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Alexander McQueen suspends its McQ line
The brand owned by the Kering group is putting its youth line on hold, which may well be discontinued for good, due to changes in the market.
Luxury
UK consumer confidence dips to record low in June - GfK
UK consumer confidence fell to a record low in June as shoppers grappled with a stark new economic reality, figures from Gfk’s long-running series of reports show. Its confidence Index dipped one point to -41.
Fashion
Zalando revises guidance downwards as economy struggles
German online fashion e-tailer Zalando has been forced to revise its guidance for the year. It cited a further deterioration in macroeconomic conditions as the EU consumer confidence index fell further in June.
Fashion
June UK retail sales dip again, July looks flat - CBI
The first monthly retail sales report for June is out and it doesn’t look good. The Confederation of British Industry has released its regular report and said retail sales volumes fell slightly in the year to June.
Fashion
Ministry of Sound to take over Westfield London House of Fraser space
With experiences becoming ever more important in post-pandemic retail, this move must be music to the ears of one major mall. Ministry of Sound is to take over the former House of Fraser store at Westfield London.
Fashion
Paris Fashion Week opens with Egonlab, Taakk, Etudes
Paris Fashion Week Men's opened on Tuesday with interesting collections by Egonlab, Taakk and Etudes, giving a foretaste of what looks like an extremely promising programme.
Luxury
Walter Van Beirendonck, LGN, Y/Project: When fashion runs riot
On Wednesday, the three labels closed the second day of Paris Fashion Week Men's with panache, each broadcasting their message loudly and clearly.
Luxury
Ferragamo opens concept store in SoHo
Salvatore Ferragamo is set to open on Friday a concept store in SoHo designed to offer a new retail experience and creative hub.
Luxury
Louis Vuitton to open dedicated men’s store in Beverly Hills
On July 14, Louis Vuitton will open its newest freestanding store dedicated to the men’s universe on Rodeo Drive. Ready-to-wear, accessories, publishing, iconic trunks and Objets Nomades will be presented.
Luxury
Yann Rivoallan appointed new president of the Fédération Française du Prêt-à-Porter Féminin
The co-founder of The Other Store, an e-commerce specialist for fashion brands, and most recently of training company Everywhere Anytime, was elected chairman on Thursday for a three-year term.
Fashion
Paris Menswear Thursday: Louis Vuitton and Rick Owens
Paris will always be a city of contrasting ideas. Like this Thursday, where luxury brand Louis Vuitton blended French romanticism with hip hop, as Californian-born Rick Owens sought inspiration from Ancient Egypt.
Luxury
Chanel presents its next Métiers d'Art collection in Dakar
The French luxury fashion house is back to traveling far and wide and will hold its next Métiers d'Art 2022/23 show in the Senegalese capital on December 6.
Luxury
Lemaire makes clothes light as a feather while Hed Mayner plays with volumes at Paris Fashion Week
On the second day of Men’s Fashion Week, brands played with proportions and volume. Clothes were made light as a feather in Lemaire's collection, while Hed Mayner continued to explore large volumes.
Fashion
Klarna launches loyalty card within its app
Easy payments financier Klarna has launched a loyalty card feature on its app. It will allow users to store and access their physical loyalty cards as a digital version “removing the need to carry plastic equivalents".
Fashion
Start of Harrods summer sale delayed by supply issues
Shoppers awaiting the start of the renowned Harrods summer sale will have to wait a bit longer. The luxury department store in London’s Knightsbridge has delayed its next sale season by a fortnight.
Luxury
UK consumers rein in spending as inflation bites - GWI report
As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, it’s no wonder almost a third of UK consumers are now feeling insecure about their finances, according to a new survey from audience insights company GWI.
Fashion