The Week in Review | Enniful’s eye, Stylitics insights, Fashion film faux pas

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The Week in Review, 21-25 May 2012

Edward Enninful (The Creative Class) “What we all aim for is to make it more approachable, but that doesn’t mean low end,” said Edward Enninful, who, as style and fashion director of W, is a critical part of the international A-team that’s been tasked with transforming the iconic Condé Nast magazine.” Stylitics (Elevator Pitch) “The fashion technology scene continues to explode, and one of the epicentres of

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Loewe’s trajectory, Burberry rising, Vuitton’s top spot, Uniqlo expands, Prada and Polanski

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Backstage at Loewe Fall/Winter 2012⎮Source: Wonderland Magazine

Spain’s got talent (Telegraph) “Stuart Vevers and Lisa Montague, the British duo who set Mulberry on the road to global superstardom, have taken their recipe to Loewe, the luxury heritage brand based in Madrid. Will it taste as sweet?” Burberry to invest in new, bigger stores (Reuters) “British luxury brand Burberry posted a 26 percent jump in profit as expected and said it would invest up to 200 million

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Proenza’s trajectory, Social curation conundrum, Tech bubble, Fairytale fashion, Loewe’s identity

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Pinterest | Source: Digital Trends

Proenza Schouler on the move (LA Times) “Just this month the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced that McCollough and Hernandez once again are finalists in the trade group’s prestigious annual competition, a distinction that seems to be becoming routine… And, thanks to new investors, they are entering a new phase of growth, with retail stores and an even wider range of clothing and accessories on the

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Ferré’s future in question, Loewe woos China, Too much fashion, Louboutin fights back, Rick on Rick

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Gianfranco Ferrè | Source: Welt

Ferré Struggles to Find Its Feet (WSJ) “After Mr. Ferré passed away in 2007, the brand’s parent company IT Holding SpA went into government-backed bankruptcy administration in 2009. The brand functioned under bankruptcy receivership until Dubai-based retailer Paris Group bought the Italian label in March. Now, just seven months later, the house’s future is in question again after allegations of mismanagement under the new owners.”

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