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Factbox – Fashion, Family and Horses – Inditex Heiress Takes the Reins | Investing News
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MADRID (Reuters) – Marta Ortega will take the reins next year at fashion retail empire Inditex, the Spanish company founded by her father Amancio Ortega and that has made him one of the world’s wealthiest men.

The 37-year-old will take over as chairwoman of the group working with a new chief executive, the last step in handing over to a new generation of leaders that began a decade ago, the Zara-brand owner said.

Following are key facts about Marta Ortega:

* The youngest daughter of Amancio Ortega started work with the group 15 years ago by stacking shelves in Inditex’s Bershka shop in central London.

* She graduated from the European Business School in London. She previously studied in La Coruna in northern Spain, where her family comes from, and also in Switzerland.

* As chairwoman, Ortega will continue to oversee Zara’s image and fashion business, her current responsibilities after

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Christian Louboutin valued at $3.8 billion as Italian dynasty takes stake in luxury shoe maker
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Italy’s billionaire Agnelli family has snapped up a stake in Christian Louboutin, valuing the French luxury shoe maker, which is known for its signature red soled women’s shoes, at €2.3 billion ($3.8 billion).

Exor, the Agnelli’s European holding company, will invest €514 million to buy a 24{85e7f5b37d2b3b32ff943ebdbb52de90edc4132ca8c2134f6732351e5442126f} stake in the Paris-based brand to become its largest shareholder, the two companies said in a joint statement.

Shares in Exor, which have risen almost 6{85e7f5b37d2b3b32ff943ebdbb52de90edc4132ca8c2134f6732351e5442126f} so far this year, were up 4.05{85e7f5b37d2b3b32ff943ebdbb52de90edc4132ca8c2134f6732351e5442126f} in early afternoon trading in Milan on Monday.

The deal comes at a moment when Christian Louboutin, which is regularly worn by Hollywood film stars, musicians and royalty, is “poised to capture significant new opportunities,” including expanding geographically, with a particular focus on China, said Exor and Louboutin.

In recent weeks, several international luxury-goods groups have highlighted the growing importance of sales in China to offset dependence on tourism, amid

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Bare-faced beauty that takes seconds | Beauty
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I’ve always said “no-makeup makeup” is a total swizz. We’re led to believe that it takes 15 seconds to achieve it when the reality is more like 15 steps. However, on this occasion, this model (Balmain SS21) is actually not wearing very much at all. All you need is a powder foundation – the new ones don’t sit in creases, a brow product that makes even overgrown brows look groomed, and a balm for the lips. For anyone who can’t be bothered with a full-on maquillage, it’s perfect.

1. Shiseido Synchro Skin Soft Blurring Primer £32, shiseido.co.uk
2. Anastasia Brow Freeze Clear Brow Wax £24, cultbeauty.co.uk
3. Crabtree & Evelyn Renew + Nourish Lip Balm £14.50, crabtree-evelyn.co.uk
4. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation £27, boots.com
5. Illamasqua Foundation Brush £28, illamasqua.com

I can’t live without… A highlighter for plump and glowing skin

When K beauty, aka SoKo

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The Age Of Fashion And Art Co-Branding Takes Center Stage In 2021
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In the apparel industry, there are many forms of co-branding such as ingredient, same-company, national to local, joint venture and lastly multiple sponsor c0-branding. In short, the business of co-branding is a marketing strategy that merges multiple brand names as a strategic alliance based on a good or service that aligns with both brands. More importantly, a successful fashion/art co-branding partnership many times has strategy to create brand awareness as well as sales simultaneously inviting consumers are both end to experience the rich brand culture developing together. Plain and simple, it is a hybrid. More to the point,

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Clienteling Takes Fashion Retailers Directly to Shoppers
Clienteling Takes Fashion Retailers Directly to Shoppers
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In the Hamptons and around New York City, a Jimmy Choo van makes house calls, showing up with the latest collection for an in-home preview party. Kate Spade and Coach offer Zoom dates with sales associates for consumers to view the latest assortment. Lingerie brands such as Cuup let shoppers chat with a personal fit expert and get measured for a bra by way of a video fit session. Anthropologie’s Bhldn has virtual style appointments for brides-to-be to view gown options at home. Alibaba offers live streaming, so shoppers can see products in showrooms on models and talk with an associate by video before they buy.  ” data-reactid=”20″>In the Hamptons and around New York City, a Jimmy Choo van makes house calls, showing up with the latest collection for an in-home preview party. Kate Spade and Coach offer Zoom dates with sales associates for consumers to view the … Read More