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Mango closed the 2014 financial year with a consolidated group turnover for the Mango MNG Holding of 2.017 billion euros (2.154 billion dollars), representing a 9.3 percent increase on 2013, and an EBITDA of 223 million euros (238.2 million dollars). With the strong global presence of the brand, 82 percent of turnover was driven by foreign markets and the remaining 18 percent from the domestic market.
In 2014, the brand created 2,331 jobs worldwide, representing an increase of 17 percent ove
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Turning 30 is one of the most pivotal moments in a woman's life. Let's not forget Olivia Wilde's awesome advice on the milestone: "You're 30: You know stuff now. Your twenties were for 'ducking up,' as my auto-correct would say, and learning from those mistakes," she told Glamour last year. "Now you get to live with that knowledge under your belt. Also, make it a nice belt. You're 30." Let's take Ms. Wilde's and discuss jeans in your 30's in honor of Denim Week! Here are 16 things every woman sh
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A potential float of Marc Jacobs has caused and still causes much ink to flow. Within the fashion industry, it is a badly kept secret that Marc Jacobs has been readying his brand for an Initial Public Offering or IPO for at least a year and a half now.
Market experts highlights those hints that got everyone in the industry talking: eponymous designer leaving his post at Louis Vuitton to be more involved with his own brand; hiring a CEO to reinforce the financial expertise at the company and,
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Wedding dress designer Monique Lhuillier looked to the fantasy of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ for her spring-summer 2016 bridal collection. Lhuillier embraced the dark side of the fairy tale for more bold embellishments and moody hues while still evoking a timeless romanticism. Rich embroideries, deep necklines and dramatic tulle skirts make for absolutely stunning looks this bridal season.
Source: Fashion Gone Rogue.
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Stripes, especially the horizontal variety, have gotten many a distrustful side-eye. Wear the wrong width (or direction!), and you suddenly look entirely disproportionate in photos; get it right, however, and you can look 10 pounds lighter. We learned the secret to making sure your stripes are flattering (and slimming).
Make sure the base of the color is darker than the contrasting color. It's slimming," stylist Denise Caldwell, who works with Fit for Me by Fruit of the Loom, explained. L
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Burberry Group PLC reported a strong rise in same-store sales growth for the second half of its fiscal year, as the luxury fashion house was helped by sales of its core British-made heritage trench coats and scarves. Likewise, personalised items have been a big push for the group’s sales.
Comparable sales increased 9 percent in the six months to March, 31, with double-digit growth in the Americas and Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa.
But these gains were somehow offset by a low-
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It's happened: Gisele Bündchen is officially done with the runway. The supermodel capped off her career at last night's Colcci show in Brazil after a 20-year runway run, which is just as amazing as it sounds. She shared a flashback pic of her at the very beginning, as an angelic 14-year-old, and it really nailed home the fact that this is a woman we've all been watching for decades.
She had two turns down the runway last night, in a crisp white dress and sherbet stripes, and for the finale, t
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There's a lot of buzz right now about socks. Yes, that's right—socks.
Sure, the idea of wearing socks with heels isn't exactly news, but the look has started taking a decidedly high-fashion twist of late, and some very stylish folks are catching on. Ralph Lauren sent models down the runway in high-heeled sandals and scrunched-up socks, street-style stars have pairing socks with designer pumps, and shoe icon Manolo Blahnik is even getting in on the look, teaming up with hosier Falke to create
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Fashion retailer Uniqlo is collaborating with fashion editor Carine Roitfeld for autumn/winter 2015 with a womenswear collection that reflects her “broad experience” showcasing new styles and designers to a global audience.
Set to launch at the end of October, the Carine Roitfeld Collection is part of the Japanese fashion retailer’s LifeWear concept, which features innovative high-quality clothing that promotes comfort to enhance everyday life. The collaboration will consist of around 40 ite
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By Fang’s spring/summer 2015 collectionfeatures floral patterns and hand-crafted petals
Despite China’s importance in the global luxury and fashion markets, a new breed of homegrown and internationally educated design talents has been gradually reshaping the country’s fashion scene. They are now taking their concepts to other markets.
Most of them have lived and created their brand concepts between China and the West and have a passion to translate their rich cultural heritage into someth