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Under the scorching midday sun, models strutted around a circular runway, donning oversized gowns, capacious capes, and trousers encrusted with ostrich feathers. This dramatic display marked designer Pierpaolo Piccioli’s debut haute couture collection in…
Berjaya Food, a major player in the food and beverage industry, has concluded their collaboration with Paris Baguette, marking the end to the alliance that brought the esteemed South Korean bakery chain to Malaysia in 2023. In an effort to sever ties with the…
The partnership between French department store BHV and online fast-fashion retailer Shein has concluded, following a brief and controversial seven-month duration. The collaboration was marked by contention from the beginning, as the establishment of a…
Shein, a Chinese online retailer popular for its fast-fashion offerings, emerged victorious after the Court of Appeal in Paris dismissed France’s plea for the suspension of the platform. The court’s decision came in the aftermath of a controversy where the…
The renowned K-beauty brand, Lunabella, has recently established its first flagship in Europe, labelled as W Lunabella, located in the prestigious Le Marais district of Paris. The Vision of W Lunabella W Lunabella aims to be a one-stop-shop for total beauty…
Korean beauty brand Lunabella has launched its inaugural European flagship store, W Lunabella, in Paris’ Le Marais district. This boutique is slated to be a comprehensive beauty solution center, offering not only cosmetics, but also bespoke consultations,…
Employees at the BHV department store in Paris staged a demonstration on Friday to voice their disapproval of the recent decision by the store’s management to collaborate with fast-fashion retailer, Shein. The protest was triggered by the agreement to…
Viet Thai International (VTI), a global conglomerate, has recently made a significant acquisition by taking over the Vietnam operations of Paris Baguette, a popular Korean bakery chain. The move aims to increase VTI’s presence in the rapidly growing food and…
Ami Paris, a renowned French fashion label, has initiated its first venture in Indonesia, extending its reach in Southeast Asia. The flagship store is situated in Plaza Senayan, a prominent luxuriant mall in Jakarta, operating in collaboration with the…
Onitsuka Tiger, a prominent Japanese fashion and footwear label, has recently inaugurated its latest global flagship store located in Paris. This unveiling is a major milestone in the brand’s continued international growth. A New Flagship Store on the…
L’Oréal is entering a new era as it welcomes Delphine Viguier Hovasses to its executive ranks. Starting July 1, 2025, she will assume the role of the company’s first Chief Innovation and Prospective Officer, a position tailor-made for steering the beauty…
South Korean bakery cafe Paris Baguette has named Belinda Remaczyk as franchise director for its UK arm. Remaczyk joined the company a month after the cafe opened its first UK store in Canary Wharf, London. She will lead franchise strategy in the country,…
Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits arm of LVMH, has openedCravan, a new luxury cocktail bar in Paris. The five-floor bar is located at 165 Saint-Germain Boulevard in the sixth district of Paris. The bar is housed in a 17th-century Parisian building, which…
Bakery cafe franchise Paris Baguette is opening its first Canadian storefront, kicking off the brand’s planned expansion into Canada. The bakery cafe offers coffee bar drinks, bread, pastries and cakes. Paris Baguette plans to open seven more locations across…
U.S.-based ride-hailing app owner Uber Technologies and Europe’s largest retailer Carrefour are to launch a new rapid grocery delivery service in Paris, extending their 18-month partnership, the two companies said on Tuesday. Carrefour Sprint will offer a…
Erajaya Food & Nourishment (“EFN”) and Paris Baguette of Singapore (“PB”), officially entered into a joint venture partnership through the signing of a Joint Venture Agreement represented by Ms. Gabrielle Halim from EFN and Mr. Jin-Soo Hur from PB. Through…
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