Behind the brands, Mulberry boost, CFDA rejects offer, Facebook fashion, Ohne Titel

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Hermès Canton Road | Source: B on brand

Behind the brands (China Daily) “A survey confirms China’s luxury goods buyers are young and keen on pampering themselves.Gan Tian reports… The focus of this year’s survey is in line with China’s luxury industry profile, where the majorityof buyers are aged between 20 and 30 – significantly younger than their counterparts inWestern countries or nearby Japan.” Mulberry profits boosted by

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Vuitton’s REcreative artists, Labelux acquires Belstaff, Ferragamo IPO a go, J.Crew reports losses, Honouring Hilary

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Peeq, shop and play with Sneakpeeq | Source: Sneakpeeq

Calling all aspiring artists: Louis Vuitton launches just the site for you (Telegraph) “REcreative, www.recreativeuk.com, has been devised and developed over the past year… Aspiring artists can upload their work and share it with the online community in the ‘Projects’ section of the site, where leading artists and critics will select their favourite works to highlight.” Labelux boosts fashion M&A

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George goes International, Traditional PR is dead, Facebook commerce, Olsen twin power, Fashion’s racial asymmetry

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Influencer Engagement | Source: Endelman Digital

Asda set to explore fashion franchise (Belfast Telegraph) “Supermarket chain Asda has unveiled plans to open its first George stores overseas as it looks to turn the fashion label into a major global brand… Asda said George is now the third best-selling clothes brand by volume in the UK.” Traditional Fashion PR Is Dead, Wanna Survive? (Fashionably Marketing Me) “In order to survive in today’s increasingly

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A breeze of change, Asos’ Facebook commerce, Givenchy’s new CEO, Kim Jones to Vuitton, Galliano’s goodbye

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Dries Van Noten Autumn/Winter 2011 | Source: Style.com

A Fresh Breeze of Change (IHT) “This gentle zephyr is bringing a new fashion attitude. Out goes outré, excess and over-elaborate shows. In comes the quiet, no-fuss presentation of pleasing clothes. Freshness is the best word to describe what seems of the moment. Add to that ‘decency,’ meaning that any hint of ‘vulgarity chic’ has gone — and you get the new mood.” Fashion Retailer Asos Sets Up

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Return of big spenders, Issa’s Royal moment, Facebook commerce, Prada profits triple, Bruce Weber looks back

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Jean Schlumberger Leaf ring | Source: Tiffany & Co.

Big spenders returning to the luxury fold (Globe and Mail) “In the depth of the recession, Tiffany & Co. struggled to sell $3,200 diamond earrings and $12,000 bangles, while it fared better with $100 silver necklaces. Today, the situation is reversed, as the high-end retailer grapples with softer sales of jewellery under $500.” Is Issa in Line for Throne? (NY Times) “The label is ‘truly the Diane Von

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