French label Maison Kitsuné partners with Samsung C&T to expand in South Korea
The Parisian label’s ambitious South Korean offensive starts on October 19 with the opening of a monobrand store in Seoul, in partnership with Samsung C&T.
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![]( "Serge Ruffieux will not take part in Carven's relaunch")
Serge Ruffieux will not take part in Carven's relaunchSerge Ruffieux will not take part in Carven's relaunch
Confirmation of Carven's acquisition by Chinese group Icicle has been accompanied by the news that the French label will be able to keep on all of its current employees – all bar one:...
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![]( "Carven acquired by Chinese group Icicle")
Carven acquired by Chinese group IcicleCarven acquired by Chinese group Icicle
Following predictions from industry observers indicating Chinese company Icicle as the favourite to take over Carven, the French brand has confirmed that the premium fashion group is...
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![]( "Carven: Decision expected 12 October ; a Chinese group in pole position")
Carven: Decision expected 12 October ; a Chinese group in pole positionCarven: Decision expected 12 October ; a Chinese group in pole position
The Paris Commercial Court will deliver its decision on 12 October, but Carven seems to have found its savior in the Chinese group Icicle, with all in favour of a total takeover,...
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![]( "Tranoï to launch in Shanghai")
Tranoï to launch in ShanghaiTranoï to launch in Shanghai
The Parisian trade show is gearing up for a new international adventure. Tranoï is to hold a pre-launch party during Shanghai Fashion Week, on 14 October, to announce the staging of its...
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![]( "French label Carven on the verge of liquidation")
French label Carven on the verge of liquidationFrench label Carven on the verge of liquidation
Former Balmain CEO Emmanuel Diemoz, who was supposed to table a rescue plan for Carven, has thrown in the towel, FashionNetwork.com has learned. There are just a few days left for any...
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![]( "Première Classe makes room for new concepts")
Première Classe makes room for new conceptsPremière Classe makes room for new concepts
The year's second edition of Première Classe Tuileries will run from September 28 to October 1 and will go ahead without Paris-sur-Mode for the first time. It will, however, have multiple...
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![]( "Woman trade show to focus on womenswear again at forthcoming Paris session")
Woman trade show to focus on womenswear again at forthcoming Paris sessionWoman trade show to focus on womenswear again at forthcoming Paris session
After introducing a co-ed format last June, with women’s pre-collections alongside menswear, Paris trade show Woman will focus on womenswear in the next edition on September 28-30.
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![]( "Tranoï trade show extends showroom format for next edition during Paris Fashion Week")
Tranoï trade show extends showroom format for next edition during Paris Fashion WeekTranoï trade show extends showroom format for next edition during Paris Fashion Week
For the end-of-September edition, Parisian fashion trade show Tranoï continues to diversify, extending the range of exhibitors and introducing a second showroom in rue de Richelieu.
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![]( "Negotiations continue for the sale of fragrance brand Caron to Rothschild family investment firm")
Negotiations continue for the sale of fragrance brand Caron to Rothschild family investment firmNegotiations continue for the sale of fragrance brand Caron to Rothschild family investment firm
As French beauty group Alès published its H1 results, it confirmed talks are progressing for the sale of Caron to Cattleya Finance, citing a valuation of €28 million and a timeline.
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![]( "Who’s Next Première Classe: positive turnout, positive numbers")
Who’s Next Première Classe: positive turnout, positive numbersWho’s Next Première Classe: positive turnout, positive numbers
The latest edition of the Parisian fashion and accessories trade show “Who’s Next Première Classe” concluded on Monday with a 3.2 percent increase in visitors and 'satisfactory' business...
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![]( "Livy to expand internationally one year after launch")
Livy to expand internationally one year after launchLivy to expand internationally one year after launch
Launched by the fashion designer Lisa Chavy, Livy is celebrating its first birthday. To kick off its second year, the brand has launched a dedicated online store and will launch in...
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![]( "Copenhagen Fashion Week appoints new CEO")
Copenhagen Fashion Week appoints new CEOCopenhagen Fashion Week appoints new CEO
On November 1, Cecilie Thorsmark will officially take charge as CEO of the Copenhagen Fashion Week, tasked with strengthening the Danish fashion event’s reputation.
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![]( "Who’s Next - Première Classe unveils new formats for a transitional edition")
Who’s Next - Première Classe unveils new formats for a transitional editionWho’s Next - Première Classe unveils new formats for a transitional edition
The Parisian trade show Who’s Next- Première Classe is working on an in-depth redesign but the upcoming edition from September 7 to 10 will already reveal some new features to its...
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![]( "Zadig & Voltaire’s Paris catwalk comeback to mark new fragrance launch")
Zadig & Voltaire’s Paris catwalk comeback to mark new fragrance launchZadig & Voltaire’s Paris catwalk comeback to mark new fragrance launch
According to FashionNetwork sources, the French label will show again in Paris after three seasons in New York, marking the launch on September 29 of a new fragrance created with Shiseido.
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![]( "Minimalist womenswear label Baserange broadens international footprint with Tokyo opening")
Minimalist womenswear label Baserange broadens international footprint with Tokyo openingMinimalist womenswear label Baserange broadens international footprint with Tokyo opening
The French label started out with a line of basic underwear and has progressed well beyond it. It will soon include menswear too, and has opened stores in Melbourne and now Tokyo.
