Articles by Jule Scott
A visit to Arc'teryx in Munich: Why the outdoor brand distances itself from luxury and trends
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Arc’teryx is on an expansion course. In recent weeks, two new stores were opened in Germany while New York City became home to the brand’s largest flagship to date. The strategy has been in place as direct sales continue to pay off, particularly in terms of the profitability of the parent company Amer Sports. However, the focus of the Canadian...
Armedangels appoints André Hennigers as Director Global Sales
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Armedangels has a new Director Global Sales. André Hennigers has been appointed to the role of Director Global Sales, the Cologne-based clothing retailer announced on Tuesday. In his new role, which he has held since September 15, the designated sales manager will be responsible for the strategic development and expansion of the sales business....
Alberta Ferretti steps down as creative director of her brand
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Alberta Ferretti will be stepping down as creative director of her eponymous label, the parent company Aeffe Spa announced on Tuesday. Ferretti and her brother Massimo Ferretti founded the Italian group in 1980, which today also includes Moschino and Philosophy, before she debuted her own brand, Alberta Ferretti, a year later. "43 years have...
Reality check for SS25: The everyday meets the strange in Milan
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For years, Milan Fashion Week was by far the sexiest of the ‘Big Four’. Comfort was not a consideration and fashion was largely about seduction. But those days seem to be over for good – for now at least. Instead, the Milanese runways this season offered a sense of magic realism. Spring/summer 2025 collections swung between past and future, with...
Mytheresa strengthens presence in China with new brand name and WeChat
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Munich-based fashion retailer Mytheresa is strengthening its presence in China through the introduction of a new local brand name and the launch of a new programme on the Chinese instant messaging, social media and mobile payment app WeChat. The introduction of the new Chinese brand name '美遴世' (Mei Lin Shi) follows the appointment of Dede Chan...
What awaits Givenchy under the creative direction of Sarah Burton?
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With the appointment of Sarah Burton as creative director of Givenchy, one of the fashion world's latest mysteries has been solved. Burton's appointment, which was announced on Monday, makes her the eighth person to take the helm of the French fashion house. Her appointment comes at a time when both LVMH and Kering have been criticised for their...
Creativity as a beacon of hope: Ukrainian Fashion Week returns to Kyiv
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What significance does fashion hold amidst the throes of war? From September 1 to September 4, Ukrainian Fashion Week (UFW) sought to answer this question against a backdrop of ongoing conflict. Marking its first return to Kyiv since the Russian invasion and the outbreak of war in 2022, the event saw over 50 local designers, many of whom had...
Frasers Group plans to increase stake in Hugo Boss again
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British retail group Frasers Group Plc would like to increase its stake in Hugo Boss AG again, according to an entry at the Federal Cartel Office. It is not yet known by how many percent Frasers intends to increase its shares in the Metzingen-based fashion retailer. The British company currently holds the shares, which have been increasing and...
From the cockpit to the clutch: Ferrari launches made-to-order service for racing bag
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Design a bag as individually as a car? Ferrari's new made-to-order service makes it possible. The Italian brand has launched a made-to-order service for the so-called 'Maranello Clutch', Ferrari announced on Tuesday. The bag, which is named after the location of the company's factory and is modelled on the 'Daytona SP3' car model, can now be...
Wood Wood brings in menswear designer from Samsøe Samsøe
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Danish fashion brand Wood Wood has appointed Gitte Wetter as head of design for menswear. The brand, which was recently rescued from bankruptcy by DK Company, also announced that Morten Dybdahl will take the lead as brand director. According to his profile on the career network Linkedin, he has been in this position since the takeover in April....