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L'Officiel: fraud investigation launched following 'predatory' acquisition by Chinese group

French authorities have launched an investigation into potential large-scale fraud surrounding the acquisition of L'Officiel magazine's publisher by a Chinese conglomerate. The founding owners, the Jalou family, are denouncing a “predatory” operation aimed at stripping the assets of the century-old fashion and luxury institution. Behind the...

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L'Officiel magazine announces expansion plans

Luxury fashion magazine L'Officiel has unveiled an ambitious four-market expansion plan to launch digital and print versions in Canada, Australia, Mexico and Taiwan. In a statement, conglomerate AMTD Group, which acquired L'Officiel in 2022, and World Media and Entertainment Group (WME), a subsidiary of the group under AMTD Digital, said it...

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L’Officiel introduces Hong Kong publication

Fashion publication L’Officiel has unveiled a new digital platform for Hong Kong, with a print magazine for the region scheduled to come in early 2024. The announcement was made by a number of subsidiaries under the umbrella of business conglomerate AMTD Group, which acquired L’Officiel in 2022 and has since set about expanding the magazine’s...

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L’Officiel reaches settlement agreement over failure to pay freelancers

L’Officiel USA, the American subsidiary of the French media firm, has announced that it has come to a final resolution over its alleged failure to pay freelancers, without the admission of wrongdoing. The agreement was reached with the City of New York, which had sued the agency back in November 2021 in light of claims that it violated the...

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L'Officiel sold to AMTD International

Global fashion and lifestyle magazine L’Officiel has been sold to Hong Kong-based financial services company AMTD International. The sum of the deal has not been disclosed. As part of the deal, Benjamin Eymère will continue as the company’s CEO, and he has also been appointed chief metaverse officer of AMTD, a new role where he will spearhead...

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In Pictures: L’Officiel presents virtual museum metaverse in celebration of centennial anniversary

Media house L’Officiel has revealed that it will be launching the virtual museum experience, House of Dreams, exhibiting archival editions and future possibilities to celebrate its 100th anniversary. On display in the multimedia environment will be the artworks from the magazine’s archive, exhibited throughout 18 virtual galleries that will...

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Former W editor-in-chief Stefano Tonchi to join L’Officiel

Stefano Tonchi—the former editor-in-chief of Condé Nast-owned publication W who is currently going through a lawsuit with the publishing company—has landed at L’Officiel. According to an announcement made by the publication, he will serve as the title’s first-ever chief creative officer, beginning on Jan. 10. “L’Officiel has built an incredibly...

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L’Officiel donates 60 million worth of ad space to promote social & environmental causes

L’Officiel, the media brand comprising 60 magazine titles across 30 countries, has created a fund to promote social, environmental and equality causes supported by their brand partners. The publication has committed to donating 60 million US dollars worth of advertising space, over two years, in its magazines, websites and social media posts. “...

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Grey Goose’s ‘Style Du Jour’

Grey Goose, launched its avant-garde property – Grey Goose style du jour (style of today) in collaboration with country’s leading fashion and lifestyle magazines -- Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and L’Officiel at Tote on the Turf, Mumbai. Grey Goose style du jour is a distinct platform to engage with leading opinion-makers in the fashion industry to...