Paris couture will always be a study in contrasts, never more so than its final day, when Syria’s Rami Al Ali, Switzerland’s Germanier and New York’s Jordan Roth presented wildly different visions of fashion and art. Rami Al Ali: Damascus renaissance Rami Al Ali couture fall-winter 2025–2026 – Courtesy At the risk of sounding facetious,…
By Bloomberg Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 11, 2025 Nike is reshuffling leadership at Converse in a strategic effort to revive the brand, which has faced a steady sales decline over the past two years. Converse has posted revenue declines for eight consecutive quarters. – Converse Aaron Cain, Nike’s vice president and general…
By Reuters Published July 11, 2025 Prada is looking to collaborate with artisanal footwear makers in India, the company said on Friday, two weeks after the Italian luxury group sparked controversy by debuting ethnic sandals resembling 12th-century Indian styles. Prada eyes “Made in India” line after sandal design backlash – Reuters After runway images from…
By Reuters Published July 11, 2025 Across Asia, unions and industry groups are raising alarms over the impact of higher tariffs by the United States on garment workers. Cambodia and Bangladesh face high tariffs from US – Reuters High tariffs might force companies to shut down or relocate to neighboring countries that offer lower tariff…
Gen Z is reshaping fashion consumption and brand engagement “through a unique blend of pragmatism and purpose”. That’s the view of global marketing company Dentsu in its latest quarterly Consumer Navigator sentiment report. Photo: Pexels And the age group is achieving this via its “cautious optimism about the economy”, so brands “must align with Gen Z’s values and…
By Bloomberg Published July 11, 2025 Louis Vuitton UK said hackers have stolen some customer data, as the luxury brand becomes the latest target in a string of cyberattacks against retailers. LVMH faces third cyberattack as Louis Vuitton UK confirms breach – LVMH On July 2, an unauthorized third party accessed the systems of the…
By Bloomberg Published July 11, 2025 Fashion billionaire Amancio Ortega has acquired a hotel in Paris for €97 million ($113.5 million), marking the Zara founder’s second property deal in the French capital within a year. Amancio Ortega buys rare hotel asset in Paris through Pontegadea. – Bloomberg Ortega’s family office, Pontegadea, purchased the five-star property…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published July 11, 2025 The Milano Unica textiles trade show has recorded a 10% increase in international visitors. The show’s 41st edition held on July 8-10 in Milan saw rising attendance figures for visitors from most of the markets where Italy exports its textiles, except for visitors from China, down 3.5%,…
By AFP Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 11, 2025 They’re the internet’s latest obsession—beauty dupes that promise luxury looks for a fraction of the price. But behind the viral appeal lies a growing health concern. Dupe cosmetics see rising popularity among French consumers. – Shutterstock Imitation skincare and makeup products, designed to mimic…
By Reuters Published July 11, 2025 Danish jewelry maker Pandora is exploring ways to restructure its business in China, according to two people familiar with the matter, following years of declining sales both online and in stores. Pandora considers licensing assets in China amid market slump. – Reuters The world’s largest jeweler by volume is…
