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Video: Understanding Nicole Richie's approach to fashion
Nicole Richie, the designer, actress, and pop culture icon, discusses her unique approach to fashion, which she calls her signature "full witch" style, in an episode of ‘The Good Buy’ with Harper’s Bazaar. The House of Harlow founder delves into her passions, including her love for vintage shopping (often involving latex gloves), the...
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Safilo signs agreement to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti brands
Eyewear company Safilo has announced an exclusive agreement with Bollé Brands to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti. The two US brands are active in the sports, outdoor and high-end eyewear segments. Spy+, an authentic and established brand in the sports and sunglasses sector, will further strengthen Safilo's presence in sports and outdoor distribution...
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EssilorLuxottica and Dolce&Gabbana extend partnership until 2050
EssilorLuxottica and Dolce&Gabbana have extended their current licensing agreement for the development, production and global distribution of Dolce&Gabbana branded eyewear and sunglasses until 2050. “With a 25-year time horizon, this collaboration confirms the evolution of our partnership model, which is increasingly focused on the long term. It...
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Chiara Baravalle appointed general manager of Dsquared2
Chiara Baravalle is the new general manager of Canadian-Italian fashion brand Dsquared2, with immediate effect. Baravalle will lead the company's global strategy, operations and continued expansion. She will report directly to founders and creative directors Dean and Dan Caten, a statement explained. Baravalle's appointment coincides with a new...
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Dsquared2 and Staff International renew ready-to-wear license
Canadian-Italian fashion brand Dsquared2 and Staff International, a company controlled by the Only the Brave Group (Otb), have officially renewed their licensing agreement for the production and distribution of apparel collections. The agreement extends a 20-year collaboration, which constitutes the main asset for the ready-to-wear business of...
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Source Fashion: What to expect from the January 2026 edition
Source Fashion, the responsible sourcing fair, has announced a strategic shift for its upcoming edition at Olympia London, moving to an earlier dates from January 13 to January 15, 2026. With this new slot the organizers aim to establish the event at the start of the global sourcing calendar, allowing UK buyers and product teams to align...
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Aubade restructures its sales organisation in France to accelerate its omnichannel strategy
Lingerie house Aubade, part of the Calida group, is undergoing a major structural transformation. Under the leadership of its managing director, Claire Masson, the company announced the creation of a centralised retail team on Thursday, January 8. This new entity merges the retail, space management and wholesale divisions to respond more...
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Aura Blockchain Consortium welcomes Marcel Härtlein as new chief executive
Aura Blockchain Consortium, the non-profit organisation founded in 2021 by LVMH, OTB Group, Prada Group and Cartier (part of the Richemont group), has officially announced the appointment of Marcel Härtlein as chief executive officer and secretary general. The executive takes over the operational leadership of the consortium with the aim of...
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Festive footfall buffers fashion as in-store sales outpace online
The final week of 2025 brought a modest +0.35% increase in total like-for-like (LFL) sales, a resilient result considering it was measured against a massive +11.30% base from the previous year. In a week dominated by the Christmas and Boxing Day bank holidays, the UK retail sector saw a clear divide: physical stores thrived on festive footfall,...
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Mamas & Papas reports improved underlying performance with operating profit up
Mamas & Papas operated against a challenging economic backdrop in 2025 but delivered an improved underlying performance across the group, with profitability strengthening despite continued cost and consumer pressures. According to the holding company accounts filed with the UK's Companies House, which represent the full business, the group...
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