Tag: german
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Chanel’s Lagerfeld turns fashion into giant data center
Chanel on Tuesday made fun of how much technology was part of people's lives by producing a fashion show at Paris' Grand Palais dedicated to wires, cables and black data boxes. Greeted by a huge sign that said “Chanel data center”, designer Karl Lagerfeld presented guests with a collection complete with blinking handbags, iridescent tweeds…
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Rocket Internet trims losses, increases debt buyback
German e-commerce investor Rocket Internet reported progress on Thursday in cutting losses at its main start-ups with three set to generate profits by the end of 2017, while its shares were lifted by a plan to buy back convertible bonds. Rocket Internet shares, which have been hit by concerns about mounting losses and cuts to…
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Patchworks and denim in Cavalli’s Milan show journey
By Giulia Segreti MILAN (Reuters) – Roberto Cavalli took guests at his catwalk show on a long journey around the globe, wrapping his models in bright textiles and patchworks from different countries and showcasing hippy-meets-native-American in his spring/summer 2017 collection. Past a lantern-studded courtyard, in a sixteenth century palazzo in the heart of Milan, models…
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BMW’s new lifestyle range pushes the boat out
Just in time for the Les Voiles de St. Tropez regatta, German carmaker BMW has launched a new line of clothes and accessories for those that love yachting
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Rocket Internet’s sales growth slows as seeks to stem losses
By Emma Thomasson BERLIN (Reuters) – Shares in German ecommerce investor Rocket Internet slid on Tuesday after it reported that revenue growth slowed sharply in the first quarter at most of its top start-ups as it took steps to try to reduce their losses. Rocket has pledged that the 1 billion euros ($1.12 billion)it burnt…
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Jil Sander unveils 2017 resort collection
Jil Sander has channelled 'natural beauty' for her 2017 resort collection. The German designer has unveiled a collection full of lightness, with fluid structures and weightless materials enhancing the natural silhouette and celebrating body shapes. The collection includes soft-shouldered bicolor cashmere coats and geometric shapes for oversized men's shirts converted into womenswear for a relaxed…
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Adidas to return mass shoe production to Germany in 2017
By Jörn Poltz ANSBACH, Germany (Reuters) – Adidas will launch mass production of running shoes at a German factory operated largely by robots next year and plans to open a similar plant in the United States next year, the company said on Tuesday. Founded by German cobbler Adi Dassler in 1949, Adidas had closed all…
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Adidas hopes fashion styles will help it win on pitch too
By Emma Thomasson BERLIN (Reuters) – A combination of new and retro sneaker styles will keep driving growth at Adidas's fashion business and help attract more sports fans too, the head of the German firm's Originals unit said in an interview. Adidas, which on Monday announced that Henkel's Kasper Rorsted will take over as new…
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London gallery to showcase rare Helmut Newton works
Helmut Newton fans will be celebrating this weekend, as OnGallery opens their three-day pop-up exhibition, dedicated to the German photographer, according to Women's Wear Daily.