Did Paris Fashion Week manage to avoid the worst of the crisis?
The Paris Fashion Week, with its related events and trade shows, ended on March 3 with a slump in attendance. But the Covid-19 epidemic has since escalated in France, suggesting the...
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![]( "Belgian lingerie group Van de Velde slumps in 2019")
Belgian lingerie group Van de Velde slumps in 2019Belgian lingerie group Van de Velde slumps in 2019
The underwear specialist, owner of PrimaDonna, Marie Jo and Andrès Sarda, lost 3% in comparable revenue in 2019, the strong performance of swimwear failing to compensate for lingerie's...
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![]( "Eurovet’s U.S., China trade show events move to new cities")
Eurovet’s U.S., China trade show events move to new citiesEurovet’s U.S., China trade show events move to new cities
The French organiser of lingerie and swimwear trade events is busy on a new Parisian project for next June, and meanwhile has relocated the Curve Las Vegas show to Los Angeles and...
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![]( "Court rejects bids for Pronuptia, French bridal wear specialist to be liquidated")
Court rejects bids for Pronuptia, French bridal wear specialist to be liquidatedCourt rejects bids for Pronuptia, French bridal wear specialist to be liquidated
The French bridal wear leader is set to cease trading. Two bids to buy Pronuptia had been filed, but the court in Laval, France, rejected both, and ruled the company, which has 234...
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![]( "Claudie Pierlot drops capsule collection co-designed with Andrea Crews")
Claudie Pierlot drops capsule collection co-designed with Andrea CrewsClaudie Pierlot drops capsule collection co-designed with Andrea Crews
The womenswear label owned by the SMCP group, busy trying to redefine its style, has infused fresh zest into its range with a capsule collection co-created with Maroussia Rebecq, designer...
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![]( "Who's Next : A 4.6% decline in attendance, but for who exactly?")
Who's Next : A 4.6% decline in attendance, but for who exactly?Who's Next : A 4.6% decline in attendance, but for who exactly?
From January 17-20, a thousand ready-to-wear and accessories brands convened under the sustainable banner of Who’s Next and Impact. An event that suffered from the recent transport strikes.
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![]( "Jean-Paul Gaultier announces that next couture show will be his last")
Jean-Paul Gaultier announces that next couture show will be his lastJean-Paul Gaultier announces that next couture show will be his last
In a short video published on his social media channels, designer Jean-Paul Gaultier has announced that his next couture show, scheduled for 22 January, will be "the last," and also...
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![]( "Sonia Rykiel brand acquired by duo of ShowroomPrivé founders")
Sonia Rykiel brand acquired by duo of ShowroomPrivé foundersSonia Rykiel brand acquired by duo of ShowroomPrivé founders
Following the company's liquidation, the Sonia Rykiel brand was put up for auction. FashionNetwork has learnt that it is brothers Eric and Michael Dayan, two of Showroomprivé's founders,...
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![]( "Balmain appoints Jean-Jacques Guével as new CEO")
Balmain appoints Jean-Jacques Guével as new CEOBalmain appoints Jean-Jacques Guével as new CEO
Balmain has chosen the successor to Massimo Piombini, who recently left the Parisian label and will be replaced by the current CEO of Zadig & Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Guével.
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![]( "Aubade collaborates with Chinese artist Hong Wai on exclusive lingerie collection")
Aubade collaborates with Chinese artist Hong Wai on exclusive lingerie collectionAubade collaborates with Chinese artist Hong Wai on exclusive lingerie collection
Following its Viktor & Rolf collaboration, lingerie brand Aubade will continue to infuse its collections with external inspiration and launch a line designed by specialist in Chinese ink...
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![]( "French label Bruno Saint Hilaire goes into liquidation")
French label Bruno Saint Hilaire goes into liquidationFrench label Bruno Saint Hilaire goes into liquidation
Bruno Saint Hilaire has failed to find a buyer. It filed for receivership in July, following a period of declining sales and worsening losses, and has now gone into liquidation, with its...
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![]( "SMCP appoints new CEO of De Fursac")
SMCP appoints new CEO of De FursacSMCP appoints new CEO of De Fursac
SMCP has named Elina Kousourna as the new CEO of its recently acquired menswear brand De Fursac and promoted Flavien d'Audiffret to the executive's former role as the group's strategy,...
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![]( "Morgane Sézalory on Sézane’s goal of becoming the label of the future")
Morgane Sézalory on Sézane’s goal of becoming the label of the futureMorgane Sézalory on Sézane’s goal of becoming the label of the future
As French label Sézane readies the opening of a new Parisian store in the Batignolles area, founder Morgane Sézalory spoke with FashionNetwork.com about her projects and her vision for...
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![]( "Revamped cashmere label Eric Bompard goes on the offensive")
Revamped cashmere label Eric Bompard goes on the offensiveRevamped cashmere label Eric Bompard goes on the offensive
The French cashmere specialist is bolstering its Fall/Winter 2019 collection with an extensive ad campaign, as it launches an ambitious market offensive drawn up by its new owner, Xavier...
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![]( "Rouje opens first boutique and restaurant")
Rouje opens first boutique and restaurantRouje opens first boutique and restaurant
French fashion influencer-turned-designer Jeanne Damas has launched two establishments in one, the first boutique for her womenswear brand Rouje and a restaurant, both on Rue Bachaumont...
