Jonathan Anderson is stepping down from creative control of LVMH’s Spanish brand Loewe after an 11-year run that has been seen as a transformational time for the label. Courtesy There’s no confirmation of where he’s going next, although rumours suggest it will be Dior. The praise heaped on him by Loewe owner LVMH and the…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published March 17, 2025 Founded in 1866 by Matías Pujadas in Mallorca, Carmina Shoemaker has evolved into a globally recognized artisanal footwear brand. Now in its sixth generation, the family-led business reached €20 million in revenue in 2024. “We are five siblings, a family business, and we want to keep…
By Reuters Published March 16, 2025 Zara owner Inditex’s emissions from transport jumped by 10% in 2024 as the fast-fashion retailer used more flights to move clothes from production centres in Asia to its logistics hub in Spain and into stores. Reuters The increase highlights the impact of greater air freight use as attacks on…
By Bloomberg Published March 16, 2025 Botswana, the world’s largest diamond producer, is betting that selling big gems to rich young Americans will ease its economic woe and it is trying to catch their eye via Instagram and TikTok. Bloomberg That gamble saw it dip a toe into the world of luxury advertising last week,…
By AFP Published March 16, 2025 Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will not eject fast-fashion juggernaut Shein from the US market, its executive chairman, Donald Tang, has told AFP. Shein says US tariffs won’t slow fast-fashion surge. – Shein The head of the online platform, which has faced scrutiny over its environmental footprint and…
By AFP Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published March 15, 2025 The ever-flamboyant Donatella Versace, who is set to step down as artistic director of the Milanese fashion house founded by her late brother Gianni at the end of March, has spent decades keeping the brand at the pinnacle of glamor and opulence. Donatella Versace…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published March 14, 2025 The fashion weeks held in New York, London, Milan and Paris from February 6 to March 11 for the Fall/Winter 2025-26 women’s ready-to-wear collections heralded a return to more commanding, creative fashion, gradually eclipsing understated luxury. The collections showcased two underlying trends, often combining them to redefine…
UK consumers still favour in-store shopping for fashion with the high street experiencing a clear resurgence despite the convenience of digital shopping experiences. Reuters That’s the takeaway from Swedish retail technology platform Voyado whose latest survey of 2,000 UK consumers reveals a strong preference for in-store shopping across the UK’s leading retail brands. The report…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published March 14, 2025 The expansion of fashion and luxury brands into premium real estate continues. Today, Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Company announced the debut of Giorgio Armani’s design studio in Saudi luxury real estate with the launch of Armani Residences Diriyah, located in the iconic “City of Earth” on the…
Fast-fashion giant Shein has finally said that yes, it is planning a stock exchange listing and while it didn’t specifically say it would be in London, it hasn’t ruled it out. Bloomberg Shein’s listing ambitions have long been talked about and its original focus was New York. However, the welcome for a Chinese-linked company there…