News•Mar 11, 2026
Elsewhere in Paris: Pierre Cardin, Sandro
Paris Fashion Week closed with two contrasting yet complementary showcases. In Pierre Cardin’s historic Rue du Faubourg boutique, nephew Rodrigo Basilicati‑Cardin staged an AI‑enhanced runway that reimagined Venice through futuristic doge hats, technicolour gondolas and reinterpretations of the founder’s avant‑garde silhouettes. Meanwhile, French label Sandro presented its spring‑summer line inside the Opéra Comique, debuting the emerging demi‑volume shape alongside sleek leather jackets, cashmere coats and 70s‑inspired tailoring. Both houses leveraged iconic Parisian venues to reinforce heritage while pushing stylistic boundaries.
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News•Mar 11, 2026
BasicNet: Pro Forma Net Profit for 2025 Down 20.7% to €20 Million
BasicNet approved its 2025 draft results, reporting a pro‑forma net profit of €20 million, a 20.7% decline from the prior year, while the consolidated net profit surged to €126.3 million thanks to a €140.1 million capital gain from selling 40% of K‑Way. Revenue...
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News•Mar 11, 2026
Harris Reed Quits Nina Ricci
British‑American designer Harris Reed announced his departure as creative director of Nina Ricci, ending a three‑and‑a‑half‑year tenure. During his time, Reed introduced an inclusive femininity narrative and launched the Vénus fragrance, revitalising the house’s perfume portfolio. His final runway show...
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News•Mar 11, 2026
In Bangladesh, the Art of Tangail Sari Weaving Hangs by a Thread
Tangail’s hand‑woven saris, famed for fine motifs, were added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in December. Despite the accolade, the craft faces a steep decline: loom numbers have halved, wages hover around $6 per sari, and many workshops have...
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News•Mar 11, 2026
Cintas Agrees to Buy Uniform Maker UniFirst in $5.5 Billion Deal
Cintas announced a $5.5 billion agreement to acquire uniform provider UniFirst. UniFirst shareholders will receive $155 in cash and 0.772 Cintas shares per UniFirst share, valuing each at roughly $310. The deal, pending shareholder approval, is slated to close in the...
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Chanel Rounds Out Monday with Deco and Dazzle
Matthieu Blazy’s Fall‑Winter 2026‑27 Chanel womenswear show re‑engineered the iconic suit, turning it into shirt jackets, cabans and redingotes in unexpected metallic hues. The collection riffed on Art Deco, flapper, 1950s austerity and 1960s glamour, delivering elongated blazers, low‑waist dresses and...
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Reliance Retail Completes Acquisition of Pahadi Local
Reliance Retail has completed the acquisition of Pahadi Local, a Himalayan‑inspired personal‑care brand founded in 2018. The deal will integrate Pahadi Local into Reliance’s omni‑channel retail and digital commerce network, while retaining the brand’s founding team to guide product development....
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Philippe Farnier Named Deputy CEO of Parfums Christian Dior and the LVMH Beauty Division
Philippe Farnier has been appointed deputy CEO of Parfums Christian Dior and the LVMH Beauty Division, reporting directly to Véronique Courtois. In his new role he will steer commercial and omni‑channel activities while driving strategic synergies across the group’s maisons....
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Princess Polly Expands Into New Markets with Eight New US Stores
Princess Polly announced eight new U.S. store openings, with four locations slated for the second half of 2026 and four more slated for early 2027. The new stores will debut in Houston and Frisco, Texas; Orlando, Florida; Edina, Minnesota; Jacksonville,...
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Deals•Mar 9, 2026
Reliance Retail Completes Acquisition of Pahadi Local
Reliance Retail has completed the acquisition of Pahadi Local, a Himalayan‑inspired skincare brand. The deal will allow Reliance Retail to expand the brand through its omni‑channel retail and digital commerce network while the founding team remains involved.
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News•Mar 8, 2026
Levi's Sets Sights on Women, High-End Market
Levi Strauss & Co. is accelerating its shift toward women’s apparel and premium denim, aiming to raise the women’s share from 38% to 50% of sales. Direct‑to‑consumer channels now generate 49% of total revenue, reflecting a rapid move away from...
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News•Mar 8, 2026
Busy Month for N Brown: Adds Six Brands to Its Platforms with North Face the Key Highlight
N Brown Group announced a busy month of brand expansions, most notably adding The North Face to its Jacamo, JD Williams and SimplyBe platforms. The partnership launches an 85‑piece collection supported by a nationwide out‑of‑home campaign from 8‑31 March, with special projection ads in...
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News•Mar 8, 2026
East Coast Vibe Comes to Manchester as Gant Opens Selfridges Pop-Up
Gant has launched a temporary pop‑up shop inside Manchester’s Selfridges, running until late May. The space showcases the brand’s Spring‑Summer 2026 menswear line, highlighted by striped rugby shirts, chinos, and Harrington jackets that blend classic American sportswear with modern sophistication. A...
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News•Mar 6, 2026
In Paris, Mugler’s Authoritative Femininity
Mugler’s Fall‑Winter 2026‑27 womenswear collection, titled “The Commander,” was unveiled by creative director Miguel Castro Freitas at Paris’s Palais de la Porte Dorée. The show continued the second chapter of his “Trilogy of Glorified Clichés,” drawing heavily on 1940s military attire with...
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News•Mar 6, 2026
Farewell to Christian Astuguevieille, a Genius of the Olfactory Arts
Christian Astuguevieille, the Paris‑born “genius of the olfactory arts,” blended sculpture, design, and fragrance to create sensory experiences that defied conventional utility. His rope‑wrapped furniture, rope‑bound porcelain figures, and concept perfumes for Comme des Garçons reshaped how objects and scents...
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News•Mar 6, 2026
Greenpeace Says Shein Is Still Selling Contaminated Clothing Despite Warnings
Greenpeace alleges that Shein continues to sell clothing contaminated with hazardous chemicals despite a November 2025 warning. An analysis by the Bremen Environmental Institute in January 2026 found 25 of 31 tested garments exceeded European chemical limits, some by large...
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