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  • Inditex suffers from late coming winter

    Inditex suffers from late coming winter

    Zara owner Inditex has posted slow like-for-like sales growth due to the unusually warm autumn and adverse currency moves. Inditex, which also owns upmarket label Massimo Dutti and teen label Bershka, posted a 3 per cent rise in like-for-like sales in the six months to the end of November after an “extraordinarily warm September”. Sales bounced back somewhat to 5 per cent in October and November.

    The fashion giant reported an increase in earnings before interest and tax of €3.07 billion from the previous corresponding period.

    In the first nine months of the year, the world’s largest fashion retailer reported a 3 per cent increase in sales to €18.4 billion and a 4 per cent rise in net profits to €2.4 billion.

    According to Inditex, the company didn’t have to cut clothing prices from September like its rivals, which resulted in margin growth of 108 basis points during the third quarter.

    The clothing retailer maintained sales and margin guidance for the rest of the year.

    Pablo Isla, Inditex chair and CEO, said the group’s strong business model, which continues to deliver solid structural growth in all markets, and its constant focus on developing the integrated store and online platform through continued enhancement of technology and systems, have contributed to its performance.

    The company announced last September that all products from all its brands will be made available online by 2020, including in markets where it does not have any stores.

    Isla had said that Inditex wants to make all fashion collections available to all customers wherever they are in the world.

    “Even in those markets which do not currently have our bricks-and-mortar stores,” Isla added.

    Other than Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka, Inditex also sells the brands Pull & Bear, Stradivarius, Oysho and Uterque across its network of almost 7500 physical shops. It operates online in 49 markets.

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  • Moschino launches limited edition for Hong Kong

    Moschino launches limited edition for Hong Kong

    November 15, Harbour City welcomed a new pop-up store by Moschino with an exclusive collection designed  by Jeremy Scott, Creative Director of the brand, for Hong Kong only. Colorful, ironic, super glamorous and absolutely Moschino: these are the qualities of the collection made exclusively for Hong Kong. The collection represents the vibrant city and reflects the pop soul of Moschino’s Creative Director.

    It is a triumph of colors. 12 pieces each adorned with fun multicolored patches: two T-shirts and a T-shirt dress, a hoodie, a sweater, a bomber jacket, 4 denim pieces, a backpack and a bag.

    The Moschino logo is revisited in a super colorful version along with iconic graphics like the peace sign. Each letter and each symbol becomes a silk satin patch, applied to the pieces using a special zig-zag stitch technique and made even more ironic with graphics created in thread and crystals.

    Moschino Hong Kong Exclusive Collection is available exclusively at Moschino stores in Hong Kong.

    It is an incredible moment for the brand, that has been gaining popularity among Millennials and GEN Z thanks to the ironic touch brought by Jeremy Scott.

    Earlier this year, Moschino gathered attention globally for its capsule collections in collaboration with H&M and Disney with celebrities such as Gigi Hadid and Naomi Campbell.

    In the run-up to the official release, Moschino’s Creative Director Jeremy Scott put on a celeb-tastic fashion show in New York. During the show, Gigi walked the runway in a hoodie printed with Moschino’s signature chain-print alongside her sister Bella in a zip-front black leather mini dress. Naomi Campbell closed the show in a silver sequinned hoodie dress and over-the-knee black quilted boots.

    To catch momentum with the success of capsule collections, Moschino has also announced the launch of a new retail concept starting from the stores in Paris, which focuses on the creation of a design that facilitates the rotation of different collections throughout the year.

    The design, thought to be a blank canvas ready to host diverse concepts at the same time, will be experimented in Europe to appeal to the new generation of customers.

    If it is true that in the digital era,  the instant generation is no longer attracted by what is the promise of timeliness, limited editions aimed to satisfy a short-term desire of being among the happy few to win, it might be the key to steal the heart of GEN Z.

  • India’s Myntra launches Italian handbag brand Carpisa exclusively on its platform

    India’s Myntra launches Italian handbag brand Carpisa exclusively on its platform

    Myntra has announced the launch of Carpisa, the Italian brand known for its fine collection of handbags, suitcases, wallets and accessories, exclusively on its platform. The brand is being introduced to shoppers in India for the first time exclusively on Myntra, through a range of handbags, crafted for the modern and fashion-conscious women.

    Founded in 2001, Carpisa became one of the leading retailers in the bag, luggage and fashion accessory sector and holds celebrity actor Penelope Cruz as the brand ambassador. The brand is known for its designs, quality of products and above all, represents Italian culture and lifestyle.

    Catering to the affordable luxury segment, products from Carpisa are available at an average price of Rs 3,600, targeting women in the age group of 25-40 years from Sec A and Sec A+ categories in metros and Tier 1 cities.

    The handbags segment that Carpisa caters to in India is growing at a CAGR of over 15 percent, with an annual market potential of US$ 10 billion when combined with luggage and accessories.

