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  • A Popular Malaysian Based Boutique For Muslim Woman is Expanding International

    A Popular Malaysian Based Boutique For Muslim Woman is Expanding International

    Lanafira has announced that it is offering a wide range of long dresses for Muslim women around the world. The Malaysian based company has already created a major buzz in the Malaysian and South East Asian market and it is now expanding its brand to the international market. The Muslimah Long Dress collection offered by Malaysia’s finest boutique are becoming the top choice of Muslim ladies and the brand has also introduced an e-Store where women can shop these dresses online with ease.

    “We are proudly introducing a new collection with fresh arrival coming regularly for our Muslim sisters worldwide.” Said the spokesperson of Lanafira while introducing the Long Dress Muslimah range. “The Long Dress Muslimah can be easily ordered online and we are offering these dresses with a variety of designs and colors.” She added. The Muslimah online boutique also receives large orders from an increasing number of international distributors from Europe and North America where such long dress are high in demand, particularly from the Muslim ladies.

    With a slogan of ‘A Style for Every Story’, Lanafira has made a major launch internationally. Most of the Muslim women ordering these dresses range from the age groups of 20 to 40 years old. However, younger and older women are loving these dresses alike. The Muslimah Long Dress for sale at the online store of Lanafira features a wide range of designs that are universally popular and high in demand.

    Another amazing fact about the Muslimah long dress range introduced worldwide by Lanafira’s online store is the competitive price of each dress with high affordability. The traditional Muslim style along with the modern designing makes these long Muslimah dresses a perfect blend of fashion and grace for the women worldwide. Moreover, besides the Muslim women, these dresses are also getting increasingly popular among the non-Muslim women as well due to their elegance and style.

    Some of the Muslimah long dresses for sale at the online store of Lanafira include Mellisa Long Dress in several color with its increasingly popular wide range, Alana Kebaya, Pucci Long Dress, Sofea Modern Perplum and much more. All these designs are offered in several colors and are loved by the women who wear them. The company also offers free delivery across Malaysia and has an overwhelming presence on the social media to interact with the customers.

    In addition, Lanafira also features an informative newsletter on its website to keep its customers updated. The feedback and reviews received by the boutique have been phenomenal and women have simply loved these dresses. The testimonials received by the company reflect the level of trust and satisfaction from its customers and they have declared it the best Muslim dress making boutique available online in Malaysia.

    For more information and to get your Muslimah Long Dresses by Lanafira

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  • Hugo Boss opens Brisbane flagship boutique on Edward Street

    Hugo Boss opens Brisbane flagship boutique on Edward Street

    International fashion retailer, Hugo Boss, has opened a luxury Brisbane flagship boutique on Edward Street, in MacArthur Central’s luxury fashion precinct.

    The new boutique will feature the edited range of luxury Boss Menswear collections, including ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories as well as athleisure wear and a high performance sportswear offering, in addition to Hugo Boss timepieces and fragrances.

    According to the retailer, the store’s interior showcases a refined concept that has been adopted by select stores in major global cities, catering to the fashion savvy male.

    “Precision Group is proud to welcome Hugo Boss to MacArthur Central where it will sit alongside some of the best International and national retailers fronting Edward St, where Brisbane City Council have invested $11.8M into a beautification project of the precinct,” said Colleen Middlemass, Centre and State Asset manager.

    In the upcoming months, the Edward Street frontage project will see the addition of sub-tropical, mature trees and improved lighting as well as enhanced boulevard pavements. The MacArthur Central’s Queen Street frontage will also receive a major upgrade, with the National Australia Bank opening its flagship Brisbane retail branch and occupying eight floors in the office tower above.

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  • A Bathing Ape launches online store

    A Bathing Ape launches online store

    Established in Tokyo in 1993, street-fashion brand A Bathing Ape has launched a global online store.

    Also known as Bape, the brand is known for its graphics, patterns and characters such as “Ape Head”, “Bape Camo”, “Bape Sta”, “Shark Hoodie” and “Baby Milo”. The  brand has expanded from being a men’s line to include women’s and children’s items.

    Bape has stores throughout Japan, in the UK and US, Hong Kong, China and other regions in Asia. BapeOnline is initially available for customers in Europe, with plans to expand to a more worldwide presence soon. To celebrate the launch, a special limited-edition t-shirt is being offered.

    A Bathing Ape was created by Nowhere Co, in the Tokyo suburb of Harajuku, and continues to expand with Bape Store, BapeExclusive, Bape Kids and A Bathing Ape Pirate Store.

