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Retail Asia21/02/2019
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Life after Karl Lagerfeld

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Chanel has named Virginie Viard, Karl Lagerfeld’s closest collaborator for more than 30 years, as its new creative director, the French fashion house said in a statement following the death of the legendary designer. The move muffled speculation over whether Chanel might seek out another big name to replace Lagerfeld, who was 85 years old. […]
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Retail Asia21/02/2019
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Karl Lagerfeld dies at 85

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Karl Lagerfeld, arguably the world’s most iconic designer and undoubtedly the most prolific, has died in Paris. He was 85. In a seven-decade career as fashion’s ultimate free agent, Lagerfeld created collections simultaneously for the celebrated houses of Chanel and Fendi, in addition to his signature label, at a pace without rival in the luxury […]
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Retail Asia08/02/2019
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From Gucci to Dolce & Gabbana: racism in fashion continues?

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Luxury fashion is all about breaking codes, creating a new, irresistible message that captivates consumers. But some of the globe’s top brands have raised eyebrows with designs that have seemingly racist undertones. The latest instance of that was Italian fashion designer Gucci, which produced a black wool balaclava jumper with an oversized collar that pulls […]
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Retail Asia06/02/2019
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Ralph Lauren continues momentum in Asia

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Premium lifestyle brand Ralph Lauren increased gross profit across its third quarter period by 6 per cent to  $1.46 billion (US$1.05 billion), compared to $1.37 billion (US$996 million) the year prior. The growth was driven by a 90 bps increase in gross margin to 61.6 per cent, as a result of reduced promotional activity and […]
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Retail Asia04/02/2019
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Avery Baker resigns from Tommy Hilfiger

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Tommy Hilfiger will jettison the chief brand officer role following the departure of incumbent Avery Baker in June, the fashion label has confirmed. Baker has announced plans to step down from the job in June. The marketer will then rejoin the company on a consulting basis, primarily as part of a new brand advisory board […]
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Retail Asia01/02/2019
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LVMH’s 2018 sales revenue hits record high

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Following a record-breaking year of sales in 2017, LVMH recently announced that it has surpassed its earnings record in 2018. The French multinational luxury goods conglomerate revealed that it made an incredible €46.8 billion EUR (approximately $53.4 billion USD) last year. Additionally, the impressive feat comes with a record net profit growth of 18 percent. […]
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Retail Asia01/02/2019
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Handsome markets brands in Paris Fashion Week

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Handsome, a Korean fashion brand owned by Hyundai Department Store, brought two of its labels to Paris Fashion Week in an effort to expand on the global stage. System for Women and System Homme, the two Handsome brands, showcased their fall and winter collections in a rented showroom for eight days starting from Jan. 17. […]
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Retail Asia31/01/2019
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Sandro parent unphased by trade spat

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The parent of affordable-luxury fashion labels Sandro, Claudie Pierlot and Maje appears unphased by the Sino-US trade spat, vowing to continue its expansion in the region. SMCP’s CEO Daniel Lalonde said in an interview that the company plans to continue to open new stores in Mainland China and invest in e-commerce across the region. “From our […]
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Retail Asia31/01/2019
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Record results for LVMH in 2018

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The world’s largest luxury retailer LVMH shrugged off broader market pessimism overnight reporting record revenue of €46.8 billion last year, up 10 per cent over 2017. Excluding the closure of the unprofitable Hong Kong airport duty-free business in December 2017, the group’s organic growth was 12 per cent. Every business division delivered what the company […]
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Retail Asia31/01/2019
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Lanvin names Bruno Sialelli as its new creative director

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Luxury fashion house Lanvin announced the appointment of Bruno Sialelli to the role of creative director. A relative unknown in the fashion world, Sialelli has worked for other luxury companies including most recently, Loewe, where he was head of menswear, under the guidance of the Spanish company’s creative director, Jonathan Anderson. Chinese conglomerate Fosun, who […]
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Retail Asia30/01/2019
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Gucci adds 6 new intriguing Gucci Places

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Luxury fashion brand Gucci has labelled six international destinations as ‘Gucci Places’ – a list that includes Daelim Museum in Seoul. The Gucci Places were selected by the Italian Fashion House as destinations that “surprise, arouse interest, and inspire a creative response”, according to a report in Prestige Online. They were chosen in collaboration with well-known […]
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Retail Asia29/01/2019
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Net-a-Porter launches kidswear with Gucci

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After its Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana childrenswear pop-up e-shops generated a resounding “more!” from Net-a-porter.com customers, the retailer is launching a multi-brand kidswear collective. By “collective”, Net-a-porter.com means, quite simply, a tight edit of brands which have all created exclusive capsule collections for the website. Yeah Right NYC Kids, Alanui Kids, ATM Kids, Chinti […]
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Retail Asia29/01/2019
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Sergio Rossi redefines the power pump

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“It is a new definition of the power pump,” is how celebrity stylist Elizabeth Stewart describes styles from her capsule collection with Sergio Rossi. Stewart, who counts Julia Roberts and Viola Davis among her clients, celebrated the launch of the collaboration Thursday in Los Angeles at the Italian luxury brand’s pop-up store at Westfield Century […]
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Retail Asia29/01/2019
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Burberry sales saved by Mainland China

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A mid-single-digit rise in Burberry sales in Mainland China in the third quarter helped produce a solid result for the luxury fashion retailer. The strong China performance helped mitigate reduced footfall in the Americas and a subdued European market where tourist spending showed only a small improvement. Global same-store sales rose just 1 per cent. […]
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Retail Asia23/01/2019
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Calvin Klein seeking a New Creative Lead

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Less than a month after announcing the departure of Raf Simons, Calvin Klein is looking for a new creative lead, said a person with knowledge of the business. Chief executive officer Steve Shiffman said in a separate statement on Thursday that the brand will close its 654 Madison Avenue flagship store, which Simons renovated in 2017, relaunch its […]
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Retail Asia18/01/2019
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Jaspal unveils collection joined by Lynnie Z

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Thai fashion brand Jaspal has opened a new flagship store featuring its limited edition collaboration with London-based artist Lynnie Z. The partnership with Jaspal’s Hi Life collection marks the opening of the brand’s new IconSiam flagship. It is one of a series of partnerships between Jaspal and global artists to ensure that unique styles emerge […]
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Retail Asia10/01/2019
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China, Japan boost Brunello Cucinelli revenue growth

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Italian luxury house Brunello Cucinelli reported a leap in revenues for the 2018 fiscal year, with all geographic regions recording sales growth, particularly Greater China and Japan. For the year ending December 31, 2018, Brunello Cucinelli said total revenues increased 8.1% to €553 million, (+10.7% at constant exchange rates), compared to €511.7 million in 2017. […]
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Retail Asia09/01/2019
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New Michael Kors to increase focus on Asia

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With the completion of its acquisition of Versace, global fashion group Michael Kors Holding has successfully transitioned into its new identity as Capri Holdings Limited. The group, which now owns Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace, hopes to leverage its brands to grow group revenue to US$8 billion, while increasing its exposure to the Asia […]
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