CURATORS APRIL ‘23 EDITION

BRAND ACTIVATIONS: Louis Vuitton, Versace, Off-White, Marni

CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS: What went on at Laperouse

Spring has sprung… INSPIRATION FOR SUMMER: Chefchaouen Blue & Pyjama Couture

RARE & EXCEPTIONAL: Top Picks that will wow your clients THIS IS FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY AND MUST NOT BE SHARED EXTERNALLY

“My love is political. My body is political. I talk even when I don’t speak” INDYA MOORE

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REGULARS

FASHION FEATURES

8 EVENTS & ACTIVATIONS

37 FASHION NEWS

Gifting, Client Activations & Upcoming Events

Dima Ayad, Indya Moore & Dior’s Ramadan Collection

10 CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS

40 TRENDS

Art Dubai, Laperouse & Watchbox for Private Clients

It’s all about Travel Essentials

16 BUSINESS OF FARFETCH

45 RARE & EXCEPTIONAL

Quarter 1 Overview & Regional News for April

Watches & Travel

20 BEST SELLERS

48 GENERATION NEXT Mini Curators; our collection

24 STYLIST REPORT Bettina Barletta from UK Team

50 STADIUM GOODS New Guards Group selection

28 FARFETCH PEOPLE Growth Partner Marketing

31 CONTENT TO WATCH Discover Aprils Content Focuses

ARTS & CULTURE 53 CULTURE

35 SUSTAINABILITY

54 LIFESTYLE TRENDS

36 DIGITAL DIGEST

56 WELLNESS

THIS IS FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY AND MUST NOT BE SHARED EXTERNALLY

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CONTRIBUTORS

UK

UK

Georgia Deards

James Williams-Parsons

Editor & Content Director

Art Director

ME

US

LATAM

Rawan Al Fahoum

Shannon Gonzales

Andrea Guerrero

Private Client Assistant

Assistant Private Client

Senior Private Client

Stylist

Manager

Stylist

Thank you to all contributors for this month’s edition of CURATORS. If you would like to contribute, be a part of, or share any ideas for next month’s magazine, then please email [email protected]

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Lookbook HERE

LAUNCH DATE Live through FC Discovery

EVENTS & ACTIVATIONS

What’s On?

UPCOMING EVENTS 21ST APRIL SALONE

DEL

MOBILE

(MILAN)

FARFETCH PC will host elite and local clients for a Private Client Dinner & Cocktail in Milan during the exhibition when clients are in town with their networks.

UPCOMING GIFTING 30TH MARCH RAMADAN GIFTING FROM FORNASETTI (ME)

7TH APRIL SWITZERLAND EASTER GIFTING (UK) To celebrate the family moment of Easter in DACH we are sending a select group of Swiss clients a Private Client branded selection of Pierre Marcolini chocolates

13TH APRIL SICIS JEWELS SUHOOR FARFETCH PC has been given the opportunity to invite their clients to attend an intimate suhoor and an exclusive preview of the latest collection by SICIS Jewels.

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CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS: ME CORNER

ART DUBAI PATRONS PREVIEW

FARFETCH Stylists and their Private Clients received the opportunity to attend the Patrons Preview to celebrate the opening of the 16th edition of Art Dubai where they were Showcasing a diverse selection of artworks, artists and practices that reflects the multicultural identity of the city. Our clients also had the opportunity to attend the Art Dubai VIP Opening: The second, by invitation only VIP Opening of Art Dubai. An opportunity to explore the gallery sections, as well as enjoy the evening’s planned programming.

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CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS: UK CORNER

Laperouse

WHAT WENT ON AT

On 2nd March 2023, clients were greeted at Lapérouse - the first restaurant to be awarded three Michelin stars back in 1933, in Paris. Hosted by Stephanie Phair OBE,FARFETCH Group President, and Thierry Pichon, SVP Global Private Client and Luxury Experience. Clients were welcomed by FARFETCH hosts during the reception drinks, followed by a beautiful speech delivered by Stephanie Phair that touched on FARFETCH and Private Client, the history of Lapérouse and thanked our clients sincerely for attending. Stephanie spoke about the importance of in real life relationships and how important our communities are to us, it was the perfect start to a wonderful dinner. Sophie, CEO of Patou then followed with a speech on Patou history and how it connected to the venue Lapérouse.

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CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS: US CORNER

Watchbox x PC

LA On Friday, March 24th Private Client partnered with Watchbox to leverage their newly opened Studio Mellone designed space in Los Angeles. We invited our watch collector clients for an expert discussion on collecting while giving them an opportunity to acquire rare pieces. One Northern California client was so excited to attend and meet their stylist, they took a road trip to Los Angeles and ended up purchasing a watch.

VSA: 5 CLIENTS: 13 SALES: $359K

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CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS

CONNECTING

with clients BORIS DONNADIEU

UK

reach out to them through personalised emails or messages. I let them know that I am available to offer fashion advice and styling services such as wardrobe refresh, virtual styling appointment and in-store appointment. Sometimes I provide them with some examples of my work for other clients so they have an idea of what I can do for them. Offer value: One of the best ways to connect with clients who are not engaging with you is to offer them value. This could be in the form of a personalised shoppable PDF with look collages, including pieces from their current virtual wardrobe, or reminding them of their Access promo code if available. By demonstrating your expertise and providing value, you can establish yourself as a trusted source of fashion advice.

