Articles by Don-Alvin Adegeest
Slowear bets on women's fashion as part of growth strategy
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Slowear, the Italian fashion brand best known for its trouser brand Incotex, is undergoing a significant transformation under the leadership of CEO Piero Braga. Despite challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the company had already embarked on a path to recovery prior to Braga's appointment in May this year. The company said it is focusing...
Paul&Shark launches flagship store in London's Regent Street
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Fashion brand Paul&Shark have marked its debut in the UK with the grand opening of its flagship store at 233 Regent Street, a prime retail location in the heart of London. The new space epitomises the essence of the brand, weaving together the timeless elements of tradition and spirit of innovation, while also preserving the balance between...
Gucci's whimsy-to-chic shift leaves some wanting more
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Gucci’s highly anticipated showcase at Milan Fashion Week has garnered mixed reviews from industry insiders, with some feeling that Gucci Ancora's debut collection under the new creative direction of Sabato De Sarno lacked the anticipated fervor. The collection, named "Ancora" meaning "again" in Italian, marked a tabula rasa moment, erasing any...
Mango Kids celebrates 10th anniversary
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Mango is celebrating Mango Kids' 10th anniversary after achieving robust sales and putting in place ambitious expansion plans. In 2022, the line for children and adolescents saw an 18 percent increase in turnover, surpassing 200 million euros, including Mango Teen. Mango Kids, founded in 2013, focuses on comfortable, functional, and trendy...
Moschino to announce new creative director in near future
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Moschino is set to name a new creative director in the upcoming weeks following recent management changes earlier this year. Jeremy Scott, who served as the creative director for the past decade, departed the company in March. Additionally, Stefano Secchi, the former general director, and Michelle Stein, the former president of the US division,...
Coccinelle considers expansion into eyewear and watches
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Italian accessories brand Coccinelle is diversifying its product range beyond bags and leather goods. The Korean E-Land owned company said it is exploring new categories like watches and eyewear. The group’s Chief Operating Officer Emanuele Mazziotta unveiled plans during the Spring Summer 2024 collection presentation at Milano Moda Donna where...
Fossil Fuel Fashion campaign highlights link between Big Oil and fashion industry
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That Climate Week NYC coincides with global fashion month carries both a striking and poignant message. Despite the fashion industry's collective commitment to move towards net-zero emissions, it remains a significant contributor to pollution, largely due to its reliance on fossil fuels. The week commenced with the launch of the Fossil Fuel...
Making fashion week work: London brings wearable style to the forefront
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We often speak of the value that fashion weeks bring to a city – their economic impact, the buzz, the cultural exchange and community engagement. However, the cost for independent brands can sometimes be overwhelmingly high, rendering these events less worthy of investment. London Fashion Week witnessed undeniable gaps this season, from the...
Simone Rocha will be next guest couturier at Jean Paul Gaultier
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Simone Rocha is to be the fifth guest designer at Jean Paul Gaultier’s couture label. Ms Rocha follows in the footsteps of Rabanne’s Julien Dossena, Haider Ackerman, Olivier Rousteing of Balmain, Glenn Martens of Y/Project and Diesel, and Sacai’s Chitose Abe. She is the first UK-based designer to lead the Gaultier couture collection. Rocha is a...
Online inflation sees biggest YOY fall since March 2022
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The Adobe Digital Economy Index has released new data revealing that UK online spending in August reached 9.43 billion pounds, marking a slight year-on-year decrease of 1.3 percent and a 3.5 percent drop compared to July. Brits eagerly embraced a September heatwave with online prices seeing a significant 6.2 percent year-on-year decline, the...