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Off-White marks India debut with inaugural flagship store in Bengaluru

Italian luxury label Off-White, founded by the late American designer Virgil Abloh, has opened doors to its first retail store in India, located in Bengaluru. The brand is operating the space in partnership with the Indian licensee company for luxury and lifestyle fashion brands Brand Concepts Limited. The flagship store marks a significant...

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Reitmans Canada reports Q4 revenue growth amid strategic transformation

Canadian specialty apparel retailer Reitmans (Canada) Limited (RCL) has reported a 1.2 percent increase in net revenues for the fourth quarter ended April 10, 2026. The Montreal-based group achieved 207.2 million Canadian dollars (150 million dollars) in revenue during the period, despite operating with a lower store count than the previous...

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Wacoal America appoints James Wheatley as chief executive officer

US intimate apparel brand Wacoal America has announced the immediate retirement of chief executive officer Mitchell Kauffman. James Wheatley, who has served as president of the US-based company for the past year, has been appointed to the dual role of president and CEO. Kauffman concludes a distinguished 40-year career in the intimate apparel...

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Kendra Scott names Mike McMullen as chief financial officer

US lifestyle brand Kendra Scott has appointed Mike McMullen as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective April 27. The executive joins the Austin-based company to oversee financial and operational strategies during a period of planned domestic and international expansion. McMullen brings more than 20 years of experience in the consumer...

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Stefano Gabbana steps down as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana

A farewell to the creative duo Dolce & Gabbana. Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana. Alfonso Dolce has taken over the role. Gabbana is now considering the future of his 40 percent stake, marking a crucial phase for the fashion house. Gabbana, 63, founded the fashion house with then-partner Domenico Dolce This was...

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Capri Holdings post-Versace: A year of strategic recalibration and brand stabilisation

A year on from Capri Holdings agreeing to sell Versace, the US fashion group has moved through a period of strategic upheaval, entering a new phase defined less by expansion and more by recalibration. At the core of its mission is the stabilisation of its remaining brands, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, where early signs of progress are emerging....

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FW26 Trend: Military parade jackets, Khaite, Etro, Balmain and more

Building on the presence of military-inspired silhouettes in Pre-Fall 26, this direction strengthens into a key statement for FW26, merging decorative tailoring with a sense of authority and heritage. Structured shapes and the ornate detailing of ‘Napoleonic’ jackets align with the shift toward more expressive dressing, while remaining versatile...

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Erinn Murphy joins Kontoor Brands to lead finance and operations at Helly Hansen

US-based apparel group Kontoor Brands has appointed Erinn Murphy as vice president, global head of finance and operations for Helly Hansen and corporate investor relations. Murphy will join the company in early May. As part of her new role, Murphy will relocate to Oslo, Norway, to serve as an international assignee and a member of the Helly...

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Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week strengthens its 'global event' profile with 87 percent international brands

Madrid – The international Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week (BBFW) is now gearing up for its next edition, scheduled from April 22 to 26 in Barcelona. The five-day event will be entirely dedicated to the latest trends and developments in the bridal fashion industry. It will also serve to strengthen its profile as a leading “global event” and a key...

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Istituto Marangoni Firenze partners with Vranjes Firenze for fragrance and cosmetics education

Istituto Marangoni Firenze has announced a three-year partnership with Vranjes Firenze aimed at developing new educational pathways in fragrances and cosmetics. The collaboration will introduce workshops, industry talks and real project briefs, giving students opportunities to explore scent as a strategic element in luxury design, retail and...

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Maxxam and Graduate Fashion Foundation competition announces 2026 finalists

Four emerging designers have been selected as finalists in the Maxxam x Graduate Fashion Foundation competition, which aims to support new talent in womenswear design ahead of Graduate Fashion Week 2026. The initiative, led by textile innovator Rosemary Moore and the Graduate Fashion Foundation, challenges students to develop contemporary...

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Pierluigi Cocchini appointed new European CEO of Central Group

Pierluigi Cocchini, chief executive officer of Rinascente since 2017, is the new European chief executive officer of Central Group. The company operates in seven European countries through Rinascente (Italy); KaDeWe (Germany); Globus (Switzerland); Illum (Denmark); and Selfridges Group (Selfridges – UK, De Bijenkorf, Netherlands and Brown Thomas...