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s a Private Client Stylist at Farfetch for three years, connecting with clients who are not engaged with my services can still be a challenging task. However, with a few key strategies, I’ve managed to create meaningful connections and build lasting relationships with some of these clients. Here are some steps I follow to connect with clients who are not engaged with me: Identify their needs and preferences: The first step in connecting with clients is to understand their needs and preferences. I take the time to research their style and fashion choices through social media, the Salesforce Insight dashboard and their virtual wardrobe, so I can get a sense of what they are looking for in a personal stylist. This helps me tailor my approach and communication style to better suit their needs. Reach out to them: Once I have created a client profile by adding all the details on Salesforce, I

Build relationships: Building relationships is key to connecting with clients. The strongest relationships I have is with the clients who I met in person or who I talked on the phone with. Taking the time to get to know my clients, by asking them questions about their style, preferences and lifestyle, is the best way to then offer personalised recommendations based on their needs. This creates a bond between stylists and clients Follow up: Following up is an essential part of connecting with clients. After providing fashion advice or styling services, I follow up with my clients to see how they are doing and if they need any further assistance. Creating a task on Salesforce is a great way to keep track as I get a notification to remind me on who to contact. This is helping me to build a stronger connection and establish trust. In conclusion, connecting with clients who are not engaging requires patience, persistence, and consistency.

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CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS US UK When Necha found out that her New York based client Nicole got engaged, she offered to style her for the upcoming wedding and all of the related events. Necha ended up dressing the bride and also her family. Nicole's sisters, mother and aunt have flown to New York on multiple weekends for Necha to host shopping appointments for the upcoming parties before the wedding. This incredible client engagement success generated $60K in sales so far, with more in-person shopping engagements scheduled and multiple items still being sourced.

Doina had a wardrobe refresh with her Elite client in the UK. Doina had prepared several look books for her client and presented these on an ipad for her, the client was thrilled. Doina looked through the clients wardrobe and the together curated a summer capsule wardrobe, this is the second highest month since onboarding in August, well done Doina!

Amazing

ACTIVATIONS LATAM ME One of Camila’s Elite Clients was looking for a gift to one of the Royal families she deals with and Camila shared some options of fine jewelry pieces. The client ended up purchasing some of these jewelries and Camila converted $119K.

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Mariana hosted Ferragamo’s party in Mexico City for some clients who flew to the city just to attend. The party is from a series of global events the brand is doing to show the new direction their designer is taking. The event was full of local celebrities, TikTokers, influencers and bloggers. Andy Butler from Hercules & Love Affair was the DJ.

CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS

ON THE HORIZON EASTER 2023 During the Easter break, luxury fashion brands are likely to see an increase in online sales. With consumers taking time off and spending time with family/friends, consider inspiring your clients with early Summer collection edits. Shoppers are not only on the lookout for essentials such as swimwear, caps & sunglasses but also Summer skincare products.

Where did the Easter Bunny come from? The origin of the Easter Bunny dates back hundreds of years, beginning in pre-Christian Germany. Here, the hare was said to be the symbol of the Pagan Goddess of Spring and Fertility. Today, the Easter Bunny lays a nest of colourful (chocolate) eggs for children who are well-behaved on Easter Sunday.

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BUSINESS OF FASHION

Q1Overview

HOW WE CLOSED THE QUARTER

GLOBAL OFFICE RESULT

101%

$139.8M

GLOBAL REGIONS RESULT

99% $159.1M

WHO DROVE WHAT? MIDDLE EAST Strong performance (+23% vs LY || +0% vs target) driven by HV sales (22% GTV share) inside ME office ($5.5M GTV) EUROPE Key market performance vs LY: top 5 countries ~56% of GTV share performed +13% vs LY (RO +36%, CY +81%, BU +27%. POL +43%, NET +41%)

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LATAM Fastest growth region (+60% YoY) achieved the target at 103Ix, mainly driven by LOW tier clients (+101% vs LY) and TOP tier clients (+161% vs LY) US The region trended negatively vs LY (-10%) missing the quarterly target (-7% vs BDG), mainly driven by the office results below expectation (95Ix vs target), positive results from HV with a 11% GTV share in the quarter OFFICE $139.8M (101% of Feb target) thanks to high value sales (~9% GTV share mainly in ME), UK (first office for GTV share) was driven by an high SPC among the offices

BUSINESS OF FASHION

REGIONAL NEWS UK

EUROPE

Following a freezing March, the clocks have gone back and Spring is FINALLY springing with a shift to seasonal dressing - being prepared for rain or shine - and a commercial opportunity to drive leather jackets and wardrobe refreshes.

France is Festival-central in April, with Berck Sur Mer Kite Festival, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Foire du Trône, International Garden Festival and Roman Games. Political unrest over Pension reforms may spill over into April.

School Easter holidays kick off early April for at least 2 weeks and many families fly to sunnier climates and will be investing in swimwear and summer wardrobe.

