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On December 6th, Chanel unveiled the 2022-23 Métiers d’Art collection in Dakar, Senegal’s West African capital.
This is the first time that European or US luxury fashion brands have staged a fashion show in sub-Saharan Africa. The venue for the show was the Senegalese capital’s former Palais de Justice (now home to its art Biennale).
On December 3, Dior presented Pre-Fall Men’s 2023 collection in Egypt. It was a show that appealed to all the senses, merging ancient civilizations, Maison history, and futuristic images.
The luxury fashion house Balenciaga is facing backlash surrounding its new ads, featuring children holding teddy bears dressed in bondage.
This controversy was caused by their recent 2022 “Gift Collection” campaign in support of the Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2023 collection that debuted this fall at Paris Fashion Week.
Since the covid-19 happened in 2020, many consumers have shifted to online shopping rather than going to physical stores. In the context of this move, a lot of stores tend to close their real stores and hold sales only in their online stores on the black holiday.
What’s more, many stores had already started the Black Friday sale in early November this year, and also the spanning of the holiday discount event is extended over 2 weeks.
The Vestiaire Collective, a French fashion resale platform, announced that it will ban the purchase, sale, or listing of fast fashion items on its platform from today.
New York fashion week was held from September 9th to September 14th and more than 110 brands released their new collection.
This season was literally said to be “Back to Normal” for the first time in about three years, not only fashion shows but also NYFW events and after-parties held by brands everywhere every day. It was a season that completely restored the vibrancy of fashion week.
On December 13th, Lucien Pagès Communication, a prominent PR agency based in Paris and New York, announced that it had become part of The Independents, a leading group in the luxury and lifestyle sectors.
On December 10, Japan’s leading cosmetics company KOSÉ Corporation announced the acquisition of shares in PURI CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as “PURI”), the company behind Thailand’s renowned holistic wellness brand PAÑPURI.
On December 9, outdoor brand L.L.Bean announced its second round of layoffs for 2024.
On December 5, jewelry brand Swarovski announced signing a long-term beauty license agreement with Coty, one of the world’s leading beauty companies.
Burberry, one of the most iconic British fashion brands, has initiated legal action against discount retailer B&M in London’s High Court, alleging trademark infringement.
On December 4, the Japan Fashion Week Organization (JFWO), a key player in Japan’s fashion industry, announced its partnership with PITTI IMMAGINE, a leading force in organizing international fashion trade fairs and events in Italy.
The prestigious French maison Chanel has ushered in a new era. On December 12, Chanel officially announced the appointment of Matthieu Blazy as its new creative director, putting an end to months of industry speculation.
On December 12, Bottega Veneta announced the appointment of Louise Trotter as its new Creative Director.
On December 11, John Galliano announced via his Instagram that he is stepping down as the Artistic Director of Maison Margiela after 10 transformative years.
On December 9, Dries Van Noten announced the appointment of Julian Klausner as the brand’s new creative director, signaling the beginning of an eagerly awaited new chapter.
On December 2, the British Fashion Council (BFC) hosted the 2024 Fashion Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
On November 29 , Richemont Group announced the appointment of Jérôme Lambert as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jaeger-LeCoultre, one of Switzerland’s leading luxury watch brands.
Jil Sander, under the OTB Group, has announced the launch of its first-ever fine jewelry collection, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s history.
The shapewear brand SKIMS, led by actress and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian, has partnered for the first time with the legendary outdoor brand The North Face to unveil a groundbreaking winter wear collection designed to transition seamlessly from ski slopes to après-ski lounges.
New York’s iconic landmark, Saks Fifth Avenue, has once again marked the beginning of the holiday season with its dazzling holiday window display.
Luxury department store Nordstrom is set to launch a special holiday event, “The Blizz on 57th Street,” at its New York City flagship location starting November 29, 2024.
On November 26, U.S. retail giant Nordstrom announced its Q3 2024 financial results, reporting a 4.6% year-over-year increase in net sales and a 4.0% increase in company-wide comparable sales.
Fashion designer Jeremy Scott has collaborated with luxury skincare brand SpoiledChild to launch an innovative collection that redefines the boundaries of skincare and design. This collaboration elevates skincare products into art pieces,…
On September 16, the “Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics,” held in Shanghai, China, from August 29 to 31, announced that it had reached a historic milestone with its 30th anniversary edition.
