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Frasers Group adds to Hugo Boss investment, is still likely to win UK ops of Ted Baker
Frasers Group has increased its stake in Hugo Boss again with the UK business releasing a brief statement on Friday to that effect.
Fashion

David Belhassen on rebuilding Valextra, guiding Victoria Beckham, selling Vuarnet and buying Tom Dixon
When Valextra feted its new Paris boutique on Wednesday night it marked an advance in an impressive rebirth of the Milanese marque by Neo Investment Partners, the savvy investment firm that manages Victoria Beckham.
Fashion

Berluti unveils Mathieu Forget French Elegance in Movement project
The top shelf Parisian luxury menswear marque has unveiled its latest campaign and project - Berluti x Mathieu Forget’s French Elegance in Movement, part of this summer’s Olympiades Culturelle.
Fashion

Calvin Klein names Veronica Leoni as Creative Director of Collection
Calvin Klein has named Veronica Leoni, an acclaimed indie designer, as its new Creative Director of Collection in a surprise move.
Fashion

Sergio Rossi returns to UAE with new store in Dubai
Luxury Italian footwear brand Sergio Rossi has made a return to the UAE, with the opening of a new boutique in the Dubai Mall, in partnership with local luxury brand entrepreneurs, Timeless Group.
Luxury

Luxury influencers vanish from Chinese social media in wealth crackdown
Chinese social media censors have blocked multiple influencers known for showing off their lavish lifestyles after an official campaign to curb displays of ostentatious wealth online was announced.
Luxury

Mytheresa expands partnership with Vestiaire Collective to customers in Europe, UK and US
Mytheresa has expanded its partnership with Vestiaire Collective to include all Mytheresa customers in Europe, the UK and the US, starting from Tuesday, May 28.
Fashion

Sneaker maker Golden Goose is said to kick off Milan IPO soon
Luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose SpA plans to kick off an initial public offering in Milan as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter, extending a strong rebound in European listings this year.
Luxury

Philipp Plein opens Cannes flagship store
German fashion designer Philipp Plein has opened a new Cannes flagship store, located at Boulevard De La Croisette 65.
Luxury

Louis Vuitton’s cruise into Barcelona, preps for next America’s Cup
Louis Vuitton sauntered into Barcelona with an eclectic Catalan cruise collection by Nicolas Ghèsquiere, staged Thursday amid the splendor of the Parque Güell, even as eco protestors blocked guests arriving at the show.
Fashion

Heritage brands Sunspel and Cheaney launch footwear collab
Sunspel, the upscale heritage apparel brand, has collaborated with a fellow heritage British brand — shoemaker Cheaney — to recreate a classic Derby and a loafer footwear style for its summer collection.
Luxury

New Hugo Boss tech-based loyalty programme to debut first in UK
Hugo Boss said this week that it’s taken its current membership programme “to the next level by unveiling Hugo Boss XP – a pioneering omnichannel member experience that is centred around the Hugo Boss customer app”.
Fashion

Fashion, photography, fine art and the royal family unite for Knights of Gala charity in Cannes
Fashion, photography, fine art and the royal family will all unite Wednesday evening in Cannes for the Knights of Gala charity, where guests can even bid on a day on a private tour with Sarah, Duchess of York.
Luxury

Sperry X Todd Snyder team up for revamped version of famous preppy-staple boat shoe
The Topsider, the infamous leather moccasin-style shoe initially intended for sailing that became a 1980s fashion item, capitalizes on retro-era popularity among Gen Z.
Fashion

Balenciaga opens first standalone store in Chicago
Located at 15 East Oak Street, the two-level, 641-square meter store features Balenciaga’s signature Raw Architecture concept.
Luxury

Chanel sales jump as label reaps benefits of price hikes, demand
Chanel’s revenue and profit grew by double digits last year as the brand benefited from higher prices and strong demand for its costly fashions and handbags.
Luxury