    Speaking on the launch, Manohar Kamath, CXO and Head, Myntra Fashion Brands and Category Business, said, “We are delighted to announce the launch of Carpisa exclusively on Myntra. Shoppers in India are increasingly becoming brand and quality conscious and are exploring international brands and designs, clearly looking up to global styles and trends. As a leader in fashion ecommerce, we are focused on making the best of international brands accessible to our customers and Carpisa is the latest entrant, targeted at the fashion conscious women in India.”

    Francesco Pinto, Pianoforte Group International Expansion Director added, “We are extremely delighted to set foot in India in partnership with Myntra. India offers a huge growth opportunity for Carpisa, considering the size of the burgeoning fashion and lifestyle market. We are proud of this association with Myntra that builds a strong launchpad for Carpisa, while also giving the much needed initial thrust to take off.”

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  • UNIQLO x ALEXANDER WANG Collection to be launced on November 9

    UNIQLO x ALEXANDER WANG Collection to be launced on November 9

    UNIQLO announced that it will launch the new UNIQLO and ALEXANDER WANG collaboration line in 20 countries and regions around the world on 9 November. In Singapore, the collection will first launch online at UNIQLO.com on 8 November and it will be available in stores from 9 November. The full range will be available at UNIQLO Orchard Central Global Flagship Store and through UNIQLO.com. Selected items will be available at all UNIQLO stores. The range takes the UNIQLO HEATTECH concept of enjoying light and fashionable dressing even in cold seasons and expresses it with new ideas, creating LifeWear that presents HEATTECH as more stylish wear.

    Two images from the launch campaign Warmth Reimagined depict products in an ice block. The metaphorical visual aims to express the thought that HEATTECH transcends the cold and is warm enough to melt away the ice it is encased in. The campaign speaks to the idea that, even though these items are technically ‘innerwear,’ they may be worn as ‘outerwear’ or as visible layers. There is no reason to hide these beautiful, warming garments. Hence Warmth Reimagined.

    The new collection of HEATTECH and HEATTECH Extra Warm items comprises fashionable innerwear with the original functionality of HEATTECH, allowing the wearer to be warm and stylish even in cold seasons. The silhouettes are sharp and slim overall, while the women’s tank top features a unique back design and can be styled with other pieces from the collection. HEATTECH underwear is available in both men’s and women’s lines for the first time. The men’s items include both briefs and boxers, while the women’s range has a bra and shorts. The waist is adorned with a logo, a design element for wearers to casually show.

    The collaboration line includes a range of colours from Alexander Wang’s classic black to neon green. The line also incorporates neo-futuristic elements and sporty styling, such as glossy rib materials reminiscent of 80s fashion. The visual presentation of the comfortable, bias weave fabric is another characteristic of this collection. The fabric itself uniquely changes with body movement, with V-shaped patterns appearing on the surface.

  • KUHO’s flagship store combines fashion and art

    KUHO’s flagship store combines fashion and art

    Samsung C & T’s womenswear “KUHO” showcases the exhibition and collaboration line “Artisan” with Doha, a furniture designer to build its image of a lifestyle brand.

    Ham-Doha Collaboration is held under the theme of “Sentiment” in the showroom on the second floor of the flagship store in Hannam-dong, Seoul, until the 31st of this month.

    Hannam-dong, a lively neighborhood in central Seoul near Itaewon, is becoming a popular spot for all kinds of cultural experiences, including fashion.

    It is in this area full of designer stores and galleries that KUHO, a Korean fashion label, launched its first flagship store, called “The House of KUHO”.

    KUHO introduced ‘Artisan’, an exclusive line to attract young customers. This line is combined with Ham Doha, a famous furniture designer, and artwork with distinctive colors and curves. It has a limited edition including sweatshirts, eco bags, pouches and brooches.

    The exhibition displays 31 works including furniture, lighting, and painting.

    The designer creates a personalized work by projecting the concept of ’emotion’, which is accompanied by all the acts that people feel and sympathize with, in  their interaction feel  furniture.

    Visitors can feel various subjective interpretations about the meaning and expression of the household and change the emotion.

    Park Ji-na, director of “KUHO” said “We have organized exhibitions to share a brand identity that pursues total lifestyle beyond clothing and enhance customer communication. We will strengthen brand identity through the works of Ham designer and Artisan line to deliver differentiated values.”

