Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2023

The fact that some people are splashing out on $3000 handbags in the face of a recession doesn’t surprise Philip Corne, a board member for Camilla and Solbari, who was CEO of Louis Vuitton Australia from 2003-2016. “I Of course, the hero product is the accessories and ready-to-wear, but this is adding to the experience for the customer.”

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E Delevry

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

It comes as the company reports European sales behind last year, primarily as a result of post-Brexit cross border shipping challenges creating a less competitive delivery proposition in some of its European markets. The company has also announced the acquisition of AV Distribution Ltd trading as AV Online.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 16, 2021

Focused on high-quality, ethically-made apparel using natural fabrics, Papinelle was founded in 2003 by Renae James with a stall at Sydney’s Paddington Markets. Private-equity company Quadrant Growth Fund has bought a controlling stake in Sydney-headquartered sleepwear and loungewear label Papinelle for an undisclosed amount.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 18, 2021

Founded by Renae James in 2003, Papinelle sells pyjamas and loungewear made out of natural fibres, such as organic cotton and silk, through a handful of its own stores in Australia and New Zealand and wholesale partnerships with Nordstrom and Dillard’s in the US. Global expansion and marketing. Brand collabs.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In 2003, Ruffini took over the brand and turned it into the sought-after luxury ski-wear label it is today. We’re past the point of marketing to a few social media platforms. Known for its interesting high-fashion winter looks, the brand’s success is a result of his vision and innovative take on fashion.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2024

Ssense was launched in 2003 by brothers, Rami, Firas and Bassel Atallah and considers itself a fashion outsider despite its strong industry influence and ability to sell out brands.

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Inside Retail

MAY 13, 2021

A gap in the market. Brunsdon worked as a fashion illustrator for Australian magazines including Vogue , Harper’s Bazaar and Dolly in the 1980s, before becoming a fashion editor and stylist and eventually launching his own designer brand in 2003.

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