Articles by Don-Alvin Adegeest
Louis Vuitton bets on nostalgia with final Murakami drop
Louis Vuitton has unveiled the third and final installment of its re-edition partnership with Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami. This chapter, marking the 20th anniversary of their initial 2003 collaboration, not only leverages nostalgia but also reflects a calculated attempt by parent company LVMH to invigorate consumer interest...
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Huawei leans into fashion with new wearables at Berlin launch
Huawei has unveiled a fresh lineup of wearables in Berlin, signalling a more fashion-conscious direction for the brand as it looks to blend aesthetics with health tech. The launch, themed “Fashion Next”, introduced updates to its smartwatch and audio products with a clear message: wearables are no longer just about functionality—they’re about...
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Struggles at Lanvin Group as parent company eyes asset sales
Fosun International’s efforts to build a global luxury portfolio under its fashion arm the Lanvin Group, may be in flux. The Chinese conglomerate, which spent the last decade acquiring high-end brands including Lanvin, Wolford, and St. John Knits, is now reported to be open to divesting from some of its fashion investments, highlighting the...
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Walmart signals price hikes ahead
Walmart reported a dip in first-quarter profit, citing the mounting cost pressures from tariffs imposed by the current administration as a key challenge. Despite a 2.5 per cent rise in revenue to 165.61bn dollars and stronger-than-expected adjusted earnings per share of 61 cents, the retail giant said it will be forced to raise prices in the...
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Bulgari doubles down on Italian manufacturing with Valenza expansion
Bulgari has completed the expansion of its Manifattura in Valenza, positioning the site as the world’s largest single-brand jewellery production facility — a strategic move that underscores the brand’s ambitions to scale output, control its value chain more tightly, and reinforce its sustainability credentials. Bulgari said the enlarged...
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PVH leadership shuffle at Calvin Klein suggest hurdles to rebuild brand
The iconic imagery of Kate Moss in Calvin Klein campaigns and the minimalist ethos once embodied by its John Pawson-designed Manhattan flagship now feel like distant echoes of a brand increasingly defined by commercial pragmatism. This week’s announcement that Eva Serrano will depart as global brand president—widely interpreted as an involuntary...
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"Let Them Be Naked" documentary lifts veil on chemical risks in clothing
As pressure mounts on the fashion industry to confront its environmental and health impacts, designer Jeff Garner is offering a personal—and urgent—call to action. His award-winning documentary Let Them Be Naked will stream globally for the first time this Mother’s Day weekend (8–11 May), in memory of his mother, Peggy Lynn Garner, whose death...
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Africa's secondhand clothing market balances economic promise and pressures
Africa has become a critical player in the global secondhand clothing market, offering a fast-growing outlet for pre-owned apparel exports while highlighting tensions between economic necessity and industrial ambition. Driven by affordability, style diversity, and sustainability concerns, the continent’s demand for secondhand garments—often...
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Pinterest leverages AI to streamline fashion e-commerce
Pinterest is making a calculated play to shift how consumers discover and shop for fashion online, leaning into its visual-first heritage with an upgraded suite of image-based search tools. The platform’s latest product update, now live in key markets including the US, UK and Canada, positions it less as a social media outlet and more as a...
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Nicole Kidman to receive Kering's 2025 Women In Motion Award
Kering, the luxury conglomerate, and the Festival de Cannes will bestow the 2025 Women In Motion Award upon Nicole Kidman, recognizing her significant contributions to cinema and her advocacy for female representation, the festival announced. Kidman, whose career spans over three decades, will receive the accolade at the official Women In Motion...
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