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Prada continues investing in property with landmark Bond Street deal

Prada is once again placing a strategic bet on bricks-and-mortar retail, with the Italian luxury group reportedly close to acquiring the prestigious London property housing its Miu Miu boutique on New Bond Street. According to reports in WWD, Prada Holding is nearing a deal with asset manager M&G Investments to purchase the building for...

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Haider Ackermann’s Tom Ford debut balances modern sensuality with a respectful reinvention

For his highly anticipated debut as Creative Director of Tom Ford, Haider Ackermann opted for a subtle, atmospheric nod to the brand’s origins — deftly recreating the kind of show environment long associated with Mr. Ford’s own era-defining presentations. The space was a study in seductive restraint: dimly lit, framed by smoked mirrors, lined...

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Drest appoints new vice president of brand partnerships

Fashion styling mobile game Drest has named Alex Holder as vice president of brand partnerships to drive global commercial growth. Holder, whose career has merged gaming, technology and luxury fashion, joins Drest from data and insights platform GEEIQ, where he most recently served as commercial director, supporting global organisations to...

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i-D magazine makes it comeback for spring/summer 2025 with "The Unknown Issue"

i-D Magazine has announced its upcoming spring/summer 2025 issue, as the British fashion magazine is poised to make its comeback. The issue will be the first released under the leadership of Thom Bettridge, who was appointed editor-in-chief and chief brand officer in August 2024, and Karlie Kloss’s Bedford Media, following the publication’s...

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Pink Chicken opens first store in Connecticut

Children's wear brand Pink Chicken has expanded its retail presence to Westport, Connecticut. Pink Chicken's first retail location to open in Connecticut, the new store, which opened on March 6, spans 900 square feet and is located at 10 Sconset Square in the center of the local shopping district. "We're so excited to open our doors in Westport,...

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Hawke & Co. gift custom puffer coats to Central Park carriage horses

New York-based outerwear brand Hawke & Co. has designed and gifted the Central Park carriage horses a custom version of its signature packable puffer jacket. As the weather remains cold in the region, Michael Rosenberg, the brand's owner, was inspired to develop the jacket to help keep the working horses warm. "I know that the Central Park...

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Banana Republic launches The White Lotus capsule collection

Banana Republic has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to create a capsule collection inspired by the HBO Emmy-winning series The White Lotus. The Banana Republic x The White Lotus collaboration Credits: Banana Republic Launching today online and in 26 selected Banana Republic stores across the nation, the...

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K-Way returns to the UK with new store as it celebrates 60th anniversary

French outerwear brand K-Way, part of Italian group BasicNet, has returned to the UK with a new flagship store on King’s Road in London as it looks to solidify its position in the British market and as a leading player in the premium outerwear market. “This new opening is part of our European expansion journey, we see the UK as a big focus...

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Geox closes FY24 with 7.8% decline in revenue

Geox S.p.A. closed 2024 with a 7.8% decline in revenue. "2024 proved to be a complex year for the group, marked by challenging market conditions that impacted the company's performance and sales volumes. The revenue decrease of approximately 56 million euro compared to the previous year was partially offset by careful and prudent cost and...

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Pandora names new general manager for the UK and Ireland

Danish jewellery brand Pandora has appointed Nicole Clayton as its new general manager for the UK and Ireland. Clayton, a senior executive with a track record with consumer goods and fashion brands, will join Pandora on April 1. Most recently, Clayton served as the global chief digital officer for top FMCG brand Nestlé-Nespresso in Switzerland....

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‘Viktor&Rolf Relaunches Ready-to-Wear Line After a Decade’

After a decade-long hiatus, Dutch fashion house Viktor&Rolf is reviving its ready-to-wear line. While the brand has released select ready-to-wear pieces in recent seasons, a full collection has not been available. The new line will debut in FW25 and be sold at select retailers and on the fashion house's website, according to WWD. “After a...

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Julian Klausner's debut for Dries Van Noten: A dialogue between past and future

The highly anticipated debut of Julian Klausner as creative director of Dries van Noten has finally taken place. On Wednesday, 5 March, he unveiled his first collection for the renowned Belgian fashion house at the opulent Palais Garnier opera house in Paris. “This collection is a celebration of transformation – the quiet yet powerful dialogue...