Italy sees Rome's Birthday on April 21st as well as many religious celebrations with outdoor parades and festivals

British multi-brand retailer Flannels is vying to engage more deeply with younger audiences and rebranding its London flagship and investing in people-led experiences.

DACH DACH is heading in to a big moment, Easter! Celebrated across these countries, Easter is a time for family to come together and feast. Germans have a big Easter brunch. A variety of buns and spreads are served, and painted boiled eggs are a must. In many families children help painting the eggs and decorate them with patterns, such as bunnies or flowers. Chocolate bunnies are a big symbol in Switzerland. The tradition is that the cuckoo brings the chocolate bunnies

Spain (as well as France) will see travel impacted as Traffic Control and Passport offices go on strike in April and May. We are heading into Easter, where we see Romania and Bulgaria celebrating Orthodox Easter on the 16th April and Poland 9th April. Holiday gifting is a must! We also see April lead us up to many National days, Labour day on the 1st May which is a widely celebrated holiday across all of Eastern Europe for workers.

There are strikes across Germany including those from transport workers who are demanding higher pay, and shares in Deutsche Bank drop as global banking worries persist. Concerns also continue over Credit Suisse

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BUSINESS OF FASHION

REGIONAL NEWS US NEWS

LATAM

CALIFORNIA: Just in time for Coachella, April weather turns from Spring to more Summer-like towards the end of this month as daytime high temperatures warm from the lower-70s F (21C to 22C) to the mid-70s (23C to 24C).

This year in Mexico City, March surprised us with a temperature increase and unexpected rains in the afternoon. It is that time of the year where we can enjoy sunny days, even in the city, and when tourists take the advantage of traveling for the spring break. If you are planning on visiting us, be prepared to find every destination totally booked and full of people and if you are staying in the city enjoy of the few days with no traffic in the streets.

NEW YORK: Cherry blossoms have started blooming and while April is one of the wetter months of the year, there will be days of sunshine and warm weather too, making for the perfect wardrobe refresh. FLORIDA: During April, the average high temperature in Florida is 77-85°F (25-29°C). It's still dry season with crisp weather, less wind, and more sunny days than during the summer months. Perfect for clients looking for a travel destination! TEXAS: The temperatures in Texas in April are comfortable with low of 55°F and and high up to 73°F. You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Texas during the month of April. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.

MIDDLE EAST Temperatures in Dubai are still quite mild, The average high temperature in Dubai during March is 28ºC, which drops to 17ºC at night. With the exception of some rainy days, Dubai is mostly sunny and you can expect 12 hours of daylight with eight hours of sunshine each day.

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ERYKAH BADU LAUNCH DATE 12th April

April’s MIDDLE EAST

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3 1. SENSO SANDALS: 23u, $4.5K 2. ADIDAS SAMBA SNEAKERS: 22u, $3K 3. STELLA BAG: 21u, $16K

HIGH VALUE

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1. RICHARD MILLE: $319K - Kristian Skramtay 2. PATEK PHILIPPE: $96K - Asif Somji 3. PATEK PHILIPPE: $75K - Radwan Bsata

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1. TOTEME: 40u, $1.4K 2. MARINE SERRE: 19u, $1.9K 3. HUNZA G: 14u, $1.8K

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3 1. PATEK PHILIPPE: $119K - Angela Torres 2. PATEK PHILIPPE: $83K - Doina Tapordei 3. VAN CLEEF: $50K - Souzana Baradie

Best Sellers

You share what your clients’ favourite products were from April, looking at the best selling top units as well as the most exclusive high value pieces

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3 1. VEJA: 67u, $8.8K 2. VERSACE: 49u, $8.8K 3. STONE ISLAND: 26u, $6.7K

1. VEJA: 628u, $128K 2. COMME DES GARÇONS PLAY X CONVERSE: 353u, $148K 3. COMME DES GARÇONS PLAY X CONVERSE: 269u, $148K

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2 3 3 1. CARTIER: $189K - Antoine Kelly 2. HERMES $116K - Eugene Schneider 3. DIW $110K - Leigh Bridges

1. AUDEMARS PIGUET: $52,207 - Mariana Selem 2. ROLEX: $38,345- Andrea Guerrero 3. HUBLOT: $36,657 - Mariana Selem

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Versace AW ‘23 Pre-Order through Fashion Concierge

STYLIST REPORT

Spotlight on…

STYLIST REPORT

BETTINA BARLETTA

UK

HOW WOULD YOUR BEST FRIEND DESCRIBE YOU? Well keeping it SFW, I like to THINK they would say kind, giving and hilarious! IF YOU COULD GET ON A PLANE RIGHT NOW: Capetown, it’s where I’m from and will never miss an opportunity to revisit. WHAT CELEB WOULD YOU LOVE AS A CLIENT? For me, personality plays as much of a part as style does… so I’d have to say Bill Murray! He’s always just to the left of the middle and I’d love to just chat to him WHAT SURPRISED YOU MOST AT FARFETCH? The openness between myself and my peers. There’s just a shared sense of kindness and equality among us that I cherish every day.

