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MCM launches debut leather alternative collection featuring Mirum

German luxury fashion brand MCM has launched its debut collection of handbags made from Mirum, a plastic-free and vegan alternative to conventional leather. The collection launch cones as MCM continues to incorporate more responsible practices across its brand, ranging from material usage to packaging. “MCM is the leader of a New School of...

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MCM and Aura Blockchain Consortium: redefining luxury with DPP technology

“Many products in the EU will need DPPs by 2028. Now is the time to develop these technologies, and early adopters will be best equipped to leverage DPPs as a competitive advantage”, Romain Carrere, CEO of Aura Blockchain Consortium In today's data-driven, consumer-centric market, luxury brands must innovate to thrive. MCM, a pioneering force in...

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A summer of sports kicks off with Euro 2024, here are the campaigns to know

This summer is set to be one of the books in the world of sports, with the Paris Olympics on the horizon and UEFA Euro 2024 kicking off today in Germany. As such, there has been an influx of football-related campaigns from both sportswear brands and fashion retailers alike, celebrating the highly anticipated European tournament, with many of the...

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MCM appoints new head of marketing

MCM has named Sarika Rastogi to lead its communications efforts as head of brand marketing and communications, NSCA, as the luxury German brand continues to develop its updated strategic direction. Rastogi, who has more than twenty years of communications, PR, marketing, brand and event expertise, joins MCM after holding several positions at...

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MCM president Sabine Brunner on ‘mavericks’, marketing and the metaverse

'Modern Creation Munich' - that's what MCM once stood for when the fashion brand was founded in 1976. But how do you guarantee that creations always remain modern and how do you manage the balancing act between tradition and innovation for a new generation of luxury customers? These are all questions that Sabine Brunner was confronted with when...

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MCM launches debut Ramadan collection

German luxury fashion brand MCM has unveiled its first Ramadan capsule collection in creative collaboration with Dubai-based “tastemaker” and creative consultant Hanan Houachmi. The capsule collection aims to offer a contemporary approach to modest dressing for Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, by integrating the DNA of MCM with a shirt dress,...

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Podcast: Dan Manioci on MCM's success: 'you have to be quick'

In 2018, after working as advertising director for major companies such as Hearst and The Economist, Dan Manioci joined luxury fashion house MCM as head of marketing and global performance. The past five years have been "a master class in luxury marketing", Manioci said. In this episode of The Glossy Podcast, he shares more about MCM's success,...

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MCM unveils virtual store on the Caliverse

German luxury fashion brand MCM is stepping into the metaverse in partnership with Caliverse, the next-generation metaverse platform set to launch during the first half of 2024. MCM teased its new virtual shop set to launch on Caliverse during the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, which it states will "break down boundaries" and allow users to...

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MCM and Bape reunite for Lunar New Year collection

German luxury fashion brand MCM is again teaming up with Japanese streetwear company A Bathing Ape (Bape) for a first-time capsule collection for the Lunar New Year, celebrating the Year of the Dragon. The two brands first collaborated in October 2019 to redefine the aesthetics and attitude of luxury streetwear, offering ready-to-wear, leather...

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Marcolin and MCM announce new eyewear partnership

German luxury leather goods and accessories brand MCM has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Italian eyewear manufacturer Marcolin for the design, production and worldwide distribution of its eyewear until December 31, 2028. In a statement, both companies shared that Marcolin will develop MCM's eyewear collections “following the...

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MCM continues repositioning with new Cindy Crawford campaign

German luxury house MCM is continuing on its path of repositioning through the unveiling of a new autumn/winter 2023 campaign starring supermodel Cindy Crawford. Photographed by Juergen Teller, Crawford can be seen surrounded by a number of the label’s archival styles featuring its signature monogram, the Cognac Visetos, and sporting an...

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MCM unveils Crocs collaboration fronted by Lindsay Lohan

German luxury fashion house MCM has unveiled a collaboration with footwear brand Crocs, a new Mega Crush Clog, with a campaign fronted by actress Lindsay Lohan. The limited-edition MCM X Crocs Mega Crush Clog combines unique design codes of both brands, elevating the clog with the signature maximalism of the German fashion house taking...