassert itself as a global destination for fashion, accessories and creative innovation. The new-look space, set to open in September, is described as...

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Sailmaker Ratsey & Lapthorn launches handcrafted accessories

British brand Ratsey & Lapthorn, the world’s oldest sailmaker, is expanding into the lifestyle sector with a line of handcrafted leather and canvas bags inspired by its unique heritage. The expansion is described as a “bold new chapter” for the heritage brand, which has made sails for some of the world’s most iconic vessels, including Lord...

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Fred Perry introduces its first adaptive shirt

Japanese-owned British sports and fashion brand Fred Perry has launched its first-ever adaptive shirt to make its fashion more accessible. Based on the iconic Fred Perry ‘M3600’ classic twin tipped piece, the Adaptive Fred Perry Shirt has been crafted for increased ease of dressing by replacing the traditional buttons with two concealed magnetic...

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Moncler Grenoble to hold AW26 show in Aspen

Italian fashion brand Moncler Grenoble is heading to the US for its next outdoor immersive showcase. The brand will showcase its autumn/winter 2026 collection in Aspen, Colorado, on January 31, 2026, to mark Moncler Grenoble’s first American ski destination show for the brand. The move follows Moncler Grenoble previously holding alpine...

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Wacoal launches a bra that flexes across six sizes

Wacoal America has unveiled the ‘Ever Flexing Underwire Bra,’ a first-of-its-kind category-disrupting innovation engineered to flex across six traditional sizes, as it looks to redefine bra fits “to support women through every life stage”. The new bra has been designed in response to the realities of women's ever-changing bodies by adapting to...

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Diadora USA names new director of sales

Sportswear and footwear brand Diadora USA has appointed John Moloznik as its new director of sales to accelerate growth across American markets. Moloznik, who has more than a decade of high-impact experience in the sporting goods industry, has been brought on to drive Diadora’s sales strategy and deepen relationships with key wholesale partners...

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El Corte Inglés targets "Net Zero" by 2050 with new sustainability plan

Madrid - El Corte Inglés, the Spanish department store group, has launched its new 2025-2030 Sustainability Master Plan, reaffirming its commitment to environmental responsibility. The plan is a comprehensive roadmap aimed at achieving "Net Zero" status by 2050, with a focus on minimizing the company’s environmental impact and reducing...

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Signet Jewelers announces new senior leadership appointments

Signet Jewelers Limited, the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery, which includes H. Samuel and Ernest Jones, has announced new senior leadership appointments, including a new president of Kay Jewelers and Peoples Jewellers. In a statement, Signet Jewelers named Yulie Yoakum as president of Kay Jewelers and Peoples Jewellers, Stacee...