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Why Redbubble is under pressure to reassure artists, investors ahead of AGM

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With the artists that power the platform under financial pressure from a new fee structure, and some investors questioning Hosking’s ability to navigate the business’ challenges, all eyes are on its upcoming annual general meeting. Redbubble also introduced a system that divides artists into three distinct tiers: Standard, Premium and Pro.

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Roberto Cavalli, Italian fashion designer, dies at 83

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“Roberto was a true artist, wild and wonderful in his use of prints, capable of transforming fantasy into seductive clothes,” he posted on social media platform X. The Florence-based fashion group is owned by Auriel Investment SA, controlled by Dubai’s Hussain Sajwani who rescued it in 2019.

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Kim Kardashian West collaborates with luxury label Fendi

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billion, has gained popularity with younger shoppers since its launch in 2019 by Kardashian West, helped by the reality star and businesswoman’s huge social media following. Fendi has previously worked with rapper Nicki Minaj and artist Joshua Vides. Skims, which in April was valued at US$1.6

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Havaianas to auction off NFTs as it ramps up the shift to digital

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The nearly 60-year-old brand has commissioned a series of five digital artworks by the Brazilian artist and longtime Havaianas collaborator Adhemas Batista that will be auctioned off as NFTs on Wednesday, May 12. Batista, the artist behind the NFTs, has worked with Havaianas for over 15 years.

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Unconventional luxury brand collaborations are everywhere. Here’s why

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The iconic brand raised interest again when, in 2019, it partnered with the video game franchise League of Legends. While luxury brands are known to collaborate with artists , they have been pushing the boundaries of the luxury strategy by teaming up with unexpected non-luxury partners. After all, their audiences are quite different.

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From KL to the UK: Pop Mart’s Justin Moon talks global growth

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Following a successful push into Singapore two years ago, Chinese collectible toy brand Pop Mart’s international expansion is continuing at pace, driven by experiential retail stores and high-profile collaborations with global artists and brands. For Southeast Asia, we opened our first store in Singapore’s Funan two years ago.

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Why the “stars are aligning” for a successful return of Marc Jacobs Beauty

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The rise and fall of Marc Jacobs Beauty Marc Jacobs Beauty quickly developed a devoted fanbase upon its debut into the world of cosmetics, with its gel eyeliners and the “eye-conic” long-wear eyeshadow palettes proving particularly popular with beauty lovers and makeup artists alike.