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Economy, Austerity Cast Pall Over Fashion Week in Spain
The high end and the low end appear to be holding their own in financially beleaguered Spain, but the…
Pierre Cardin Endowed a Chair at Barcelona University
Next on the iconic designer's multifaceted drawing board is the construction of the Palace of Lights in…
Madrid Fashion Week Links With Mercedes-Benz
The deal makes the German automaker the event's main sponsor.
Abercrombie & Fitch Set for Spanish Debut
The Madrid store is A&F's seventh company-owned unit outside the U.S. and Canada.
Telva Magazine to Hand Out Awards
Spanish title to honor Frida Giannini and Elio Berhanyer, among others.
Innovation Key at ITMA
Annual machinery and sourcing fair launched cutting-edge technology and a range of product lines aimed at…
Miu Miu Opens Barcelona Unit
The 4,305-square-foot unit is at the corner of Paseo de Gracia and Consell de Cent.
Madrid to Alter Show Dates
Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week is shifting its dates starting next year in a bid to attract more international…
Changing of the Guard at Inditex
The parent company of Zara will see a change in management when founder Amancio Ortega steps down and hands…
Spotlight on Bread & Butter: The Barcelona Years
In its final outing here, in January 2009, B&B Barcelona trimmed down to 800 brands — a drop of 160 from the…
Santa Eulalia Merges Heritage, Modernity
Spain’s venerable retailer retains a sense of its past with a rejuvenated design.
Pronovias Predicts Bridal Boom
The company invited 1,800 specialty retailers to its hometown last week for a preview of its 2012 bridal…
Dom Pérignon and El Bulli Honor Chef Ferran Adrià
The Costa Brava restaurant and champagne company paid tribute to the chef who Dom president Daniel Lalonde…
Prada Launches in El Corte Inglés
The new location will carry women's handbags, accessories and travel goods.
Madrid Designers Battle Economy
Plagued by ongoing recessionary worries and apathetic industry support, Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week turned…