MOST MEMORABLE SALE: For me, it’s not the item sold that I remember, it’s how happy the client was. I remember all the times my clients were thrilled, even if it was small. I do remember selling my client Lauren her first Birkin, she sent me a pic of her using it on holiday with a massive smile and that made my day IF YOU COULD DO SOMEONE ELSE’S JOB FOR A DAY: A Tik Tok influencer. To be paid $100k for a post of me doing my makeup with sponsored product? The Dream WHAT’S YOUR LONDON LIFE HACK? UBER. Uber everywhere. When in doubt, order an Uber. My rating? 4.55. Not bad…

ONE THING WE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU? I’m a Snowboard pro. Oh, and I grew up in the middle of the Desert in Saudi. Like, DESERT Desert. HOME OR AWAY? Away - I’ve spent most of my life away so home is wherever I make it TRENDS: TOOT & BOOT I’d boot Trends - they’re stupid. And you can quote me on that. I get the ebb and flow of seasons but these short-lived trends? Nope. Toot? Maximalism more is more in my book!

As this went to press, Bettina was recouping from a Pasta-related accident and a very wild Client Dinner. (The two incidents unrelated) 27.03.23

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STYLIST REPORT

GLOBAL

STARS UK

Catalina, a businesswoman from Romania who also loves fashion, asked me for help to pick some Fine Jewellery, and was due to purchase some pieces in December but sadly some family health issues impacted this. I reduced communication, my well wishes and flowers hugely appreciated at a tough time. I was happy to hear that the issues were now resolved and our communication regrew. I learned that Cartier was increasing prices soon knowing she was a huge fan of the brand, but also economical I told her; she was happy to go ahead with 2 pieces from Cartier, a necklace and bracelet!

LATAM Paco lives in Mexico City with his wife and kids, loves traveling and spending time with his family. Last month I noticed one of his orders was being held in customs, I couldn't find anything from CS so I contacted him, digged deeper on what he needed and how I could assist him with his orders and finally explained to him the reason why this order was being held; he placed the order again; a pair of Nike x LV sneakers with a value of $8.5K, this was the beginning of his new favorite way of shopping HV! Next was an Hublot Big Bang King Power Maradona and coming soon an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.

ME Sheikh Khalid sent his Stylist, Asif a message, asking for a Patek Philippe Aquanaut. He wanted to treat himself on his birthday and decided on the black travel time model worth $97K, and Asif arranged for it to be shipped to his home in Qatar. A week later, Asif received a call from Sheikh Khalid. He was in London, and since Asif was in London on holiday, they arranged to meet for lunch. Asif was amazed at his taste in clothes and his deep understanding and appreciation of luxury. He paid close attention to quality and workmanship and knew everything there was to know about the latest trends and designs.

US Jason closed on 4 pieces of Tiffany and Co jewelry with a client that was a Platinum Project client last year. Jason was attentive with her and even checked in with her while she was in the hospital from a car accident over the holidays. She wanted a Tiffany necklace to celebrate her birthday and after a terrible in-store experience, Jason added 3 pieces to match her necklace.

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METRIC Masters

STYLIST REPORT

TOP 3 GTV

PERFORMERS

TOP 3 HV PIECES

TOP 3 KPIs

TOP FC% KRISTIAN

ANTOINE KELLY 49%

TOP AOV EUGENE SCHNEIDER $3.7K

208%

SF LEADER EUGENE

CINDY KUO 1,526 ACTIONS

An incredible month for HV pieces, with some exceptional pieces finding their new home!

168%

ISABEL

Kristian Skramtay from our ME Office sold an incredible Richard Mille watch for $319K!

168%

Some incredible performances across some key KPI’s, with HV really impacting key metrics. March followed on from Feb and it was still all about using HV to drive individual performance in all pillars!

Antoine Kelly from out US team sold this stunning Cartier Watch for $189K And last but certainly not least, congratulations to Radwan Bsata for selling this beautiful Patak Phillippe watch for $148K

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FARFETCH PEOPLE

GROWTH PARTNER MARKETING SYLVIA PALOZ TALKS TO VICTORIA YANG Performance Marketing Manager How long have you been at FARFETCH? V: I've been at FARFETCH for a year and a half now What is your main goal as a Performance Marketing Manager? V: I manage new customer acquisition and GTV growth through partnerships in North America for FF marketplace. What is a current project you are working on that you are excited about? V: Launching a campaign with JetBlue and American Airlines where FF would sponsor the wifi on select flights! What is your favorite part about your role and working at Farfetch? V: I like being able to work with so many different cross-functional teams internally and speaking with many different external companies and learning more about their business models and target audiences. My favorite part about working at Farfetch is the culture and the people! If you had to choose one meal that you could only eat for the rest of your life, what would it be? V: A chirashi bowl filled with fatty tuna, salmon, and uni. I can never get enough sushi, and could literally eat fatty tuna everyday if I had the option to.

FARFETCH PEOPLE

PC LEARNING HUB

HOW CAN YOU ACCESS THE PRIVATE CLIENT LEARNING HUB? If you haven't already had a chance to log into the Private Client Learning Hub you can follow simple steps to log in for the first time;

1. Use this LINK (TOP TIP - save this as a bookmark) 2. Use your standard Farfetch log in details to access the platform (SSO). 3. Look for the course (Image left) at the bottom of the page. WHAT CAN YOU FIND ON THE PRIVATE CLIENT LEARNING HUB? On the Private Client learning Hub, you will find digital courses and videos that are tailored to support and guide you to deliver sales and service excellence. You will find a course titled “Experiential Practice” which will walk you through a real life scenario with a client and allow you to practice your skills in getting to know, communicating and selling to a client.

