Netflix and Net-A-Porter Announce Premiere Date for ‘Next in Fashion’

"We've always been huge supporters of emerging designers...and this fits into that," said Net-a-porter's global buying director Elizabeth von der Goltz, speaking to WWD exclusively about her role on the show.

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Opening Ceremony Stores to Close

Following an acquisition by New Guards Group, the retailer's four locations will close in 2020.

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Instagram Is About To Start Hiding Photoshopped Images

In a supposed attempt to curb the flow of fake news, the platform will start flagging altered posts.

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Through Acquisitions, New Guards Group Is Building A Global Fashion Conglomerate

Backed by Farfetch, the Italian company is establishing its hold on the streetwear-savvy, fashion-forward end of the luxury market.

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Millennials Want Clean Conscience When Buying Luxury Goods, Says Trade Body Walpole

Millennials want a clean conscience when buying luxury goods, trade body Walpole said on Tuesday as it published a new sustainability manifesto.

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Is Trading Pre-Owned Luxury The New Consignment?

HauteTrader, a new online platform, gives luxury lovers the option to trade their wares instead of reselling them.

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The Race to Connected Fashion Continues With Eon Group

IoT-powered company Eon — known for unifying H&M, PVH, Microsoft others in its CircularID Initiative — releases new report on the connected products economy.

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Pro-Fur Group Sues San Francisco Over Fur Ban

Going fur-free is getting popular among brands, retailers and now local legislators, so the fur industry is taking it’s fight to the courts.

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Barneys Employees Say They’re Still ‘In the Dark’

Longtime employees from Barneys New York's Madison Avenue store say they still don't know when their work ends or if they'll get severance.

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LVMH, Eyeing Middle East Market, Launches Own Watch Week For Four House Brands

LVMH Group will for the first time bring together its four watch brands for the LVMH Watch Week – Dubai 2020 scheduled for Jan. 13-15 in the United Arab Emirates, a major center for buyers of timepieces.

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Kering’s Ulysse Nardin Is First Watchmaker To Offer Blockchain Authentication For All Timepieces

Kering’s Ulysse Nardin watch brand has become the first to offer a blockchain-backed secured warranty certificate to all customers of its watches.

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Opening Ceremony Acquired By Off-White Backer New Guards Group

Founders Humberto Leon and Carol Lim will remain co-creative directors of the brand, with a focus on collaborations and the in-house label.

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Smoke Plays Havoc With Tennis As Australian Open Qualifier Suffers Coughing Fit

The safety of players at this year’s Australian Open has been brought into sharp focus after a day of poor air quality in Melbourne forced the abandonment of former world No 1 Maria Sharapova’s match in a warm-up event at Kooyong while another player, Dalila Jakupović, collapsed on court at Melbourne Park amid genuine concern for her health.

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Assessing Your Clients In 2020

Do you have clients who are a joy to work with? They’re so easy and complying; there’s an easy rhythm to working with them. Because of this, they free up your time to work with the more challenging clients on your roster.

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Italian Plan To Create World's Largest Ski Network In Dolomites Leaves Environmentalists Aghast

Italy has unveiled plans to create what it says would be the world's largest skiing network, a sprawling web of connected pistes and lifts in the Dolomites.

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Mercedes-Benz Beats BMW, Audi to Keep Luxury-Car Sales Crown

Mercedes-Benz successfully defended its crown as the world’s bestselling luxury-car brand, beating out arch-rivals BMW AG and Volkswagen AG’s Audi for the fourth year in a row.

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Technology At NRF: The Future Is Now

Exhibitors will be showing services and technologies that can boost conversions and build margins while delighting shoppers.

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Emporio Armani Introduces R-EA Capsule

The garments and accessories presented at the tail end of the Emporio Armani show are made from recycled, regenerated or organic materials.

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Brazil Beauty Company Natura Wants To Give Avon A Makeover

When Roberto Marques rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange this week, he celebrated two big milestones. His Brazilian cosmetics company, Natura & Co, listed shares on the Big Board. Natura also publicized its acquisition of Avon Products.

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Kenzo Takada Unveils Lifestyle Brand

Named K3, the luxury homeware brand will carry furniture, ceramics, decorative objects, textiles and linen.

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