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3 days ago
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Covent Garden debut is Onitsuka Tiger's first Red concept store in Europe, Paris comes next
Covent Garden continues to be something of a magnet for sneaker brands and the latest arrival is Onitsuka Tiger's very first European Red concept store. The Japanese brand has just opened in the key London shopping district offering up a mix of fashion with sports and heritage with innovation. It's on popular Neal Street in Covent Garden's Seven Dials area and opened on Tuesday. Interestingly, Onitsuka Tiger has partnered with Crown & Anchor, a local English pub opposite the store to host a special event, Onitsuka Tiger Tavern, on a regular basis. It will be open until May 30 for the launch period with a schedule for upcoming events to be announced on the brand's official social media channels. A brand spokesperson told at the opening event that there will be 'new product and developments' in the final quarter of this year, but earlier than that a Paris store opens next month. The Red concept first launched last year to mark the brand's 75th anniversary and showcases a range of heritage styles with the 'Mexico 66' shoe at its core (a special edition of that is available at the new store exclusively). Designed by the Studio Dini Cataldi architectural firm, the new space is built around a concept that 'merges the brand's Japanese heritage with modern urban aesthetics'. It's a single-storey retail space 'enveloped in the bright Onitsuka Tiger red, inspired by Sakura, the Japanese cherry blossom'. Design elements include 'clean lines, modular volumes, and sharp geometries' that reflect Japanese architectural minimalism, 'while polished red and black mirrors elevate the overall interior presence'. The products are shown on monolithic black concrete display walls and freestanding red glass units mean to 'resemble captivating art installations'. There's also matte black furniture and white ceiling light boxes that 'form a strong contrast with the bold red, enhancing visibility of the products'. Externally, the installation of three-sided rotating prisms create an impression on the façade. The company said the 'continuous motion of the prisms creates an ever-changing canvas that embodies the bustling energy of Covent Garden'.
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3 days ago
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Covent Garden debut is Onitsuka Tiger's first Red concept store in Europe, Paris comes next
Covent Garden continues to be something of a magnet for sneaker brands and the latest arrival is Onitsuka Tiger's very first European Red concept store. The Japanese brand has just opened in the key London shopping district offering up a mix of fashion with sports and heritage with innovation. It's on popular Neal Street in Covent Garden's Seven Dials area and opened on Tuesday. Interestingly, Onitsuka Tiger has partnered with Crown & Anchor, a local English pub opposite the store to host a special event, Onitsuka Tiger Tavern, on a regular basis. It will be open until May 30 for the launch period with a schedule for upcoming events to be announced on the brand's official social media channels. A brand spokesperson told at the opening event that there will be 'new product and developments' in the final quarter of this year, but earlier than that a Paris store opens next month. The Red concept first launched last year to mark the brand's 75th anniversary and showcases a range of heritage styles with the 'Mexico 66' shoe at its core (a special edition of that is available at the new store exclusively). Designed by the Studio Dini Cataldi architectural firm, the new space is built around a concept that 'merges the brand's Japanese heritage with modern urban aesthetics'. It's a single-storey retail space 'enveloped in the bright Onitsuka Tiger red, inspired by Sakura, the Japanese cherry blossom'. Design elements include 'clean lines, modular volumes, and sharp geometries' that reflect Japanese architectural minimalism, 'while polished red and black mirrors elevate the overall interior presence'. The products are shown on monolithic black concrete display walls and freestanding red glass units mean to 'resemble captivating art installations'. There's also matte black furniture and white ceiling light boxes that 'form a strong contrast with the bold red, enhancing visibility of the products'. Externally, the installation of three-sided rotating prisms create an impression on the façade. The company said the 'continuous motion of the prisms creates an ever-changing canvas that embodies the bustling energy of Covent Garden'.
