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AirAsia has partnered with Naelofar Hijab to unveil an exclusively designed hijab for the airline’s female pilots. Starting from June 2017, Muslim female pilots from AirAsia and AirAsia X will don the white Naelofar Hijab that is specifically tailored to meet…
The world-renowned brand is following in the footsteps of Zara and Topshop. Swedish fashion giant Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) has announced plans to open its first store in Vietnam at the Vincom Dong Khoi commercial complex in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1. The…
Madden Asia has entered into a joint venture with C.banner International Holdings Limited, as the distributor of Steve Madden shoes looks to roll out more than 100 new stores in China. The joint venture group, named SM (Jiangsu), is co-owned 50% by Xuzhou…
Baccarat announced on Friday the centuries-old crystal maker has been acquired by a Chinese investment firm, as it looks to ramp up international expansion. The French luxury home and tableware brand said China‘s Fortune Fountain Capital (FFC) would acquire…
Chow Tai Fook‘s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Solomon has signed a joint venture agreement with Golden, Edge, and Group Program Limited, aiming to develop and operate the group’s membership program in mainland China and Hong Kong. Solomon and Golden will…
Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel), the lifestyle destination being developed at Singapore Changi Airport and set to open in 2019, is the subject of a striking new video. Developed by Jewel Changi Airport Trustee Pte. Ltd. (JCAT), a joint venture between Changi…
Swiss watchmaker Breguet has relocated its standalone store in Singapore, in a bid to improve retail operations in Asia, as watch sales look to increase in the region. Located in Marina Bay Sands, the new boutique was reopened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
The stunning showroom is in Silvercord Building, located in Tsim Sha Tsui, on the world famous shopping street Canton Road. It’s the most important location, where all international fashion brands are present. It will be Fornarina’s hub for Asia Pacific, and…
Iconic apparel brand Levi’s is planning to open company owned stores and launch its e-commerce platform to reach deeper in India, president and CEO Chip Bergh said. “One of the company’s growth algorithms is to try and reach deeper into countries like India,”…
Shiseido Travel Retail has partnered with Colours & Fragrances to open a NARS Cosmetics stand-alone boutique at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on 1 June. The 16.5sq m boutique, which marks NARS Cosmetics’ introduction to Malaysian travel retail, is…
Australia’s retail sales saw a surprise uptick in April, on the back of a revenue rebound across department stores, including David Jones and Myer, and strong sales in cafes and restaurants. According to the data released by the Australian Bureau of…
Italian lingerie retailer La Perla has opened a second Singapore store. Located on Orchard Road inside the Takashimaya Shopping Centre, the new store spans 182 square metres and was designed by the Italian architectural studio Baciocchi Associati. Consistent…
US e-commerce conglomerate Amazon has appointed a new head of its fashion division. The Seattle-based Amazon has selected Christine Beauchamp to be president of Amazon Fashion, the section that operates the corporation’s online fashion marketplace. Beauchamp…
The establishment, with over 518 square metres of retail space on one floor, hosts the collections for both men and women. Interiors project The interior design, entirely developed by Massimo Dutti, was based on the use of new material, details and lighting.…
The future of shoes is two weeks away. That’s how long it takes Shoes of Prey to build and deliver custom-made women’s footwear in just about any size, color and style imaginable. Founded in 2009 in Australia but now based here in Los Angeles, Shoes of Prey…
Los Angeles eyewear brand Dita has opened its latest Tokyo store this week, marking its second Japanese and global location. Located in the capital’s Minami Aoyama 5-chome, the Dita store covers 69 square metres andrepresents Dita’s latest retail concept,…
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