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Louis Vuitton buys Tiffany for 16 billion US dollars

Nov 27, 2019 / France
The companies have entered into a definitive agreement whereby LVMH will acquire Tiffany for 135 US dollars per share, resulting in a deal of 14.7 billion euros or 16.2 billion US dollars

New Generation: meet Pedro Abrantes

Nov 27, 2019 / Portugal
Get to know the man behind ASPORTUGUESAS. From partnering with surfer McNamara to the participation in ModaLisboa and Portugal Fashion, learn the story of Pedro Abrantes

London Design Museum to feature sneakers and Prada

Nov 26, 2019 / United Kingdom
The London-based museum announced its forthcoming exhibition programme for 2020. Sneakers and Prada amongst the scheduled exhibitions

Half-year growth for Burberry

Nov 26, 2019 / United Kingdom
The UK-based luxury brand has reported revenue of roughly 1.3 billion British pounds for the first half of the year, up by 5% compared to the same period a year ago

Institut Français de la Mode inaugurated IFM - Kering Sustainability Chair

Nov 25, 2019 / France
The event was attended by François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering and Xavier Romatet, Dean of IFM

Limited edition bags by Joana Vasconcelos and Labuta

Nov 25, 2019 / Portugal
A limited and exclusive edition of leather bags designed by artist Joana Vasconcelos has been announced

Cambodia is benefiting from tariffs relief

Nov 22, 2019 / Cambodia
Exports of footwear and travel goods by Cambodia increased in the first nine months of this year, thanks to tariff privileges received from the US under its GSP

AAFA opposes CBP proposal to reclassify fashion footwear

Nov 22, 2019 / United States
The association representing the American footwear and apparel industries wrote to the Customs and Broder Protection warning for the consequences of the decision

EU-Singapore free trade agreement entered into force

Nov 22, 2019 / European Union
The free trade agreement (FTA) signed by the European Union and the Republic of Singapore back in October 2018 entered into force yesterday

Leslie Gallin: we need to embrace sustainability as a fashion friend

Nov 21, 2019 / United States
We spoke to Leslie Gallin, President of Footwear at Informa, to discuss some of the pressing issues of the moment within the footwear industry

Brazil's first mission to Peru evaluated as positive

Nov 21, 2019 / Brazil
This was confirmed by Abicalçados, the Brazilian Footwear Industry Association. This first trade mission to Peru took place in mid-November

Crocs opens new American distribution centre in Ohio

Nov 21, 2019 / United States
The Colorado-based footwear giant known for its clogs announced the official opening of its new distribution centre

Argentina: CIMA is calling for protectionism

Nov 21, 2019 / Argentina
The Chamber of the Leather Industries in Argentina is worried with the state of the industry and have asked for protection

Jennifer Lopez is the new face of Coach

Nov 20, 2019 / United States
New York-based brand announced it has chosen singer and actress Jennifer Lopez as Coach's new face

Lanxess is targeting footwear

Nov 20, 2019 / Germany
The chemicals company has developed a new range of Low Free isocyanate urethane prepolymers that can be formulated into resins for 3D printing and additive manufacturing
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