Articles by Don-Alvin Adegeest
Harrods to limit sales of luxury to Russian consumers
20 hours ago - Fashion
It has not been a good week for Russian shoppers.
European fashion textile exports saw encouraging growth in 2021
20 hours ago - Business
European exports of textile and clothing items increased by 10.6 percent to 58 billion euros in 2021, according to new data published by Euratex.
Burberry’s move to cut discounting may not pay immediate dividends
20 hours ago - Business
Discounting is the bain of most luxury brands, and Burberry is focusing on full price sales and the Chinese market to boost its luxury status.
Shein's sales tapered in 2021, potentially affecting its 100 billion dollar valuation
17 May 2022 - Retail
A slowdown in sales for Shein could greatly affect its lofty listing ambitions.
Nike x Jacquemus to launch sportswear collab embracing style and performance
16 May 2022 - Fashion
Jacquemus and Nike are to launch their first collaboration, with the collection dropping end of June.
Calvin Klein campaign featuring pregnant trans man sparks online debate
16 May 2022 - Fashion
Calvin Klein has sparked a new controversy with its latest underwear campaign, which features a pregnant transgender man.
Zara to charge customers a fee for returning goods bought online
12 May 2022 - Retail
Without fanfare or a major announcement, Zara this month began charging fees for online shoppers returning its clothes.
High fashion or dubious taste? Balenciaga's destroyed sneaker causes controversy
12 May 2022 - Fashion
It is not often a sneaker can cause equal parts awe and antipathy, but Balenciaga’s destroyed sneaker has many commenting it was designed in bad taste.
Valentino turns 90, launches limited edition hoodie and exhibition
11 May 2022 - People
It is not every day that the founder of a fashion house turns 90. Mr Valentino Garavani celebrates his milestone birthday with a hoodie and exhibition.
With China in lockdown, sales of luxury falters
11 May 2022 - Retail
In the west we all remember the days where the outside world was shuttered during lockdown, but in China daily life is becoming increasingly difficult.