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![]( "John Lewis sales up 0.8 pct as warm weather continues")
John Lewis sales up 0.8 pct as warm weather continuesJohn Lewis sales up 0.8 pct as warm weather continues
British retailer John Lewis said on Tuesday sales at its department stores rose 0.8% year-on-year in the week to Sept. 3.
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![]( "New biopic about Alexander McQueen and Isabella Blow in the pipeline")
New biopic about Alexander McQueen and Isabella Blow in the pipelineNew biopic about Alexander McQueen and Isabella Blow in the pipeline
Alexander McQueen and Isabella Blow's relationship is set to come under the spotlight thanks to a new movie, "The Ripper."
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![]( "Delta Galil finalizes acquisition of three brands from VF Corp")
Delta Galil finalizes acquisition of three brands from VF CorpDelta Galil finalizes acquisition of three brands from VF Corp
First announced at the end of June, Israel's Delta Galil Industries has finalized its acquisition of VF Corp's contemporary premium brands, including 7 For All Mankind, Splendid and Ella...
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![]( "Berlin tops ranking of world tech hubs, London and New York finish below")
Berlin tops ranking of world tech hubs, London and New York finish belowBerlin tops ranking of world tech hubs, London and New York finish below
According to the latest survey by British company Expert Market, linking the commercial potential of tech hubs with their quality of life, Berlin leads the worldwide ranking, followed by...
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![]( "Was 'Iceman Otzi' a Copper Age fashionista?")
Was 'Iceman Otzi' a Copper Age fashionista?Was 'Iceman Otzi' a Copper Age fashionista?
The 5,300-year-old Alpine mummy known as the Tyrolean Iceman died wearing leather clothes and accessories harvested from no less than five wild or domesticated species, a DNA analysis...
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![]( "Pinterest rolls out video ads at online bulletin board")
Pinterest rolls out video ads at online bulletin boardPinterest rolls out video ads at online bulletin board
Pinterest on Wednesday introduced video ads as it moved to cash in on a growing appetite for videos at the popular online bulletin board.
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![]( "Isabel Marant confirms exclusive negotiations with Montefiore Investment")
Isabel Marant confirms exclusive negotiations with Montefiore InvestmentIsabel Marant confirms exclusive negotiations with Montefiore Investment
The French brand confirmed early Friday evening that it has entered exclusive negotiations with French investment firm Montefiore Investment, which will take a 51% stake in the fashion...
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![]( "Viktor & Rolf updates 'Flowerbomb' with Andreea Diaconu")
Viktor & Rolf updates 'Flowerbomb' with Andreea DiaconuViktor & Rolf updates 'Flowerbomb' with Andreea Diaconu
Viktor & Rolf is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its first-ever feminine fragrance 'Flowerbomb' with a new ad campaign.
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![]( "Adidas says soccer investment bringing rewards")
Adidas says soccer investment bringing rewardsAdidas says soccer investment bringing rewards
Adidas expects sales of soccer boots, shirts and balls to rise 14% to a new record of 2.5 billion euros ($2.8 billion) in 2016, showing a return for spending more on partnerships with top...
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![]( "Retailer Ralph Lauren to cut jobs, shut shops, lower real estate")
Retailer Ralph Lauren to cut jobs, shut shops, lower real estateRetailer Ralph Lauren to cut jobs, shut shops, lower real estate
Luxury fashion retailer Ralph Lauren Corp said it would cut jobs, close stores and reduce its real estate as part of a sweeping plan to lower costs and revive sales growth.
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![]( "Saint Laurent to skip Men's Fashion Week in Paris")
Saint Laurent to skip Men's Fashion Week in ParisSaint Laurent to skip Men's Fashion Week in Paris
Saint Laurent will not show in Paris this season following the appointment of new artistic director Anthony Vaccarello.
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![]( "Motor brand Mercedes-Benz launches spring/summer fashion campaign")
Motor brand Mercedes-Benz launches spring/summer fashion campaignMotor brand Mercedes-Benz launches spring/summer fashion campaign
Automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has launched a fashion campaign and short film to show off its four door coupé, the CLA, with some help from a Swedish director, a British museum,...
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![]( "See Karlie Kloss and Gigi Hadid in new Versace campaign")
See Karlie Kloss and Gigi Hadid in new Versace campaignSee Karlie Kloss and Gigi Hadid in new Versace campaign
Karlie Kloss and Gigi Hadid have paired up for the Versace Fall/Winter 2016 campaign.
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![]( "Canada Goose to open first ever standalone stores this fall")
Canada Goose to open first ever standalone stores this fallCanada Goose to open first ever standalone stores this fall
Arctic luxury apparel maker Canada Goose has announced the opening of its first standalone stores, both flagships, set to open in Toronto and New York this coming fall.
