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Coach Opens Madrid Flagship
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Momad Metropolis Draws Strong Spanish Attendance
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It will operate in the Hotel Intercontinental Paris Le Grand from today through Oct. 2.
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Battling a second recession in three years, Spanish designers sent out less embellishment because nobody can…
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Spain’s third-largest apparel producer is notching up its Pedro del Hierro chain with an upscale designer…
Azzaro Taps Spanish Duo as Creative Directors
Arnaud Maillard and Alvaro Castejón will unveil a pre-collection of roughly 25 styles on July 5 at the French…
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Despite Spain’s economic abyss, key fashion retailers here say Barcelona’s tourists are saving the…
Pronovias Goes Soft in Bridal
Gowns drenched in beads, sequins, glitter and shine; crocheted lace; illusion necklines, and sheer back…
Pronovias Names New Chief Executive
Manuel Ehrensperger joins the Spanish bridal firm from Swarovski.
Mango Sales Climb
The Spanish specialty chain reported a 20 percent jump in turnover for 2012.
Delpozo Kickstarts International Expansion Plan
Salamanca store is the first step in a corporate marketing initiative by year-old owners Perfumes & Diseño to…
Inditex Profits Up 22%, Expansion Rolling On
In tandem with reporting 2012 net profits, the parent of the Zara chain said it would open between 440 and…
Pronovias Owner Unveils Plans for New Design Team
A team made up of roughly 60 professionals, called Atelier Pronovias, will act as the bridal company’s…
Spanish Designers Show Despite Tough Times
The five-day event featured 42 runway shows, including a group of 10 up-and-comers under the banner El Ego.