Yoox Net a porter news and archive

Net-a-Porter unveils capsule collection with The King’s Foundation

Luxury e-tailer Net-a-Porter has launched a ready-to-wear luxury capsule collection with The King’s Foundation designed by six fashion graduates at the foundation’s headquarters, Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland. The 13-piece ‘Net-a-Porter for The King’s Foundation’ collection has been inspired by nature and Her Majesty Queen Victoria’s...

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Yoox Net-a-Porter to reportedly shutter China operations

Luxury fashion e-tailer Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) is believed to be in the process of closing up shop in China as it looks to put more emphasis on markets it deems more profitable. The decision was confirmed by a spokesperson for the retailer’s parent company Richemont, who told the Financial Times that the move came as part of a wider global...

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Mytheresa among bidders for Yoox Net-a-Porter

Online retailer Mytheresa is understood to be among the potential bidders looking to snap up rival e-commerce business Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) from luxury group Richemont. According to sources for the Financial Times (FT), German-based Mytheresa is in competition with private equity firms Bain Capital and Permira for the struggling e-tailer....

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Yoox Net-a-Porter launches virtual try-on pilot for Mr P.

Online luxury retail group Yoox Net-a-Porter has launched its first virtual try-on experience for apparel for Mr Porter’s private label for menswear Mr P. The pilot aims to utilise virtual try-on technology to offer customers a bespoke and seamless way to determine their best size and fit for designs within the Mr P. collection. The technology...

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What does the future have in store for Farfetch?

Farfetch’s future, following the finalisation of its agreement with Richemont in regards to the acquisition of Yoox Net-a-porter (YNAP), has concerned the market. Will José Neves, founder of Farfetch, be able to bounce back? The Richemont group can breathe easy. The green light given to the deal at the end of October by the European Commission's...

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About You, YNAP and Zalando expand educational climate initiative

Now in their second year of collaboration, Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) and Zalando, together with German fashion retailer About You, are set to expand on their ongoing ‘Fashion Leap for Climate’ initiative with a refresh of their educational platform. The three online retailers will be growing their co-created platform by inviting 250 brand...

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Yoox Net-a-Porter appoints Celine Lefebvre as general manager for Middle East

Online luxury and fashion retailer Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) has announced the appointment of Celine Lefebvre as general manager for the Middle East with effect from 23rd May 2023. Lefebvre brings more than 20 years of experience in global brand management, sales, marketing and business development and joins YNAP from self-founded consultancy...

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Net-A-Porter teams up with The Seam to offer repair service

Luxury online retail group Yoox Net-A-Porter is launching its first dedicated customer care and repair service in partnership with clothing repairs and alterations service The Seam. The ‘Repair & Rewear’ scheme will offer clothing alterations and repairs, bespoke customisations, and care and repair for handbags, footwear, and jewellery, as the...

Yoox Net-a-Porter launches responsible collection crafted by students

Yoox Net-a-Porter has teamed up with The Prince’s Foundation to launch a responsible ready-to-wear luxury womenswear capsule collection, designed and handcrafted by students. The 13-piece capsule marks the culmination of the second edition of The Modern Artisan, Yoox Net-a-Porter’s and The Prince’s Foundation’s flagship training programme, which...

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Yoox Net-a-Porter expands resale to additional markets

Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter and The Outnet have confirmed that they are expanding their resale offering to additional markets, as part of its continued collaboration with start-up Reflaunt to “reduce waste by keeping luxury fashion in circulation for longer”. In a statement, Yoox Net-a-Porter said that customers in Italy and France will be able to...

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YNAP appoints new regional general manager for Japan

Italian luxury retail group Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) has named Philippe Larrieu as its new regional general manager for Japan. Larrieu joins from Clarins, where he was president and representative director for the company’s Japan business. Earlier in his career, he held various management roles at brands including Chanel and L’Oréal. In his new...

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YNAP names Alison Loehnis as interim CEO

Italian luxury retailer Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) has announced Alison Loehnis as its new interim CEO, effective October 31. Loehnis joined Net-a-Porter in 2007 as vice president of sales and marketing, before working her way up the ranks to become president in 2011, and finally to her current role as president of Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter and The...