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The quiet force: How Véronique Nichanian shaped Hermès menswear for almost four decades

In an industry that constantly reinvents itself, Véronique Nichanian has been a calming presence for decades. As the artistic director of menswear at Hermès, she shaped the French luxury fashion house's menswear for almost 40 years. She remained a constant while the fashion world around her changed at an ever-increasing pace. Now, she is...

Trump: new tariff on Chinese imports is economically untenable

According to US President Donald Trump, the new tariffs he has threatened against China are economically unsustainable. When asked if the cumulative total tariff rate of 157 percent is sustainable for the economy and what it would mean, he said: “That is not sustainable, but that is the figure.” Trump continued in an interview with US television...

Hummel to manage BeNeLux market directly again

After a 30-year partnership with Dutch licensee Deventrade, Hummel is taking back direct responsibility for Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (BeNeLux). The Danish sportswear brand of German origin has established the subsidiary Hummel BeNeLux to manage all business activities in the region from January 1, 2026, Hummel announced on...

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Glenn Martens gives H&M bestsellers a new twist

Around a year ago, H&M announced its collaboration with Glenn Martens. Now, the Swedish fashion retailer and the Belgian designer are offering a first glimpse into the upcoming collection. “I firmly believe this is one of the most creative collaborations we have ever done,” said Ann-Sofie Johansson, creative advisor at H&M. “Glenn is a true...

EssilorLuxottica posts its "best quarter" since its creation

Paris - EssilorLuxottica, the global leader in optics, reported revenues of 6.87 billion euros, up 6.7 percent at current exchange rates for the third quarter of 2025 on Thursday. The figure exceeded expectations from Factset and Bloomberg, which had forecast 6.73 billion and 6.75 billion euros, respectively. The result was driven by smart...

Mango founder's death: Son Jonathan Andic named suspect in homicide case

Madrid – A major twist has emerged in the investigation into the death of Isak Andic, founder of the Spanish fashion giant Mango. The Court of Instruction No. 5 in Martorell has formally charged Jonathan Andic, his son and the company’s current vice president, as a suspect in the case. The fatal incident occurred on December 14, 2024, when...

Hermès: Véronique Nichanian to step down as artistic director of menswear after 37 years

After 37 years, Véronique Nichanian is reportedly stepping down from her role as artistic director of menswear at Hermès. The designer announced her departure in an interview with the French daily newspaper Le Figaro, where she also stated that it would be good for someone else to take over. The French luxury group confirmed the information to...

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Armani Group: Giuseppe Marsocci appointed new CEO

Giuseppe Marsocci is the new CEO of Armani. As announced by the company in a statement, the appointment of Giuseppe Marsocci as chief executive officer of the Armani Group is effective immediately and includes his concurrent entry onto the board of directors. Marsocci joined Armani Group in 2003 The 61-year-old manager from Turin has over 35...

Birkenstock to acquire Australian distributor

German footwear provider Birkenstock is set to take direct control of its distribution in Australia. On Wednesday, the publicly listed parent company, Birkenstock Holding Plc, announced it will acquire the distribution company Birkenstock Australia Pty. Ltd. through its subsidiary, Birkenstock International Asia GmbH. A corresponding binding...

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Hestra: Swedish glove brand opens stores in Germany and the USA

Swedish glove brand Hestra Gloves is opening its first stores in Germany and the United States. The German store is located at Sendlinger Straße 7 in Munich and is the family-owned company's first outside Scandinavia, Hestra announced on Thursday. But this is only the first step in its international expansion. Munich will be followed by Boulder,...