Articles by Jaime Martinez
A sublime Pierpaolo Piccioli makes Balenciaga 'chic' again
Madrid – Just over 15 minutes. That was the duration of the presentation for Balenciaga's new collection. It was all the time Pierpaolo Piccioli needed to usher in a new chapter as the new creative director of the emblematic French fashion house of Spanish origin. This new era is marked by a return to the 'chic' refinement that made the master...
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McCollough and Hernandez embrace Anderson's legacy in their debut for Loewe
Continuity and heritage. These two terms best summarise the new path Spanish brand Loewe has begun to tread, following the departure of Jonathan Anderson and the arrival of the duo Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez as the new creative directors of the Spanish fashion house. This marks a new chapter in its nearly 200-year history. The North...
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Spanish entrepreneurship in Dubai: ICEX recommendations
Following FashionUnited’s interviews with the Spanish founders of Dubai-based fashion and lifestyle brands Montroi and Coma, we now flip the coin on Spanish entrepreneurship in the emirate to focus our attention on how to start a business in Dubai from outside its borders. For this journey, we have the invaluable guidance of ICEX, the public...
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Loewe grew by +9 percent in Jonathan Anderson's final year
Madrid – Spanish brand Loewe has presented the results for its main parent company, Loewe SA, for its latest 2024 financial year. The Madrid-based fashion house, owned by the French multinational holding company LVMH, once again achieved record turnover, although it experienced a notable drop in profits. These financial statements mark the end...
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Nextil improves credit rating, eyes expansion in Portugal and Guatemala
Madrid – Following a period of strong financial results and a strengthened balance sheet, Spanish textile company Nextil is accelerating its 2024–2026 Strategic Plan. The plan is centred on three key initiatives: improving its credit rating, expanding operations in Portugal through acquisitions, and increasing production capacity at its plant in...
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Puig showcases Carolina Herrera SS26 collection in Madrid
Madrid – Puig, the Spanish multinational, exhibited a remarkable display of influence, convening power, and leadership within the fashion and beauty industry. This was showcased in Madrid with the presentation of Carolina Herrera's new SS26 collection. Carolina Herrera is one of the largest assets held by the company chaired by Marc Puig. Since...
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Spanish entrepreneurship in Dubai: Coma
Continuing our series of publications on Spanish entrepreneurship in Dubai, following the interview with Enrique Hormigo, founder of Montroi, we now turn our attention to Coma. This Dubai-based fashion brand, boasting entirely local production within the emirate, was co-founded by Spaniards Mercedes Valencia and Cristina Alcedo. From Dubai to...
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Nextil benefits from Trump's tariffs: 175 million dollar contract with US-based Maxum
Madrid – The Spanish textile company Nextil Group has secured a major partnership with the US multinational Maxum International Group, becoming a key player in Maxum’s supply chain. This partnership is a direct result of the relocation of production by US companies, driven by the new trade and tariff policies of President Donald J. Trump. The...
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Bimba y Lola's H1 revenue increases 7 percent driven by retail
Madrid – Bimba y Lola has reported a strong performance for the first half of its 2025 financial year, with revenue growing by 7 percent, more than double the growth rate from the same period last year. While specific total revenue figures were not disclosed, the company's financial health seems robust, building on a year that closed with total...
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Urban Outfitters expands in Spain with new Valencia store
Madrid – Following a post-pandemic restructuring of its international operations, which included the closure of its Anthropologie store in Barcelona, US fashion giant Urban Outfitters is embarking on a new phase of growth in Spain. The company is opening its fourth Spanish store—and its first in the Valencian Community—in Valencia. After initial...
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