  • Brunello Cucinelli’s Greater China sales up 34 per cent

    Brunello Cucinelli’s Greater China sales up 34 per cent

    Brunello Cucinelli’s Greater China sales, up 34.6 per cent, outshone all other markets for its first half.

    North America sales grew 9.4 per cent, Europe 9.9 per cent and rest of the world 11.4 per cent, the Italian luxury goods maison’s preliminary figures show.

    First-half net revenues grew overall by 10.7 per cent to  €243.3 million (US$278.9 million).

    For Greater China revenues reached €18.4 million, up 7.5 per cent from €13.7 million for the same period last year. To maintain allure and exclusivity, says the company, it is maintaining a limited presence in the region.

    Brunello Cucinelli’s retail distribution channel saw an overall 21.7 per cent growth in sales, or €121.1 million compared to €99.6 million for the same period last year..

    As at the end of June, the brand’s network comprised 91 direct boutiques, with just one opening over the 12 months.

    “We feel that this year is the start of a ‘new world’ where the internet will have an enormous impact on humanity,” says chairman/CEO Brunello Cucinelli. “We believe this will change buyer/seller relationships forever, making it even more important to care for and protect the brand.”

    The brand’s online boutique is being directly managed from its headquarters in Solomeo with special attention to customer service, packaging and visual merchandising.

    “If we take a look at the general context and at the very good start of the second half of the year,
    We feel pretty confident that the full year will deliver double-digit growth in terms of both sales and margins,” says Cucinelli.

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  • Louis Vuitton x Supreme draws queues

    Louis Vuitton x Supreme draws queues

    Louis Vuitton’s heavily-hyped collaboration with streetwear label Supreme has gone on sale in Hong Kong – and elsewhere around the world – with long queues.

    The products in the Louis Vuitton x Supreme collection range from a HK$565,000 luxury red trunk and a $445,000 skateboard to more affordable items like sneakers – and even a bumbag at $18,200.

    Such was the demand for the streetwear range, Louis Vuitton organised appointments for would-be buyers, limiting each person to one, non-transferable visit and a maximum purchase of two items.

    In Singapore, people queued for more than 48 hours, with some shoppers hiring queue-sitters and swapping shifts to be sure of getting in the door. On Friday, there were still short queues outside some Louis Vuitton outlets in Hong Kong. Louis Vuitton customers wanting to browse other items were allowed in via other entrances.

    The Louis Vuitton x Supreme range – which has a strictly limited volume – was pre-launched on June 30 in Beijing, Miami, Seoul, Los Angeles, Tokyo and several other cities via pop-up stores, which have since closed.

    In China, Louis Vuitton launched a WeChat campaign for fans to register to get their hands on the collection.

    Despite Louis Vuitton’s efforts to limit purchases per customer, the Louis Vuitton x Supreme items are already being resold online at a premium. A box logo hoodie was reportedly being advertised at US$25,000.

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  • Escada hires new Marketing Head

    Escada hires new Marketing Head

    German designer brand Escada has poached an experienced marketing expert from Red Bull to become its new vice president of marketing and communications.

    The high end label announced on July 13th that Marco Raab is to lead all marketing and communication activities of Escada from 15 August, particularly focusing on reshaping the brand “with a more contemporary edge”.

    Raab, who has been described as a “digital-native” with an understanding of millennial mindset, joins from Red Bull where he held several brand, marketing and communications position over the last 10 years. He was most recently global marketing manager for special projects, tasked with leading innovation and change for the fast moving digital age.

    At Escada, he will be part of the executive team and report to CEO Iris Epple-Righi.

    “Escada is at an exciting point in its journey with Iris Epple-Righi as new CEO and Niall Sloan as Global Design Director. I was attracted by the idea of being part of this leadership team tasked with re-shaping the brand with a more contemporary edge. I have a passion for creative approaches and believe Escada’s brand and its strong heritage offers numerous opportunities to engage with our established clientele as well as excite new customers about the beauty of Escada’s products,” said Raab.

    Escada CEO Iris Epple-Righi added: “Our vision is to build on Escada’s rich heritage in a relevant, modern and contemporary way and our marketing and communication is a very important part of this. We have the potential to reposition Escada at the cutting edge of fashion again and I believe Marco’s experience at Red Bull is extremely relevant for us.”

    Escada is also set to welcome its new design director Niall Sloan on 1 August. Sloan comes from Hunter and has revealed he plans to focus on Escada’s fun, bold and feminine heritage.

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  • International fashion brands target Vietnamese market

    International fashion brands target Vietnamese market

    International brand names are starting to grab the attention of HCM City’s fashion-conscious people, clearing the way for more ready-to-wear clothing stores in Vietnam.  More than 50 well-known brand names, such as Giordano, Mango, Zara, Topshop, Gap and Old Navy, have opened stores in HCM City.

