Gucci Group appoints mediator to deal with Alibaba counterfeit goods
By Alibaba is back in the headlines this week as luxury brands Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and others from ther Kering group are suing Alibaba Group Holding Ltd for promoting the sale of fake luxury goods. The Kering Group brands are backing down from a threat to withdraw from the process after Alibaba founder Jack Ma […]
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Vivienne Westwood commemorates 20th anniversary of Vive La Cocotte
Iconic British designer, Dame Vivienne Westwood is honouring the 20th anniversary of Vive La Cocotte this winter with the launch of a limited edition capsule collection based on the theme of her Gold Label Autumn/Winter 1995 show. The 20 piece limited edition collection features Cocotte dresses made of silk satin, with a floral print available […]
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Lanvin Jiji bag joining the ranks of "it" bags in popularity
New York – While the departure of Alber Elbaz as artistic director of Lanvin sent a ripple of shock through the fashion industry, he seems to have left his mark with one product: the Lanvin Jiji Bag. While Lanvin has always been a very popular luxury brand, their handbags have never reached the “it” bag […]
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Zalando accused of false advertising
German e-commerce giant Zalando has been accused of false advertising, with a private-sector competition watchdog filing an injunction against the online fashion retailer. The Centre for Protection against Unfair Competition said in a statement that Zalando had misrepresented how many pieces of certain items of clothing were still available, creating the impression that customers needed […]
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Kering launches ‘White Ribbon For Women"
French luxury group Kering is supporting the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women via a campaign called “White Ribbon For Women.” As part of the Kering Foundation, the company has created a badge designed by Stella McCartney as a symbol of the struggle, which will be available in over 800 designer stores […]
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Creative Skillset launches Student Design Award
Creative Skillset, the industry skills body for the creative industries, has announced that it has set up the Anne Tyrrell Student Design Award, in memory of the fashion and interior designer to support students in the second year of their Creative Skillset ticked fashion courses. Her career spanned more than fifty years in fashion and […]
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The ultimate scarf of invisibility: The ISHU
The days of worrying if that certain ill-snapped drunk photo will end up on Instagram or Facebook are over, thanks to the arrival of the ISHU scarf, otherwise known as ‘the modern day invisibility cloak.’ An impressive six years in the making, this scarf is the world’s first specially developed fashion item that disrupts flash […]
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Los Angeles is new icon of menswear cool
Long derided for flashiness or faded grunge, Los Angeles and a new generation of designers are bringing a new brand of chic to American menswear. It’s only the second edition of New York Men’s Fashion Week, which kicked off Monday and ends Thursday. But already the capital of American fashion is recognizing that innovations on […]
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Manchester United names official outdoor apparel partner
Football club Manchester United has signed a partnership with American outdoor brand Columbia Sportswear as its first official outdoor apparel partner. As part of the deal, the well-known American outdoor brand will design and create dual-branded outerwear for outdoor endeavours, including hiking, climbing, mountaineering, as well as water and snow activities. The exclusive Manchester United […]
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Burberry faces legal dispute for misleading outlet prices
First came the headline that Burberry has started legal proceeding against American department store giant JC Penney for alleged trademark infringement, and copying its scarf motif. Now it looks as if the shoe is on the other foot, as Burberry is to face a US class action lawsuit claiming the UK fashion house used misleading […]
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