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Thursday, September 17

Designer and Luxury

EXCLUSIVE: Kris Van Assche Unveils Revamped Signature Collection

Version 2.0 of his label reflects his long experience at luxury brands and zeal to restore rarity, beauty and a human pace to fashion.

Shoe Industry News

Nike Adds LVMH Exec Alexandre Arnault to Board, Saying He’s ‘Earned a Reputation for Helping Iconic Global Brands’

He currently serves as the deputy chief executive officer of Moët Hennessy.

Watches

Swiss Watch Exports Rebound Continued in August but U.S. Drops and Middle East Drags

Shipments grew 9.1 percent to 1.7 billion Swiss francs and the 12-month rolling average turned positive for the first time in two years.

Retail

Hermès Replaces Williamsburg Pop-up With Permanent Store

The French luxury house recently opened a store in Nashville and will add a unit in Tampa, Fla., next year.

Fashion Scoops

EXCLUSIVE: A First Look at Burberry’s Trenchcoat Display at ‘Cloud-lit’ V&A Gallery

Ahead of the official opening next Monday, the brand on Thursday revealed the runway and archival display at the Prince Consort Gallery, marking its 170th anniversary.

Retail

EXCLUSIVE: Givenchy to Open an E-concession on Farfetch to Connect With New Clients Worldwide

Givenchy will launch an e-concession on farfetch.com and the retailer's app, starting Monday in a bid to "connect with new clients and audiences through a personalized and elevated online shopping exp…

Fashion Scoops

Veronica Beard Launches Blazer Atelier, a Global Customization Experience

Customers can customize the blazer with various specifications: a hidden embroidered mantra, button covers and vintage brooches.