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Zara responds to criticism from Hindu community and renames leather mat
Zara, the flagship brand of Spanish fashion group Inditex, has apologised and changed the name of a cowhide mat initially marketed for yoga. This follows criticism from representatives of the Hindu community. They considered the item offensive as it combined two concepts sacred to Hinduism: leather sourced from cows, which are revered in the...
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Julie Herreman leaves Alaïa to join Louis Vuitton in human resources leadership
Julie Herreman is leaving Richemont-owned Parisian fashion house Alaïa after four years to join Louis Vuitton as vice president of corporate human resources. She announced this new step in her career on LinkedIn. In her post, Herreman reflected on her time at Alaïa. She noted that alongside the fashion house's teams, she contributed to a period...
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Lacoste strengthens presence in Asia with new flagship in Seoul
A few days after presenting its autumn/winter 2026 collection for a second time in Shanghai, Lacoste is once again demonstrating its commitment to the Asian market with a new store in Seoul, South Korea. Announced on November 2, 2026, this flagship spanning over 800 square metres is located in Seongsu, one of the most dynamic districts in the...
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Video: Inside Carolina Herrera's spring/summer presentation at NYFW
Creative director Wes Gordon unveiled the Carolina Herrera Spring/Summer collection during New York Fashion Week, staging the runway within the grand promenade of the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center against a striking installation of yellow tulips. The presentation affirmed the American luxury house’s signature design codes—refined...
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Aubade accelerates international expansion with Farfetch launch
French lingerie house Aubade has reached a new milestone in its digital strategy by launching on Farfetch. The global luxury fashion platform now offers the brand's collections in more than 60 countries and territories. Distribution expanded to over 60 markets Aubade's partnership with Farfetch enables the brand to expand its distribution...
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Aclima acquires Finnish sock manufacturer Sukkamestarit
Norwegian wool specialist Aclima has acquired Finnish sock manufacturer Sukkamestarit, expanding its hosiery range and production capacity in Northern Europe. With this acquisition, Aclima is complementing its existing range of base and mid-layers with expertise in sock development and manufacturing, the Drammen-based company announced on...
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Fall/Winter 2027/28 Trend Report: Controlled Audacity in an Age of Agency
The fall/winter 2027/28 season (FW27/AW27) answers an overcast zeitgeist not with escapism but with presence: familiar codes made personal, opulence without apology and comfort engineered into the cloth. A FashionUnited trend report on the key 2027 fashion trends for buyers. I. Executive Summary: Familiar Codes, Made Bold, Define FW27 The...
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Video: Chanel presents its spring/summer collection at paris fashion week
The runway presentation captures the full runway showcase from Paris Fashion Week, staging an expansive production set beneath soaring glass ceilings. Suspended illuminated avian structures hover above a painted runway, establishing an ethereal environment that balances theatrical scenography with contemporary luxury presentation. For fashion...
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Former Fashionette GmbH files for insolvency shortly after sale by The Platform Group
BCR Online-Warenhandels GmbH (BCR), which operated the namesake luxury fashion online shop as Fashionette GmbH, has filed for insolvency. According to the official insolvency announcement, the Local Court of Offenbach am Main ordered the provisional administration of the company's assets on Wednesday. Lawyer Sebastian Netzel from the Frankfurt...
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Capri Holdings: Jimmy Choo grows as group raises full-year forecast
Capri Holdings generated revenue of 809 million dollars in the second quarter of the 2027 financial year, which ended on September 26. This represents a year-over-year (YoY) decline of 5.5 percent, while revenue fell by 4.9 percent on a constant currency basis. According to the company, around 20 million dollars is attributable to wholesale...
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