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Runway launches Vhernier, bringing Milanese elegance to Vietnam 

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Established in 2008, Runway Vietnam offers luxury clothing, accessories, handbags, jewelry, and interior designs. Furthermore, we believe the maison will benefit from our willingness to invest in marketing activities, which will contribute to increasing the Vhernier brand awareness locally.

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Aje eyes US expansion with NYFW debut

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Mannequins dressed in key ‘Lumen’ looks were placed against organic stone structures complemented by Australian eucalyptus and protea plants, with accessories suspended midair. Aje was co-founded in 2008 by Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest with the aim of pioneering Australian style.

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Moleskine’s CEO on how the brand balances heritage with smart innovation

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This year, Moleskine will broaden its portfolio to include premium creative tools such as Kaweco Pens, Blackwing Pencils, and an extended range of lifestyle accessories like the Legendary Backpack. Limited-edition collaborations, such as the upcoming Peanuts collection, are also integral to Moleskines premiumisation strategy.

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US furniture chain Blu Dot opens its doors in Melbourne

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The launch marks the brand’s second brick-and-mortar store in the country and 17th worldwide since its establishment in 2008. John Christakos, Maurice Blanks, and Charlie Lazor set out to democratise good design by making beautifully crafted furniture and accessories based on modernist principles easy to acquire and enjoy.

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Myer seeks to merge with Premier Investments’ Apparel Brands

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Myer proposes an all-scrip merger in which it would acquire Premier’s Apparel Brands – previously called the Just Group before Premier acquired the business in 2008 – in exchange for the issue of new Myer shares to Premier. The proposal is non-binding, indicative and conditional.

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Three trends shaping the luxury retails sector in 2025

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By segment, Zheng disclosed, we expect the hard luxury segment (comprising luxury jewelry and watch sales) to lose market share in 2025, at an estimated 31 per cent, while soft luxury (comprising apparel, footwear and accessories, such as handbags and belts) will gain share in 2025, reaching 41 per cent. billion market in 2023.

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Aje trims head office workforce

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Founded in Melbourne in 2008, Aje now has stores across Australia and New Zealand and an e-commerce site for international orders. .” The workforce reduction came a year after the company restructured, combining its Aje, Aje Athletica and Ikkari brands into a new company called Aje Collective.

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