EXPERIENTIAL

PRACTICE

Within the Experiential Practice, you will have the opportunity to work with a client named “Zanna” and also gain insights and top tips from two stylist buddies “Ivy” and “Jacob”. Throughout the journey you will have the opportunity to talk to Zanna via text message, choose outfits and convert a sale with her. The course will also talk you through our Six Steps Model. This will allow you to understand the key steps to a sale and will provide you with guidance and support in certain areas where you may want to improve your confidence,

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OFF-WHITE X NIKE AF1 Mid Green Pine

Live: May 4th Product IDs: HERE Assets: HERE

CONTENT 6TH HYPE SNEAKERS How to Style for Spring

11TH CLASSIC MW & WW Outfit Builds

20TH HYPE STREETWEAR MW & WW Outfit Builds

24TH CLASSIC Accessories for Spring

FASHION CONCIERGE

AESTHETIC EDITS

To Watch

4TH VERSACE AW23 Pre-Order Lookbook

5TH CARTIER, ROLEX 7TH BOTTEGA VENETA FC Discovery

12TH CELINE FC Discovery

19TH DIOR Summer lookbook

26TH PATEK PHILLIPE

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CONTENT TO WATCH

3RD FORNASETTI

BRAND EDITS

Exclusives

4TH DOLCE & GABBANA New In Product

13TH BRUNELLO CUCINELLI New In Product

18TH PRADA New In Product

27TH SAINT LAURENT New In Product

3RD RAMADAN

OTHER EDITS

HOMEWARE EDIT

5TH KIDS EASTER FOCUS Holiday New In Product

12TH CONSCIOUS Pre-Owned

14TH PET ACCESSORIES 27TH SAINT LAURENT New In Product

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STADIUM GOODS PRIVATE CLIENT TOP PICKS FOR JORDAN

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JORDAN. Air Jordan 1 High OG "True Blue" sneakers

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JORDAN. Air Jordan 1 High 85 "Black/White 2023" sneakers JORDAN. Air Jordan 1 High OG "White Cement" sneakers JORDAN. Air Jordan 5 "UNC" sneakers JORDAN. Air Jordan 5 "UNC" sneakers

SUSTAINABILITY

Fashion is awash with Greenwashing.

Regulation is here. “The European Commission published a long-awaited draft of new greenwashing regulations this week. The proposed rules will require brands to back up any eco-marketing with robust and verified evidence, or risk fines of at least 4 percent of revenue. But the EC remained vague on the technical details and standards required to make a credible claim, frustrating both trade groups and environmental campaigners”.

Sarah Kent, BOF

What does this mean for us? Ensuring that we continue to provide accurate and considered information when we communicate our Sustainability Services and Conscious offering to our PC Clients.

There Was One™ Launches activewear and kidswear categories

Our in-house Conscious brand, There Was One launches two new categories, Activewear & Kidswear. Made from high-performance materials, the activewear collection consists of both training and cycling focused pieces for men and women TWO kidswear collection consists of playful and colourful pieces for boys and girls with sizes ranging from 4 to 10 years old.

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DIGITAL DIGEST

GOOD TO KNOW…

REVAMPING THE RETURN STATUS INFORMATION Platform product internal release: In a continuous effort to enhance the FARFETCH platform capabilities and empower tenants with better tools, we have improved the return status information and enabled it across the whole Platform. The returns process hasn’t been transparent enough for both Customers and Partners. It has been causing thousands of contacts per month to the Customer Service and Partner Service teams leading to high efforts and a lack of efficiency. To address the issue, the teams have revisited the return status process and created 11 status positions: Waiting for external approval, Draft, Booked, At partner location (Instore), In transit, Arrived at the final location, Processing, Accepted, Refused, Partially accepted, Cancelled;

RELEASE DATE: Platform - 13 December 2022 (All Tenants except for Harrods and Tmall) Single Customer View - 10 January 2023 (All Tenants except for Harrods & Tmall) FARFETCH Marketplace Web/mWeb - 01 March 2023 FARFETCH iOS - 11 March 2023

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A New Fashion DUBAI FASHION WEEK

FASHION NEWS

CAPITAL

Founded by Jacob Abrian in 2015, Arab Fashion Week (AFW) was the only fashion week in Dubai to maintain a regular season cadence in recent years. The event has now been rebranded as Dubai Fashion Week (DFW). Following Paris on the international fashion week calendar, the event showed menswear on the first two days and womenswear on the following three, before culminating in a slate of couture shows on the final day.

In a statement to the press, Khadija Al Bastaki, senior vice president of D3, a member of Tecom Group, said in part, “to celebrate this momentous event, the industry looks to honour Dubai’s growing influence as one of the five major global fashion capitals and to feature international brands and experts from around the world to gather at Dubai Design District.” Regionally familiar brands such as Michael Cinco and Amato, who have shown at AFW in the past, join the ranks of the names at DFW like Bazaza, founded by Lebanese designer Hussein Bazaza, and Dima Ayad, a Dubai-based brand that recently saw its international launch.

