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EssilorLuxottica and Dolce&Gabbana extend partnership until 2050
EssilorLuxottica and Dolce&Gabbana have extended their current licensing agreement for the development, production and global distribution of Dolce&Gabbana branded eyewear and sunglasses until 2050. “With a 25-year time horizon, this collaboration confirms the evolution of our partnership model, which is increasingly focused on the long term. It...
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Chiara Baravalle appointed general manager of Dsquared2
Chiara Baravalle is the new general manager of Canadian-Italian fashion brand Dsquared2, with immediate effect. Baravalle will lead the company's global strategy, operations and continued expansion. She will report directly to founders and creative directors Dean and Dan Caten, a statement explained. Baravalle's appointment coincides with a new...
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Dsquared2 and Staff International renew ready-to-wear license
Canadian-Italian fashion brand Dsquared2 and Staff International, a company controlled by the Only the Brave Group (Otb), have officially renewed their licensing agreement for the production and distribution of apparel collections. The agreement extends a 20-year collaboration, which constitutes the main asset for the ready-to-wear business of...
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Aubade restructures its sales organisation in France to accelerate its omnichannel strategy
Lingerie house Aubade, part of the Calida group, is undergoing a major structural transformation. Under the leadership of its managing director, Claire Masson, the company announced the creation of a centralised retail team on Thursday, January 8. This new entity merges the retail, space management and wholesale divisions to respond more...
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Aura Blockchain Consortium welcomes Marcel Härtlein as new chief executive
Aura Blockchain Consortium, the non-profit organisation founded in 2021 by LVMH, OTB Group, Prada Group and Cartier (part of the Richemont group), has officially announced the appointment of Marcel Härtlein as chief executive officer and secretary general. The executive takes over the operational leadership of the consortium with the aim of...
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FashionUnited's best feature stories of 2025
Every year, the FashionUnited editorial team strives to present compelling feature stories to you, our readers. Covering fashion, retail, business and people, 2025 has once again seen the publication of numerous outstanding articles. We have compiled some of our favourites for you, organised by category. Fashion Addictions to second-hand fashion...
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Bloomberg: Saks Global faces potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing
Saks Global, the parent company of luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue, is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US. This move is being considered a last resort amid growing financial difficulties, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg News. The potential filing comes as the company grapples with high debt and...
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Safilo and Pierre Cardin renew eyewear licence until 2031
Safilo Group and the maison Pierre Cardin have signed an early renewal of the global licence agreement for the design, production and distribution of its optical frames and sunglasses collections. The agreement extends the current partnership until December 31, 2031, consolidating an industrial and commercial relationship that began in 1991. The...
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Swinger International acquires sneaker brand Philippe Model
Philippe Model, an internationally recognised sneaker brand, has been sold to Swinger International spa. The seller was 21 Invest, the private equity fund founded by Alessandro Benetton. With this acquisition, the company strengthens its presence in the premium fashion segment. The brand's sneakers are available in key European, American and...
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Safilo acquires 25 percent stake in Inspecs for 21.7 million pounds
Safilo has announced its acquisition of shares in Inspecs Group. Between December 15 and 18, the company purchased a total of 25 percent of Inspecs' share capital for approximately 21.7 million pounds. In a statement, the management explained that this shareholding “reflects Safilo’s confidence in the long-term prospects of Inspecs, offering the...
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