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In Pictures: A look inside Jacquemus' new London store

French luxury brand Jacquemus has opened the doors to its new London boutique today, bringing customers into a Mediterranean-like atmosphere within a traditional Victorian building on New Bond Street, Mayfair. The interior of the store has been designed in collaboration with Oma, which contributed to the four storey space spanning a total of 332...

Retail

Jacquemus to open doors of London boutique this weekend

French house Jacquemus, which set up shop in New York in October, will open the doors of its first London address for one weekend only. From November 15 to 17, Jacquemus will welcome its London clientele in a setting designed in-house, nestled at 33 New Bond Street, a shopping destination particularly renowned for luxury houses, including...

Business

Jacquemus seeks minority shareholder ahead of London store opening

Jacquemus' namesake founder, Simon Porte Jacquemus, has confirmed the brand is looking for a minority shareholder. The designer revealed the news in an interview with the French magazine Le Figaro, to which he said it was time to find support from an investor who will help with a global expansion and expansion into the beauty segment. Jacquemus...

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As growth momentum fades, is Jacquemus seeking investment?

French fashion label Jacquemus last week established its first permanent US presence with a flagship store in New York's Soho district, a strategic move that coincides with reports of the brand seeking minority investment. The 2,906-square-metre location represents a significant commitment to the American market, even as the independently-owned...

Retail

Jacquemus opens first US store in New York

French contemporary fashion label Jacquemus has opened its first US store in New York to offer its American consumers the full “curated vision” of founder and designer Simon Porte Jacquemus. Located on the corner of Spring and Wooster Streets in SoHo, New York, the two-storey, 2,906-square-foot boutique is housed within a 19th-century townhouse,...

Fashion

Haute athleisure: Jacquemus reimagines Nike as Paris prepares for Olympic Games

Nike and Simon Porte Jacquemus have unveiled their third collaborative collection, blending fashion with athletic wear in a nod to Paris, host city of this summer's Olympic Games. The partnership, which began in 2022, continues to push boundaries between performance and style. The latest offering includes 10 lifestyle pieces, from tracksuits to...

Fashion

Come summer, luxury brands are turning to experiential partnerships and collaborations

Luxury fashion houses are increasingly venturing beyond traditional retail, embracing pop-up stores and hospitality collaborations to enhance brand visibility and capture affluent consumers during their leisure time. If you are holidaying in Southern Europe this summer, you are likely to come across Loewe, Dior, Chanel and a bevy of other...

Fashion |In Pictures

For his AW24 collection, Jacquemus turns to New Wave film and Capri

Set to the music of Georges Delerue and held at the Casa Malaparte on the island of Capri, Simon Porte Jacquemus unveiled his latest autumn/winter 2024 collection, a spectacle that marked a 15 year anniversary for his eponymous French brand. For the line, the designer drew inspiration from the iconic New Wave film ‘Contempt’, directed by the...

Fashion

15 years on: Is Jacquemus hinting at a last collection?

On the eve of the unveiling of Jacquemus' 'La Casa' anniversary collection to mark the French label's 15th anniversary, its eponymous founder sent the internet into a flurry with the suggestion that the show could be the brand's last. In the lead up to the event, set to take place today [Monday, June 10], Jacquemus has been teasing its Instagram...

People

Simon Porte Jacquemus honoured by Anna Wintour during PFW

In the midst of Paris Fashion Week, Anna Wintour, editorial director of Condé Nast, was chosen by designer Simon Porte Jacquemus to present the French insignia, 'Chevalier De L'Ordre Des Arts Et Des Lettres' (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters), which recognises "individuals who have distinguished themselves through their creative work in...

Fashion

Jacquemus to show 15th anniversary collection in Capri

French designer brand Jacquemus is to stage its 15th anniversary show in Capri, Italy. The island, famed for its high-heeled and glamorous visitors, will see the brand host its event at Casa Malaparte on June 10th. Casa Malaparte, a striking architectural gem perched on the cliffs of Capri, reflects Jacquemus's penchant for creating immersive...

Fashion

Far from Paris, a French town attracts celebrities for Jacquemus' show

Designers have long chosen alternative locations for runway shows outside the main fashion week cities, and Jacquemus has solidified Southern France as the brand's preferred locale. Simon Porte Jacquemus hosted the show for his eponymous brand in the enchanting town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence on Monday, following the conclusion of haute couture...