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Apple to stop using leather for its accessories

Apple’s annual event, which took place on the penultimate day of New York Fashion Week, had a surprise announcement. The tech giant said it would ban the use of leather for all its accessories, including watch straps and mobile phone cases. In an effort to meet its net zero emissions goal by 2030, Apple unveiled a new textile called FineWoven, a...

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Video: Hermès SS24

In this video you can see the Hermès SS24 collection presented at Paris Fashion Week. Video: FF Channel via Youtube

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Hermès posts 28 percent Q2 sales growth

The Hermès Group’s consolidated revenue in the first half of 2023 amounted to 6,698 million euros, up 25 percent at constant exchange rates and 22 percent at current exchange rates. In the second quarter, the company said, sales reached 3,317 million euros, increasing by 28 percent at constant exchange rates and by 22 percent at current exchange...

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PETA calls on Hermès to halt use of crocodile skin for Birkins

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has ramped up its efforts in attempting to convince Hermès to stop the use of crocodile skins in the brand’s iconic Birkin bags. Its latest call on the luxury brand comes days after the passing of Jane Birkin, the actor and singer who inspired the creation of the infamous luxury handbag. In...

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Jane Birkin, style icon and Hermès muse, has died

Renowned English Franco style icon, actress, and singer, Jane Birkin, has passed away at the age of 76. The Paris-based Ms. Birkin, originally hailing from London, had established herself in France to pursue a flourishing career in both singing and acting. Famed for her embodiment of the enigmatic Parisian allure, Birkin's preference for boyish...

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Halfway through the year: News not to be forgotten from the past six months

The first half of 2023 is already over. Over the past few months plenty of newsworthy things happened, but some of these events should not be forgotten. FashionUnited has listed the big moments for you. Adidas targeted by campaign alliance Yes Men - fake press release and guerilla show The year began with confusion surrounding Adidas. A press...

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Hermès wins case to permanently block ‘Metabirkins’ NFTs

The highly reported ‘Metabirkins’ case that has drawn attention and sparked discussions in both the Web3 and fashion worlds over the past year could finally be coming to a close. Luxury giant Hermès has been granted its request to permanently block artist Mason Rothschild from selling the Birkin-esque non-fungible tokens (NFTs) after a jury...

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The Fashion Pact faces key departures as H&M assumes leading role

The Fashion Pact, an initiative launched four years ago with the aim of driving environmental change in the fashion industry, is now grappling with the departure of several influential members, coinciding with H&M's ascension to a prominent position within the coalition. Renowned luxury retailers Hermès and Selfridges have recently withdrawn...

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Hermès posts 22 percent increase in Q1 sales

The Hermès group's consolidated revenue reached 3.38 billion euros in the first quarter of 2023, up 23 percent at constant exchange rates and up 22 percent at current exchange rates. The company said that the sales were particularly dynamic in all geographical areas and across all the business lines. In the medium-term, despite the economic,...

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New leather goods factories will help Hermès meet handbag demand

As demand for its luxury handbags soars, Hermès has opened three leather goods factories in France where the Paris-based house can beef up production of its Kelly and Constance bags. With supply chain woes affecting all areas of the fashion industry, Hermès has invested heavily in local manufacturing to increase its output in order to meet...

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Hermès surpasses 200 billion euro valuation

Hermès has seen its valuation surpass the 200 billion euro mark, making it the eighth-most valuable company across the pan-European Stoxx 600 index. As the second most valuable luxury company in the world, it falls behind LVMH, which is valued at 459 billion dollars. The luxury sector has remained buoyant throughout the war and global recession,...

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Hermès bets on expanding its beauty range

After sales of its beauty and perfume soared 15 percent last year, Hermès is expanding the category with new products. Hermès debuted its first fragrance in the 1950s, but perfume only accounts for 4 percent of total revenue, while leather goods accounts for nearly half. With a new focus on beauty, Hermès is tapping into a lucrative category,...