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L'Orient-Le Jour
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Elie Saab outdoes himself for his son's wedding
A beloved figure across the Arab world for his talent, legendary humility and global success, Lebanese designer Elie Saab is often regarded as regional royalty. Following the high-profile 2019 wedding of his eldest son, Elie Jr., to Christina Mourad, it was now the turn of his middle son, Celio, to step into the spotlight. On July 18, Celio Saab, 31, married Jordanian Zein Qutami in a wedding that lit up Arab and international media and generated hundreds of thousands of views across social media. Celio, who oversees events for the Elie Saab fashion house, appeared radiant at the side of his new wife. A look back on Saab's last collection: Marina Raphael and Elie Saab: Couture bags and a family spirit A grand entrance in BkirkiLike his brother, Celio held the religious ceremony at the Maronite Patriarchate in Bkirki, where Patriarch...
Fashion Network
13-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
AIPL Joy Gallery announces Celio store launch in Gurugram
AIPL Joy Gallery has added French menswear label Celio to its expanding fashion portfolio with the launch of its new store in Gurugram. Located on the ground floor and spanning 4,572 square feet, the store brings Celio's western wear collections to a retail destination housing brands including Calvin Klein, Arrow, and . 'We are delighted to welcome Celio to AIPL Joy Gallery," said AIPL's director Ishaan Singh in a press release. "This addition strengthens our commitment to bringing top-tier global and national brands to our retail mix, enhancing the overall lifestyle experience for our visitors. AIPL Joy Gallery is a hub where fashion, dining, and entertainment converge seamlessly. With Celio's international appeal and stylish offerings, we're continuing to deliver on our vision of creating an immersive, world-class experience for today's urban consumer." Positioned along Golf Course Extension Road, AIPL Joy Gallery has been designed as an experiential retail hub. It is the first development on the Golf Course Extension–SPR corridor to exclusively feature global fashion labels, offering a mix of apparel, dining, and entertainment. Celio's arrival at AIPL reinforces the destination's focus on contemporary fashion and premium brand access, according to the business. With a layout designed to optimise customer flow across product zones, the centre aims to offer a seamless shopping experience for Gurugram's urban consumers.
Fashion Network
30-04-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Jennyfer files for liquidation after 40 years in business: nearly 1,000 jobs at risk
Jennyfer, a French fast-fashion chain catering to teens and young women, has filed for court-ordered liquidation after four decades in business. The ruling came on April 30 from the Bobigny commercial court, following a request from company management due to persistent financial hardship. The decision had already been shared with employee representatives the evening prior, as reported by Operations will continue until May 28, with interested buyers invited to submit partial or full acquisition offers by May 13. Founded in 1985, Jennyfer gained popularity across France for its trend-driven, affordable collections targeting the Gen Z market. Today, the company runs 130 directly owned stores and 53 affiliates across France, with approximately 40 international locations in Belgium and North Africa. Jennyfer attempted to relaunch in 2023 through a court-supervised recovery plan. The effort was spearheaded by new owners—executives Yann Pasco and Jean-Charles Gaume—who acquired the company in the summer of 2024 with backing from Chinese apparel manufacturer Shanghai Pure Fashion Garments Co. Ltd. Their goal was to broaden the brand's market and modernize its image. However, the strategy failed to stabilize the company's finances. 'The surge in costs, declining purchasing power, structural shifts in the textile market and intensifying international competition made its business model unsustainable,' Jennyfer told AFP. The liquidation affects 999 employees. The CGT union condemned the process as 'abrupt and brutal,' and criticized the lack of transparency with employee representatives regarding the legal proceedings. In a statement to Jennyfer said wages would be paid via France's AGS wage guarantee fund, though delays are expected. To minimize hardship, the company said it would advance 50% of May's salaries to employees immediately. CFE -CGC union delegate Myriam Boumendjel expressed doubt over a full acquisition, saying, 'At best, a few stores may be picked up by other retailers.' She called the decision 'painful,' but acknowledged the loyalty of the workforce: 'This was a tightly knit company with employees who believed in the mission until the very end. There was a rebranding, and costs were cut—but it wasn't enough, especially considering how young consumers now shop on platforms like Shein.' Jennyfer reported nearly €200 million in annual revenue in recent years but struggled with mounting losses. In 2023, it claimed to have cut its losses in half while eliminating 75 positions at its headquarters and logistics division as part of a restructuring plan. From 2018 until June 2024, Jennyfer was owned by a consortium that included Sébastien Bismuth (president of French menswear brand Celio), co-founders Gérard Depagniat and David Tordjman, the Grosman brothers (also Celio co-founders), and the European investment arm of American brand Guess.
