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Paris: Controversy over the Vuitton fashion show on the Pont-Neuf
The Louis Vuitton fashion show on the Pont-Neuf in Paris on Tuesday is causing a stir among the mayor's left-wing majority, with the ecologists denouncing a "privatisation of public space".
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Vuitton CEO Pietro Beccari on managing talent, briefing Pharrell, and what’s next at LV
Pietro Beccari's fifth-floor office overlooks Pont Neuf, where we met the Louis Vuitton CEO before Pharrell Williams’ debut show to consider picking talent, briefing the Grammy winner, and needing a thick skin.
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Christopher Kane seeks buyer urgently or will appoint administrators
Christopher Kane’s company has filed a notice of its intention to appoint an administrator just a few years after buying back Kering’s 51% stake in the business.
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UK inflation stays high, fashion prices still rising
UK inflation is proving more stubborn than expected and despite widespread predictions of a fall in May, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that hope to be wide of the mark.
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THG says trading improves, predicts profitability increase
E-tailer and tech specialist THG issued a trading update on Wednesday and said it’s seeing “strong profitability progression with cash generation ahead of expectations in H1 2023”.
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Tencel and Amy Powney choose Fashion Reimagined finalists
Lenzing’s Tencel and its ambassador — Amy Powney of Mother of Pearl — have revealed the five finalists of design contest ‘Fashion Reimagined’, showcased as part of the ‘Best of GFW’ Catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week.
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Smiley partners with Space Runners for digital-to-physical NFT launch
Smiley has linked up with fashion tech platform Space Runners to launch a collection of NFTs tied to physical products. It’s Smiley’s first move into NFTs and merges tech with real merchandise.
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David Yurman launches limited-edition bracelet with Shawn Mendes
American luxury jewelry brand David Yurman announced on Tuesday the launch of a limited-edition Woven Hemp Bracelet designed in collaboration with Shawn Mendes.
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Louis Virginian: Pharrell debuts at Vuitton with Minecraft mode
Pharrell Williams took over the center of Paris Tuesday evening for his debut runway show for Louis Vuitton, staged open air on Pont Neuf painted gold damier for one night.
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Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton live streams on FashionNetwork.com NOW
Kick off the Paris Fashion Week menswear season with tonight’s livestream debut of Pharrell Williams at Louis Vuitton at 9.30 PM CET on FashionNetwork.com.
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AI predicts digital future for UK high street - report
We’re hearing a lot about artificial intelligence at the moment and the stories seem to veer from the end of the world as we know it to a boon for humankind. And the latest is definitely on the gloomy side.
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Manolo Blahnik names Elodie Bougenault Chief Commercial Officer
Fresh from news of debuting its first men’s shoe store in London, luxury footwear and accessories brand Manolo Blahnik has now announced the appointment of high achiever Elodie Bougenault as Chief Commercial Officer.
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Loewe names K-Pop's Taeyong as brand ambassador
K-Pop stars are the hottest properties at present and brands are rushing to sign them up as their influence on the consumer market in Asia and beyond is huge.
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Harrods opens luxe new lingerie and loungewear department
Harrods is spending heavily on refurbishing its womenswear spaces, focusing on boosting the luxury experience and discovery process. The first phase has seen it unveiling a new area for lingerie, lounge and sleepwear.
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Milano Moda Uomo: Brioni and Tod’s
Two powerhouses of Italian luxury – Brioni and Tod’s - presented admirable collections this weekend. The first at the top of an iconic skyscraper, the second close by in a classy modernist garden.
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Trend analysis: luxury leather goods play the understatement card
Retviews by Lectra has analysed the leather goods range of the top luxury labels which, given the current economic uncertainty, are featuring understated items in line with consumers’ inclination for evergreen models.
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