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Paris - The Paris Commercial Court (TAE) selected the bid from French-Swiss entrepreneur Dan Mamane to take over the struggling equipment supplier Le Coq Sportif on Friday. Mamane's bid was chosen over a consortium backed by businessman Xavier Niel and judoka Teddy Riner. Le Coq Sportif kitted out the French delegation at the Paris Olympic Games...
BusinessJul 4, 2025
Departing head of fashion and design at ArtEZ knighted
Matthijs Boelee has been appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau. The departing head of ArtEZ’s fashion and design department received the royal decoration during his farewell at the school. This was announced in a press release from the municipality of Arnhem. Boelee is leaving the academy after 35 years. He started as a lecturer and...
SchoolsJul 4, 2025
Valentino CEO exit looms, raising questions for Kering deal
Speculation is mounting over who could succeed Jacopo Venturini after Valentino confirmed its chief executive has taken sick leave amid reports he is poised to depart. Industry insiders point to Riccardo Bellini, the former Chloé chief who in January became managing director of Valentino‑owner Mayhoola, as a likely internal contender, given his...
BusinessMemberJul 4, 2025
H&M turns to AI ‘digital twins’ in new campaign, as fashion grapples with blurred realities
Fast‑fashion giant H&M has become the latest retailer to put artificial intelligence at the centre of its marketing, releasing a campaign that replaces flesh‑and‑blood models with photorealistic “digital twins” posed against stylised backdrops of cityscapes. The first tranche of images, unveiled on 2 July, forms part of a broader experiment the...
Fashion Jul 4, 2025
Engelbert Strauss joins US Cotton Trust Protocol for responsible sourcing
Workwear and protective apparel brand Engelbert Strauss has joined the US Cotton Trust Protocol. As the latest member to join the program, Strauss will integrate the Trust Protocol's traceability platform within its supply chain. Highlighting Strauss's ongoing commitment to responsible sourcing, the move also enhances the brand's current...
Fashion Jul 4, 2025
Debanhams Group signs agreement with AWS to scale up adoption of AI tools and drive growth
Debenhams Group, parent company of brands such as Karen Millen, PrettyLittleThing, Boohoo, and department store chain Debenhams, has signed a new multi-year partnership with cloud provider Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate its adoption of AI-driven tools. Through the new agreement, Debenhams Group will use generative AI to streamline its...
BusinessMemberJul 4, 2025
New CMO for fashion brand Isabel Marant
French fashion brand Isabel Marant has appointed Sophie Condroyer as its new chief marketing officer. The brand announced the appointment through a press release. Condroyer has over 17 years of experience in the fashion and luxury industries. She has worked at Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent and Chloé. In her new role at Isabel Marant, she will be...
PeopleJul 4, 2025
Wolford appoints Marco Pozzo as deputy CEO
Wolford AG's supervisory board has appointed Marco Pozzo as deputy CEO. The Austrian apparel supplier announced on Friday that Pozzo will join the management board, effective July 7. The role has a three-year term. Wolford is still searching for a new chief executive officer after former brand chief Regis Rimbert left in January after only six...
PeopleJul 4, 2025
Frasers Group raises Hugo Boss stake, now controls over 25 percent of voting rights
British retail group Frasers Group Plc has further increased its stake in Hugo Boss AG. It now directly holds over 25 percent of the voting rights. The parent company of the retail chains Sports Direct, Frasers and Flannels crossed the 20 percent threshold on June 12. The company crossed the 25 percent threshold of voting rights from shares in...
BusinessMemberJul 4, 2025
Loewe: The TikTok trailblazer redefining luxury on social media
In the dynamic landscape of social media, one luxury fashion house is not just participating in the conversation, but actively leading it. Loewe, the Spanish luxury house founded in 1846 and renowned for its exquisite leather goods and innovative ready-to-wear, has plunged headfirst, creating content that resonates deeply with a diverse,...
Fashion |marketing Jul 4, 2025
European luxury: A new report reveals the challenges and growth prospects
European premium and luxury brands represent 5 percent of European GDP, or 986 billion euros. This figure, from a new report by the European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA), in collaboration with the Comité Colbert and Bain & Company, is up 1 percent compared to 2018. While its evolution demonstrates growth dynamics, the...
BusinessFeaturedMemberJul 4, 2025
Wax London expands retail presence in the Gleneagles, Scotland
British menswear label Wax London has expanded its retail presence at the Gleneagles Retail Arcade in Edinburgh, Scotland. Located with the iconic Gleneagles Hotel, the Victorian-style retail arcade houses a range of luxury boutiques including Pringle, Edamame, and Daughter. From July onwards, the Retail Arcade offers an extended range of Wax...
RetailJul 4, 2025