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Galeries Lafayette aims to become world leader in department stores by 2030

Paris - Building on “solid performance” in a “complex environment”, the Galeries Lafayette group announced on Wednesday an investment plan of 260 million euros by 2030. The company has the ambition of making its Parisian flagship on Boulevard Haussmann the “world's leading department store”. The historic brand has an international presence with...

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Spanish executive Marta Lastra named new CEO of US brand Altuzarra

Madrid – New York-based fashion brand Altuzarra, founded by French-American fashion designer Joseph Altuzarra, is restructuring its management with the appointment of Spanish executive Marta Lastra as the brand's new chief executive officer. She assumes the position with immediate effect, taking over from the designer himself. He will now rely...

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Court ends judicial administration for Valentino subsidiary, according to reports

The court-ordered judicial administration for Valentino Bags Lab SrL, a company belonging to the fashion house Valentino, has been ended early, according to media reports. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, the measure was imposed in May last year because the company, which produces accessories for the Valentino brand, allegedly...

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Harrods aligns its retail experience with V&A's Schiaparelli exhibition

In London, the department store Harrods is dedicating an installation to Schiaparelli, following the “Fashion Becomes Art” exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A). By engaging with this cultural moment, the retailer is creating a dialogue between the shopping experience and artistic references. Harrods is combining its in-store...

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Fashion without humans? AI models and the future of an industry

A perfect smile, a flawless body, an outfit that fits like a glove. The image looks normal in an online shop; after all, it is a model. Or is it? Increasingly, these images are not created by real people, but by artificial intelligence (AI). Companies are using AI more and more in their online shops, promising speed, efficiency and lower costs....

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European fashion stocks soar following Iran ceasefire

Madrid – Optimism is taking hold of the markets following the hopeful bilateral ceasefire agreed between the governments of the US and Iran in the early hours of Wednesday, April 8, Central European Summer Time. The agreement, reached for the next two weeks, is based on open negotiations for a “definitive” and “long-term” peace deal. It will...

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Valentino appoints Antonio Achille as new chief operating and transformation officer

Valentino is strengthening its management team. Antonio Achille will become the new chief operating and transformation officer, effective April 8. According to a statement, the appointment is part of the Mayhoola-controlled brand's wider organisational evolution. The goal is to consolidate operational efficiency, innovation and international...

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Puig and Estée Lauder merger moves closer as negotiations advance

Madrid – Since confirming on March 24 that they were in negotiations for a potential merger of their respective businesses, Puig and The Estée Lauder Companies have not provided any new official information. The only exception was a statement in which the Spanish company updated its financial calendar at the end of that week. This has not...

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Substack, fashion journalism's new eldorado

Can fashion journalism reinvent itself? As traditional media faces a crisis, journalists are turning to the paid newsletter platform Substack. The platform promises editorial independence and substantial revenue for the most astute writers. Founded in the US in 2017, Substack is not a media outlet but a website. It allows users to subscribe to...

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Trump announces a bilateral ceasefire between the US and Iran

Madrid – Diplomacy has prevailed over conflict following an announcement made in the early hours of this morning, Central European Summer Time, by US president Donald J. Trump. The statement concerns the armed conflict involving the armies of the US, Israel and Iran since February 28. This crisis appears to be on track according to the American...

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The late Adriano Goldschmied: "We are experiencing an epochal change, the focus should be on quality and lower costs"

This interview was previously published in Italian on 26 March 2026. With the passing of Adriano Goldschmied earlier this week we decided to translate it. Denim's roots date back to the 1500s. Despite its age, this fabric is still very much in fashion and relevant. Many luxury brands have featured it in their latest collections, appealing to...

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Desigual and US fund Enduring Ventures submit binding offers for Pronovias

Madrid – This marks the latest chapter in the turbulent decline of the Spanish bridal fashion group Pronovias, a journey that began with its sale by Alberto Palatchi in 2017 to the British private equity fund BC Partners. This transaction is seen as the root of the financial difficulties the company has since faced. Pronovias is now on the brink...