Translated by Nicola Mira Published May 5, 2025 Venetian perfume producer Mavive and German automotive group BMW have reached the first milestone in the licensing agreement they signed in 2023. After two years of development work, they have launched the first perfume collection for the BMW brand. BMW’s first two perfumes are called Bergamood and…
Kris Van Assche, the noted former designer of Dior and Berluti, has made a new career move, launching into home decor with Serax. Kris Van Assche has launched The Josephine Collection for Serax, marking his debut in home decor. – Photo: Courtesy of Serax The renowned Belgian designer has teamed up with Serax to create…
By AFP Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published May 5, 2025 Showroomprivé, one of France’s leading online retailers known for its limited-time flash sales, reported a 16.5% drop in first-quarter revenue for 2025. According to a statement released Wednesday, the company cited ongoing market uncertainty and weakened consumer demand as key factors behind the decline….
By Reuters Published May 4, 2025 Amazon on Thursday tried to temper investor concerns about the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on its e-commerce business, but the company may have few options left to ensure small third-party sellers stay put in the face of crushing levies. Reuters U.S. President Trump has imposed 145% duties…
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about New York Fashion Week’s tricky logistics and high show production costs. This past week, a new venture, KFN, unveiled a solution to reimagine the shows to become beneficial to designers by revenue-generating auxiliary events for consumers. The group has many areas of Manhattan on its target…
By Reuters Published May 3, 2025 Britain’s Marks & Spencer entered a second week unable to take online clothing and home orders on Friday following a major cyberattack, hitting sales of new season ranges as the country basks in record temperatures. Reuters Some 700 million pounds ($930 million) has been wiped off the stock market…
EBay has unveiled its first Watchlist trend report revealing that nearly 40% of all clothing, shoes, and accessories sold on the platform in 2024 were listed as pre-loved, with global shoppers searching for “vintage” more than 1,200 times per minute. EBay unveils first Watchlist trend report, names Brie Welch as resident stylist – EBay The…
By Reuters Published May 2, 2025 As the United States ends its tariff exemption for small parcels on Friday, several retailers have already halted shipments to American customers. Others are seeking temporary workarounds, hoping the new tariff rate may eventually be revised. U.S. ends tariff break: Shein, Space NK and others react to 145% hikes….
Bicester Village, arguably the top designer outlet centre globally, celebrates its 30 anniversary this year and it’s marking the event with a new campaign, as well as a series of events and special link-ups. Bicester Village The luxury shopping destination has just unveiled its new creative campaign concept dubbed What Will You Find?. It’s a five-part episodic campaign that aims…
Despite London being a more expensive city, Milan topping the list of the most expensive places to hold a fashion show, New York designers and brands also struggle with the rising cost of fashion shows. Left to right: Steven Kolb, Bethann Hardison, Leslie Russo, and Imad Izemrane – Courtesy New York Fashion Week has also…