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Gucci-owner Kering names ex-Renault chief Luca de Meo as CEO

French luxury group Kering announced Monday that it had appointed Luca de Meo, who helped drive automaker Renault out of crisis, its new chief executive as it tries to turn around the fortunes at its struggling flagship brand Gucci. De Meo's appointment "marks a decisive step in the evolution of Kering's governance and strengthens the Group's...

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Fashion

From macho to corsages: The changing face of masculinity in AW26

While a few seasons ago the rise of a softer, and perhaps more feminine, image for menswear was clearly visible, there are now also clear trends that opt for the traditional image of masculinity. This was evident from the trend seminar for the AW26 season, presented by forecaster Edwin van den Hoek. Think, for example, of the focus on fitness...

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Struggling Gucci owner's shares soar over new CEO reports

Shares in Gucci owner Kering jumped Monday over reports that the outgoing boss of French automaker Renault would take over as chief executive of the struggling luxury group. Renault shares, however, fell following its announcement Sunday that Luca de Meo, 58, would step down on July 15 "to take on new challenges outside the automobile sector"...

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Step by step: OBS aim to bring European craftsmanship to the world

Founded in 2019, OBS sought to gradually conquer the world with German craftsmanship, countering the ever-faster fashion industry. In conversation with FashionUnited, brothers Johannes and Matthias Schweizer sat on the steps behind their office. Here, instead of a bustling city with traffic noise, the founders of the Augsburg-based brand look...

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