Business

LVMH to sell Marc Jacobs to WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group

LVMH has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Marc Jacobs label to New York-based brand management firm WHP Global. Announced on May 14, 2026, the transaction brings to a close nearly three decades of partnership between the luxury giant and the American designer. As part of the deal, G-III Apparel Group will join WHP Global in...

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Laurent Capizzi of Kiabi: “Our support makes the difference over time”

If one profession in fashion reigns supreme in emotional intelligence, it is this one. Far from the clichés, sales advisors embody the most vibrant and perhaps the most human face of this vast industry. To create a multifaceted portrait of this field-based role, FashionUnited chose to speak with those who view sales as an opportunity for...

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Istituto Marangoni course leader Gloria Bellardi: ‘A strong portfolio can kickstart your career’

Buenos Aires - As fashion students approach graduation, one question becomes central: how to translate years of creative work into a portfolio that opens doors. In today’s fast-evolving industry, where creativity alone is no longer sufficient, the portfolio has become more than a showcase—it is a strategic tool. It communicates not only what a...

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Retail

Canada’s new luxury retail development in Vancouver to open on May 28

Oakridge Park, the mixed-use development from QuadReal Property Group and Westbank Corp in Vancouver, Canada, will officially open its luxury line-up of retailers on May 28, including Chanel, Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Versace. The development, which spans more than five million square feet, has been designed to encompass every aspect...

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