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IKKS Group acquired, many jobs to be cut

French ready-to-wear group IKKS, having been placed in receivership, has found a buyer. The acquisition will see its workforce halved with the loss of approximately 500 jobs, according to the takeover bid approved by the Paris Commercial Court on Friday. 546 direct jobs retained out of 1,094 The offer proposes the retention of 546 direct jobs...

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Taxation of small Chinese parcels: EU moves to practical implementation

Brussels (Belgium) - The principle has been agreed, yet practical details remain to be settled. The 27 member states must find a provisional solution on Friday to tax the mountains of small Chinese parcels imported into the European Union “as soon as possible” in 2026. This move comes without waiting for the initial deadline set for 2028. Some...

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Brunello Cucinelli raises growth forecast

Italian fashion house Brunello Cucinelli SpA has raised its revenue forecast for the current financial year 2025. According to an interim statement published on Wednesday, management now expects currency-adjusted growth of 11 to 12 percent. Previously, the knitwear specialist had forecast an increase of 10 percent at constant exchange rates....

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Mango reaches 60 stores in the US with Chicago opening

Mango is accelerating its expansion and consolidation strategies in the US with the opening of its first store in the state of Illinois. The Spanish fashion multinational has entered a new region with the opening of a first store in the commercial and tourist heart of Chicago. This is the 60th store for the company founded by Isak Andic across...

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Second-hand: The Row follows close behind Hermès and Goyard with 97 percent retention rate

Certain brands stand out as unshakeable pillars in the second-hand fashion market. Hermès immediately comes to mind, with handbags perceived as investments as profitable as prime property. However, this rapidly developing segment also holds surprises. The recent Clair Report, published by resale site Rebag, revealed the impressive performance of...

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EU raids Temu headquarters in Dublin

The European Commission has raided Temu’s European office in Dublin during an announced inspection, the Financial Times reports. The investigation stems from allegations that the Chinese e-commerce platform receives state aid from Beijing to secure subsidies. This financial support reportedly enables the company to offer products at even lower...

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Wrstbhvr opens permanent retail space at KaDeWe

Berlin-based label Wrstbhvr has secured its own retail space at KaDeWe. The brand is opening its permanent location on the fourth floor of the Berlin luxury department store, Wrstbhvr announced. Spanning approximately 70 square metres, the retail space follows previous collaborations with KaDeWe. These included pop-ups and a presence in the...

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Cruise show: Chanel selects Biarritz

Chanel has opted for a local setting over the far-flung destinations often favoured by luxury brands for cruise presentations. Biarritz will host the show for its resort 2026/27 collection on April 28, 2026. This location holds significant historical importance for the house. New cruise collection in Biarritz marks historical return Bruno...

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Barcelona-based Go PopUp closes a 300,000 euro funding round

Barcelona-based platform Go PopUp has closed a 300,000 euro funding round led by Ona Capital. The platform connects space owners with brands and agencies seeking unique locations for launches, activations or immersive campaigns. Ona Capital is a Catalan venture capital fund specialising in promoting tech start-ups in their growth phase. Several...

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Punt Roma exceeds 150 million in sales: reduced debt, increased equity and new openings

In a year marked by significant strategic moves for Victrix Group, the parent company of Punt Roma, the company closed 2024 by reinforcing its expansion drive. This was previously signalled mid-year with the acquisition of brand rights for the German company Gerry Weber and subsequently for Samoon. Six months later, the accounts for the full...

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The sneaker year 2025: Between retro hype, skate influences and new visions

Sneakers remain relevant in 2025, particularly within the streetwear scene, even as classic shoe models gain popularity among younger consumers. We reviewed the year with Berlin-based sneaker expert Amadeus Thüner and discussed the top releases, highlights and wishlists for 2026. Which sneaker releases impressed you most this year? The “Sneaker...

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Poetcore, opera aesthetic and brooches: Key style predictions from Pinterest for 2026

At the end of each year, Pinterest delves into its platform's search queries to predict trends for the coming year. The inspiration platform has published Pinterest Predicts 2026, featuring a total of 21 trends across fashion, beauty, interiors, travel and food. FashionUnited outlines the fashion trends. Glamoratti Minimalism is scarce among...