Mrs. Keepa, a label founded by Mariam Yeya, was part of AFW’s previous effort to show regional designers at Paris Fashion Week via the ‘Arabs in Paris’ showcase, and was welcomed to DFW for the first time via a digital presentation. According to a BoF Insights report on the Middle East, local fashion brands are of growing interest to consumers in the region. A survey found that senior fashion executives are most optimistic about growth in the Middle East compared to other regions, with 55 percent indicating they view the region as having the most promising growth prospects in 2023 versus 2022.

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FASHION NEWS

ALL ABOUT

DIOR RAMADAN COLLECTION Since its debut, the colour gold has played a key role in Dior’s history. Look no further than the gold lamé Golconde dress that the founder created back in 1947 From then on the metallic hue has been a symbol of the house’s timeless audacity. And in a tribute to Christian Dior, designer Maria Grazia Chiuri reinterprets the Dior OR capsule season after season. Composed of iconic models enhanced with dazzling touches, it is well-positioned to satisfy the region’s penchant for the French luxury house’s ready-to-wear and accessories. Just in time for Ramadan, Maria Grazia unfurls her latest capsule from this annual offering, full of luminous metallic gold tones incorporated into smart long dresses and midi skirts fashioned in poetic tulle and lace or made in cotton-Lurex jacquard. Airy and cosy knits are also featured prominently in a collection fit for the modern jet set. Unprecedented pieces have also been unveiled, such as a boxy jacket cut in a striking textural fabric, adorned with buttons brandished with the “CD” signature. A testament to the designer’s version of refined and contemporary allure and her role in architecting looks for modern, empowered women.

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Discover

FASHION NEWS

DIMA AYAD launched her eponymous label in 2010 as the result of a market that refused to cater to anyone that looked like her. Frustrated at the lack of plus-size clothing that really embraced women of all sizes, Ayad left her career in hospitality to build a brand that champions inclusivity. Today, she is celebrated as one of the leading designers in the region and has become a favorite for across the board. Ayad brings up the metaphor of clothing as armor more than once. “It sounds crazy but clothes are in fact armor and really act as temporary shields. They give you a boost, and can also seriously depress you. You can be confident all you want when you go to battle, you also need the armor to fight.” After teaming up with US celebrity model Ashley Graham to showcase her Summer 2023 collection, Lebanese designer Dima Ayad showed off looks from her Fall/Winter 2023 line at Dubai Fashion Week on Tuesday. Metallics shone through in the new collection from the designer who is known for championing size inclusivity. A textured gold dress stood out on the runway, while metallic collars on thobe-like dresses and electrifying pops of blue in varying

shades caught the eye of many a fashion industry insider on the front row of the show at Dubai Design District/ Titled “Freedom in Color,” rouching, pattern work, fringing and marbled textiles were all on show as Ayad offered up a textured collection that mixed and matched with abandon — plisse fabric in magenta was paired with a sequined underskirt in the same color in one example of the designer’s marriage of materials. The designer highlighted regional talent by sending Tunisian plus-size model Ameni Essaibi down the runway in a glittering gold coordinating set.

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FASHION NEWS

Indya Moore Fashion month’s latest darling has been snapped all over the place, attending some of the biggest shows. Dressed for the AW23 front row at Loewe and a firm friend of Jonathan Anderson, Indya Moore was also spotted dressed in red at the Alexander McQueen AW23 show and after party, and stunned crowds as they attended the Mugler fashion week party. Indya has also graced the cover of Vogue India. Indya grew up in the Bronx, New York and after a stellar performance in FX’s newcontinued to grow Pose directed by Ryan Murphy, they have from strength to strength, currently filming their upcoming movie Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Indya wore the Indya Moore is one of the most balloon shoes from visible trans people of colour Loewe at the in fashion and media today. Fall 23 show Since starting out in the industry, they have been selected by Nicolas Ghesquière to feature in Louis Vuitton’s Pre-Fall 2019 lookbook, and appeared in Calvin Klein ad campaigns and on the covers of Teen Vogue, Elle and L’Officiel USA, among others. A digitally native public figure, Moore has used social media platforms — namely Instagram — to build their image in a way they could control. Loewe Balloon Pumps 90 available from FC £1,047

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WHAT WE’VE SPOTTED Left to Right: DIOR Pink Visor, DOLCE&GABBANA Poppy-print

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balconette one-piece swimsuit, SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche shopping tote, HERMES Oran Sandal

TROPICAL Destination

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Pyjama

WHAT WE’VE SPOTTED

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NO, PYJAMAS ARE NOT JUST FOR BEDTIME

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Top to Bottom: BIANCA SAUNDERS Shirt, PRADA Bag, BIANCA SAUNDERS Trousers, CDLP Home Suit, GUCCI Shirt, GUCCI Trousers, GUCCI Slippers

WHAT WE’VE SPOTTED

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JEANS PRACTICAL AND COMFORTABLE, DENIM IS EVERYWHERE

Top to Bottom: DOLCE & GABBANA Sneakers, OUR LEGACY jean chain, PRADA Cap, BALENCIAGA Jacket, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Jeans, AMIRI Bag

