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Alice Bouleau from Sterling International on the recruitment process and the role of creative directors
The Sterling International executive spoke to FashionNetwork.com about the recruitment process for creative profiles for major fashion houses and the changing role of the creative director.
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Van Cleef & Arpels enters Spain with its first store in Barcelona
The boutique boasts an Art Déco style featuring a display window adorned with mosaics created by artist Mathilde Jonquière. Until January, visitors can browse the Heritage collection showcasing historical pieces.
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Chanel boosts retail presence in European ski resorts
The label is opening seasonal stores in three uber-chic European mountain resorts. Besides Courchevel, where Chanel is a winter regular, it will also be present this season in Gstaad and Megève.
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Luxury brand Lestrange links with Vaayu on consumer carbon impact calculator
Consumers are seeking ways to put sustainability into action so a new fashion app — the “first lifecycle calculator with live data insights to inspire customers to cut their climate impact in seconds” — is interesting.
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Gucci: Head of industrial operations for leather goods Massimo Rigucci set to leave
After over 20 years with Gucci, the label's head of industrial operations for leather goods, footwear and jewellery Massimo Rigucci is about to leave. Massimo Vian of Prada is slated to succeed him.
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Bluewater tops study of best UK shopping centres
Bluewater has been named the best among the 20 biggest UK shopping centres in a new study, based on the size of the shopping centre, parking fees, the number of stores and restaurants and the number of parking spaces.
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Global festive shopping demand drops in December - ESW report
Along with all the Black Friday-Cyber Monday predictions (that are coming thick and fast), it’s easy to forget that the festive shopping season also continues beyond the BFCM period. Remember December?
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Mytheresa and Flamingo Estate open holiday pop-up
Luxury online retailer Mytheresa and lifestyle brand Flamingo Estate are teaming up once again to open a holiday pop-up experience on the West Coast.
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EssilorLuxottica, Moncler secure licensing agreement for eyewear
EssilorLuxottica and luxury fashion house Moncler announced on Wednesday an exclusive licensing agreement for the design, production, and global distribution of Moncler eyewear.
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Hermès to host the 14th edition of the Saut Hermès in 2024
French luxury brand Hermès is set to host the fourteenth edition of the Saut Hermès, the brand’s annual show jumping competition that has been gracing the Grand Palais since 2010.
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Fenwick ends talks on taking over former HoF store in Guildford - report
Fenwick has abandoned plans to open a store in Guildford. The UK independent department store group has ended talks to take over the former House of Fraser store in the Surrey town.
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Star power: Pamela Anderson to hand out change leader prize at Fashion Awards
Adding some extra star quality to a glittering event always multiplies its impact many times over. So Pamela Anderson is set to present ‘The Pandora Leader of Change Award’ at The BFC's annual Fashion Awards next month.
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Michael Kliger on managing Mytheresa as a brand and building emotion
In a delicate moment for fashion and luxury, many people are predicting a major shake-out in luxury etailing, but don’t expect Mytheresa to be one of the losers, insists CEO Michael Kliger.
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Phoebe Philo unveils new pieces on her e-shop
Following the resounding success garnered three weeks ago with the launch of her first collection, the British designer has announced the arrival of a new series of pieces set to land on her online store on November 28.
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KCD Paris appoints Laurence Lapierre (former Burberry executive) as senior vice president
The Paris branch of international public relations agency KCD has named Laurence Lapierre, previously associated with Burberry, as its new senior vice president, overseeing media relations, effective January 2024.
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UK Autumn Statement: tepid reception for low-level giveaway
The UK government has set out a number of financial changes in its Autumn Statement with the Chancellor, announcing something of a giveaway ahead of what’s expected to be a general election next year
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