Frame names Amelia Gray as new brand face

Californian fashion brand Frame has named American model and television personality Amelia Gray as the new face of its latest campaign series.  Frame names Amelia Gray as new face of the brand. – Frame As part of the campaign, captured by Erik Torstensson, co-founder and chief creative officer of Frame, Gray, a familiar face in … Read more

Neiman Marcus launches exclusive Loewe collection

Neiman Marcus has teamed up with Loewe to unveil an exclusive collection and immersive installations, paying tribute to Jonathan Anderson. Neiman Marcus launches exclusive Loewe collection. – Neiman Marcus The collaboration marks a culmination of Anderson’s tenure at Loewe and his recognition as the recipient of the 2023 Neiman Marcus Award for Creative Impact in … Read more

Saks Fifth Avenue flagship appraised at $3.6 billion as it renews Neiman push

By Bloomberg Published Mar 29, 2024 The owners of Saks Fifth Avenue are in talks to raise financing to bolster the cash portion of an offer to buy competitor Neiman Marcus, according to people familiar with the matter, moving two of America’s biggest high-end department stores closer to a deal after years of on-and-off courtship … Read more

Jacquemus honoured in Milan by Camera della Moda and Zalando

Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Mar 22, 2024 While in Milan, Simon Porte Jacquemus reminisced about his ties with Italy, as he readies himself to hold a fashion show in Capri in June. The French designer was honoured on Wednesday, March 20, by the Italian Chamber of Fashion (CNMI) and the German e-commerce giant Zalando, … Read more

Golden Goose Bows New Bags With Customization Project at Neiman Marcus

TO DALLAS WITH LOVE: In the era of hyper-customization, Golden Goose is dropping its latest handbag collection taking its co-creation concept to Neiman Marcus in Dallas. Mounting a pop-up space it calls “bag lab” inside the luxury department store’s North Park location, the shoe label will offer its customers a chance to customize the new … Read more

Robert Burke and Andrew Taylor launch Taylor Burke Communications

Industry experts Robert Burke and Andrew Taylor have teamed up to redefine the landscape of strategic communications and public relations with the launch of Taylor Burke Communications.  Andrew Taylor. – Taylor Burke Communications Drawing from their extensive experience, Burke and Taylor had a vision to create a new kind of communications firm that offers senior-level … Read more

Is it game over for sector’s biggest names?

Matches has laid off almost half its staff — 273 people — as it trades through administration while a buyer is sought by insolvency specialist Teneo. The company had employed 533 people in its three London stores and at its HQ from where it sells to consumers in 170 countries.  Matches Benji Dymant, joint administrator, … Read more

Couture house Alexandre Vauthier seeks buyer amid difficulties

Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Feb 21, 2024 Amidst significant financial challenges, the illustrious couture house Alexandre Vauthier is currently in search of an acquirer, as initially reported by the economic investigative media outlet, L’Informé. A judicial administration procedure was initiated by the Commercial Court of Paris on Tuesday, February 13. The couture house Alexandre … Read more

The RealReal appoints Ajay Gopal as CFO, Karen Katz as chairperson of the board

Online luxury resale platform The RealReal has announced the appointment of Ajay Gopal as chief financial officer, effective March 18. The RealReal appoints Ajay Gopal as CFO and Karen Katz as chairperson of the board. – The RealReal Alongside this appointment, the company also disclosed that Karen Katz, a current board member, has been appointed … Read more

After Neiman Marcus, now Kering cuts Farfetch links

Gucci and Saint Laurent owner Kering has reportedly cut direct links with Farfetch although its brands could continue to be available on the site when sold through the third-party retailers that are Farfetch’s backbone. The news came after Neiman Marcus Group said earlier this week that it’s not moving forward with plans to transition its … Read more