BOTTEGA VENETA

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RARE & EXCEPTIONAL PATEK PHILIPPE

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1. CALATRAVA MOON PHASE: $30K 2. REF 5726/1A-014 $134K 3. REF 5711/1R-001: $170K

1. EPIC X TOURBILLON KHABIN BLUE : £117K 2. EPIC X CHRONO BLACK: £34K 3. EPIC X CHRONO MESSI : £30K

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NEWS

FRANCE End of ‘Fashion Month’ and all new collections presented for September launch. Exclusive previews into upcoming collections with pre-order access Burberry, Loewe, Paco Rabanne, Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Brunello Cucinelli, Georges Hobeika, Schiaparelli + more HONG KONG March is Hong Kong Art’s month revolving with the Art Basel - one of the biggest Art event in Hong Kong. We have got amazing access from galleries and studios to the Art & Lifestyle category to celebrate this Art month. US In collaboration with art and homeware partner Designitch, a Dubai-based design company with the sole purpose of creating beautiful spaces, we are excited to provide Private Clients with complimentary interior design services. If you are craving a chic interior facelift, a fabulous room revamp or simply some inspiration to make your space truly special, we have got you covered.

EMERGING BRANDS CUCCULELLI SHAHEE For AW23 season, Anna and Anthony (Anna was head designer under Peter Dundas while at Pucci; simultaneously Anthony was at Cavalli) were inspired by high contrasts of dark and light – very rich blacks with champagnes, golds, silvers, and red. Caravaggio, Christopher Bucklow, and the celestial sun were all main points of interest for them while working on the collection. LORRAINE SCHWARTZ A Journey Through Gems features a selection of these iconic, one-of-a-kind pieces along with some of the world's rarest stones from Schwartz’s legendary career. One exquisite offering is a pair of emerald and diamond earrings, which Schwartz notes have been worn by Beyoncé, Kendall Jenner, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The earrings, which hold over 50 carats of fan-shaped emeralds and 10 carats of pear-shaped diamonds, are set in 18-karat blackened gold and white gold.

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RARE & EXCEPTIONAL

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FENDI Baguette backpack £2.150

HERMES Canvas dog Bag £3,230

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BERLUTTI Formula 1005 Scritto Leather Rolling Suitcase £6,450

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L’OBJECT x Haas Brothers Poker Set £1,369

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LOUIS VUITTON PM bike helmet £1,729

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LOUIS VUITTON Carlos Betancourt Bisten 60 Trunk £16,136

TOM FORD Suede Sandals £890

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KAPITAL JEANS 12.Soz Denim Rat Flare Pants £5,420

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GENERATION NEXT

mini CURATORS

Top to Bottom: Stella McCartney Kids sweater, Kenzo Kids shorts, VEJA Kids tennis, Tartine Et Chocolat plush rabbit, Stella McCartney Kids jeans dress, Givenchy Kids teddy bear, Versace Kids baby carriage, Gucci kids school bag, Dolce & Gabbana Kids shoulder bag

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GOOD TO KNOW… NEW GUARDS GROUP

Collection access: NGG have given us access to all brands FW23 post buying decks where they explain the mood of the collection and the different split by delivery and the timing. Fiind this all here

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Off-White ‘23 Pre-Order through Fashion Concierge

CULTURE

Must see

29TH APRIL LIVE EID IN THE SQUARE

This celebration of Eid-al-Fitr, which marks the end of fasting for Ramadan, will take over Trafalgar Square for a family-friendly day of activities and events. Live music and performances will fill the main stage and street food stalls will offer fayre from India, Venezuela, Somalia and more. You’ll also find stalls dedicated to face painting and Mehndi, plus a ‘Creative Art Zone’ with calligraphy, storytelling and drama workshops.

16TH APRIL LIVE AFRICA FASHION

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The V&A’s ambitious new exhibition is a triumphant attempt to complete the near-impossible task of capturing an entire continent through its fashion. Incorporating textiles, design and still and moving images, ‘Africa Fashion’ takes visitors on a compelling journey from the 1960s to the present day in a bid to reshape existing geographies and narratives of style.

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CULTURE

APRIL-MAY IN PERSON CHERRY BLOSSOMS, BROOKLYN BOTANICAL GARDENS

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Over the four weekends of April 22–23 and 29–30 and May 6–7 and 13–14, there will be pop-up music and dance performances, cultural performances, workshops for kids and families in the Discovery Garden, Garden tours, and more. In addition to Weekends in Bloom, the garden is also launching a new evening program this year called Hanami Nights. During these events, guests can spend an evening under BBG’s exquisite flowering cherry tree collection celebrating hanami—the Japanese tradition of experiencing the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossom season with live music and dance and specialty food and drinks.

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FEB-MAY LIVE FAME: ANDY WARHOL IN ALULA

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A one-of-a-kind exhibition held in the award-winning Maraya, FAME: Andy Warhol in AlUla, highlights one of the world’s most famous and recognisable artists’ personal fascination with fame and celebrity. Produced in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Museum, FAME will bring together some of Warhol’s most iconic artworks.

