Articles by Don-Alvin Adegeest
Bluebell Group releases "2023 Asia Lifestyle Consumer Profile"
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Bluebell Group, an Asian brand distributor and operator, has released the third volume of its "Asia Lifestyle Consumer Profile". The study, based on a survey of 1,765 premium lifestyle consumers across six markets, provides insights into evolving sentiments and trends in premium and luxury segments such as fashion, accessories, beauty, and...
Bally appoints Simone Bellotti as Design Director
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Simone Bellotti has been appointed as Design Director of Bally's Design Studio, the creative division of the Swiss luxury footwear brand. Mr Bellotti, who joined Bally in October 2022 after a 16-year stint at Gucci, has numerous collaborations with other esteemed fashion houses under his belt. Bellotti follows in the footsteps of Rhuigi Villaseñ...
Guerlain ventures into prestige haircare market
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Guerlain, the LVMH-owned French cosmetics house, is set to venture into the haircare market, as per a report from WWD. The launch of Guerlain's inaugural haircare line, scheduled for June 15th, signifies the company's strategic move into a prestigious sector that is projected to experience significant growth. According to Statista, the prestige...
Maison Margiela's numeric trademark is rejected by EUIPO
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Maison Margiela, the luxury label recognisable by its discreet four garment label stitches and its numeric logo, has seen the sequence of its numbers 0 to 23 as a trademark rejected by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The EUIPO’s decision clarifies that a pattern, whether numerical or otherwise, must be capable of...
Why Russian diamonds remain a conundrum for European sanctions
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In a parallel to the fashion industry, the diamond trade faces challenges in tracing the origins of its precious stones, maintaining an opaque nature. Just as a garment produced in Romania may bear a "Made in France" label upon receiving final touches there, such as the addition of a care label or a button, diamonds follow a similar pattern....
Is Vietnam luxury's next frontier?
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Vietnam's luxury industry is set for substantial growth, with projected revenues of 957.2 million by 2023 and an annual growth rate of 3.23 percent until 2028, according to data from Statista. Despite the United States currently leading in luxury revenue, with annual sales topping 75 billion dollars, Vietnam's expansion is drawing in affluent...
Smart eyewear gets a 3D makeover
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Vuzix, a prominent Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology supplier, has joined forces with Materialise, a pioneer in 3D printing, to expedite the design and production of smart eyewear using 3D printing technology. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of innovative enterprise applications and enable third-party...
Festival fashion gets boost as Brits choose festivals over holidays
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The upcoming festival season in the UK is expected to be the biggest in years, with one in five Brits choosing festivals over holidays, according to research by eBay Ads. The data suggests a surge of festival fever gripping the nation, as fashion items and sustainable festival essentials take precedence in consumers' purchasing priorities. The...
European cities sign declaration to counter fast fashion
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Mayors from more than 30 global cities convened at ChangeNow, a prominent event focused on solutions for the planet, to raise concerns about the detrimental impact of fast fashion on their cities and the environment. Signifying a collective population of 6.5 million citizens, representatives from ten European cities, including Dublin, Paris,...
Mango increases its presence in the UK with new store openings
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Mango is set to strengthen its presence in the United Kingdom with a strategic expansion plan encompassing the opening of thirteen new stores in 2023. Focusing primarily on major cities like Bristol, London, Manchester, and Leeds, Mango aims to penetrate the southern and central regions of the country. Notably, the expansion also marks the...