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Sustainability

Anya Hindmarch Launches Collection of Biodegradable Leather Bags

The “Return to Nature” range is available to pre-order as of Monday, with wider rollout slated for Oct. 22.

Sustainability

Former Hermès CEO Joins MycoWorks’ Board

Patrick Thomas will serve as an independent board member at the company, which is looking to scale up its production process to create lab-grown

Luxury

Smythson Appoints New Creative Director

The British leather-goods seller has named Luc Goidadin, formerly chief design officer at Burberry, as creative director, as it seeks to reinvigorate its brand image.

News & Analysis

Matchless Unveils Vladimir Putin-Inspired Outerwear Collection

To celebrate the Russian president’s 65th birthday, the British heritage brand is launching a bound-to-be-controversial capsule as part of its ‘Heroes’ collection.

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Technology

With Lab-Grown Leather, Modern Meadow Is Engineering a Fashion Revolution

The New Jersey-based start-up is bringing the awesome potential of synthetic biology to the fashion industry, unlocking powerful business, creative and public relations benefits.

Luxury

Who Is Best Placed to Buy Jimmy Choo?

Valued at £700 million, Jimmy Choo is an acquisition target that could attract bids from private equity, foreign investors or luxury conglomerates.

News & Analysis

The Dangerous Business of Leather

"Kanpur’s leather sector brings in about a billion dollars a year in export earnings... however it is illegal to slaughter a cow."

Luxury

Emma Hill Appointed Consultant Creative Director at Il Bisonte

Italian leather heritage house Il Bisonte has appointed Emma Hill consultant creative director, as part of a wider "commercial and marketing drive" following investment from Palamon Capital Partners.

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Luxury

Hermès Joins Luxury Brands Reporting Chinese Recovery

Revenue climbed to 1.26 billion euros ($1.4 billion), Paris-based Hermès said, beating estimates.

Marketing

Claus Dietrich Lars Named Bottega Veneta CEO; Carlo Beretta Promoted to Kering Role

Claus-Dietrich Lahrs, former chief executive officer of Hugo Boss, has joined Kering-owned Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta. In his new role, Lahrs succeeds Carlo Alberto Beretta, who has been promoted to chief client and marketing officer at Kering.

Retail

Coach Turns to Mickey Mouse for Help Reviving Handbag Sales

Coach Inc. chief executive officer Victor Luis has a strategy to make the brand more edgy and cool: a cheeky Mickey Mouse sticking out his tongue.

Sustainability

Social Goods | Bargain Jeans, Giving Up Leather, Turning Trees into Fashion

Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

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