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![]( "The Kooples boosts handbags strategy with Irina Shayk, Stella Maxwell, Zayn Malik")
The Kooples boosts handbags strategy with Irina Shayk, Stella Maxwell, Zayn MalikThe Kooples boosts handbags strategy with Irina Shayk, Stella Maxwell, Zayn Malik
After entering the handbag segment with the help of Emily Ratajkowski in 2017, The Kooples will be at it again in September with a host of new faces, continuing the deployment of a new...
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![]( "Carven receives offers from three potential buyers but is not ruling out other options")
Carven receives offers from three potential buyers but is not ruling out other optionsCarven receives offers from three potential buyers but is not ruling out other options
Potential buyers had until July 9th to come forward and FashionNetwork.com has learned that three offers have been made, including one by Carven perfume licensee Bogart. The brand,...
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![]( "Who's Next, Première Classe reinvent shows with concept-store inspiration")
Who's Next, Première Classe reinvent shows with concept-store inspirationWho's Next, Première Classe reinvent shows with concept-store inspiration
For the next edition, the organisers of Paris shows Who's Next-Première Classe are looking to rekindle visitor interest by including accessories, beachwear, fine jewellery and cosmetics.
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![]( "Lingerie group Van de Velde confirms negative start to the year")
Lingerie group Van de Velde confirms negative start to the yearLingerie group Van de Velde confirms negative start to the year
The Belgian lingerie specialist, parent company of brands including Marie Jo and Primadonna, has published negative preliminary results for the first half of the year, confirming the...
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![]( "French label IKKS needs to restructure debt, seeks fresh capital")
French label IKKS needs to restructure debt, seeks fresh capitalFrench label IKKS needs to restructure debt, seeks fresh capital
The ready-to-wear label, the subject of a leveraged buyout since 2014, is now forced to refinance its debt and look for fresh capital, an operation which is expected to last until...
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![]( "Tmall and trade show organiser Eurovet ink partnership deal for lingerie market")
Tmall and trade show organiser Eurovet ink partnership deal for lingerie marketTmall and trade show organiser Eurovet ink partnership deal for lingerie market
The Alibaba group’s e-tailer and the French trade show organiser joined forces to boost the Chinese site’s lingerie range, with Eurovet acting as an intermediary with lingerie labels.
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![]( "SMCP puts Erwan Le Meur in charge of legal affairs")
SMCP puts Erwan Le Meur in charge of legal affairsSMCP puts Erwan Le Meur in charge of legal affairs
The SMCP group has announced the appointment of Erwan Le Meur as General Counsel. He was formerly in charge of legal affairs at Showroom Privé and also worked at Amazon.
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![]( "Rochas appoints Federico Curradi as Creative Director of men’s ready-to-wear")
Rochas appoints Federico Curradi as Creative Director of men’s ready-to-wearRochas appoints Federico Curradi as Creative Director of men’s ready-to-wear
After licensing Rochas’s menswear to Onward, the label’s owner Interparfums has put Federico Curradi in charge of style. The first Curradi-designed collection will be AW 2019-20.
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![]( "New shareholder or buyer for Parisian label Carven urgently sought")
New shareholder or buyer for Parisian label Carven urgently soughtNew shareholder or buyer for Parisian label Carven urgently sought
French label Carven filed for bankruptcy protection in May, and the court has ruled for the company to be placed in receivership, while an urgent quest is on for new investors or a buyer.
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![]( "Fendi announces appointment of Giuseppe Oliveri as managing director of retail and wholesale")
Fendi announces appointment of Giuseppe Oliveri as managing director of retail and wholesaleFendi announces appointment of Giuseppe Oliveri as managing director of retail and wholesale
The Rome-based luxury house has announced the appointment of Charles Delapalme's successor as head of retail and wholesale as he leaves to join Christian Dior: Giuseppe Oliveri, who joins...
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![]( "ANDAM announces 2018 finalists")
ANDAM announces 2018 finalistsANDAM announces 2018 finalists
The famous design competition has just revealed the identity of the 15 finalists in its Fashion, Accessories and Innovation categories, including labels such as Atlein, Eckhaus Latta,...
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![]( "Etam to sell Chinese ready-to-wear business")
Etam to sell Chinese ready-to-wear businessEtam to sell Chinese ready-to-wear business
Etam’s Chinese business, which significantly hinders the group’s growth, will be sold to a Hong Kong investor, except for the local lingerie activity, which the group is keen to expand.
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![]( "Bonton founders Irène and Thomas Cohen step down")
Bonton founders Irène and Thomas Cohen step downBonton founders Irène and Thomas Cohen step down
Having sold a majority share to Xavier Marie in Autumn 2016, the founders of Parisian childrenswear brand Bonton stepped away from the business today, handing its management over to a new...
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![]( "UBM launches Remode, a new BtoB event in LA")
UBM launches Remode, a new BtoB event in LAUBM launches Remode, a new BtoB event in LA
American trade show organizer UBM has confided the development of its new event to Pierre-Nicolas Hurstel. Remode, a networking event for brands, with conferences, meetings and...