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The LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers is open to designers under 40 from all over the world
The applications for the seventh edition of the LVMH Prize are open. The application closing date is set for Sunday, February 2, 2020. The semi-final of the Prize will take place on Thursday, February 27 and Friday, February 28, 2020. LVMH continually supports the world of fashion globally through corporate philanthropic initiatives, including with the LVMH … Read more
British Fashion Awards 2019: One of the biggest nights in fashion
The British Fashion Council’s British Fashion Awards 2019 took place on Monday 2 December, returning to iconic London venue The Royal Albert Hall. The Fashion Awards recognises creativity and innovation in fashion, celebrating exceptional individuals whose imagination and creativity have broken new ground in fashion globally over the past 12 months, and the … Read more
Roberto Cavalli acquired by UAE-based investment company
Luxury Italian fashion group Roberto Cavalli, previously controlled by the Italian Private equity company, Clessidra, was bought by the Chairman of Dubai based DAMAC Properties, Hussain Sajwani, through his private investment company, Vision Investments. The acquisition of the luxury Florentine brand was completed on November 28th. The UAE-based investment company emerged as the … Read more
Asia delivers the majority of luxury market growth; online continues to disrupt. Report
The global luxury market confirmed this year the moderate growth rate associated with the ‘new normal’ era, mainly driven by Asian buyers. “The luxury customer is present and increasingly active, dramatically rewriting the rulebook of the industry. Brands will need to pivot to a new model to respond to customers’ needs when it comes … Read more