LVMH is buying the owner of L’Epée 1839, a Swiss manufacturer of high-end clocks, a niche timekeeping market that’s largely been bypassed by luxury conglomerates and shoppers. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE is acquiring Swiza SA, the owner of L’Epée, according to a statement Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed. The acquisition adds a small...
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Indians are among the top spenders on clothing globally, second only to Switzerland residents: Study | Business Insider India
A new study has shed light on how much people around the world spend on clothing. The findings are based on data obtained by online women’s clothing and footwear brand Public Desire on apparel market revenue, clothing prices and consumer buying habits to create a global ranking of clothing expenditure. The Indian’s commitment to draping...
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UK Richest Family Jailed For Exploiting Domestic Staff In Switzerland
Four members of Britain’s richest family on Friday were sentenced by a court in Switzerland for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion. The Hindujas — who were not present in court — were acquitted of human trafficking, but convicted on other charges in a stunning verdict for the family whose fortune is estimated at...
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Nagelsmann out to balance solidity and style as Germany show rolls on
In the months leading up to Euro 2024, we heard a lot about the German passion for “das Public Viewing”. Interviews with players would frequently lapse into nostalgic childhood memories of watching the 2006 World Cup in parks or town squares. Friends enthused about the way whole neighbourhoods would come to life in tournament summers,...
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Euro 2024: Andy Robertson leads Scotland to draw with Switzerland – Liverpool FC
Published 1 hour ago By Sam Williams Andy Robertson captained Scotland as they picked up their first point of Euro 2024 with a 1-1 draw with Switzerland. The Liverpool left-back played his part in his country’s goal, which put them into an early lead in Wednesday night’s Group A match in Cologne, as a...
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Shaqiri pips Ronaldo to stunning feat with worldie against Scotland
Xherdan Shaqiri has pipped Cristiano Ronaldo in becoming the first European to score in each of the last six major tournaments. The ex-Liverpool star scored one of the goals of Euro 2024, equalising in emphatic fashion to earn Switzerland a point against Scotland. 4 Shaqiri scored a beauty in Switzerland’s Group A clash against ScotlandCredit:...
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Switzerland’s bluesign & SCTI donate SCI Methodology to ZDHC
The textile industry is taking a great step forward in sustainable practices as bluesign and SCTI donate the pioneering Sustainable Chemistry Index (SCI) Methodology to ZDHC. This collaboration aims to revolutionize chemical management in the textile, leather and fashion industries, while addressing environmental impact in a holistic manner. The Challenge of Harmful Chemicals in Fashion:...
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Inside the Cartier watch laboratory hidden in a Swiss farmhouse
‘We always approach watchmaking through the eyes of a jeweller,’ says Drici. ‘We don’t see a case with a dial, but rather a complete object where the case and dial merge.’ That said, these miniature artworks have a purpose – to tell the time accurately – and the additional space that a stone-set dial needs...
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PH among 90 countries participating in Ukraine peace summit
BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland – World leaders gathered at a Swiss Alpine resort on Saturday to seek broader consensus for Ukraine’s peace proposals at a summit shunned by China and dismissed as a waste of time by Russia, which pushed its own rival ceasefire plans from afar. More than 90 countries took part, among them the Philippines...
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Switzerland sink Hungary in style | The Express Tribune
COLOGNE: Switzerland made a flying start at Euro 2024 as Kwadwo Duah and Michel Aebischer scored their first international goals in a 3-1 win against Hungary on Saturday. Murat Yakin’s side raced into a two-goal lead by half-time in Cologne to kick off their Group A campaign in impressive fashion. Duah opened the scoring in...
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Embolo suffers wardrobe malfunction as he wraps up opening win for Switzerland
Breel Embolo secured victory for Switzerland over Hungary in bizarre fashion after appearing to lose his knee brace in the process. The Swiss were 2-1 up in their Euro 2024 Group A clash when the Monaco forward was played through on goal in the closing minutes. 3 Embolo’s knee brace came loose as he ran...
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Saatchi Gallery show explores changing face of fashion photography
Fashion photography strikes a pose at London’s Saatchi Gallery this summer, showing how it’s moved on from the simple presentation of product lines to reflecting on everyday life, and becoming an art form in its own right. ADVERTISEMENT In this edition of CULT, Damon Embling checks out the Saatchi Gallery’s latest exhibition called Beyond Fashion....