Articles by Weixin Zha
Rachid Mohamed Rachid: How a former Egyptian minister is shaping global luxury fashion
The fashion world is illustrious, not only on the catwalks and backstage during fashion weeks. The biographies of the industry's CEOs can be equally dazzling, such as that of Valentino's chairman, Rachid Mohamed Rachid. From engineering student to minister of trade Rachid was born in 1955 in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. The son of a merchant...
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Shanghai Fashion Week SS26: Nostalgia, tradition and play on archetypes
A sense of nostalgia hung over the Shanghai fashion shows for the past two weeks. Designers often sought inspiration in the past, from the glamorous 1920s to deep-rooted Chinese aesthetics. They did not shy away from embellishments, exploring archetypes and connections to ballet and running. Nostalgia in muted colours Floral motifs and muted...
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Luca de Meo: Automotive veteran to revitalise Kering
The top position at luxury group Kering is highly sought after. It is also currently in the spotlight of the fashion industry like no other. From next week, Luca de Meo will hold this role. A look at his CV reveals that the former automotive CEO not only has a knack for brands, but also a penchant for creative ideas and stylish suits. Passion as...
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Esprit: Shift to licensing model results in drop in revenue
The former clothing group Esprit recorded a significant drop in revenue in the past six months. This is due to the elimination of licensing revenue from European trademark rights. Esprit continues to shrink Following the global insolvencies and closures of branches and stores last year, Esprit Holdings Ltd. in Hong Kong now only manages the...
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Maximilian Kleinert joins Manufactum management board to drive expansion
Maximilian Kleinert is set to further drive expansion in growth markets as a member of Manufactum's management board from September. A subsidiary of the Otto Group retail group, Manufactum specialises in a range of durable, timeless everyday goods – including clothing. Manufactum currently operates 14 department stores in Germany and one branch...
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Tom Tailor increases profitability in 2024 despite revenue decline
Clothing supplier Tom Tailor continued to increase profitability this year, following gains made last year. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) rose by 13.8 percent year-on-year in 2024, the Hamburg-based company announced on Wednesday. This was made possible by an optimised cost structure and a higher gross...
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Berlin Fashion Week: Collections rooted in the zeitgeist
Brands like Ottolinger and David Koma injected new momentum into Berlin Fashion Week for the spring/summer 2026 season. With 36 shows, the programme may be shorter than that of other fashion capitals, yet it offers something unique. Here, designers work closely with the spirit of the times (the famous German Zeitgeist), often addressing...
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Lagerfeld's life as a graphic novel
Those seeking light summer reading may find what they're looking for in Alfons Kaiser's latest project. The fashion critic of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) has now released his 383-page biography of Karl Lagerfeld as a graphic novel. Illustrator and comic author Simon Schwartz has selected key moments from the book, tracing...
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Why Kering founder Pinault chose Luca de Meo as CEO
French luxury group Kering appointed Luca de Meo as its new chief executive officer. François-Henri Pinault stepped down after more than 20 years. Why did the Kering founder consider the Renault boss the best candidate to lead the company into a new phase of growth after the disappointing business performance of recent quarters? Long process...
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From volume to value: Bangladesh's garment strategy amid trade turmoil
Bangladesh’s garment industry seeks to shed its low-cost, large quantity image as it aims to capture higher-value business. At Best of Bangladesh, a fair and conference in the heart of Amsterdam, manufacturers and government officials advertised the world’s second largest garment producer’s transition, hoping to gain more business amid global...
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