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North Sails Apparel taps former Gucci Group CEO as partner

North Sails Apparel, sportswear label and sail producer, has appointed former Gucci Group president and chief executive officer Robert Polet as its partner, with immediate effect. Polet, who is currently chairman of the board and non-executive president of Italian eyewear firm Safilo Group, brings with him over 35 years of retail experience. In...

Design

Luxury fashion soars for PPR

The demand for luxury goods has not been affected by economic downturn, if the latest financial figures from French luxury group PPR are anything to go by. The company saw profits soar by 24% in 2010, seeing revenue up 7.5% to €14.6 billion. In plain terms, this translates into double digit margins and strong sales of its fashion and jewellery...

Fashion

Smile In The Face Of Luxury

If you thought the luxury market has seen its best days, think again. The $63 billion global market is making a comeback, with fashion houses keener than ever to put the sparkle back into our ordinary lives. From New York to Milan to Paris, the big brands enticed spectators with their most desirable accessories. As Domenico De Sole, chief...