Maria Grazia Chiuri to receive Neiman Marcus Award for 2024

Neiman Marcus is to award Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri its Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Fashion for 2024, the same distinction given to Monsieur Dior back in 1947. “Dior’s first female creative director receives the honor as a transformative creative visionary who has made a significant impact on the luxury fashion industry,” said Neiman Marcus in […]

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Budget must reflect increased purchasing power of Indian shoppers: Arrow CEO

As the government prepares for its India budget, Arrow’s CEO Anand Aiyer opines that it needs to reflect the increased purchasing power of Indian shoppers and the changing role branded goods play in everyday life.  Men’s formal wear by Arrow – Arrow 1851- Facebook “At Arrow, envisioning a budget that encourages innovation, and elevates the […]

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Maison Margiela opens first ever India store in Mumbai

French fashion and fragrance brand Maison Margiela has made its brick-and-mortar debut in the Indian market and opened a store in Mumbai’s Jio World Drive with Indian department store chain Shoppers Stop and L’Oréal International Distribution. Maison Margiela’s fragrance line ‘Replica’ – Maison Margiela- Facebook “Exciting news! Maison Margiela has officially arrived in India at […]

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GJEPC asks government to reduce import duty on diamonds, gold, silver, and platinum in upcoming budget

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council has asked the government to reduce import duty on diamonds, gold, silver, and platinum in its upcoming budget to help the jewellery industry manage the current economic downturn and boost the country’s standing in the global market.  GJEPC chairman Vipul Shah – GJEPC “Gem and jewellery exports have […]

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Safilo and Levi Strauss extend licensing deal until end-2029

By Reuters API Published Jan 20, 2024 Italian glasses maker Safilo and U.S. denim clothing maker Levi Strauss & Co have extended a licensing deal for Levi’s-branded eyewear until the end of 2029, the two companies said on Thursday. Levi’s Levi’s glasses “will continue to be distributed globally, leveraging (their) strong brand awareness and widespread […]

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Chumbak partners with Assembly Luggage to enter luggage space

Chumbak, a lifestyle brand has partnered with Assembly Luggage to enter the luggage category with the launch of its all-new limited-edition luggage range. Chumbak partners with Assembly Luggage to enter luggage space – Chumbak The range includes trolley luggage in travel friendly sizes, with organisers and comes with a free 5-year warranty. Commenting on the […]

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Asha Gautam launches ‘The Kadam Project’ to offer sustainable, upcycled fashion

Handcrafted clothing brand Asha Gautam has launched ‘The Kadam Project’ and an upcycling initiative. The brand has worked with artisans to breathe new life into vintage handloom pieces and aims to “redefine the boundaries of fashion”. A craftsperson working to upcycle a saree for The Kadam Project – Asha Gautam For The Kadam Project, Asha […]

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In Paris, Junya Watanabe, Paul Smith and Juun.J present their version of menswear

Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published Jan 19, 2024 Suits are constantly being reinvented at this Men’s Fashion Week, dedicated to the collections for autumn-winter 2024/25. On Friday, the Paris catwalks offered another explosive cocktail of what can be done around the codes of menswear, with, among others, the Japanese creativity of Junya Watanabe, the relaxed […]

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