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Besteller brand expansion; Lee x Daydreamer; Warby Parker results; Trove funding
Bestseller is opening three standalone stores for its Evoked Vila plus-size brand with a debut in Danish cities, as well as planning further shop-in-shop expansion.
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JD Sports uses AR in US; Safilo sales fall; Marimekko at CFW; Revlon new CEO; Boot Barn results
Zero10’s VTO technology has been brought to sports for the first time via an AR integration with JD Sports. The collab is the first JD Sports’ use of in-store AR try-on technology.
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Izipizi gains B Corp certification
French eyewear brand Izipizi announced on Wednesday that it is now a B Corp-labeled company.
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EssilorLuxottica posts Q2 sales growth as China rebounds
Luxury eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica reported on Tuesday a rise in second-quarter revenue as growth in its European retail business and continued recovery in China helped to offset a slowdown in North America.
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EssilorLuxottica scheme inflates prices of eyewear, suit says
EssilorLuxottica, the world’s biggest eyeglass manufacturer, was sued over claims it and other luxury makers schemed to inflate retail prices.
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Patou launches into eyewear with Bollé
The Parisian label, relaunched in 2019 by LVMH under the aegis of designer Guillaume Henry, has launched its first sunglasses model developed with sports eyewear specialist Bollé, combining performance and elegance.
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Loewe is world's hottest brand, tops Lyst Index for first time
It was big moment on Wednesday as Lyst revealed its latest Index and a fresh name topped the ranking as the top brand globally. So which label was the hottest in the world from April to June? Step forward Loewe.
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LVMH buys Vuitton superstore building on Champs Elysées, amid Paris real estate buying spree
Luxury multi-billionaire Bernard Arnault has been doing a little shopping again – in real estate not in rags. As LVMH acquires the building containing the Vuitton Champs Élysées superstore. Kering has been busy too.
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Marcolin acquires Mexico operations
Global eyewear group Marcolin announced on Monday it has completed the acquisition of its own subsidiary in México, effective July 10.
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Ralph Lauren to return to NYC runway season in September
Ralph Lauren is to return to New York Fashion Week with a runway show in September, following a break of four years from the city’s official catwalk season.
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Safilo appoints new CFO
Safilo Group announced on Monday the appointment of Michele Melotti as group chief financial officer, following the announced resignation of former CFO, Gerd Graehsler, on Friday.
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Safilo Group CFO resigns
Safilo Group announced on Friday the resignation of Gerd Graehsler from the role of group CFO, effective August 28, as the executive undertakes a "new professional experience."
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Berlin: Premium and Seek are in the starting blocks
The Premium Group positioning itself as an event and trend platform. In addition to a selective brand portfolio, new formats such as "Curated by Fashion Council Germany" or "Platte raves The Ground" are on the agenda.
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Elie Saab: Regal glamour in the Louvre
Dozens of royal queens marched in Elie Saab’s latest show, inspired by monarchs from history and Hollywood in its Fall/Winter 2023/24 collection shown on a wet Wednesday in Paris.
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Kering Eyewear completes the acquisition of UNT
Under the terms, Kering Eyewear purchased 100% of UNT. The acquisition was finalized after receiving clearance from the relevant antitrust authorities.
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Patou: Disco dancing on Sunday night
Disco dancing at Patou on Sunday night in a ready-to-wear show which opened a week of fashion activity in Paris, most of which is devoted to haute couture.
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