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LuxExperience appoints Francis Belin as CEO of Mytheresa

German fashion retailer Mytheresa is preparing for a change in leadership. On Tuesday, listed parent company LuxExperience B.V. (LuxExperience) announced the appointment of Francis Belin as CEO of Mytheresa. He will assume his new role on January 1, 2026. Belin succeeds Michael Kliger. As group CEO of LuxExperience, Kliger will remain...

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Kering launches “House of Dreams”: why this internal fund is at the heart of its strategic overhaul

Kering has quietly laid a major cornerstone of its transformation strategy. Luca de Meo, appointed chief executive officer (CEO) in June, has proposed the creation of a new investment entity named House of Dreams. This entity is designed to identify, acquire stakes in, and grow emerging brands to reduce the group's heavy dependence on Gucci. The...

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Bidermann vs. Massimo Dutti case: Is the family name the riskiest contract clause for designers?

The story of Aurélie Bidermann, a renowned jewellery designer, is a textbook case in intellectual property law, particularly regarding the value and assignment of a designer's family name. The case is pitting the designer against AMS Design, the company holding her brand assets following judicial reorganisation, and indirectly against retailer...

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How resilient supply chains will define fashion’s winners in 2026

For years, fashion and apparel brands have measured supply-chain performance by two metrics: speed and cost. But as we head into 2026, the brands that outperform won’t be the fastest or the cheapest. They’ll be the ones built to absorb whatever comes next. As one of my favorite quotes from Rocky Balboa puts it: “It’s not about how hard you hit....