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Hermès unveils its traveling exhibition 'Hermès in the Making' in Mexico City

Hermès unveils its traveling exhibition 'Hermès in the Making' in Mexico City

It was indeed a challenge to overlook the spectacle of 'Hermès in the Making' in Mexico City last week, given its extensive poster campaign across all major districts and shopping centers of the city.
Luxury
Recreating Paris in Phnom Penh -- for the rich

Recreating Paris in Phnom Penh -- for the rich

In downtown Phnom Penh, a huge high-end development mimicking the buildings and boulevards of Paris embodies a move to cash in on the "new frontier" for luxury -- in the capital of one of Asia's poorest countries.
Lifestyle
Newcastle's Eldon Square set for major development, new mega store for Next and Sephora debut

Newcastle's Eldon Square set for major development, new mega store for Next and Sephora debut

Newcastle’s Eldon Square mall owners and the city council have signed an enhanced co-operation agreement alongside  “game-changing” planning submissions expected to deliver of a series of major new leasing deals.
Fashion
Shaftesbury Capital acquires further prime Covent Garden retail space

Shaftesbury Capital acquires further prime Covent Garden retail space

Shaftesbury Capital is about to add to its already substantial London footprint. The central London-centric property giant has completed the freehold acquisition of 25-31 James Street in Covent Garden for £75.1 million.
Fashion
Small eco jeweller Robin Valley gets funding boost

Small eco jeweller Robin Valley gets funding boost

Eco-conscious UK jeweller Robin Valley has secured a “game-changing” £50,000 investment to fuel “rapid expansion as demand for its nature-inspired designs soars”.
Fashion
Spring budget gives some cash away but no move on tourist tax, business rates

Spring budget gives some cash away but no move on tourist tax, business rates

The spring budget has aimed to give away what it could in a general election year, with measures to put more money in consumers’ pockets. But overall it was underwhelming and VAT-free shopping is still off the agenda.
Fashion
Harrods still hitting the spot with Chinese luxe shoppers says MD

Harrods still hitting the spot with Chinese luxe shoppers says MD

​Harrods MD Michael Ward remains upbeat about the luxury store’s sales to Chinese customers, with its focus on the most affluent and its connection with them via initiatives such as its new Shanghai club being key.
Fashion
Oxford Street vacancies and candy store numbers drop - LDC

Oxford Street vacancies and candy store numbers drop - LDC

There’s confirmation that London’s Oxford Street is bouncing back with new stores opening and a reduction in the candy store blight along the UK capital’s famous shopping thoroughfare. 
Fashion
News analysis: As hopes of end to UK 'tourist tax' possibly dashed, are problems insurmountable?

News analysis: As hopes of end to UK 'tourist tax' possibly dashed, are problems insurmountable?

Retailer optimism about the return of tax-free shopping for tourists to the UK has been rising but may be misplaced as it seems the government sees only the obstacles rather than the benefits.
Fashion
Bright idea: Covent Garden presents new Paul Smith light display

Bright idea: Covent Garden presents new Paul Smith light display

London’s Covent Garden has revealed a new immersive light installation in partnership with British designer and Floral Street resident Sir Paul Smith.
Fashion
Tourists are back in London but spending less says NWEC

Tourists are back in London but spending less says NWEC

The impact of UK tax-free shopping's absence on international visitor spending in the last 12 months has been “stark”, according to the New West End Company.
Fashion
Naomi Campbell links up with Boss for travel line with antibac properties

Naomi Campbell links up with Boss for travel line with antibac properties

​Naomi Campbell is launching a new travel-focused womenswear collection in a link-up with Boss, including items that are antibacterial, anti-crease and “anti-stress”.
Fashion
Bullring & Grand Central enjoys footfall strong in January as ‘flight to quality’ continues

Bullring & Grand Central enjoys footfall strong in January as ‘flight to quality’ continues

The Bullring & Grand Central mall in Birmingham has continued to attract big-name retailers and increase footfall with strong visitor numbers in January, operator Hammerson has said.
Fashion
Aman Beverly Hills reveals first plans for Los Angeles

Aman Beverly Hills reveals first plans for Los Angeles

In 2027, one year before the Los Angeles Olympic Games, Beverly Hills will see the opening of the first Aman hotel in Los Angeles. An eagerly-awaited opening, where the luxury and fashion spheres are expected to flock.
Lifestyle
Birkenstock opens unique East London community studio

Birkenstock opens unique East London community studio

Footwear brand Birkenstock has launched an interesting “first-of-its kind” community studio and global brand-owned activation space in East London.
Fashion
Westwood designs get starring role at Blenhein Palace fashion exhibition

Westwood designs get starring role at Blenhein Palace fashion exhibition

Designs by the late Vivienne Westwood are to take centre stage in an ‘Icons of British Fashion’ exhibition at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, being staged across 23 March-30 June.
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