Couture, by legal definition a French term, very occasionally finds its highest expression outside of France, like this week in Naples, when Max Mara presented its Atelier Collection for FW 2025. A Max Mara Atelier coat blends structure and sensuality with a pleated twist on the tuxedo silhouette for Fall/Winter 2025. – Launchmetrics A brilliant…
By Reuters Published June 19, 2025 European officials are increasingly resigned to a 10% rate on “reciprocal” tariffs, which are the baseline in any trade deal between the United States and the European Union, five sources familiar with the negotiations said. US-EU trade talks intensify as 10% tariff line holds firm – Reuters President Donald…
The star city of sunglasses, Los Angeles is home to more than a dozen specialist players. From luxury to budget brands, who are the players who have made their mark? Brands born and raised in Los Angeles Ahlem store in Venice, at 1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd – Ahlem Ahlem opens its second boutique in…
Basicnet is turbocharging Sebago‘s lifestyle expansion and is celebrating a century of the Superga 2750 with an unprecedented model homage to the brand’s roots. Superga’s booth at Pitti Uomo 108 The centennial shoe celebrates a return to the essence of Superga, as the Piedmont-based group’s CEO Lorenzo Boglione explained from the Pitti booth. The result…
Burberry is the latest luxury brand to link up with a summer resort and is collaborating with The Standard, Ibiza, for a “joyful takeover of the hotel’s seasonal rooftop bar and restaurant, UP”. DR The company said the takeover blends “style, escapism, and an unmistakable British attitude”. Specially created for the link-up, a bespoke Burberry…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published June 20, 2025 Another major French fashion player is under threat. FashionNetwork.com has learnt that fashion retailer Comptoir des Cotonniers and lingerie chain Princesse tam tam are heading towards receivership proceedings. The owner of the two chains, Japanese group Fast Retailing, is about to file for receivership for both. The application…
On June 5, Authentic Brands Group, the global brand development and licensing platform, officially launched its APAC headquarters in Shanghai. Authentic’s APAC headquarters in Shanghai. – Credit: ABG Since its establishment in 2010, Authentic has consistently pursued a calculated global expansion strategy, achieved by developing regional hubs customized for specific local markets. The inauguration of…
Mulberry has a grand plan for growth but it needs cash to fulfil it and is planning to raise £20 million. That comes as FY25 sales plummeted and FY26 won’t provide material revenue improvements. In a surprise release on Friday, the luxury leather goods specialist announced that it aims to raise the additional capital “to…
Lip balm may not seem like the most glamorous beauty product but when the lip balm is by Prada (which seems to have the Midas touch at present) it can’t be ignored. And its latest launch is particularly interesting. Some readers may remember just a couple of weeks ago Sabrina Carpenter released her new video…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published June 20, 2025 Authentic Brands Group (ABG), one of the most active global players in fashion brand acquisitions in recent years, has just named a new head of marketplaces: Tim Derner. The seasoned executive officially stepped into the role in early June, following a 13-year tenure at Amazon. Tim…
