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To celebrate its 130th anniversary, SWAROVSKI is launching a unique collaboration with high-end grocery retailer Erewhon, merging luxury with wellness. The partnership features a limited-edition crystallized tote bag (only 300 available) and a bespoke Lemon 130 juice with a "Swarovski shimmer." Creative Director Giovanna Engelbert called the yellow tote a balance of "extravagance and utility," noting that crystal naturally aligns with Erewhon's ethos of sparking joy and positivity. The items launch October 29th at the Masters of Light pop-up in LA. Read more about this unexpected collaboration between fashion, wellness, and lifestyle: https://lnkd.in/et_nnbtm #Swarovski #Erewhon #LuxuryCollaboration #130YearsOfJoy #GiovannaEngelbert

Korean eyewear brand GENTLE MONSTER has opened its first European flagship in Paris today, defining a new era for experiential retail in the Marais district. The store’s centerpiece is the robotic "Giant Head Kinetic Object," designed in-house to explore human cognition and emotion. This move strengthens the brand's European presence and follows a €107M investment from Google to co-develop design-forward smart glasses, reinforcing Gentle Monster’s status as a retail and tech innovator. Read the full story on this fusion of art, tech, and luxury retail: https://lnkd.in/ebfyne8B #GentleMonster #ParisRetail #RetailInnovation #Eyewear #LuxuryFashion #Google

The Very Group (Very and Littlewoods) is celebrating its most profitable year ever after prioritizing profitability over sales volume. Despite a slight 1.8% dip in revenue, adjusted EBITDA surged 15.9% to a record £307.1 million, boosting the EBITDA margin to a historic 14.7%. This strategic success was driven by a shift to higher-margin Home sales (+9.9%) and rigorous cost discipline. CEO Robbie Feather credits the results to an "unrelenting focus on improving all aspects of our offer and customer experience," with the brand also achieving its best-ever Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 42. Read the full report on The Very Group's strategy and the performance of its retail divisions: https://lnkd.in/eRSnWRFA #TheVeryGroup #EBITDA #Profitability #RetailStrategy #Ecommerce

Vestiaire Collective and GANNI have launched a new 'Resale as a Service' partnership, accelerating circularity for the Copenhagen brand. Ganni customers can now instantly trade in pre-loved items for a Ganni gift card plus a 10% top-up, without waiting for the sale. This instant reward model is designed to boost loyalty and encourage the community to keep clothes in circulation. Vestiaire Co-founder Sophie Hersan stated: "We want to democratise and empower our communities, making it even easier to embrace circular fashion." This marks the 13th brand to join the platform's RaaS program. Read the full report on this partnership and the growth of circular business models: https://lnkd.in/eJzb8vmt #VestiaireCollective #Ganni #ResaleAsAService #CircularFashion #Sustainability

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Apparel tech innovator unspun™ is scaling its disruptive low-waste model, appointing former Athleta CEO Chris Blakeslee as its first independent board member. Blakeslee noted that Unspun’s proprietary Vega 3D weaving technology—which bypasses the traditional, manual sewing bottleneck—is “the first to truly change” the geographically stuck supply chain. The B Corp is now focused on clustered expansion in the EU, where local, on-demand manufacturing helps brands reduce inventory risk, cut lead times, and meet rising sustainability regulations. Read the full interview on Unspun's vision for a decentralized manufacturing future: https://lnkd.in/e3gdBJ-w #Unspun #3DWeaving #SupplyChain #CircularEconomy #ChrisBlakeslee #FashionTech

AllSaints Group has achieved record profitability despite a drop in revenue, a sign their strategic pivot is working. Total revenue fell 4% as the brand deliberately reduced markdowns, but this drove record EBITDA of £69.5M (+1%) and a 93% jump in profit after tax. CEO Peter Wood credited the record profit to improved inventory management, and strengthening the company's core strategy. The group, which extended its £55M credit facility to 2030, sees "plenty of exciting growth opportunities" despite the "challenging global economic backdrop." Read the full report on AllSaints' successful turnaround: https://lnkd.in/emNEnNFS #AllSaints #RetailEarnings #Profitability #LuxuryRetail #BusinessStrategy

Despite speculation, Giorgio Armani is unlikely to be a future acquisition for Prada Group, according to CEO Andrea Guerra. During a Q3 earnings call, Guerra stated, "I don't think it will happen" and clarified, "We have not been invited," regarding a potential deal for the 15% stake Giorgio Armani mandated for sale. However, the CEO did confirm that final regulatory authorizations for the Prada Group's pending acquisition of Versace should arrive within the next 15 days. Read more about Prada's M&A strategy amid the luxury industry's consolidation: https://lnkd.in/esRFCUSG #Prada #Armani #Versace #LuxuryMNA #AndreaGuerra #FashionBusiness

Deckers Brands delivered strong Q2 FY2026 results, with net sales up 9.1 percent to $1.431 billion, exceeding expectations. The growth was driven by double-digit sales from core brands: HOKA (+11.1%) and UGG (+10.1%). Crucially, international sales soared 29.3%, offsetting a slight domestic dip. CEO Stefano Caroti credits the performance to "leading innovative products" and a "best-in-class operating model." Read the full financial report and outlook for the full fiscal year: https://lnkd.in/eDkE28fF #DeckersBrands #Hoka #Ugg #RetailEarnings #Footwear #BusinessGrowth

J.Crew Group has appointed former LVMH North America CHRO Gena Smith as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. Smith, a veteran executive with over two decades of experience, will oversee all HR functions, including talent acquisition, inclusion, and leadership development. CEO Libby Wadle praised Smith as a "dynamic leader with deep expertise in aligning people strategies with business goals in creative-led organizations." Smith, who also serves on the board of Parsons School of Design, joins J.Crew at a "pivotal time" to build a purpose-driven culture that retains top talent. Read the full announcement on this key leadership appointment: https://lnkd.in/eyMWRy-9 #JCREW #CHRO #GenaSmith #TalentManagement #RetailLeadership #LVMH