    While Old Navy opened its first store last month, H&M launched its brandname last weekend with a fashion show at a leading shopping centre in the city.

    Other fashion companies, including Pull&Bear, Uniqlo and F21, will also enter the market this year with their own stores scheduled to open in Hà Nội shopping centres.

    “Before launching our designs in Vietnam, we spent time researching the country’s economic development, culture and living conditions,” said a representative of Zara, who noted that the country would become one of the most important  markets for the popular fashion brand from Spain.

    Although their prices are higher than local products, ranging from VNĐ300,000 (US$15) to over $1.5 million ($70) with accessories sell for an average of VNĐ100,000 ($4) per item yet customers, particularly young people, are thrilled they are here.

    Customer Tran Thi Anh Nhung of District 3 spent almost VNĐ5 million (US$230) on nine items at Zara after discounts last weekend, saying she was delighted she no longer had to go Singapore or Bangkok for the latest styles.

    Nhung, a senior marketing executive for a foreign-owned advertising agency in District 1, said: “Zara and Topshop offer ready-to-wear products in the trendiest styles at reasonable prices. A mini-dress sells for VNĐ500,000 ($22) compared to a Vietnamese one at VNĐ300,000 ($15). Customers aged 18 to 30, who change their clothes every season, are interested in that kind of stores.”

    Another customer, Vu Chi Hung, 32, said she was a fan of Topshop because their merchandises are both stylish and practical and can be purchased for around $22 a piece.

    “The foreign brands located in shopping centres like Diamond, Vincom and Takashimaya guarantee their services and quality are the best for customers,” he added.

    Hồ Trần Dạ Thảo, brand name creative director of the Tsafari Fashion Company, said: “The appearance of international fashion houses in Việt Nam and so-called ‘fast fashion’ or ’casual wear’ brandnames is sure to create fierce competition in the country’s fashion industry.”

    “Vietnamese brands should try to capitalise on the shopping seasons and spend more money on advertising to grab the attention of consumers,” she added.

    “Many of our collections cost as little as VNĐ150,000 ($7) for both men and women and offer high quality and modern style pieces. Some designs start at over VNĐ700,000 ($35), but customers with more to spend are thrilled that sophisticated designs can now be made by Vietnamese,” she said.

    Thảo said that collections under the brand name Tsafari are offered at shops by young designers, led by a group of trendy creators in Singapore. They offer clothes in the latest fashion trends to attract the interest of young customers.

    “With these changes, we hope to popularise and diversify our products in the local market,” she said.

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  • APAC boosts Uniqlo’s Q3

    APAC boosts Uniqlo’s Q3

    Fast Retailing, Uniqlo’s parent company, has reported consolidated revenue totaled ¥1.4779 trillion (+3.0 per cent year on year), with operating profit expanding to ¥180.6 billion (+23.9 per cent) in its latest financial results.

    In the third quarter from March to May, Uniqlo Southeast Asia and Oceania and South Korea reported a doubling in operating profit.

    The apparel chain said that its sports goods, new women’s blouses, dresses and clothes designed to “suit the Southeast Asian climate and culture sold especially well.”

    In the US, Uniqlo  reported a lower operating loss in the third quarter after same-store sales recovered, with business cost ratios improving under a new operational structure.

    In Europe, investment in 10 new store openings over three months inflated costs and knocked operating profit slightly lower.

    Uniqlo’s international network increased by 143 to 1,071 stores at the end of May.

    Japan reported a rise in revenue but a contraction in profit in the nine months to May 2017. Revenue rose 1.2 per cent year-on-year to ¥653.4 billion while operating profit dipped 0.6 per cent year-on-year to ¥92.6 billion.

    The global chain said it expects to achieve strong revenue and profit gains, “with Greater China, Southeast Asia, and South Korea acting as the key drivers of growth.”

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  • Colette Paris flagship to close

    Colette Paris flagship to close

    The iconic Colette Paris flagship store is to close on the 20th anniversary of its opening. The news came as a shock as the retail brand has continued to flourish in the internet era, and continues to work with brands on collections – the most recent with Swedish fast-fashion brand H&M announced this week.

    “As all good things must come to an end, after 20 wonderful years, Colette will be closing its doors on December 20th of this year,” the company said in an Instagram post.

    “Until our last day, nothing will change. Colette will continue to renew itself each week with exclusive collaborations and offerings, also available on our website colette.fr We thank you for your support and see you soon at Colette – until December 20,” the post concluded.