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  • Esprit announces branded jewelry collection from Versteegh

    Esprit announces branded jewelry collection from Versteegh

    Esprit has concluded a new license partnership in the area of fashion jewelry with Versteegh modeaccessoires effective 1 July 2017. With more than 60 years of experience in the wholesale trade, Versteegh brings to the cooperation valuable know-how and important expertise in the field of fashion accessories. Thanks to their excellent supplier network, Versteegh is able to guarantee short and reliable delivery times. The Esprit branded jewelry collection from Versteegh will be available internationally in Esprit’s own retail stores and e-shop.
    Maria Pambori, VP Head of Global Licenses/Product Esprit: “Together with our new partner, we want to excite our customers with a product portfolio that reflects the latest trends and interprets them through the philosophy of our brand Esprit. With Versteegh we have found a partner who attaches great importance to quality, has a keen sense of trends and thus perfectly meets our high requirements.”

    “Due to its positioning, the brand Esprit offers an ideal platform for our products. We are excited about the cooperation and are looking forward to making a great impression on Esprit customers with our collections” says Frans Lenting, Director of Versteegh.

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  • Luxottica and DFS host worldwide exclusive launch of Prada Cinéma sunglasses

    Luxottica and DFS host worldwide exclusive launch of Prada Cinéma sunglasses

    Luxottica Global Channels, part of Luxottica Group, and DFS Group have joined forces in a worldwide exclusive launch of the new Prada Cinéma sunglasses collection. The limited edition range has been available exclusively at selected DFS airport and T Galleria by DFS stores since November 2016 (until February 2017), with support from a dynamic 360-degree omni-channel marketing campaign.

    Luxottica Global Channels and DFS Group have joined forces in a worldwide exclusive launch of the new Prada Cinéma sunglasses collection. The limited edition range has been available exclusively at selected DFS airport and T Galleria by DFS stores since November 2016, with support from a dynamic 360-degree omni-channel marketing campaign.

    The campaign utilises both online, including social media, and offline platforms to engage with customers before, during and after they shop, with further digital amplification provided on DFS’ website and email newsletter. The online reach is designed to drive traffic in-store, where shoppers are presented with a number of high-profile activations from Prada, including at DFS stores at Hong Kong International Airport and T Galleria in downtown Hong Kong. The launch is said to represent a pioneering step for the sunglasses category in travel retail.

    Shopper engagement is further enhanced through Prada-branded boxes of chocolate from Marchesi, a famous Milanese confectionery shop, which are offered as a gift-with-purchase.

    “Digital communication in travel retail is a hot topic, and offers undeniable and incremental opportunities to build brands and enhance retail performance,” comments Francis Gros, Head of Global Channels, Luxottica. “The ‘Prada Cinéma’ campaign showcases how a special new product can be strategically amplified to connect with travelling consumers, beyond the physical stores, on targeted platforms. DFS continues to deliver innovative ways to engage with customers and has been very supportive of the Sunglasses VISION 2020. We seek to make travel retail the expert channel for sunglasses, growing the category to be worth over 4% of total travel retail sales.

    The launch of the new Prada Cinéma sunglasses collection is said to represent a pioneering step for the sunglasses category in travel retail.

    Jason Blejwas, Director Merchandising Sunglasses, Fashion Watches and Jewellery, DFS Group, adds: “We are thrilled to extend our long-standing partnership with Luxottica to bring the ‘Prada Cinéma’ collection first to DFS stores, and to celebrate this exciting moment with our customers both in-store and online. We’re confident that both the product and experience will make for a memorable moment for travellers visiting DFS.”

    Hear more from Luxottica at the 26th Airport Commercial & Retail Conference & Exhibition, hosted by Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur and taking place on 3-5 April 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée. Francis Gros, Head of Global Channels, Luxottica, is participating in the First Working Session “Is there a big problem in the airport retail space? Are conversion rates and yields performing far below expectations?” His presentation is entitled “In order to maximise yield, airports should scientifically identify which categories are the clear stand-out, star performers and position them accordingly. What is the evidence that they actually do this?”

     

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  • Celebrate 2017 with ZALORA’s exclusive Chinese New Year Collection

    Celebrate 2017 with ZALORA’s exclusive Chinese New Year Collection

    Ahead of the annual Spring Festival celebration, ZALORA, Asia’s online fashion destination, launches its third Chinese New Year collection with a bigger range of modern festive wear for the fashion forward women. With over 200 styles, there are plenty of options available to suit different preferences and styles. Be fashion-ready for the upcoming holiday celebration with an early festive shopping at ZALORA.com.

    ZALORA exclusive 2017 Chinese New Year collection exudes femininity with a focus on soft and contemporary aesthetic that is driven by a sense of romantic nostalgia, a departure from previous year’s bold and vibrant collection. Entitled Modern Romantics, the exclusive collection is filled with light and delicate pieces adorned with details like layers, ruffles and flare sleeves on soft shapes and modern silhouettes. Sheer chiffon in powder pastel shades and delicate feminine fabrics like soft laces are key fabrications of the collection.

