Roni Helou, Krikor Jabotian and Zyne are among the winners of the award, which aims to support Arab designers. They will receive mentorship and up to $200,000.
In less than a decade, the investment vehicle backed by the Qatari royal family has built an impressive stable of luxury brands that now includes Valentino and Balmain. Could it become a rival to LVMH and Kering, or will political unrest hold back its ascent?
In less than a decade, the investment vehicle backed by the Qatari royal family has built an impressive stable of luxury brands that now includes Valentino and Balmain. Could it become a rival to LVMH and Kering, or will political unrest hold back its ascent?
The Qatar Investment Authority sold 4.4 million shares in a block sale as the gas-rich nation’s standoff with neighbouring countries exceeds 100 days.
As Qatar's stock plummets and travel is suspended, what does the future hold for its $1.3 billion fashion market — and the European luxury houses backed by Qatari funds.
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The region's market is probably the best suited to the industry's business model and culture today.
Mayhoola for Investments Opc, a buyout firm from Qatar, will purchase 30.7 percent of the Turkish distributor of luxury brands including Dolce & Gabbana and Christian Dior.
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Spanish beauty and fragrance group Puig Brands SA shares rose after the company and its founding family raised €2.6 billion ($2.8 billion) in an initial public offering, in Europe’s biggest listing so far this year.
The former Public School and DKNY designer will launch the cap brand’s first apparel line.
Nordstrom shares rose 6 percent on the news, giving the company a market value of about $3.3 billion.
A double-digit decline was attributed to the brand’s distribution changes.
Spatch will debut on May 4 with a nine-piece collection of skin-perfecting products designed for professional and consumer use.
The Danish company, which makes more pieces of jewellery than any other in the world, said organic sales are projected to rise 8-10 percent this year.
Despite a brief uptick in sales, up 24 percent between 2021 and 2022, the brand’s growth has stalled.
The move comes as System owner Mike Obenson aims to turn what began as a bi-annual print title into a global media brand with a stronger digital offering.