LIFE & STYLE

Left to Right: FPM MILANO two-pack combination padlocks, SUPREME x Victorinox Swiss Army Manager pocket knife, SAINT LAURENT passport Case, FPM MILANO leather wash bag set

A Bon Voyage

From Left to Right:: PRAD Lunch boxes, FLOYD suitcase, VERSACE La Greca-patterned travel set, JOHNSTONS cashmere hot water bottle

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LIFE & STYLE

IPANEMA Beach Style The Brazilian Ipanema beach is a neighborhood with dynamic life, where trends are launched. People go to the beach to surf, grab a coconut or caipirinha from a kiosk on the sand, play volleyball or watch the people go by. The charm of Ipanema is that you can live there, and go out to dinner nearby, go to good restaurants and have access to amazing boutiques

Left to Right: POLSPOTTEN set of 6 plates, TOM FORD beach shorts, DOLCE & GABBANA, Case iPhone 14, PUCCI Headrest

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Left to Right: LSA International Champagne Bucket, GUCCI EYEWEAR Sunglasses, AMIR SLAMA Bikini hot pants, VALENTINO GARVINI Tote Bag, TOM FORD beach shorts

LIFE & STYLE

Left to Right: POLSPOTTEN Zig zag stool, log vase OFF-WHITE Pop Lollipop mules ALICE & OLIVIA Blazer MAISON BALZAC water carafe

THE BLUE CITY CHEFCHAOUEN Inspired by Morocco’s Blue Pearl City, dress like your dream vacation spot and adorn your home in beautiful blue hues. Chefchaouen is tucked away in the Rif Mountains of northern Morocco, and is truly one of the world’s most picturesque cities. Here you’ll find streets, walls, roofs–even entire buildings–painted different shades of blue, truly like nothing you’ve ever seen before.

Left to Right: DOLCE & GABBANA

Mediterraneo-print scented candle GINORI 1735 Oriente Italiano porcelain dinner plates

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BEAUTY & WELLNESS

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In order: 1 CHARLOTTE TILBURY, 2 GUCCI BEAUTY, 3 ISAMAYA, 4 DR.BARBARA.STURM, 5 CHANTECAILLE, 6 BALMAIN COUTURE, 7 AESOP

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CURATORS

EDITOR ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER GEORGIA DEARDS ART DIRECTOR PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER JAMES WILLIAMS-PARSONS

EVENTS & ACTIVATIONS OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE JAHANVI JETHANI PRIVATE CLIENT ASSISTANT STYLIST MARIAM SAHYOUN CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE JAHANVI JETHANI PRIVATE CLIENT ASSISTANT STYLIST RAWAN AL FAHOUM PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST BORIS DONNADIEU PRIVATE CLIENT ASSISTANT STYLIST MARIAM SAHYOUN CLIENT DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE ANNUNZIATA SANTELLI PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER SVETLANA HUNTER BUSINESS OF FASHION PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER HELOISA TRINCANATO PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER PHILIP LAWSON PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER JAMES WILLIAMS-PARSONS PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER REBECCA ATTRILL ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER SHANNON GONZALES SENIOR PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER JO WONG PRIVATE CLIENT ASSISTANT STYLIST RAWAN AL FAHOUM PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST RULLA REDA BEST SELLERS ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER GEORGIA DEARDS ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER SHANNON GONZALES PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST PAVEL LANGAEV STYLIST REPORT PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER PHILIP LAWSON PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST BETTINA BARLETTA ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER SHANNON GONZALES FARFETCH COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST SYLVIA PALOZ ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER SHANNON GONZALES CONTENT TO WATCH ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER GEORGIA DEARDS ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER SHANNON GONZALES ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST RAWAN AL FAHOUM CHANNEL SPECIALIST LEEN AL KASSAB SUSTAINABILITY ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST AMI GURJAL

DIGITAL DIGEST PRIVATE CLIENT OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE STEFANIA LUSSIGNOLI FASHION NEWS PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER REBECCA ATTRILL ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER GEORGIA DEARDS PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST LAMIAE JOUTEI

TRENDS ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST KIMBERLY SOMMERVILLE PRIVATE CLIENT ASSISTANT STYLIST RAWAN AL FAHOUM PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST KRISTIAN SKRAMTAY PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST PAVEL LANGAEV RARE & EXCEPTIONAL PRIVATE CLIENT OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE STEFANIA LUSSIGNOLI GENERATION NEXT SENIOR PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST CINDY KUO PRIVATE CLIENT ASSISTANT STYLIST REIKA NAGAO PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST ANGELA TORRES CULTURE PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST LAURITTA DOKU ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER GEORGIA DEARDS LIFE & STYLE PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST KATE WOTHERSPOON ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST RAWAN AL FAHOUM ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST NADEZHDA CHERDAKOVA ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST REIKA NAGAO WELLNESS SOURCING MANAGER THOMAS MARTIN ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT STYLIST - HANNAH MILLER BRAND ACTIVATIONS ASSISTANT PRIVATE CLIENT MANAGER GEORGIA DEARDS

FARFETCH Private Client; To deliver the UNRIVALLED CURATION of LUXURY