Pandora’s problems, Coach’s margins decline, H&M’s leading lady, Men’s fashion takes a risk, Military Model

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Moda Operandi | Source: Refinery 29

Pandora loses its shine after profits warning (FT) “Shares in Pandora, best known for the charm bracelets that it sells in 55 countries, fell 65 per cent after it slashed its full-year earnings outlook and parted company with its chief executive less than a year after it came to market in one of the biggest IPOs in Europe in 2010.” Coach profit boosted by sales, margins a concern (Reuters) “Upscale handbag maker Coach

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Market Pulse | All Systems Go

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Savigny Luxury Index May 2011 | Source: Savigny Partners

LONDON, United Kingdom — As luxury stock valuations continue to roar ahead, even as the overall market has stalled, and luxury brands go to private and public investors to finance further expansion, we take our monthly check of the Market Pulse to understand the key drivers. Big news • The Savigny Luxury Index continues its upward trend led by the bullish outlook for the sector in terms of both organic growth and acquisitions •

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DIY Fashion, Flash sale bubble, Coach eyes Chinese men, Macy’s online surge, Remembering Tommy Nutter

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Make your own jeans | Source: Makeyourownjeans.com

Designed by You, Made by … Who? (NY Times) “Do-it-yourself Web sites are making it easy for fashion buffs to design and order custom outfits: all you need is an Internet connection and a credit card. But are the sites any good? Can design-your-own jeans rival designer jeans? Is the shoe of your dreams mere mouse clicks away?” The investor’s dilemma: etail vs the brand (Material World) “An announcement of a

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Market Pulse | The Luxury Consumer Is Back

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Savigny Luxury Index March 2011 | Source: Savigny Partners

LONDON, United Kingdom — This month’s Market Pulse shows a continuing upward trend for luxury and fashion stocks versus the MSCI World market benchmark, erasing any lingering doubts about the return of the luxury consumer. Big news • Luxury brands have had an excellent start to the year reporting strong Q1 results. Double digit sales growth has been fuelled by continued strong growth in China and economic recovery in the US

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Rousteing in at Balmain, Savile Row’s royal role, Cutting costs sustainably, Coach profit soars, Q&A: Sozzani

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Olivier Rousteing | Source: Fashionologie

Olivier Rousteing Named New Designer at Balmain (T Magazine) “The new era at Paris’s sex-charged fashion house Balmain is beginning to take shape, with Olivier Rousteing being tapped as the label’s new designer. Rousteing, who joined Balmain in 2009 and is currently in charge of women’s wear.” Savile Row tailors on dressing the royal groom (Telegraph) “Last week, David Cameron briefly stole the limelight from Kate

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