Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 2, 2025 Swiss-Dutch company DSM-Firmenich has appointed Jonathan Simon as president of its Fine Fragrance division, effective July 1, 2025. He will take over from Jerry Vittoria, who is set to retire in July 2026 after 35 years with the global leader in flavors, fragrances and ingredients. A…
New European and US research from TikTok and AYTM shows how the luxury market is evolving to adapt to younger generations with 70% of the luxury buyers on TikTok having spent over £1,000 on a single fashion item. Reuters The social media company spoke to over 3,000 adults across the UK, US, France and Italy…
The once-unstoppable Watches of Switzerland Group has been through a few challenging periods lately but on Thursday it reported “record revenue” in its latest year driven by “an improved H2 trading performance [with] continued excellent strategic and operational progress”. There were a mix of numbers in the report for the year to April with some…
By AFP Published July 2, 2025 Indian exporters are anxiously eyeing the possible reintroduction of Donald Trump‘s punishing tariffs next week, though many hold out hope for a last-minute reprieve. AFP The US president’s April 2 “Liberation Day” announcement of swingeing levies on dozens of key trading partners sent shockwaves through capitals before he announced…
By Reuters Published July 2, 2025 Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping into nationalist pride stoked by the Prada ‘sandal scandal’ in a bid to boost sales of ethnic slippers with history dating back to the 12th century, raising hopes of reviving a struggling craft. See catwalkPrada – Spring-Summer2026 – Menswear – Italie –…
By Bloomberg Published July 2, 2025 Lululemon Athletica Inc. is accusing Costco Wholesale Corp. of copying its apparel designs in a lawsuit — and the upscale sportswear company shared images with the court to back up its case. Here’s a look at the specific products that Lululemon is calling out. Lululemon The items in question…
By Reuters Published July 2, 2025 An Indian court has revived nine-year-old lawsuits filed by Crocs Inc which accused several Indian companies of launching footwear identical to its popular rubber clogs, allowing the U.S. firm to press ahead with its infringement challenges. Crocs The court’s announcement late on Tuesday comes just as another international brand,…
French fashion brand Ludovic de Saint Sernin unveiled on Wednesday its return to swimwear, coinciding with a racy swimwear campaign lensed on New York state’s Fire Island. A shot from the new Ludovic de Saint Sernin swimwear campaign – Courtesy The Paris-based label’s new swimwear line features an elevated reworking of the its eyelet brief and thong, as…
Helena Rubinstein announced on Wednesday the appointment of supermodel Adrian Lima as the beauty brand’s newest face. Adriana Lima for Helena Rubenstein – Courtesy The L’Oréal-owned skincare brand said its new partnership with the Brazilian model “opens a significant new chapter, uniting the brand’s avant-garde spirit with Adriana Lima’s remarkable journey, to empower women to reach…
Foot Locker-owned Champs Sports has unveiled a new retail concept, debuting in two key markets including Tampa, Florida at Brandon Exchange and Portland, Oregon at Washington Square. Champs Sports Reimagined store concept. – Foot Locker Developed using customer insights, the new concept introduces a bright, modern storefront and houses an extensive selection of multi-brand apparel,…