    The reason for the closure is that founder Colette Roussaux has decided to step back from an active retail management role, and “Colette cannot exist without Colette”.

    The 8000 sqft, three-storey store in trendy Rue Saint Honoré, is likely to be taken over by Saint Laurent.

    “We would be proud to have a brand with such history, with whom we have frequently collaborated, taking over our address.” Employees may transfer to the luxury fashion brand.

    Roussaux has largely left the day-to-day running of the store to her daughter Sarah Andelman during the past few years.

    The Business of Fashion said the store’s success was down to its “discerning fashion edits and quirky mix of lifestyle products that have turned the store into one of Paris’ premiere fashion pit-stops”.

    Among its fans is fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld who once declared it was the only store he ever shopped at “because they have things no one else has”.

    “I buy watches, telephones, jewellery there – everything really! They have invented a formula that you can’t copy easily, because there is only one Colette and her and Sarah are 200 per cent involved.”

  • China helps power Burberry quarterly sales up 5 per cent

    China helps power Burberry quarterly sales up 5 per cent

    Burberry quarterly sales have jumped by a solid 5 per cent, largely buoyed by a doubling of turnover in China.

    Greater China is a key market for Burberry, accounting for almost a quarter of total sales.

    A social media campaign – including activity by Beijing blogger ‘Mr Bags’ – helped boost brand awareness and sales through the WeChat channel.

    Globally, retail revenue rose 3 per cent to £478 million (US$613 million) and like-for-like store sales rose 4 per cent during the three months to June 30.

    The figures impressed analysts, outperforming expectations and providing a welcome background to incoming CEO Marco Gobbetti’s first investor presentation today.

    However, Bloomberg columnist Andrea Felsted urged caution, writing that Gobbetti “still has the task of reigniting interest in the tired brand”.

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  • JD.com buys into Farfetch fashion site

    JD.com buys into Farfetch fashion site

    Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has made its largest overseas investment ever, in online Farfetch fashion marketplace.

    JD.com has bought a US$397 million stake in Farfetch, solidifying a partnership that will see its CEO Richard Liu take a place on the UK company’s board. It will also make JD.com one of Farfetch’s largest shareholders.

    This comes amid a push by the luxury-oriented Farfetch to expand in Asia, having raised $110 million in 2014 to support China growth. The new partnership will allow Farfetch to make use of JD.com’s logistics network and marketing systems, alongside online payment technology and social-media resources like its partnership with WeChat.

    An added bonus for the UK fashion marketplace is an increased ability to tackle counterfeit luxury products produced in the region.

    JD.com will also benefit from the partnership, pushing into the luxury market and setting itself apart from rival Alibaba.

    “China is the world’s second-largest luxury market, and we are delighted to have such a respected partner, known for its strict protection of IP, with whom to address Chinese luxury consumers,” says Farfetch founder/CEO Jose Neves.

    Just this month, JD.com launched its high-end delivery service JD Luxury Express, with staff in suits and white gloves delivering packages via electric vehicles directly to customers’ homes.

    Farfetch, which counts France’s Eurazeo, Singapore sovereign wealth fund Temasek and China’s IDG Capital among its investors, was valued at around $1.5 billion in a fundraising last year.

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  • Two luxury names to open at revamped centre

    Two luxury names to open at revamped centre

    Luxury retailers, Bally and Harrolds, are set to open their first outlet stores at Birkenhead Point this spring, alongside global designer giants Coach and Michael Kors, and Australian brands Peter’s of Kensington and progressive streetwear designer Zanerobe.

    Mirvac made the announcement yesterday, as the centre prepares for the launch of its multi-million dollar makeover, which will open to the public in early August.

    The fashion brands will join other  international names including Armani, Hugo Boss, Polo Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Victoria’s Secret; plus local Australian designer Oroton.

    Pharmacy chain,  Chemist Warehouse recently expanded its footprint to 580sqm along with Shoe Warehouse returning in its new location on Level 1.

    Mirvac said the revamped centre appeals to locals, domestic and international visitors.

    “This latest development responds to our customers’ wants and desires and greatly enhances the appeal of Birkenhead Point, Christina Nelson, Mirvac senior development manager. “We have improved the customer experience by delivering a sophisticated and contemporary palette of finishes in the main mall on Level 2, including new mall flooring and ceilings, bespoke furniture and shopfront upgrades, whilst embracing the heritage backdrop  of this unique and much-loved building.”

    The redevelopment also includes incorporate a new ‘entry statement’, with a  glass window display and state-of-the-art digital screen technology using content designed by creative agency, Vandel. The display, at the Roseby Street entrance, will play host to the Birkenhead Art Project, exhibiting work from some of Australia’s artistic talent in collaboration with Art Pharmacy Founder, Emilya Colliver.