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![]( "Forever 21 continues heavy restructuring, exits Japan")
Forever 21 continues heavy restructuring, exits JapanForever 21 continues heavy restructuring, exits Japan
After leaving France and China, the American fashion chain announced on Wednesday its exit from Japan, scheduled for late October. The departure will see 14 store closures and the folding...
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![]( "Parisian trade shows ready to claim their share of fashion week action")
Parisian trade shows ready to claim their share of fashion week actionParisian trade shows ready to claim their share of fashion week action
Paris Fashion Week opened on Monday 23 September, and the Première Classe, Woman, Tranoï and Splash trade shows will follow suit at the end of the week, attracting buyers who came to the...
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![]( "Chinese label Icicle opens Parisian flagship store on avenue George V")
Chinese label Icicle opens Parisian flagship store on avenue George VChinese label Icicle opens Parisian flagship store on avenue George V
Chinese group Icicle – also the owner of Carven – has opened the first flagship store for the eponymous luxury label outside China, on avenue George V in Paris, proof of its ambitious...
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![]( "Show organiser WSN launches emerging label programme with Istituto Marangoni")
Show organiser WSN launches emerging label programme with Istituto MarangoniShow organiser WSN launches emerging label programme with Istituto Marangoni
This weekend, at Who's Next in Paris, the French show organiser and Istituto Marangoni are launching a call for applications to Lab Scene, a mentoring programme that will support three...
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![]( "Tranoï trade show appoints Boris Provost as president")
Tranoï trade show appoints Boris Provost as presidentTranoï trade show appoints Boris Provost as president
A few months after the departure of David Hadida, French show organiser Tranoï has appointed a new president, Boris Provost, formerly with Who's Next and Reed Exhibitions, an expert in...
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![]( "French Federation of Women's Ready-to-Wear picks five labels for mentorship programme")
French Federation of Women's Ready-to-Wear picks five labels for mentorship programmeFrench Federation of Women's Ready-to-Wear picks five labels for mentorship programme
Avnier, Mii, Coralie Marabelle, Elise Chalmin and Noyoco are the labels chosen by the Federation for the new edition of Talents, its mentorship and business accelerator programme to...
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![]( "Who’s Next to launch new additions this September")
Who’s Next to launch new additions this SeptemberWho’s Next to launch new additions this September
Parisian trade show Who’s Next will see some new additions at its upcoming edition from September 6 to 9, including the launch of the fashion event 'Impact' and a partnership with Eurovet...
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![]( "A.P.C.: Audacia fund exits capital")
A.P.C.: Audacia fund exits capitalA.P.C.: Audacia fund exits capital
Audacia, a fund led by Charles Beigbeider, has sold its minority stake in the label A.P.C., acquired in 2012. A.P.C. founder Jean Touitou is now owns 100% of the shares and is not seeking...
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![]( "Christian Dior taps French designer Bertrand Guyon")
Christian Dior taps French designer Bertrand GuyonChristian Dior taps French designer Bertrand Guyon
Maria Grazia Chiuri, the creative director of Dior’s womenswear, has signed up the former creative director of Schiaparelli, with whom she had previously worked at Valentino.
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![]( "Maison Lejaby’s acquisition finalised, Thierry Le Guénic becomes new general manager")
Maison Lejaby’s acquisition finalised, Thierry Le Guénic becomes new general managerMaison Lejaby’s acquisition finalised, Thierry Le Guénic becomes new general manager
Exclusive negotiations for the acquisition of lingerie label Maison Lejaby by Stéphane Collaert and Thierry Le Guénic began in spring and have ended successfully. Le Guénic has now been...
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![]( "Sonia Rykiel: deadline for submission of offers postponed to July 18")
Sonia Rykiel: deadline for submission of offers postponed to July 18Sonia Rykiel: deadline for submission of offers postponed to July 18
The Paris trade court decided to postpone the deadline for submission of offers to acquire the brand until July 18 in order to “give all parties the chance to file” following several...
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![]( "Sonia Rykiel’s staff stays loyal to label as ruling on acquisition bids looms")
Sonia Rykiel’s staff stays loyal to label as ruling on acquisition bids loomsSonia Rykiel’s staff stays loyal to label as ruling on acquisition bids looms
On Monday, the staff of Parisian label Sonia Rykiel, currently in receivership, voiced their fears for the future, while the Paris trade court is set to rule in July on a still mysterious...
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![]( "Zadig & Voltaire: Arnaud Louet appointed deputy GM in charge of finance")
Zadig & Voltaire: Arnaud Louet appointed deputy GM in charge of financeZadig & Voltaire: Arnaud Louet appointed deputy GM in charge of finance
Until now the CFO of Maisons du Monde, Arnaud Louet will join the executive committee of French label Zadig & Voltaire on July 3, alongside founder Thierry Gillier and GM Jean-Jacques...
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![]( "Who’s Next to stage responsible fashion event Impact in Paris")
Who’s Next to stage responsible fashion event Impact in ParisWho’s Next to stage responsible fashion event Impact in Paris
In September, the organiser of Who’s Next will launch a new show, Impact, alongside its established one, bringing together the industry players that are driving the change towards a more...
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![]( "Sonia Rykiel at high risk of liquidation")
Sonia Rykiel at high risk of liquidationSonia Rykiel at high risk of liquidation
The deadline for takeover offers is June 12, but no finalised and significant offers for the label have yet been received, FashionNetwork.com has learnt.