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Manolo Blahnik opens first Milan store

Footwear and accessories brand Manolo Blahnik has opened its first standalone store in Milan, Italy, as part of efforts to solidify its commitment to Italian craftsmanship. The luxury label’s new location, the second in Italy, is located in the Via Pietro Verri area in a 100 square metre space spanning two-storeys. The interior is reminiscent of...

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Selfridges to host the “most magical Christmas” with Disney

British luxury department store Selfridges is teaming up with Disney to celebrate the festive season across its London, Manchester, and Birmingham stores, as well as online. Billed as the “most magical Christmas,” the festive collaboration will see Selfridges stores transformed to excite and enchant visitors with “festive wonderlands filled with...

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ABFRL launches OWND! brand targeting Gen Z in India

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL) has announced the launch of OWND!, a new fashion brand targeting India's Gen Z and young, trend-conscious consumers. The brand is designed to align with the dynamic lifestyles of young Indians, offering a proposition that includes a new brand name, identity, and contemporary store layouts. According...

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Laura Ashley to open first UK store under new owners

British fashion and home heritage brand Laura Ashley is set to open its first standalone store in more than five years at the Lakeside Retail Park in Essex on September 26. The opening marks the first bricks-and-mortar UK store under new owners Marquee Brands, the New York-based brand accelerator and owner of 17 brands, including Ben Sherman,...

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NIFT Patna & ABFRL partner to train & employ rural women in Bihar

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Patna, under the Ministry of Textiles, has partnered with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) to train and employ rural women in Bihar, India. The initiative, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to provide women from self-help groups, known as Jeevika Didis,...

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H&M India: Celebrating 10 years with new beauty line

H&M is launching its H&M Beauty concept in India, with products becoming available in stores and online at hm.com starting October 2, 2025. This debut expands the brand's offerings beyond fashion and home goods, aiming to provide customers with "trend-driven, inclusive, and accessible" beauty products. The collection, which includes over 200...

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Louis Vuitton opens first menswear-dedicated store in Selfridges

French luxury label Louis Vuitton has opened its first store dedicated to its menswear collections. The retail space is located in Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square, and is marked by the launch of men’s creative director Pharrell Williams’ autumn 2026 line. Intended to serve as a one-stop shopping destination, the menswear store offers a...

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Urban Outfitters expands in Spain with new Valencia store

Madrid – Following a post-pandemic restructuring of its international operations, which included the closure of its Anthropologie store in Barcelona, US fashion giant Urban Outfitters is embarking on a new phase of growth in Spain. The company is opening its fourth Spanish store—and its first in the Valencian Community—in Valencia. After initial...

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Ecoalf strengthens its international business with new store in Japan

Madrid – Ecoalf, the Spanish fashion brand founded and led by Javier Goyeneche, has been at the forefront of sustainable fashion since its launch in 2012. It is expanding its retail network with the opening of a new flagship store in Japan. This country stands out as one of its key markets, and following this opening, Ecoalf now has five stores...

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Vivaia opens debut UK store in London

Footwear brand Vivaia has opened its first UK retail store in Westfield London shopping centre, following the opening of its debut store in New York City, US, in April. In a statement, Vivaia said the strategic opening in the UK comes as London has surpassed New York City as the brand’s top global market in 2024, and the flagship marks the brand...

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Italian fashion brand OVS enters Indian market this October

OVS, a leading Italian fashion brand, is poised to enter the Indian market with its debut store opening at Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden, New Delhi, this October. The move is a key step in OVS's global expansion, bringing its brand philosophy of "Love People, Not Labels" to one of the world's fastest-growing fashion markets. The company, which had...

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Dubarry of Ireland to open debut Scottish store in Edinburgh

Premium Irish heritage brand Dubarry of Ireland will open its first Scottish store at the end of the month in Edinburgh. The store will be situated within the elegant Assembly Rooms building in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town, at 54 George Street. It will feature authentic Dubarry interiors, including wooden panelling, antique furniture, and...