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In a novel sustainability initiative, DHL Express has teamed up with Eric Wong, a renowned Hong Kong-based fashion designer, to create the DHL x Absurd Laboratory BFFS Upcycled Collection. This unique line of accessories is fashioned from old courier uniforms…
Veronique Nichanian, renowned artistic director of men’s fashion at Hermes, is set to leave the brand after a remarkable 37-year tenure. Her departure, officially confirmed by Hermes, comes as part of an industry-wide shake-up, with numerous luxury fashion…
LVMH, a French luxury corporation, announced on Tuesday that they have appointed Maria Grazia Chiuri, formerly the women’s designer for Dior, as the new creative director for the Italian fashion label Fendi. Her inaugural collection is set to debut in…
Giorgio Armani, widely regarded as the embodiment of contemporary Italian style and elegance, has passed away at the age of 91. He was often referred to as “King Giorgio”, according to a statement released by his company. Tributes for an Icon Italian Prime…
Spanish brands LOEWE opened a women’s store on the second floor of the Hyundai Department Store. LOEWE is a Spanish leather brand with over 170 years of history and is now attracting the attention of global fashion people, led by designer Jonathan Anderson.…
agnès b. Galerie Boutique has always brought beautiful and artistic works to Hong Kong. In January, agnès b. Galerie Boutique was pleased to welcome renowned, published Belgian cartoonist turned artist, François Olislaeger, who has participated in exhibitions…
Fashion designer Victoria Jenkins unveiled stylish and practical clothes made for people with disabilities on the runway at London Fashion Week on Friday, in a collection intended to address a gap in the market. The ‘Unhidden: A New Era in Fashion’ event saw…
The Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake, renowned for his innovative pleated clothing and for producing 100 mock turtlenecks for the Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, has died of liver cancer in a hospital in Tokyo. He was 84. The Issey Miyake Group released a…
After closing all his stores, veteran fashion designer Tadashi Shoji said he has been able to keep his business afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to the success of e-commerce and custom sales. The Los Angeles, California-based brand released its…
H&M has collaborated with Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee to launch a new collection this year. The Sabyasachi x H&M collaboration themed “Wanderlust” will feature apparel for men and women, jewellery and accessories. “Taking cues from India’s rich…
Fashion label Hugo Boss has reported a staggering 52-per-cent leap in online sales which helped drive a 9 percent boost in operating profit. The German brand, which has been struggling lately, says the fourth-quarter sales growth of 4 percent to euro 825…
Hong Kong-based designer Marie France Van Damme has entered into a long-term lease agreement with Bal Harbour Shops in Florida. The luxury resort wear designer initially opened her first Florida store at Bal Harbour Shops in January last year as a temporary…
South Korea’s big-name beauty retailers are prepared to defend their market share from the launch of Sephora South Korea, which debuts this week. The first Sephora South Korea store will open in Parnas Mall in the upscale district of Gangnam in southern Seoul…
Fashion brand Kipling has released a collaboration with contemporary Chinese designer Angel Chen. The embroidery designs constitute what the brand describes a fresh approach to some of Kipling’s classic bag silhouettes, presenting its Fall/Winter “Live.…
Indian apparel label Ritu Kumar is seeking a cash injection of up to US$20 million. The firm will branch into new retail segments such as home furnishings and accessories. “We are in the market this year looking for another injection, a larger injection than…
New York fashion label Jwu under designer Jason Wu has been purchased by Chinese private equity fund Green Harbor. The acquisition was announced on Green Harbor’s WeChat account without disclosing the financial details of the transaction. It is the first time…
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