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Marcolin opens showroom in Manhattan

Marcolin opens showroom in Manhattan

Marcolin, a global leader in eyewear, has opened a showroom in New York, in the heart of Manhattan. 
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Marcolin: Rumours intensify about a possible sale of the eyewear manufacturer

Marcolin: Rumours intensify about a possible sale of the eyewear manufacturer

EssilorLuxottica, Kering, Marchon, Safilo are just some of the names rumoured to be interested in the potential takeover of the Italian eyewear manufacturer, which is owned by the French investment fund Pai Partners. 
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UK luxury is £81bn industry says new report

UK luxury is £81bn industry says new report

​The UK luxury sector is now worth £81 billion a year to the UK economy and supports 450,000 jobs, according to a new report by British luxury body Walpole. 
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Safilo posts 76% drop in FY net profit on higher revaluations

Safilo posts 76% drop in FY net profit on higher revaluations

Safilo said on Thursday its full-year adjusted net result dropped by 76%, due to the accounting effect of the valuations of options of non-controlling interests, as well as higher financial charges.
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John Lewis back in profit, fashion sales rise

John Lewis back in profit, fashion sales rise

​John Lewis is one of the most closely watched retail giants in the UK at the moment, mainly because of its many problems in recent years. But at least its annual results managed to show it returning to profit.
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Otto Group unveils leadership succession plan

Otto Group unveils leadership succession plan

​Otto Group has announced a succession plan that will see Benjamin Otto succeeding his father Prof. Dr. Michael Otto as head of the group, but not until 2026, with other key changes happening from next year.
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Marcolin and Skechers renew global licensing agreement for eyewear

Marcolin and Skechers renew global licensing agreement for eyewear

Italian eyewear manufacturer Marcolin and Skechers have renewed their worldwide licensing agreement for the design, production and distribution of the American sneaker brand's eyewear. 
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Reliance Brands acquires India business of Luxottica's LensCrafters

Reliance Brands acquires India business of Luxottica's LensCrafters

Reliance Brands Limited has acquired the India business of Luxottica Group’s eyewear company LensCrafters from DLF Brands to bolster its eyewear portfolio.
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Dolce & Gabbana renews its partnership with Essilux for a further 16 years

Dolce & Gabbana renews its partnership with Essilux for a further 16 years

The eyewear manufacturing licence, which came into effect in 2005, has been extended by the two companies under a new agreement taking effect from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2039.
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Avellano: Noah Cyrus steals the show as the blushing latex bride

Avellano: Noah Cyrus steals the show as the blushing latex bride

On the last day of Paris Fashion Week, young French brand Avellano put a modern twist on its signature PVC looks and featured singer/songwriter Noah Cyrus as both the opening model and final bridal look.
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Friday in Paris: Yohji Yamamoto, Victoria Beckham and Vêtements

Friday in Paris: Yohji Yamamoto, Victoria Beckham and Vêtements

Cubist cool in City Hall with Yohji Yamamoto; Picasso and PETA at Victoria Beckham; Cher and confusion at Vêtements, in a jam-packed day of shows in Paris Fashion Week on Friday
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Paris Fashion Week: Schiaparelli and Chloé

Paris Fashion Week: Schiaparelli and Chloé

Paris Fashion Week’s main action on Thursday began and ended with two historic marques, Chloé and Schiaparelli, strutting their stuff with brio, the first with a debut, the second with fresh impetus.
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Authentic Brands inks eyewear deal with Mondottica for Reebok

Authentic Brands inks eyewear deal with Mondottica for Reebok

Authentic Brands announced on Wednesday a partnership with Mondottica Group, the eyewear brand partner and design specialist, for Reebok.
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Elsewhere in Paris: Karl Lagerfeld and Vaillant

Elsewhere in Paris: Karl Lagerfeld and Vaillant

If you like a brand that respects its DNA even as it playfully reinvents it, then one has to admire Karl Lagerfeld, which presented swish new array of clothes on Tuesday.
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Paris Fashion Week program teems with new names, welcome returns and major debuts

Paris Fashion Week program teems with new names, welcome returns and major debuts

Paris Fashion Week Women will kick off on Monday with maiden appearances by CFCL and Zomer, come-backs by Vetements, Lacoste, Off-White and Lutz Huelle, and new creative directors at Chloé, Rochas and Alexander McQueen.
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Please Do Not Enter opens new store in Los Angeles' Arts District

Please Do Not Enter opens new store in Los Angeles' Arts District

The concept store, founded by French pair Nicolas Libert and Emmanuel Renoird, has just opened a new store at the Signal shopping center in Los Angeles' Arts District. 
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