Canada bans luxury goods trade with Russia, sanctions 14 other individuals
The ban is akin to a set of similar measures taken by Canada’s allies, like the USA and the European Union, and “will help reduce the chances of…
Casting director turns on label in fashion mistreatment row
The pair were sacked by Balenciaga hours after an Instagram post by rival US casting director James Scully denounced them as “serial abusers”, claiming their treatment of the…
Fendi to set up new production site in Tuscany
The news, relayed by the local press, was revealed by the deputy mayor responsible for town planning in Serravalle Pistoiese, the municipality in which the brand’s new facility…
European Commission proposes reinstating Sri Lankan trade concession
The move, a victory for the new coalition government, could boost Sri Lanka’s exports, which have been falling due to sluggish demand from advanced economies.The European Commission’s trade…
India cotton imports set to surge to record amid rampant rupee
The strong rupee – now at its highest level in 18 months – has also braked cotton exports from the world’s biggest producer of the fibre, a trend…
Kering sells Volcom to Authentic Brands Group
Since then, Kering has decided to focus on its luxury division, and in the meanwhile, a good number of board sports brands are undergoing identity crises with varying…
‘Bringing us together’- South Africa’s sneaker craze
“Sneakers kind of tell your story,” graffiti artist Rasik “Mr.ekse” Green told AFP as he was spray-painting a commissioned mural on the rooftop of a building in downtown…
Intradeco acquires Indera Mills
John Willingham, owner of Indera Mills, will continue in his current role as president of Indera, which now forms part of Intradeco Apparel.The financial terms of the transaction…
Organic beauty is big business right now
According to a new report, the global organic personal care ingredients market size is on track to reach US$11.1 billion by the year 2025, representing a 5.4 percent…
Sephora names participants for 2022 Accelerate incubator program
The program, which provides a robust curriculum, mentorship, merchandising support, potential funding and investor connections, will give all participants the opportunity to launch at Sephora upon completion of…