Fund manager Consortium Brand Partners has acquired a 70 p.c stake in Reese Witherspoon’s style and way of life brand Draper James. The 32-piece assortment is designed to be unisex and consists of monochromatic fundamentals such as leggings, blazers and denim, priced between $30 and $130. Creative director Giovanna Engelbert has rolled out a vibrant, extra exuberant aesthetic and enlisted style heavy-hitters like Steven Meisel and Pat McGrath as the Austrian crystal-maker seeks to return to profitability by boosting its presence in fantastic jewelry. The French home showcased its new Tweed-inspired excessive jewellery collection in London this week. CEO Frédéric Grangie sees the ‘booming’ class as a key alternative to elevate the Chanel brand. Austrian crystal maker Swarovski will increase its lab-grown diamond jewelry line to the worldwide market after discovering success in the US and Canada.
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