Recently-rebranded De Beers London, the retail arm of diamonds giant De Beers Group, has named Emmanuelle Nodale as its new CEO. She succeeds Céline Assimon who left four months ago to become commercial chief at major auction house Bonhams. Emmanuelle Nodale It comes as the brand, previously known as De Beers Jewellers, enters a new phase of…
We hear a lot about the impact of Mother’s day but less about Father’s Day, perhaps understandable given that the latter is a smaller spend event. But two releases this week show that it remains key for early summer gifting. Photo: Pexels And UK and global e-commerce order volumes increased in the lead-up to Father’s…
Retail giant Frasers Group said on Thursday that it won’t be bidding for Revolution Beauty after having confirmed earlier this month that it was looking at a cash offer for the up-for-sale business. Revolution Beauty Yet there were caveats and as is often the case with Frasers’ acquisition activity, this may not be the end…
There’s fast fashion and slow fashion. And then there’s really slow fashion, which is where Barnfield Customs comes in. The British menswear brand makes high-end outerwear and knitwear “for those who value patience, provenance and purpose”. Barnfield Customs Each year, the Nottingham-based firm launches a selection of “unique and limited edition” jackets. And with a…
By AFP Published June 18, 2025 Since the United States accused Vietnam of being a hub for counterfeit goods, Tran Le Chi has found it increasingly hard to track down her favourite fake Chanel T-shirts, Gucci sunglasses and Louis Vuitton handbags. AFP As Vietnam’s government tries to head off President Donald Trump‘s threatened 46 percent…
Perfect Moment said preliminary full-year revenue is expected to decline 12% to $21.4 million, despite a 2.6% increase in revenue in the fourth quarter. Perfect Moment reports preliminary FY25 loss – Perfect Moment Excluding Hugo Boss collaboration revenue, which concluded in fiscal 2024, annual revenue rose approximately 1% year-over-year. The revenue decline was partly attributed to…
J.Crew has landed in Italy with the debut of J.Crew A Mare, a one-of-a-kind summer experience in partnership with the boutique hotel Masseria San Domenico in Puglia. J.Crew launches beach club takeover in Italy. – J.Crew From June 17 to the 20, the brand is taking over the hotel’s private beach club, bringing its aesthetic…
By Reuters Published June 18, 2025 Nike‘s launch of a new women’s activewear brand in the U.S. through a partnership with Kim Kardashian-owned shapewear label Skims has been delayed, the Air Jordan maker’s spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday. Nike The partnership, which was announced in February, is part of new CEO Elliott Hill’s plan to…
New York-based independent fine fragrance studio Kismet Olfactive is set to launch its second collection, on June 20, exclusively at niche fragrance retailer, Stéle in Nolita. Kismet Olfactive launches new fragrance collection exclusively at Stéle. – Kismet Olfactive Dubbed “Common Ground”, the six-piece collection explores the shared urban spaces that bring people together, with each scent capturing…
Smalto is beginning a new chapter. The menswear house founded in 1962 by Italian-born couturier Francesco Smalto, which used to dress princes, heads of state, actors, and sportsmen, is being relaunched following its purchase by new investors. The investors are four Parisians active in real estate, linked by their friendship and eager to bring the…