    Featuring a mix of jumpsuits and rompers in spring floral prints, off-shoulder dresses, and versatile separates including asymmetrical skirts, shorts with scallop hem detail and all-time favourite peplum tops, ZALORA customers will have plenty of options to choose from for their festive wardrobe. In addition to the auspicious red, the colour palette of this year’s Chinese New Year collection is a combination of classic neutrals, shades of blue as well as one of the season’s hottest colours, dusty pink.

    Rayne Reed, Head of Private Labels of ZALORA Group commented: “ZALORA prides itself in dressing

    the modern women for any occasion including festivities like Chinese New Year. We believe our collection gives our customers the chance to celebrate cultural heritage in a modern way. We want to empower women to express their individual style as each piece is beautiful and versatile. ZALORA’s Chinese New Year collection represents the latest trends, and up-to-date styling while remaining true to the spirit of the festive season.

    When designing the collection, we were inspired by the mood of Chinese watercolour paintings, the style of traditional paper cutting, and romantic florals. We included on-trend details such as light layers, romantic ruffles and lace into modern silhouettes. The iconic Qipao shape is reinterpreted through updated cuts and feminine fabrics – metallic lace as an example – to bring a sparkling freshness to the collection. Exclusive prints, metallic lace and auspicious colours play a major part in setting the mood of the season, including jewel tone reds, glimmering gold, powder pastels.

    Our style savvy customers can find contemporary festive fashion conveniently at ZALORA with just a few clicks and with our speedy delivery, they can start wearing their new outfits in no time!”

    The ZALORA 2017 Chinese New Year collection is available on sale from today exclusively in six markets: Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Prices range from S$29 to S$79. Customers celebrating Chinese New Year can shop their festive outfits anytime, anywhere exclusively at www.zalora.sg/chinese-new-year/ and on the ZALORA mobile app.

  • GEOX Launches Women’s Footwear Collection Autumn/Winter 2016-2017

    GEOX Launches Women’s Footwear Collection Autumn/Winter 2016-2017

    A breath of air is a source of life – a line where well-being starts and a symbol of sublime beauty and perfect function. Research and technology are stalwart companions in what Geox does.

    Geox’s “cool comfort” range fuses creativity, lightness and flexibility – be it for urban days, classical events, sporty afternoons or glamorous evenings.

    With the upcoming Winter season, the traditional qualities of breathability, thermo-regulation and water-tightness are bonded into Geox’s vanguard membrane and soles — further enhanced by the German TÜV SÜD FOOTWEAR MARK: that vouches for a rigorous control procedure on quality during production. The aim is to ensure harmful substances are not released during production. A mark of quality assurance is only right given Geox’s unflagging attention to standards and commitment towards society and the environment.

    One of these models is Sfinge, engineered with a hive of spaces which exalts its springiness, grip and cushioning sole. Featuring 3D breathable technology and Inner Breathing Lining, it caters for a female desire for finesse with its eclectic mix of leather, suede and patent finishes, available in both total black version and in a colour-block version featuring cornflower blue, pillarbox red and metallic gold.

    Fall/Winter features ankle boots customised with special embossed details which add dimension to the black leather. Waterproof, lightweight, easy to slip on and comfortable, these shoes have a modern and pared-back look. The rubber soles include the Amphibiox technology which keeps wet weather conditions at bay: the breathable and waterproof inner membrane protects both sole and upper, stopping water from getting inside the shoes whilst ensuring amazing breathability – meaning your feet stay warm, dry and breathe naturally.

    Walking shoes couldn’t get better than this whether to tackle old- town cobblestones or moss-covered boulders. Nebula continues to amaze as it slips into new skins crossing boundaries and seasons on a carpet of clouds: the fabric and suede, both smooth and with quilt-stitching, feature a colour palette spanning from light dusty pink, teal and grey all designed to match the original colour contrast of the soles. Boasting Geox outstanding patents in one shoe, Nebula fuses the Inner Breathing System, Net Breathing System and an inner EVA sole with strategically placed soft rubber inlays to ensure added grip and stability. Easy to slip on and with elastic laces, its natural heat-balancing properties, lightness, flexibility and cushioning effect fuse effortlessly with the hi-tech design.

    One hot comeback is the good old moccasin, revisited in a modern-chic version, available in a wide range including pearly patent leather, brushed leather or crocodile print models as well as a preppy style with metal horsebits. Geox’s iconic loafers for men and women are crafted in the softest black and burgundy leather, with an ultralight, flexible rubber sole, these loafers combine the practicality of breathability with an upbeat urban feel.

    Last, the spotlight turns on a fashion-statement collection which includes boots, ankle boots, pumps, ballerina flats with tapered toes — all capturing the essence of the latest trends on the pret-a-porter catwalks. For the more sophisticated versions, the material mixture, such as smooth and laminated leather, creates eye-catching patterns of black & gold, lit up with small metallic buckle details. Fitted with inner memory foam soles, they are super soft, lightweight and flexible, specially designed for formal daytime looks or more glamorous evening engagements.

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