A new report on the high-end and luxury sector in Europe shows that it’s a “€986 billion economic powerhouse driving jobs, tourism and craftsmanship”. Photo: Pexels The study comes from the European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA), which includes EU countries and the UK, and shows that Europe’s high-end/luxury sector represents 5% of the…
By Bloomberg Published July 4, 2025 The iconic British band Oasis kicks off its long-anticipated reunion tour on Friday with a show in Cardiff, reigniting a wave of ’90s Britpop nostalgia—and fashion brands are ready to roll with it. Oasis lead singer Liam Gallagher and brother Noel Gallagher in 1995. – Photographer: Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive…
Business at Galeries Lafayette’s famed Boulevard Haussmann flagship is booming this year, amid a huge flood of tourists into the nation’s capital, and a significantly refreshed retail offer. Outside the Galeries Lafayette store in Paris – Courtesy In the first half of 2025, the flagship achieved double-digit sales growth, outperforming the estimated 9% increase in…
Canadian leisure and sportswear design and manufacturing company Mondetta Clothing has named Georgi Gvakharia as its first vice president of retail. Mondetta Clothing names Georgi Gvakharia as first-ever VP of retail. – Mondetta Clothing Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the company has four main divisions: Mondetta, Mondetta Originals, MPG, and Modern Ambition. In this newly created role, Gvakharia will…
L’Oréal Paris Canada has named award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin as its newest ambassador. L’Oréal Paris taps Charlotte Cardin as newest ambassador – L’Oréal Paris “Charlotte embodies everything L’Oréal Paris stands for—confidence, creativity, and fearless self-worth. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the L’Oréal Paris family,” said Édouard Hottebart, general manager at L’Oréal Paris Canada. …
Siegelman Stable, known for its distinct blend of harness horse racing heritage and contemporary luxury, has opened the doors to a summer pop-up in East Hampton. Siegelman Stable launches East Hampton pop-up. – Siegelman Stable Running through July 20, the pop-up will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering shoppers a fresh…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 4, 2025 Maison & Objet, the influential Paris-based trade fair known for showcasing global trends in design, lifestyle, and interior décor, is undergoing a leadership transition as part of a broader strategic transformation. Organized by SAFI and held twice a year, the show attracts thousands of industry professionals…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 4, 2025 Nicolas Topiol is stepping down as CEO of Christian Lacroix after nearly 20 years of leadership. He confirmed his departure in a LinkedIn post, as first reported by WWD. The transition marks the completion of a planned handover to Sociedad Textil Lonia (STL), the Galician company…
By Portugal Textil Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 4, 2025 British color tech startup Sparxell has joined forces with Portuguese innovation lab Positive Materials to unveil the world’s first industrial textile ink made entirely without chemical dyes or synthetic plastics. Harnessing plant-based structural color—an innovation inspired by nature—the biodegradable ink delivers high-performance results…
By AFP Published July 4, 2025 Faced with a clientele increasingly attracted by the luxury experience rather than by products, the sector’s major groups are turning to very high-end tourism, according to a KPMG study published on Thursday. The Bulgari Hotel RomaCourtesy “Luxury residences, gourmet restaurants or cafés created in partnership with top chefs, exclusive…
