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Marcolin and MCM announce new eyewear partnership

German luxury leather goods and accessories brand MCM has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Italian eyewear manufacturer Marcolin for the design, production and worldwide distribution of its eyewear until December 31, 2028. In a statement, both companies shared that Marcolin will develop MCM's eyewear collections “following the...

Business

MCM continues repositioning with new Cindy Crawford campaign

German luxury house MCM is continuing on its path of repositioning through the unveiling of a new autumn/winter 2023 campaign starring supermodel Cindy Crawford. Photographed by Juergen Teller, Crawford can be seen surrounded by a number of the label’s archival styles featuring its signature monogram, the Cognac Visetos, and sporting an...

Fashion |In Pictures

MCM unveils Crocs collaboration fronted by Lindsay Lohan

German luxury fashion house MCM has unveiled a collaboration with footwear brand Crocs, a new Mega Crush Clog, with a campaign fronted by actress Lindsay Lohan. The limited-edition MCM X Crocs Mega Crush Clog combines unique design codes of both brands, elevating the clog with the signature maximalism of the German fashion house taking...

Fashion |In Pictures

First look: MCM usher in “new era” at Milan Fashion Week Men's

German luxury house MCM, which announced a new strategic direction and appointed Tina Lutz and Katie Chung to lead and develop the global design and creative direction last week, has unveiled its first collection “tailored to a new generation of upscale digital nomads”. MCM has a storied heritage, born from a spirit of innovation and a...

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MCM announces new strategic direction with key appointments

German luxury accessories brand MCM has appointed Tina Lutz and Katie Chung to lead and develop the global design and creative direction as the brand plans to offer a new brand identity featuring an enhanced design language and consumer experience for the “21st-century digital nomad”. In a statement, MCM said Lutz and Chung, who succeeds Dirk...

Fashion |Beauty

MCM launches first men's fragrance

German luxury fashion brand MCM has launched its first-ever fragrance for men in collaboration with Interparfums after signing a 10-year licensing deal with the company in 2019. MCM Onyx, described as a “futuristic woody fougère born from the fusion between luxury craftsmanship and new-tech perfumery,” aims to inspire energy, empowerment and...

People

MCM designer Dirk Schönberger steps down

The creative leader of luxury accessories brand MCM Worldwide Dirk Schönberger is said to have stepped down four years after he joined the company. Schönberger initially joined the German brand in 2018 as its global creative officer and was later promoted to global brand officer in 2022. Prior to MCM, he served as creative director for Joop for...

Fashion |In Pictures

Fashion and beauty brands celebrate 80 years of Tweety

Tweety Pie, one of Looney Tunes most beloved characters, is celebrating its 80th anniversary with several fashion and beauty collaborations, including with MCM, Loungefly and Ugly Dukling Beauty. Each of the collaborations, organised by WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, pays homage to the adorable yellow...

Business

Inter Parfums posts strong sales and earnings growth

For the second quarter, Inter Parfums, Inc. reported net sales of 244.7 million dollars, up 18 percent compared to the same period last year. Net income for the quarter reached 27.6 million dollars, up 22 percent and diluted earnings per share were 86 cents, an increase of 21 percent against the same quarter last year. Commenting on the second...

Business

Inter Parfums posts strong sales growth, raises outlook

Inter Parfums, Inc. net sales rose to 210.8 million dollars for the three months ended December 31, 2021, a 15 percent increase from the fourth quarter of 2020 and 19 percent ahead of the fourth quarter of 2019. At comparable foreign currency exchange rates, the company said in a release, net sales increased 15 percent from the fourth quarter of...

Culture

MCM launches global upcycling project with emerging artists

In celebration of its 45th anniversary, accessory label MCM has collaborated with five British-based emerging artists on projects that explore design and narratives of identity and youth culture. The multi-disciplinary project challenged the artists to reinvent and upcycle MCM’s signature Cognac Visetos Stark backpack, while also asking them to...

Fashion

MCM launches gender-neutral lounge and sleepwear collection

Luxury lifestyle and accessories brand MCM has expanded into leisurewear for those at-home moments with its first-ever Lounge & Sleepwear collection. According to an announcement from the company, the collection is rooted in “the brand’s travel heritage and interpreted for the modern nomad.” With comfort at its focus—and the bold, colorful...