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Strong US retail sales boost first-quarter growth estimates
U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in March amid a surge in receipts at online retailers, further evidence that the economy ended the first quarter on solid ground.
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Thom Browne takes over Saks Fifth Avenue women's store in Beverly Hills
American designer Thom Browne takes over the department store's floors until April 22. The opportunity to present his new tweed and offer customers a bespoke animal handbag
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Luxury labels take Italy by storm at Venice Biennale, Milan Design Week
Many labels don’t know which way to turn, forced to choose between the Venice Biennale, scheduled on April 17-19, and Milan Design Week, set to welcome 300,000 visitors on April 15-21.
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King of leopard print, Italy's Roberto Cavalli dies at 83
Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, whose penchant for python and flamboyant animal prints made him the darling of the international jet set for decades, died Friday at 83, the luxury company said.
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Rent the Runway shares get caught up in AI frenzy, surge over 200%
Traders piled into shares of Rent the Runway on Thursday, sending the shares up by more than 220% after the apparel rental firm said it was betting on artificial intelligence to power its growth in the current year.
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Nicki Minaj x LØCI sneaker collab reports record sales conversion
Two weeks ago we reported on the unveiling of the Nicki Minaj x LØCI sneaker collab and it seems that the launch a few days ago was a big success.
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Tough times continue at Dr Martens, CEO to step down this year
Dr Martens issued an update on Tuesday that detailed the ongoing challenges at the business. But in headline-grabbing news, it also said its CEO is to step down.
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Radical Superdry survival plan is unveiled, aims to avoid administration
It may not come as a surprise after news was leaked on Monday, but on Tuesday morning Superdry unveiled its new proposals for a restructuring, plus plans for an equity raise and to delist from the stock exchange.
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Hermes can surpass Vuitton as luxury’s biggest brand, Citi says
Hermes has potential to surpass LVMH’s flagship Louis Vuitton in the coming years as the luxury industry’s biggest brand by turnover, according to Citigroup Inc. analysts.
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Applications open for evolved Woolmark Prize
Applications have just opened for one of the key emerging-talent-focused prizes, the International Woolmark Prize, with Woolmark saying the contest is “evolving to future-proof fashion”.
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Design
CFCL’s Yusuke Takahashi on making clothes that have conscious meaning
FashionNetwork.com sat down with the creative designer of Japanese brand CFCL Yusuke Takahashi to discuss single-thread technology, his love for Paris and the importance of eco-conscious clothing.
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Luxury labels take Italy by storm at Venice Biennale, Milan Design Week
Many labels don’t know which way to turn, forced to choose between the Venice Biennale, scheduled on April 17-19, and Milan Design Week, set to welcome 300,000 visitors on April 15-21.
Lifestyle
Design
FIT to honor Kenneth Cole, Norma Kamali and Rebecca Hessel Cohen
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) unveiled on Friday the honorees for its upcoming Annual Awards Gala, set to take place at The Glasshouse in New York City on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Balmain appoints Matteo Sgarbossa as CEO
The Parisian luxury house has recruited Matteo Sgarbossa, formerly of Gucci, as its new Managing Director. He succeeds Jean-Jacques Guével, who left in March.
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Tough times continue at Dr Martens, CEO to step down this year
Dr Martens issued an update on Tuesday that detailed the ongoing challenges at the business. But in headline-grabbing news, it also said its CEO is to step down.
Fashion
Appointments
Sephora turns to Nike e-commerce executive to overhaul China business
Sephora tapped Nike Inc.’s Asia e-commerce chief to lead its China operations, as the cosmetics retailer faces the challenge of turning around its ailing mainland business.
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La Redoute appoints Virginie Boudet as head of brand and communications
French e-commerce giant La Redoute, in a strategic shift to enhance its home goods offerings at the expense of its fashion segment, has enlisted Virginie Boudet as its new director of brand and communications.
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