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Yayoi Kusama dies at 97: The artist who redefined brand collaborations

Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97, and with her passing goes the defining figure behind one of fashion’s most influential artist collaborations. For decades, the Japanese avant-garde artist and her signature dots have filled gallery spaces across the world, as well as Louis Vuitton storefronts, handbags, and global campaigns. Born in...

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David Pemsel to step down from the BFC after 10 years

David Pemsel is stepping down as chair of the British Fashion Council (BFC) and exiting the organisation, bringing to an end a decade-long tenure. Pemsel’s departure is scheduled for September 30 following the anticipated announcement of his successor, the BFC told WWD. He will stay on to oversee the transition period before formally stepping...

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S.Oliver Group co-CEO: “You can’t immediately consult the market on strategic decisions”

Since the Rellecke brothers took over the management of the S.Oliver Group last year, the company has not been taking a cautious approach in its German base of Rottendorf. Brands are being repositioned, structures are being changed and the portfolio is being further developed. In addition to S.Oliver, QS, Comma, Liebeskind Berlin and Copenhagen...

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Mariette Hoitink: “Lichting has been the debutante ball for young fashion designers for twenty years”

Twenty years ago, Lichting began as a platform for the best graduate collections from Dutch fashion academies during Amsterdam Fashion Week. It has since grown into an important launchpad for a new generation of designers. Former participants have started their own labels or gone on to work for fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton, Dries Van...