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4 days ago
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Inditex to launch budget chain Lefties in key European markets; UK, France to be included
Home › News › Retail Download Print Lefties, the budget fashion chain operated by Spanish giant Inditex since 1999, is about to embark on an ambitious European expansion plan. Lefties is positioned in the entry-level price segment, having originally been an inventory clearance retailer for Inditex's Zara chain, and is set to take its first steps in several key European markets next year, as reported by Spanish fashion news outlet Modaes. Lefties In France, it will debut in an as yet unspecified city, as well as in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands. Contacted by the Inditex group's French management did not wish to comment on the news. Lefties has a strong presence in Spain and Portugal, and currently operates a chain of approximately 200 stores across 18 markets worldwide. Including notably the Middle East, where in recent years it made a breakthrough in countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. Lefties sells ready-to-wear, underwear, accessories and footwear for women, men and children. It recently also introduced home decoration, to acquire more of a lifestyle aura. Lefties is positioned in a market segment where chains like Primark and Zeeman are currently thriving, and has recently been veering towards higher-quality products and a more defined style. Prices range from €10 for a top to €13 for a pair of shorts and €22 for a March, although not yet present in France, Lefties dropped a collaboration with Paris Saint-Germain football club, a menswear capsule collection with a distinctive urban-contemporary style. A Lefties store in Barcelona, Spain - Shutterstock Lefties isn't yet treated as a separate entity within the Inditex group's financial reporting. In the last five years, its annual sales are said to have doubled to reach nearly €600 million in fiscal 2023-24, according to Modes. Inditex, led by Marta Ortega, recorded a 7.5% revenue growth in the last fiscal year, reaching €38.632 billion. In the same period, it generated a net income of €5.87 billion, up 9%. Copyright © 2025 All rights reserved. Tags : Fashion Ready-to-wear Fashion Retail
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4 days ago
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The Fold's latest collab celebrates 150 years of Liberty
Home › News › Collection Download Print With a record sell-out first collection under its belt, The Fold has followed up its ongoing collaboration with high-end retailer Liberty launching a new collection made with the London department store's famous fabrics. Part of Liberty's 150th anniversary celebrations, the new line combines the heritage of the brand's archive patterns with The Fold's modern design. The resulting collection 'captures the intricate designs printed on luxurious Italian silk to create five statement summer pieces'. The Fold's design director Katya Maschenko highlighted two designs in particular: 'Staging Liberty' 'featuring details of the iconic store running throughout its print… hand-painted in London and re-coloured by our print designer, the final pieces are true testament to the strength of our collaboration'. Then there's a 'true gem from the archive', 'Bohemian Day', which dates back to the 1970s and featured a medley of scarf prints from playful paisleys to bold geometrics, it's 'the epitome of retro extravagance, it's exciting, bold and perfectly suited to our timeless silhouettes.' The five designs include: Arezzo silk trousers made with Liberty fabric Blue Multicolour (£375); Arezzo silk trousers made with Liberty fabric Pink Multicolour (£375); Aurora blouse made with Blue Multicolour (£335); Cascia silk top made with Pink Multicolour (£295); and Mariano silk dress, also made with Blue Multicolour (£575). Maschenko added: 'It was a dream to explore the Liberty Fabric archive. The unique prints we selected pair perfectly with our elegant silhouettes for a truly special collection.' Copyright © 2025 All rights reserved. Tags : Fashion Ready-to-wear Textile Fashion Collection
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5 days ago
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Gucci confirms departure of industrial director Massimo Vian
As part of its ongoing management restructuring, Italian fashion house Gucci is set to lose Massimo Vian, its industrial and supply chain director. The Kering -owned brand appointed Vian to the newly created position at the start of 2023. According to information obtained by he is stepping down for personal reasons. The 52-year-old Italian executive oversaw product development and production for Gucci's leather goods, footwear, ready-to-wear, and jewelry divisions. His role also included managing product distribution across the brand's global retail networks—a critical position in the tightly controlled production landscape of luxury fashion. Known for his extensive experience in operations within the luxury sector, Vian may soon move to another company. He previously spent 13 years at Italian eyewear giant Luxottica, joining in 2005 as director of industrial engineering and rising to deputy general manager for product and operations by 2014. He left the company in 2017. For a year, Vian then led Italian cashmere brand Falconeri—part of the Oniverse group (formerly Calzedonia)—before joining Prada in 2020 as chief operating officer. Recently, Vian came under scrutiny from Consob, the Italian financial markets regulator, in an insider trading investigation tied to events in 2020. He denies the allegations and has announced plans to contest the case in court. His departure comes at a pivotal time for Gucci, as the brand prepares to enter a new chapter under the anticipated creative direction of Demna. Amid a broader reshuffle, Gucci is attempting to reverse its recent financial struggles, including a 24% year-on-year sales decline in the first quarter. This leadership change could signal deeper operational reforms. Just last week, the brand announced two additional executive appointments: Maria Cristina Lomanto was named president of the EMEA region, while Marcello Costa took over as director of merchandising.
