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Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Women's names new president

Francesca Bellettini has been elected as the new president of the Chambre Syndicale de la Mode féminine. She succeeds Bruno Pavlovsky of Chanel in the position and will now head the governing body of French fashion for women. Bellettini has served as president and chief executive officer of Saint Laurent since 2013 and will remain in the...

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Joan Burstein to be honoured in Paris

Iconic London retailer, Joan Burstein, is to be honoured in Paris later this month. Both the Browns boutique founder and legendary British designer, Paul Smith will receive the médaille de la Ville de Paris, the vermilion City of Paris award, for their contribution to menswear. After setting up Browns in the 70’s, Burstein made her name on the...