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Dior in Mumbai: Midway to métier d'art with a Mumbai soul
With Bollywood stars and Indian aristocracy sitting front row, Dior staged its latest show before the famed Gateway of India, a collection that celebrated Mumbai’s great métier d’art – intensely unique embroidery.
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Polish e-commerce firm Allegro eyes higher Q1 profit, shares rise
Poland's biggest e-commerce platform Allegro said it expects core earnings to rise in the first quarter as it focuses on cost control, sending its shares up as much as 15% on Thursday.
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Alibaba considers yielding control of some businesses in overhaul
Alibaba Group said on Thursday it will look to monetise non-core assets and consider giving up control of some businesses, as the Chinese tech conglomerate reinvents itself after a regulatory crackdown.
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Under Armour names Stephen Curry president of Curry Brand
In this role, Curry will help drive athlete insights, product development, and strategic business and marketing.
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True Religion expands into China
As part of the partnership, True Religion is committed to opening a mix of 65 freestanding stores and shop-in-shops by 2026 and a total of 108 by 2028.
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Elie Saab to be guest of honor at next BBFW
Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week is once again inviting a guest of honor. After Marchesa and Viktor & Rolf in past editions, the Lebanese designer Elie Saab is to hold his first bridal fashion show in Barcelona.
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China's JD.com to spin off industrial, property units in Hong Kong float
JD.com Inc said it plans to spin off its property and industrial units and list them on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the latest revamp in the Chinese technology sector after a sweeping regulatory crackdown.
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Primark's UK workers to get 12% pay rise
Primark's 26,000 retail assistants in Britain are to get an inflation-beating average pay rise of 12% from April 1, the fashion retailer said on Thursday.
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New Look tech chief to leave at end of month - report
There’s been a lot of change at New Look lately with the company confirming a week ago that it would make job cuts at its HQ. And now it seems the firm’s technology chief is departing.
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Hat-maker Borsalino opens museum in Italy
On April 4, the Italian hat-maker will open a museum at its former factory in Alessandria, tracing its history and that of its legendary hats. FashionNetwork.com had the chance to enjoy a preview tour of the museum.
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WGSN owner says revenue rises, but non-fashion is growth driver
Up-for-sale WGSN could have a new owner before the end of April. That’s the news from UK-based specialist information and analytics owner Ascential that earlier decided to offload the UK-based business in January.
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Myriam Ullens, founder of Maison Ullens murdered
Myriam Ullens, aged 70 years old and founder of the knitwear label Maison Ullens, was found dead on March 29 outside her home in Lasne, according to the public prosecutor's office in Walloon Brabant.
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Boss opens virtual showroom as part of Metaverse Fashion Week
Boss, the Hugo Boss-owned label, said it’s “taking a bold step into the metaverse on the heels of a critically acclaimed Spring/Summer 2023 Fashion Show in Miami”.
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Uniqlo and Theory to open Covent Garden combo flagship
After opening a joint giant-sized Uniqlo-Theory space on London’s Regent Street, the owner of both brands, Fast Retailing, is clearly pleased with the results and will open another in Covent Garden late next month.
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H&M profit gets Q1 Sellpy boost, says womenswear, COS and Arket are strong
H&M’s Q1 results showed the company increasing operating profit, net profit and sales in the three months to the end of February. But challenges remain and many spring season sales have been delayed by cold weather.
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High-end rental and resale report could see rapid fivefold growth says Bloomberg study
There's a massive opportunity in the rental and resale market with Bloomberg Intelligence saying in a new report that the higher end of this market could grow fivefold as soon as 2025 with resale a particular focus.
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