Fashion must fight the scourge of dumped clothing clogging landfills
Every year millions of garments are discarded as consumers ditch fast-fashion styles for a new wardrobe. At last the industry is acting – but more has to be done
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These 12 exciting start-ups are helping the world reimagine how fashion is designed, made, worn and reused
The 12 start-ups to be supported by Kering Luxury Group‘s Innovation Accelerator LVMH and Kering, the biggest luxury groups of the planet, are looking for startups that have both social impact and environmental impact. This April, Plug and Play, Fashion for Good, and Kering reveal the sustainable textile start-ups awarded aplace in the ‘Plug and … Read more
Luxury goods giant LVMH grabs full control of Christian Dior
French group to bring fashion house’s brands from perfume to couture under one roof in complex deal worth €12bn
The finalists of the 2017 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers reflect the dynamism of gender-defying fashion
Launched in November 2013, the LVMH Prize was created to honour and support young fashion designers around the world. Every year, a young designer and three graduates from fashion schools can claim the prestigious prize. LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers 2017: LVMH announced the list of the 8 finalists of the 2017 edition. … Read more
Kering x Maison Cartier launch eyewear
Kering Eyewear will integrate the Manufacture Cartier Lunettes plant in Sucy-en-Brie, France. Kering Eyewear, part of Kering global Luxury group, and the Maison Cartier, owned by Compagnie Financière Richemont, announced a joint project in the eyewear segment. The partnership will create a platform for the development, manufacturing and worldwide distribution of the Cartier eyewear collection. Founded … Read more
Ex-Agent Provocateur Fabrizio Malverdi is the new CEO of Italy’s Brioni
Brioni has a new CEO. Kering luxury group announced the appointment of Fabrizio Malverdi as the CEO of Brioni, effective 18 April 2017. Fabrizio Malverdi will report to Jean-François Palus, Kering’s Group managing director. Fabrizio Malverdi has held management positions in luxury companies including Dior Homme, Givenchy and John Galliano. From 2016, he was CEO … Read more