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![]( "London on the road to becoming a 24-hour economy with Night Tube launch")
London on the road to becoming a 24-hour economy with Night Tube launchLondon on the road to becoming a 24-hour economy with Night Tube launch
The Night Tube will finally start running in London on August 19. Predicted to boost the capital's economy by £360m, New mayor Sadiq Khan says it is 'absolutely vital' to his plans for...
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![]( "From Diana to Rihanna: exhibition pays homage to the women who wore Dior")
From Diana to Rihanna: exhibition pays homage to the women who wore DiorFrom Diana to Rihanna: exhibition pays homage to the women who wore Dior
France's Christian Dior Museum, housed in the fashion designer's childhood home in Granville, Normandy, is holding a summer exhibition entitled "Women in Dior - Sublime Elegance of a...
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![]( "UK regulator criticises Asda over promotion tactics")
UK regulator criticises Asda over promotion tacticsUK regulator criticises Asda over promotion tactics
Wal Mart's British supermarket Asda has agreed to change the way it operates promotions after being singled out for criticism by the competition regulator.
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![]( "UK retailer Austin Reed enters administration")
UK retailer Austin Reed enters administrationUK retailer Austin Reed enters administration
British fashion retailer Austin Reed fell into administration on Tuesday, dealing another blow to the UK retail sector a day after department store BHS also sought creditor protection.
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![]( "H&M sees hit from strong dollar starting to wane")
H&M sees hit from strong dollar starting to waneH&M sees hit from strong dollar starting to wane
H&M, the world's No. 2 clothes retailer, reported a smaller fall than expected in fiscal first-quarter profits on Wednesday as the impact of the strong U.S. dollar started to wane,...
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![]( "Kering announces appointment of Jean-Philippe Bailly as COO")
Kering announces appointment of Jean-Philippe Bailly as COOKering announces appointment of Jean-Philippe Bailly as COO
Kering on Friday announced the appointment of Jean-Philippe Bailly as Kering’s Chief Operating Officer, effective 1st April 2016. He will be taking over from Karlheinz Hofer, one year...
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![]( "Lanvin confirms Bouchra Jarrar as its new Artistic Director")
Lanvin confirms Bouchra Jarrar as its new Artistic DirectorLanvin confirms Bouchra Jarrar as its new Artistic Director
After a week of rumours, the French luxury label on Friday morning confirmed that it has appointed Bouchra Jarrar as Artistic Director of Women’s Collections via its Twitter account.
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![]( "Sabina Belli appointed CEO of Pomellato Group")
Sabina Belli appointed CEO of Pomellato GroupSabina Belli appointed CEO of Pomellato Group
Today, Kering announced the appointment of Sabina Belli as CEO of the Pomellato group, comprising the Italian luxury jewellery brands Pomellato and Dodo, effective immediately.
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![]( "Hannah Jinkins named winner of the H&M Design Award 2016")
Hannah Jinkins named winner of the H&M Design Award 2016Hannah Jinkins named winner of the H&M Design Award 2016
London designer Hannah Jinkins was named the winner of the H&M Design Award 2016 on Monday night by a jury that included Chiara Ferragni, Kate Bosworth and Olivier Rousteing.
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![]( "LVMH invests more than €5mn in an Internal Carbon Fund")
LVMH invests more than €5mn in an Internal Carbon FundLVMH invests more than €5mn in an Internal Carbon Fund
Over the past 20 plus years LVMH and its Houses have taken a host of initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint. In 2015, the Group is going even further with the creation of an...
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![]( "Alber Elbaz leaving Lanvin")
Alber Elbaz leaving LanvinAlber Elbaz leaving Lanvin
After fourteen years at luxury French fashion house Lanvin, Creative Director Alber Elbaz has resigned. The announcement comes less than a week after Raf Simons stepped down from...
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![]( "Aeropostale launches In Ireland")
Aeropostale launches In IrelandAeropostale launches In Ireland
Aeropostale has chosen Dublin for its first store outside of North America. The American retailer celebrates the opening in Ireland at the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in Dublin on...
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![]( "Frederique Constant announces new Polo brand ambassador")
Frederique Constant announces new Polo brand ambassadorFrederique Constant announces new Polo brand ambassador
Swiss watch manufacturer Frederique Constant has announced the arrival of renowned Indian polo player Samir Suhag as a member of the Frederique Constant Team.
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![]( "Under Armour COO/CFO Brad Dickerson to depart in early 2016")
Under Armour COO/CFO Brad Dickerson to depart in early 2016Under Armour COO/CFO Brad Dickerson to depart in early 2016
Under Armour has announced that Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Brad Dickerson will be stepping down to pursue another professional opportunity outside of the athletic...
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![]( "Gerry Weber appoints Norbert Steinke new Chief Retail Officer")
Gerry Weber appoints Norbert Steinke new Chief Retail OfficerGerry Weber appoints Norbert Steinke new Chief Retail Officer
The Gerry Weber Supervisory Board has expanded the company's Managing Board and appointed Norbert Steinke its new Chief Retail Officer, effective 5 October 2015.