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Emily in Paris: The walking billboard?
The most recent season of "Emily in Paris" has ascended to unprecedented levels of brand integration on screen, catapulting product placements to overshadow even the central characters themselves.
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NYFW: KidSuper, Diotima, Zankov, and Aknvas
Another glorious day of September weather took advantage of outdoor venues, skyscraper locations, sunbathed lofts, and the famous Apollo Theater.
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Room to hike Kors prices seen in Tapestry-Capri merger, executive testifies
Fashion holding company Tapestry has room to raise prices and lower discounts on rival Capri's Michael Kors brand if the companies merged, a Tapestry executive testified on Tuesday as regulators sought to block the deal.
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Christopher Ward appoints Baumann new COO
Christopher Ward has a new chief operating officer. The luxury watch brand has appointed seasoned advertising and marketing executive Sarah Baumann to the post, effective 23 September.
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Fresh from home town debut, Timothy London debuts in Kuala Lumpur
New British-based travel goods brand Timothy London is already heading to Asia, opening the brand's first international flagship store in Kuala Lumpur.
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BrandAlley hails "breakthrough" in customer services with Scurri partnership
UK off-price premium/luxury brand e-tailer BrandAlley said taking full control of its end-to-end customer services ops has helped deliver “remarkable growth” in the business.
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The LVMH 2024 prize goes to Ellen Hodakova Larsson
This year the world's leading luxury group's flagship design award goes to Ellen Hodakova Larsson. The Karl Lagerfeld Prize goes to Duran Lantink.
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The luxury sector is making the most of artificial intelligence
The Comité Colbert and Bain & Co have analysed the growing adoption of artificial intelligence in luxury goods companies. This concerns all players and all functions.
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Sessùn taken over by Italian investment fund Quadrivio Group
Quadrivio takes a 70% stake in Sessùn via its Made in Italy Fund II. Experienced Capital, which acquired a stake in 2017, is selling it. Founder Emma François-Grasset remains a shareholder with around 30%.
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Burberry's share price continues to fall as speculation mounts over its future
Burberry’s recent demotion from the elite FTSE 100 share index has been followed by further falls in its share price as analysts speculate over where the brand goes next.
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Google expands AI try-on tool to dresses, links with Simkhai
Google is expanding its generative AI powered virtual try-on (VTO) tool to the dresses category and has partnered with New York label Simkhai for the event.
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Astrid & Miyu gets publicity boost with Christian Cowan SS25 show link-up
Astrid & Miyu has had a busy 2024 so far with new store openings and now the UK jewellery brand has received major exposure as part of the Christian Cowan SS25 collection.
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Beverly Hills gets a new face lift
This year, the city of Beverly Hills is celebrating its 110th anniversary; an event marked by a buzzing revitalization of its retail offering, and plans for new hotels and restaurants.
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K-pop stars become models as fashion brands eye their global fanbase
U.S. designer Tommy Hilfiger browses through a rail of custom-made suits worn to this year's Met Gala by K-pop stars Stray Kids, before opening up a tuxedo to reveal a special label.
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NYFW Monday: Tory Burch and Coach
Two mega brands were the key focus of Monday’s New York Fashion Week action: Tory Burch, who went very sporty; and Coach, which emphasized post-consumer materials
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NYFW Monday: Phillip Lim 3.1, Ulla Johnson, Jason Wu, and Bach Mai
Gorgeous weather-accented NYFW shows ranging from an anniversary collection, an ode to a famous artist, a spotlight on collaboration between mediums, and a most improved collection show.
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