Articles by Florence Julienne
Rémy Baume is new CEO of Printemps group
In a statement, the Supervisory Board of the Printemps group announced the appointment of Rémy Baume as its new CEO. The position had been vacant since the departure of Jean-Marc Bellaiche. He left his role in September 2025 to lead the Greek hotel company Sani/Ikos Group. “Retail is reinventing itself, but its most precious intangibles –...
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How luxury brands can navigate crisis in the Middle East
The Middle Eastern market is facing significant disruption due to geopolitical tensions, inflation, and a decline in tourism. Experts from CXG are offering advice on crisis management and resilience for luxury brands already present in the Gulf countries or heavily reliant on this clientele. CXG (Customer Experience Group) is a consulting and...
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Pop-up Africa Now: African designers return to Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann
The second edition of the “Africa Now” pop-up will take place from June 17 to July 8, 2026, at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, on the third floor of the Coupole building. Through this pop-up, Galeries Lafayette highlights a new generation of African designers who reinterpret local craftsmanship, expertise and cultural references for the...
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Egonlab, Zomer and Marie Adam-Leenaerdt: who are the finalists for the ANDAM 2026 prize?
The 37th edition of the ANDAM prize, led by Nathalie Dufour, has revealed its list of finalists for 2026. The five finalists for the Grand Prix (300,000 euros) and the Special Prize (100,000 euros) are: Egonlab, Fidan Novruzova, Marie Adam-Leenaerdt, Pauline Dujancourt and Zomer. The three finalists for the Pierre Bergé Prize (100,000 euros)...
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Haute Couture Week July 2026: Manish Malhotra and Standing Ground to debut on schedule
The autumn/winter 2026/2027 Haute Couture Week will take place from Monday, July 6 to Thursday, July 9, 2026. It welcomes two new houses: Manish Malhotra and Standing Ground, blending the power of Indian luxury with young London-based design. Manish Malhotra: Bollywood aesthetic comes to Paris Haute Couture Week On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at...
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Jacquemus, Nike, and FFF collaborate on 2026 World Cup lifestyle collection
Jacquemus has signed a deal with Nike and the Fédération Française de Football (FFF) to create a lifestyle fashion capsule. The collection will accompany Les Bleus, featuring players like Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué and Marcus Thuram, during the 2026 Football World Cup. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the French national football team...
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Pitti Uomo June 2026: 19 French menswear brands exhibiting
Promas and Le Défi, key organizations driving the international expansion of French fashion, are supporting the presence of 19 French menswear brands exhibiting at the Pitti Uomo trade show, held from June 16 to 19, 2026, at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence. Promas, which aims to support brands with their international development, has a...
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New leadership at Damartex to address financial challenges and debt
French group Damartex, based in Roubaix, has announced a change in its leadership with the appointment of Anne-Sylvie Hubert and Filiep Blontrock. The company is also undertaking a fundamental review of its operations. Anne-Sylvie Hubert, formerly of Kiabi and KPMG and chief financial officer of the Damartex group since 2023, has been appointed...
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PFW men's SS27: key shows from Hermès, Givenchy and Celine on the schedule
Paris - The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) has unveiled the provisional schedule for Paris Fashion Week Men's spring/summer 2027. The event will take place from June 23 to 28, 2026. It features the return of several heritage houses, a variety of presentation formats and the arrival of new international independent labels....
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Première Vision Paris September 2026: new dates, new spaces and new services
Paris - The sourcing trade show Première Vision Paris is bringing forward its schedule for the presentation of the autumn/winter 2027/2028 collections. It will be held from Tuesday, September 1 to Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre. This is a change from the usual mid-September dates. This change is part...
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