Vogue Arabia to Launch Annual Ball
The magazine’s inaugural ball will take place in November, the latest in a growing portfolio of live events hosted by publisher Condé Nast.
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In Brazil, Fast Fashion Heats Up
As global fast fashion giants arrive in Brazil, the market heats up. BoF reports.
Malaysia's Magnetic Pull
Comprehending Malaysia’s dynamic fashion market is about understanding its fans and neighbours as much as its melting pot culture. This instalment of Market GPS is sponsored by Marvin Traub Associates.
Jean-Marc Loubier of First Heritage Brands on Bridging East and West
Divia Harilela sits down with Jean-Marc Loubier, chief executive of First Heritage Brands, an investment arm of the Fung Group which owns Robert Clergerie, Delvaux and Sonia Rykiel, to talk about his global investment strategy.
Uniqlo’s Main Road is Overseas
Uniqlo has reached saturation in Japan and is now focusing almost all of its investment overseas, where it plans to open more than 400 stores in the next few years, with the aim to drive ¥3 trillion in international sales by the end of 2020. To reach this target it may also need to make a major overseas acquisition. JapanConsuming reports.
A Couture Stage Beyond Paris: Destiny, Dream or Delusion?
As fashion's centre of gravity moves steadily south and east, driven by the changing global distribution of both wealth and fashion creativity, Paris' monopoly on the dazzling couture trade is being challenged by a handful of new overseas events with their own ideas about couture.
Female Fashion Addicts Change China’s $19 Billion Market
BEIJING, China — Lisa Yan is the new face of the Chinese luxury consumer: female and fashion-forward.
Japan’s Pal Building ‘IKEA of Fashion’
Japanese retail group Pal is investing in growth-focused, large-format stores, seeing a market for what it calls an “IKEA of fashion.” JapanConsuming reports.
Riding Poland's Next Wave
Now a prosperous nation with an eye for quality and dressing bang on trend, Poles are craving more individuality and opulence in their wardrobes.
Philippe Schaus of DFS on Tapping the Growing Travel Retail Market
Divia Harilela sits down with Philippe Schaus, chairman and CEO of DFS Group, to discuss the growing travel retail market, the spending patterns of Chinese travellers, and the evolution of DFS.
Japan's Apparel Market is Growing Again
After two decades of decline, Japan’s apparel market looks set for an era of growth and relatively stability. JapanConsuming reports.
As Competition Heats Up, Indonesians Are Spoiled for Choice
From perks for the pampered to deliveries to the wilderness, Indonesia’s retailers are pulling out all the stops to attract a growing number of fashion consumers.
After Identity Crisis, Brazilian Fashion Shows Momentum
Following an "identity crisis" that saw designers sitting out the shows, or showing collections lacking in creativity, São Paulo Fashion Week is on the upswing.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Indian Fast-Fashion Retailer Trent Jumps on Strong Sales Growth
Shares in the Tata Group-owned business rose nearly 11 percent on Tuesday as the success of a rapid store expansion project boosted confidence in the company’s growth outlook.
Harper’s Bazaar to Launch Philippine Edition
Hearst Magazines International is partnering with Philippine media group AGC Power Holdings to launch the fashion title in November 2027.
Pandora Opens World’s Largest Jewellery Factory in Vietnam
The $150 million plant is the Danish jewellers first outside of Thailand, part of a bid to diversify its manufacturing footprint and boost supply-chain resilience.
Vietnam’s Largest Listed Jeweller Forecasts Loss After Diamond Scandal
PNJ also plans to slash its revenue target. Losses in 2026 are expected as a result of a huge provision for customer buybacks following a smuggling scandal.
Chanel Plans to Keep Investing in China Despite Demand Downturn
CEO Leena Nair pointed to the brand’s recent renovation of its Plaza 66 boutique in Shanghai, calling China ‘a market where the clients understand sophistication, refinement.’
Fashion Empire Azzas 2154 to Split Two Years After Failed Merger
Both companies that previously comprised one of Brazil’s largest apparel exporters will retain a stake in Farm Rio after separating.
Indian Fashion Retailer Purple Style Labs Plans IPO
The Bollywood star-backed company behind multi-brand retailer Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop will launch its share sale next week as it taps demand for luxury wedding and occasion wear.