Articles by Don-Alvin Adegeest
Acne Studios appoints Brune Buonomano as Global CMO
Stockholm-based fashion house Acne Studios announced Brune Buonomano will assume the role of Chief Marketing Officer, effective 5 May. The appointments marks a strategic move aimed at bolstering the brand’s global presence and cultural resonance. Buonomano commences the role with a résumé spanning nearly two decades in luxury marketing and...
People3 hours ago
Louis Vuitton raises U.S. handbag prices amid tariff concerns
Louis Vuitton has quietly raised the prices of several handbags in the United States— a move analysts interpret as a preemptive response to the threat of U.S. tariffs on European imports. The adjustment comes on the heels of Hermès’ announcement earlier this month that it will implement a 10 per cent price increase. According to a recent price...
BusinessMember3 hours ago
Kering faces crossroads as Gucci’s identity crisis deepens
Following a disappointing quarter, Kering is under increasing pressure as its crown jewel, Gucci, struggles through a challenging transition. Industry analysts warn that the global luxury sector is entering a period of stagnation, and Gucci, once Kering’s fastest-growing brand, appears especially vulnerable. Gucci’s 25 percent drop in Q1 sales...
Fashion |Opinion Featured3 hours ago
How TikTok is disrupting the luxury handbag market
A curious phenomenon is unfolding on TikTok, where videos of “luxury handbags” straight from Chinese factories are racking up millions of views. On the surface, these clips are merely the latest in a long line of viral content. But beneath the algorithm-driven virality lies a more disquieting reality for the global fashion industry:...
BusinessFeaturedMemberApr 23, 2025
Prada partners with Mytheresa in digital distribution pivot
Prada has joined forces with luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa in a move that reflects a new approach to global digital distribution—one that prioritises selectivity, brand integrity, and customer experience over traditional wholesale reach. The partnership will make Prada’s women’s, men’s, and lifestyle collections available to Mytheresa’s...
BusinessMemberApr 23, 2025
James Perse opens Miami Beach store, expanding retail footprint
Luxury surf brand James Perse has opened its latest store in Palm Beach, Florida—an increasingly strategic node in the evolving global map of high-end consumer destinations. Tucked into the rcolonnades of The Royal Poinciana, the 1,700-square-foot space is more than just another retail outpost. For the California-born label, it represents a...
Fashion Apr 23, 2025
How jewellers are navigating gold's pricing surge
As gold trades at an all-time high of 3,500 dollars an ounce—soaring more than 30 percent this year—jewellery designers are finding themselves in a precarious position between creative integrity and commercial survival. The surge, spurred by global economic uncertainty and a surge in safe-haven investing, comes at a time when gold’s symbolic...
Fashion |Opinion Apr 23, 2025
America’s resale market poised to gain amid tariffs
As the U.S. administration ramps up tariffs on imported goods, the fallout for global fashion is already becoming apparent. From European luxury houses to Chinese fast fashion giants, industry players are bracing for squeezed margins, disrupted supply chains, and dampened demand from increasingly cost-conscious American consumers. The new wave...
Fashion FeaturedApr 22, 2025
U.S. retail braces for tariff disruption as consumers pull forward demand
Fashion and retail professionals are watching closely as fresh U.S. tariff threats begin to ripple through consumer behavior and supply chain strategy. Recent visitation data from Placer.ai suggests that the industry is already feeling the effects. According to Placer.ai, foot traffic in the week of March 24–30, surged at warehouse clubs and...
BusinessMemberApr 22, 2025
China turns inward as U.S. tariffs upend export-driven retail models
As escalating U.S. tariffs reshape the global trade landscape, Beijing is pivoting towards domestic consumption to shore up its export-reliant industries. The move, which carries significant implications for the international fashion supply chain, signals a critical rebalancing of China’s manufacturing-led growth model. In a joint statement...
BusinessMemberApr 22, 2025