Articles by Sharon Camara
Sharon Camara has a master's degree in journalism and has been working for FashionUnited since 2017. She covers fashion news in France. Having lived a few years in Côte d'Ivoire (between 2019 and 2024), Sharon has also conducted interviews and reports on fashion news in Africa (Côte d'Ivoire, Niger, Senegal, Benin, etc.).
Rimowa opens new flagship store on Madison Avenue in New York
Rimowa's new flagship store on Madison Avenue marks a new step in the LVMH group brand's expansion strategy. The architectural concept for this flagship was designed by Porto Architects, winners of the design competition organised by the brand in 2023-2024. Rimowa indicated that its main challenge for this store was to assert its identity in a...
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President of Max Pawn Luxury talks pre-owned: "The younger generation has a more discerning eye"
Far from being a passing trend, second-hand is becoming a permanent fixture in consumer habits across the world. An increasing number of shoppers are taking up circular shopping habits, confirming the lasting integration of the pre-loved market in consumer preferences. With over 40 years of experience in the luxury resale sector, Michael Mack,...
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Grand Palais to host exhibition dedicated to the work of Virgil Abloh
Virgil Abloh: The Codes, the first major European exhibition dedicated to the work of Virgil Abloh (1980 - 2021), will be presented at the Grand Palais from September 30 (his birthday) to October 10, 2025. The exhibition will explore nearly two decades of Abloh’s multidisciplinary output through 20,000 archive items. It brings together hundreds...
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Jewellery house Poiray acquired by Zadig & Voltaire owner
According to information published by Les Échos, the Gillier brothers recently acquired jewellery house Poiray from the AMS group, owned by Jean-Paul Bize. Since its creation in 1972 by François Hérail and Michel Hermelin, Poiray has changed ownership several times. Acquired in 2013 by Bize and his AMS fund, it has now been acquired by the...
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Portugal produced 80 million pairs of shoes in 2024, 90 percent for export
Eighty million pairs of shoes were produced, 68 million of which were exported, a rate of 90 percent. In 2024, the Portuguese footwear manufacturing industry confirmed its dynamism and pursued its ambitions focused on sustainability and innovation. According to data shared by APICCAPS (the Portuguese Footwear, Components, and Leather Goods...
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Kering: presenting four finalists of Kering Generation Award X Jewelry
Announced in November 2024, the Kering Generation Award X Jewelry aims to encourage innovation and promote sustainable development in the world of jewellery. Launched in collaboration with the CIBJO—the World Jewellery Confederation—and under the scientific direction of Poli, the Kering Generation Award X Jewelry unveils the four finalists of...
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Ikea back with a new fashion collection
After a collaboration with in 2019 and an exhibition dedicated to fashion last year, Ikea made another foray into the industry, this time with a streetwear line. The furniture and decoration company’s new streetwear collection was named ‘Aurtiende’, which the brand translates as “decade”. The line is made up of T-shirts, hoodies, bucket hats,...
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Groupe Printemps: two new appointments to the management team
The Printemps Group welcomes two new members to its executive team: Laëtitia Henry, appointed Managing Director of Printemps Haussmann, and Mélanie Turpin, Managing Director of Human Resources. Holding an Executive MBA from HEC, Laëtitia Henry is the new Managing Director of Printemps Haussmann. She began her career at Reebok in 2002, serving as...
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Béatrice Héricourt appointed CEO of La Redoute
Effective April 22, Béatrice Héricourt will assume the role of chief executive officer at La Redoute. Reporting to Nicolas Houzé, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Galeries Lafayette Group, which owns La Redoute, Héricourt will be based in Roubaix, at the company's headquarters. Héricourt brings over 25 years of experience in driving...
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Mango Home opens first store, reveals plans for four more locations
Mango Home opened its first store in Barcelona this April as the brand revealed further plans to open four more stores within this concept during 2025. With a sales area of nearly 400 square meters, the very first Mango Home store offers a wide range of home goods. It is located at 586 Avenida Diagonal in Barcelona, one of the city's most...
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