    The art will sit in the giant window display and be interpreted digitally on a large screen.

    Sydney based paper artist, Jo Neville, is first up, showcasing a bespoke paper floral installation.

  • L’Oréal targets middle class Chinese travellers with Bangkok upgrade

    L’Oréal targets middle class Chinese travellers with Bangkok upgrade

    L’Oréal Paris has revamped and upgraded its Bangkok Downtown duty free store and is particularly aiming to appeal to the Chinese middle class traveller. It describes the segment as “the driver of today’s growth in travel retail”.

    The refit is in line with L’Oréal’s travel retail strategy “to enhance desirability by increasing retail effectiveness in travel retail shops”.

    Based on the idea of making a premium product accessible, the new store offers a showcase of  L’Oréal Paris’ key products for the market including its anti-ageing and moisturising ranges, an expanded make-up area and a focus on global best-sellers Revitalift and Men Expert.

    Described by the brand as the number one men’s grooming brand in China, Men Expert was given a prominent display featuring Hydra Energetic, the campaign for which stars celebrity Daniel Wu, alongside Pure & Matte and Hydra Sensitive.

    A spokesperson for King Power explained: “The overall look is now more attractive with multi-colour impact. The make-up zone is magnificent and delivers a better shopping experience. Traffic flow inside the shop is improved and customers have better access to their favourite products. Customers are given more insight to the products with a product box display provided for each travel retail exclusive best-seller.”

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  • Levi Strauss net revenue up 6 percent in Q2

    Levi Strauss net revenue up 6 percent in Q2

    Levi Strauss saw its second quarter revenue grow 6 percent across regions and channels, the company announced on July 12th.

    Net revenue grew to $1.07 billion compared to $1.01 billion, for the second quarter ended May 28, 2017.

    Net income declined $13 million from 30.7 million to $17.5 million, primarily due to a $23 million loss related to debt refinancing activities taken during the quarter.

    Net revenue was the strongest in Europe for the second quarter, up 20 percent due to solid growth in the women’s and tops business, while operating income grew 31 percent.

    In the Americas, Levi Strauss also reported a net revenue growth of 3 percent reflecting higher direct-to-consumer revenues in the U.S. and higher revenues in Canada and Mexico. Still, the gain was partially offset by a decline in U.S. wholesale due to lower Dockers revenue.

    Meanwhile in Asia, net revenues grew three percent.

    “Our business is more diversified than ever before, driven by disciplined execution of our long-term growth strategies, and investments in product innovation and the consumer shopping experience,” said Chip Bergh, president and chief executive officer, Levi Strauss & Co, in a news statement. “Our strong year-to-date revenue growth reinforces the benefits of a more balanced portfolio as our women’s, tops, direct-to-consumer and international businesses delivered solid results, despite a slight decline in the U.S. wholesale business.”

    Bergh added that based on the performance of the company’s first half of the year, the company has raised their revenue growth guidance for the full year to 2-4 percent range in constant currency.

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  • H&M to open in Wellington, New Zealand

    H&M to open in Wellington, New Zealand

    Wellington’s fashion scene continues to grow as H&M (Hennes & Mauritz) opens in Queensgate Shopping Centre, Lower Hutt, later this year.

    The fashion retailer made waves in 2016 when it opened its first store in Sylvia Park shopping centre, drawing in crowds from all over Auckland.

    Now Wellington is getting a slice of the Swedish retailer with plans for the store to open late this year, with more information to be realised closer to the yet-to-be-confirmed opening date.

    Queensgate Shopping Centre was closed late 2016 after the Kaikoura-centred earthquake damaged the building’s infrastructure.

    The centre re-opened early April of this year after parts of the complex were redesigned with shock absorbent technology.

    At the time Diversified NZ Property Trust acquired the shopping centre late November of 2015, the centre was the largest enclosed shopping area in the lower North Island. It is managed by Stride.

    Stride’s general manager shopping centres, Roy Stansfield, says this announcement marks an important milestone in a large project, which has been a long time in the works.

    “We’re incredibly excited that a world-renowned brand like H&M has chosen Queensgate as the location for its first Wellington store. It’s testament to the standard of the centre and the opportunities in the region as a whole.

    “Customers and retailers alike have been curious about the works going on in the centre as we prepare for H&M’s opening, so we’re very happy to be able to finally confirm who this new tenant is,” he said.

    Leading up to the store’s launch, Stansfield says Stride will continue to share information through the company’s website, Facebook page and within Queensgate.

    “We’re very much looking forward to seeing the new store take shape.”

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