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Louis Vuitton is the most counterfeited luxury brand, according to new report

Counterfeits have been a sharp thorn in the side of luxury fashion houses for decades. Dating back to ancient Roman times, counterfeiting within the fashion industry underwent a surge of popularity in the late 1970s, thanks to the rise of designer jeans. With several copycats trying to mark and sell duplicated designs and styles for a fraction...

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Beaumanoir Group takes over Jennyfer

French group Beaumanoir announced on Thursday the acquisition of the Jennyfer brand and 26 of its shops in France. Previously owned by a group of investors led by former Undiz chief executive officer, Sébastien Bismuth, the fashion retailer Jennyfer was placed in receivership last April. Around 350 jobs are expected to be preserved. "We are...

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Tax loophole: Decathlon expresses concern over potential CIR decrease in France

As the French government addressed the 2026 budget, the subject of tax credit cuts resurfaced within local media. Among these, a potential decrease in the CIR (Crédit d'Impôt Recherche) could significantly impact companies in the fashion and sports sectors, such as French sporting goods retailer Decathlon. Concerned by the issue, Decathlon...

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Is François-Henri Pinault stepping back from Kering?

Paris - 63-year-old François-Henri Pinault, chief executive officer of French luxury group Kering (Kering), is reportedly planning to separate the roles of chairman and chief executive officer. This information was published on Thursday by the business magazine Challenges. According to the magazine, which did not cite its sources, Pinault will...

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Paul & Joe announces new chief executive officer

French fashion house Paul & Joe (P&J) has named Marie-Emmanuelle Demoures as its new chief executive officer. The company recently announced the appointment in a LinkedIn post. Since joining P&J in March 2025, Demoures worked closely with founder Sophie Mechaly. As the new chief executive officer, she is responsible for the brand's strategic...

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At Vivatech: Robots, trainers and counterfeit detectors powered by AI

Paris - Robots, a counterfeit detector and navigation systems for the visually impaired, all powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI), were among the innovations highlighted at the VivaTech trade show, which took place in Paris until June 7. AI and anti-counterfeiting Could you tell the difference between a Lacoste t-shirt and a...

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Burberry introduces exclusive summer takeover of Somerset's iconic estate, The Newt

British luxury fashion house Burberry has launched an exclusive summer takeover of The Newt, the iconic Somerset estate. The collaboration sees Burberry partnering with the award-winning luxury estate The Newt and sharing their love of the countryside and “the essence of a great British summer.” To mark the start of the collaboration, Burberry...

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EU Green Week: What opportunities do repair and reuse offer for the textile sector?

The theme of this year’s EU Green Week was “Circular Solutions for a Competitive EU”. The event explored how circularity could become a new economic reality with a circular economy driving sustainable competitiveness, reducing waste and promoting innovation within the EU. The aim of the EU Green Week, which took place last week in Brussels, is...

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Lululemon to source 20 percent of fibre needs through Samsara Eco

Canadian sportswear, footwear and accessories brand Lululemon Athletica Inc. has entered into a 10-year agreement with Australian recycling company Samsara Eco. Through this partnership, Lululemon aims to source approximately 20 percent of its future nylon and polyester needs from Samsara's circular materials. The agreement forms part of...

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Bleue Burnham becomes first jewellery designer to win BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund

Bleue Burnham has been named the first jewellery designer to win the BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund, for the award’s 2025 edition. With this, Burnham will receive a grant of 100,000 pounds, a 12-month business mentoring programme and pro-bono legal services provided by Sheridans. As announced by GQ, Burnham was selected by a judging panel of...

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Vera Bradley reports ‘disappointing’ Q1, CEO to exit

The chief executive officer of Vera Bradley is set to depart as the US bag brand reported a “disappointing” financial performance for the first quarter of the current fiscal year. Jackie Ardrey will be exiting the helm position at the end of July, with the search for her successor now underway. In a regulatory filing separate to the announcement...

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Vince opens European flagship in London

American luxury apparel and accessories brand Vince has opened a European flagship store on Marylebone High Street in London. The two-story, 2,300-square-foot flagship marks Vince’s 44th store worldwide, and its second in London, joining its 1,400-square-foot boutique on Chelsea’s Draycott Avenue, which opened its doors in 2019. The new location...