Fashion insiders and—ahem—”analysts” have been talking about Los Angeles for the past couple of months, as the City of Angels has become a key place to look at for emerging designers and contemporary brands to shop for. And Ahlem is one of them. Spotted on celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Jessica …

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From April 4 through August 6, 2017, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) presents Judith Leiber: Crafting a New York Story, an exhibition that focuses on the life and craft of America’s most enduring and iconic handbag designer, tracking her rise from patternmaker and Holocaust survivor to venerated female entrepreneur. Including nearly …

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KMART HIRES KELLY COOK AS CMO Kmart has tapped DSW veteran Kelly Cook to revamp its marketing efforts with a “brand relaunch and omnichannel transformation.” The hire comes after a tumultuous few years that saw former CMO Andrew Stein exit the discount chain for Big Lots and then an interim …

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Last year, Accessories parent company UBM announced a new joint venture, bringing MAGIC–fashion’s largest global tradeshow–to Japan. Now, IFF MAGIC Japan is almost upon us, with a slew of emerging fashion and accessory brands. The new joint venture, between MAGIC and JFW-International Fashion Fair, Japan’s longest running, bi-annual apparel tradeshow, was organized by …

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Citizen Watch has teamed up with the Naismith College Player of the Year Awards as the title sponsor and inaugurating the “Official Watch of the Naismith Trophy.” The Naismith Trophy is an annual award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men’s and women’s collegiate basketball players. It is named …

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CAMERLENGO STEPS IN AS CEO OF FURLA After months without a CEO at its helm, Furla has announced that the company’s COO Alberto Camerlengo will be promoted to the top spot. Camerlengo is no stranger to executive positions in fashion. He has been with the Italian handbag and accessories company since …

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The shake up throughout the Italian luxury eyewear industry continues as details about Essilor and Luxottica’s $49 billion merger are revealed. The shareholders agreement, published by Luxottica Group, says: “Luxembourg-based Delfin is controlled by Luxottica boss Leonardo Del Vecchio and, following the Luxottica-Essilor merger, will confer to Essilor its stake in …

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It seems a Coach takeover of Kate Spade is, at long last, finally happening. After months of speculation and several big fashion brands named as potential buyers, employees of both brands told Business of Fashion that the acquisition could be announced within a few days. The deal comes months after its current …

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A first look at Karl Lagerfeld’s collection with Swarovski has arrived, and it’s fabulous. The Karl Lagerfeld jewelry collection reflects the Karl Lagerfeld brand’s feminine, Parisian-chic aesthetic with a bold, edgy twist. Contemporary styles including necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings are finished with gold plating, rose gold plating and rhodium …

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Fashion brand Bebe is currently exploring “strategic alternatives” in the midst of industry changes. The label recently announced this, together with the news that it has retained B. Riley & Co. as its financial advisor. While the company says that there are no specific transactions yet as of press time, …

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