New York-based luxury accessories and lifestyle brand Coach has changed its name to Tapestry, Inc., effective October 31. CEO Victor Luis said that three years ago the company laid out plans to transform Coach and announced its intention to grow beyond the Coach brand. It has since acquired Stuart Weitzman in 2015 and Kate Spade & Company. In a statement, he said: “We are now at a defining moment in our corporate reinvention, having evolved from a mono-brand speciality retailer to a true house of emotional, desirable brands, all leveraging our strong operational foundation.” Tapestry, Victor explained, is a name that speaks to creativity, craftsmanship, authenticity and inclusivity on a shared platform and values, while also expressing the cultural diversity of the people and the brands the company represents. Will this mean a rise in value of Coach originals, we ask? Gucci CEO Marco Bizzari chose the 2017 Kering Talk at the London College of Fashion and the International Day of the Girl to announce that the fashion giant is taking two massive steps towards its new 10-year Culture of Purpose sustainability plan. There was rejoicing at the news that the major house will ban fur beginning with its 2018 SS collection. It has joined the Fur Free Alliance and leftover fur items will be auctioned with proceeds going to animal protection organisations. The company has also pledged to donate almost USD1.2 million as a founding partner of UNICEF’s Girls’ Empowerment Initiative which will allow the organisation to reach out to more than 50,000 girls directly. Yayyy Gucci! Good for Gucci Name Change at Coach November 2017 Pedal For Pink Team Bahrain Merida in collaboration with Cycle Safe Bahrain organised a charity event to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. Cyclists at the event The Virgos celebrate their birthday! Sameera, Perwin and Jihan celebrated their birthday at Lanterns. Mahin, Luise, Sameera, Jihan, Perwin, Lynne & Anne
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