Luxury industry to bounce back in 2017

This acceleration is thanks, in large part, to Chinese consumers, whose domination of market demand continues to grow. China currently accounts for 31% of total demand, but this figure should increase to 34% by 2020, with more than 60% spending outside of China. This has also been decisive, in addition to the return of European consumers, who account for 19% of the market, according to Deutsche Bank’s study. Luxury consumers have been tempted by more attractive products and standardized prices. Geographically, major spending on luxury products occurs in Europe (33%), followed by the Americas (32%) and China (13%). 

Furthermore, more than half of demand is generated by tourism, a real market driver, with region-dependent variations: 58% in Europe, 55% in Asia, more than 20% in th…

Kendall and Kylie Jenner brand responds to claims that it did not pay garment workers

The allegations began with an article from Remake, a nonprofit dedicated to creating an ethical fashion industry. In the article, Remake noted that the Kendall + Kylie Label was listed as an “affiliated label” on the website of apparel company Global Brands Group (GBG) until June 23 (originally, Remake claimed the brand was “owned” by GBG).According to Remake, GBG “refused to pay its garment suppliers for orders produced in February and March following a drop in sales caused by the coronavirus pandemic,” leaving factory workers “starving around the world.” 

On June 24, Remake released an update, saying that they had “received word from a Kendall + Kylie representative that the label does not have ‘current’ orders with Global Brands Group and will pursue legal action if we didn’…

Pureplays and smartphones are biggest e-tail winners in worst October ever

On the plus side, the 6.2% rise was a slightly more positive result than the rolling averages for the last three, six and 12 months (+5%, +4.5%, and +5.1% respectively). But the increase was well below some of the much more impressive rises that we’ve become used to from the online channel in previous years. There were pockets of strength, however. For instance, pureplay online retailers saw sales growth three times that of their multichannel rivals with a 12.4% increase compared to 4.3% for the multichannel players.

Pureplays and smartphones are biggest e-tail winners in worst October ever

How can brands speed up their transition to sustainability-

Amongst the participants in the conference were Camille Le Gal and Laure Betsch of the Fair-trade sourcing business Fairly Made; Edith Cabane, co-founder of the brand Mirae; Caroline Rey, co-founder of the women’s tailoring business 17h10; Christèle Merter, director of Gentle Factory; Jérôme Malavoy of the supply chain modelling platform Transparency One; and Sandrine Pannetier, director of the fashion consulting business LeherpeurParisคำพูดจาก สล็อต777. The conference focused on three main points, sourcing raw materials, the traceability of raw materials, and production volumes. SourcingCamille Le Gal and Laure Betsch of Fairly Made have managed to create a library o…

Amazon staff take off work to raise safety concerns in pandemic

The action involves more than 350 of Amazon’s staff from 40 facilities, according to the coalition. The world’s largest online retailer has faced several worker protests and demands by unions for it to close warehouses down.The virus has infected more than 2.4 million people globally including Amazon warehouse staff, and it has given voice to labor activists at the retailer. However, organizing has remained limited and has not hampered operations at a company with more than 590,000 employees in the United States.

Reuters was unable to verify the numbers shared by the coalition, known as Athenaคำพูดจาก สล็อตทดลองเล่นฟรี. Amazon said reports of workers’ partici…

Google’s advertising practices targeted by EU antitrust probe

Alphabet-owned Google, the world’s largest online search engine, has been hit with fines totalling 8.25 billion euros ($10 billion) in the last three years for blocking rivals in online shopping, Android smartphones and online advertising.It now faces two European Union investigations into its advertising practices, focused on technology and data.คำพูดจาก สล็อตเว็บตรง

Google and Facebook together capture over half of the internet ad sales market globally. Both companies are currently the target of a U.S. lawsuit over their 2018 deal which gives Facebook’s advertiser clients the option to place ads within Google’s network of publishing partners.Google said it was coope…

UK women to maintain haircare spend, but want easycare looks

A survey of 400 women by Unilever’s All Things Hair content brand showed 39% of women now wear a low-maintenance style to “guard against future salon closures”คำพูดจาก Game Casino. They’re opting for layers, long fringes and ‘lobs’. And 34% plan to spend more on products.It said Covid-19 has “taught us to be self-sufficient in multiple ways, including when it comes to hair. With salons closed, women across the UK have been cutting, colouring and styling at home like never before”.

Some 33% of respondents had tried a new hairstyle that they styled themselves during lockdown, as well as the 39% now opting for low-maintenance styles.Steven Westgate, Global Managing Editor at A…

What ‘Barbiecore’ reveals about fashion and its followers

Fashion first

To be fair, fashion has jump-started this trend most recently with Valentino’s mainly pink (with a dose of black) collection shown for Fall 2022. Creative director, Pierpaolo Piccioli, used a custom intense shade dubbed ‘Pink PP’, which will become a Pantone color.

The monochromatic approach lets the audience focus on the details used in the clothes’ construction. The show got a reboot at the brand’s recent haute couture in Rome this July with a star-studded front row featuring Anne Hathaway, Ariana Debose, Ashley Park, and Hwasa, the Korean singer slash celebrity and Florence Pugh, whose nearly sheer style went viral, and others sporting looks from the fall collection for the show on the Spanish Steps.Jodi Kahn, VP of luxury fashion at Neim…

Hilary Swank Reflects on Birth of Her "Angel Babies" in Message on Gratitude

Hilary Swank Shares Motherhood Update One Month After Welcoming Twins

Hilary Swank is entering 2024 with two more reasons to smile.

Hilary Swank Reflects on Birth of Her "Angel Babies" in Message on Gratitude

The 49-year-old rang in the new year by reflecting on some of the major moments she experienced in 2023, including the birth of her twins.

"Dancing into The New Year, with so many blessings from 2023, which have left me in awe and wonder and deep gratitude for the magic that appeared in abundance, all around me, in every way,&quot…