Translated by Nicola Mira Published June 11, 2025 Naf Naf employees are yet again facing a time of uncertainty. Less than a year after the French womenswear chain changed hands after receivership proceedings, it was again placed in receivership on May 30. A search for buyers has just been triggered by the court in Bobigny,…
Following a successful debut at Spring Fair 2025, Moda x Pure will now feature at Autumn Fair 2025, taking place from 7-10 September at the NEC Birmingham. Lighthouse Bringing together four sectors — Womenswear, Clothing & Footwear, Fashion Accessories, and Jewellery & Watches — Moda x Pure aims to build on the “energy and innovation” showcased…
ASOS continues to bulk up in its third-party brands with the high-profile arrival of Good American to its expansive fashion platform. Good American The “trailblazing” global womenswear brand, co-founded by Khloé Kardashian and British entrepreneur Emma Grede, arrives with a clear vision, “to redefine fashion with styles that empower women”. Founded in 2016, Good American…
Jacquemus is the latest high-end brand to embrace report pop-ups with the label opening a temporary boutique in Mykonos, Greece with luxury beach club names Beach. The company said it comes with “special merchandising” and for this occasion, the entire space has been redecorated by Jacquemus, with a special kiosk, in a vibrant blue tone….
By Bloomberg Published June 11, 2025 For all the hand-wringing about tariffs, Americans are so far experiencing limited inflation from President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policy. Bloomberg For heavily imported goods like smartphones, new cars and clothing, price indexes are actually down since the Trump administration began implementing levies on key trade partners including China,…
Optimism for the future is declining in China, Southeast Asia, and Japan, according to a new report by Bluebell Group, Asia’s premier brand distributor and operator. Asia’s luxury consumers shift shopping priorities: Bluebell Group. – Gentle Monster The fifth annual edition of its “Asia Lifestyle Consumer Profile” offers a detailed look at how luxury consumers across…
Communications group The Independents has announced the acquisition of We Are Ona, a culinary studio and food production agency. We Are Ona Jacquemus in Versailles. – We Are Ona We are Ona is known for redefining the boundaries of gastronomy through immersive, site-specific dining experiences. Since its founding in 2019 by Luca Pronzato, it has…
Swiss fashion house Akris has opened the doors to its first standalone boutique in Chicago. Akris opens first Chicago boutique. – Akris Located at 101 East Oak Street in the city’s iconic Gold Coast neighborhood, the 3,500-square-foot space was brought to life through a close collaboration between Akris creative director Albert Kriemler and David Chipperfield…
The American brand New Balance returns to Chiado with the opening of a new store spread over two floors at 20-26 Garrett Street, in the heart of Lisbon’s historic center. New Balance The new space, with 132 square meters, opened last Friday, June 6, following a more premium concept with a focus on what has…
Vince, the American ‘quiet luxury’ brand, has opened a European flagship with a debut on Marylebone High Street in central London. It’s the 44th full-price store globally for the label and its second shop in London, its other store in the city is a 1,400 sq ft boutique on Chelsea’s Draycott Avenue, which opened in…
