Pitti Bimbo show changes format for 100th edition
Translated by Nicola Mira Published November 21, 2024 The Pitti Bimbo childrenswear show will be staged in Florence in January with a new, more streamlined format and a greater focus …
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Brand Architekts’ rationalisation programme hits sales but margins rise and losses narrow
Published October 21, 2024 Beauty and personal care brands producer/supplier Brand Architekts Group blamed its product rationalisation programme for a dip in annual sales but also praised the move for …
September Coterie New York & MAGIC Trade Show Recap: Brands to Watch
The MAGIC and Coterie trade shows returned to New York’s Jacob K. Javits Center from Sunday to Tuesday. Across both shows, emerging labels and new exhibitors debuted new collections across ready-to-wear, footwear and accessories for …
Nike push in China to include tour with NBA stars Doncic, Tatum
By Bloomberg Published Aug 26, 2024 Nike Inc.’s Jordan brand said it’s taking several of its top sponsored athletes on a tour of China in a new push to promote …
2025 Trade Show Dates for MAGIC, Project, Coterie
Next year is going to be chock full of events for the Mmgnet Group, owner of MAGIC, Project and other trade shows. The group has released the 2025 dates for …
Nike bets its China comeback on Michael Jordan’s new $1,000 high-tops
By Bloomberg Published Jun 26, 2024 Cashmere ponchos, lambskin bras and $1,000 Air Jordans. A 1,000-square meter retail homage to Michael Jordan in Beijing’s trendiest neighborhood. Affiliations with China’s domestic …
Louis Vuitton unveils nautical America’s Cup capsule collection for 37th edition
Louis Vuitton has unveiled a natty and nautical America’s Cup capsule collection timed to celebrate the legendary competition’s 37th edition, which takes sail late August in Barcelona. Louis Vuitton This …
Etro launches made-to-order campaign with animated film
Italian luxury label Etro’s recent move into made-to-order formalwear via Etro Unique is being supported with a short film by Virgilio Villoresi inspired by the new offer. The brand …
Selfridges opens pop-up ‘joke shop’ complete with designer products
The latest concept to take over the Selfridges Corner Shop pop-up space is an unusual one, with the luxury retailer opening The Joke Shop. We’re told that “from slapstick to …
Arnault-backed Razor buys Perch in Amazon ‘aggregator’ shakeout
By Bloomberg Published Mar 4, 2024 Berlin-based Razor Group is buying Boston-based Perch in an all-stock deal, accelerating the consolidation of “aggregators” that snapped up popular online brands only to …