More From Damien McGuinness
Poor Organization Hinders Berlin Fashion Week
There were some strong moments, but too few runway shows over too many days and not enough buyers to go…
Beauty Firms Fined in German Price Fixing Scandal
Leading cosmetics and consumer goods manufacturers in Germany have been fined for price fixing and illegally…
Singing Holiday Blues: European Retailers On Edge About Season
Just like their U.S. counterparts, European retailers are waiting to see whether the holiday shopping pageant…
Turbulent Times
Cooperation and competition reign in Germany.
Technology Mixes With the Practical at Munich Textile Fair
Textiles took on futuristic but practical qualities at the Munich Fabric Start, held Sept. 4 to 6 at the MOC…
Premium Show Continues to Grow
The debut of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin was by no means the only game in town last month.
Upbeat Mood at Germany’s Largest Fashion Fair
Orders may be down, but at least the mood on the German market is on the way up.
The Wild West
A creative center develops with an eye for business.
Pretty Tough
In Berlin, the cool girls are trading their jeans in for pencil skirts.
Trading Shows
Berlin loses Bread & Butter but acquires a new IMG runway event in its place.
Bread & Butter to Focus on Barcelona
Bread & Butter will concentrate on its larger Barcelona show and forgo the Berlin edition of its denim and…
European Firms Plan Quota-Free ’08
As European retailers and manufacturers anticipate the abolition of quota safeguards against China next…
Mustang Turns Its Home Into Museum
No matter how big they get, German labels often display remarkable loyalty to their hometowns.
PPR Stands Pat on Puma Offer
PPR plans to stand by its original offer for the remaining publicly traded shares of Puma and not sweeten the…
Technology Speaking in Germany
For most consumers, a cushion that doubles as a phone, a bulletproof USB memory stick and a pocket-size…