British brand Jakke has just arrived in Portugal, where it is available exclusively at Espace Cannelle, located at 24B Avenida Valbom in Cascais. Launched in 2015, the London label is known for its striking prints, vibrant colours, and luxurious fabrics, channelling London’s irreverence in its DNA.
Jakke – Espace Cannelle
“Espace Cannelle continues to establish itself as a benchmark destination for lovers of contemporary fashion, now presenting the arrival of London brand Jakke to its portfolio of international brands,” said the emblematic multi-brand luxury store in a statement. The retail outlet now spans 240 square metres over two floors and also has an online presence at Espacecannelle.com and on its social media channels.
Jakke “is a celebration of self-expression and attitude- a tribute to the creative energy and irreverence that define the British capital”, the Portuguese concept store continues, further highlighting the “ready-to-wear pieces that combine sophistication and boldness,” notably its “urban and modern spirit, true to its roots in the vibrant East End.”
Jakke – Espace Cannelle
The Autumn/Winter 2025 collection, which marked its debut at both Espace Cannelle and in Portugal, signals “a new stage in Jakke’s identity,” which involves creating “pieces that pay homage to the individuality of those who wear them- celebrating the past, but with a firm eye on the future.” These new designs stand out for their “balance between the playful and the refined, where structured cuts coexist with unexpected details, revealing an aesthetic that is both rebellious and elegant,” continues the business.
“Inspired by art, music, cinema, and London life itself, Jakke offers a wardrobe that inspires confidence, authenticity, and freedom. Each creation is a statement of style, intentional, intriguing, and with its own personality.”
Jakke – Espace Cannelle
With this new addition to its extensive portfolio, “Espace Cannelle reinforces its commitment to offering exemplary fashion curation, bringing together brands that interpret international trends with elegance and originality.”
Jakke is now available at Espace Cannelle stores and “invites all women to discover the power of individuality- with attitude, creativity and London soul”. Online, the brand is also available on Farfetch, which was originally founded by Portuguese economist José Neves, also in London.
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The demerger of Unilever‘s ice cream division, to be named ‘The Magnum Ice Cream Company,’ which had been delayed in recent months by the US government shutdown, will finally go ahead on Saturday, the British group announced.
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Unilever said in a statement on Friday that the admission of the new entity’s shares to listing and trading in Amsterdam, London, and New York, as well as the commencement of trading… is expected to take place on Monday, December 8.
The longest federal government shutdown in US history, from October 1 to November 12, fully or partially affected many parts of the federal government, including the securities regulator, after weeks without an agreement between Donald Trump‘s Republicans and the Democratic opposition.
Unilever, which had previously aimed to complete the demerger by mid-November, warned in October that the US securities regulator (SEC) was “not in a position to declare effective” the registration of the new company’s shares. However, the group said it was “determined to implement in 2025” the separation of a division that also includes the Ben & Jerry’s and Cornetto brands, and which will have its primary listing in Amsterdam.
“The registration statement” for the shares in the US “became effective on Thursday, December 4,” Unilever said in its statement. Known for Dove soaps, Axe deodorants and Knorr soups, the group reported a slight decline in third-quarter sales at the end of October, but beat market expectations.
Under pressure from investors, including the activist fund Trian of US billionaire Nelson Peltz, to improve performance, the group last year unveiled a strategic plan to focus on 30 power brands. It then announced the demerger of its ice cream division and, to boost margins, launched a cost-saving plan involving 7,500 job cuts, nearly 6% of the workforce. Unilever’s shares on the London Stock Exchange were steady on Friday shortly after the market opened, at 4,429 pence.
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Burberry has named a new chief operating and supply chain officer as well as a new chief customer officer. They’re both key roles at the recovering luxury giant and both are being promoted from within.
Matteo Calonaci becomes chief operating and supply chain officer, moving from his role as senior vice-president of strategy and transformation at the firm.
In his new role, he’ll be oversee supply chain and planning, strategy and transformation, and data and analytics. He succeeds Klaus Bierbrauer, who’s currently Burberry supply chain and industrial officer. Bierbrauer will be leaving the company following its winter show and a transition period.
Matteo Calonaci – Burberry
Meanwhile, Johnattan Leon steps up as chief customer officer. He’s currently currently Burberry’s senior vice-president of commercial and chief of staff. In his new role he’ll be leading Burberry’s customer, client engagement, customer service and retail excellence teams, while also overseeing its digital, outlet and commercial operations.
Both Calonaci and Leon will join the executive committee, reporting to Company CEO Joshua Schulman.
JohnattanLeon – Burberry
Schulman said of the two execs that the appointments “reflect the exceptional talent and leadership we have at Burberry. Both Matteo and Johnattan have been instrumental in strengthening our focus on executional excellence and elevating our customer experience. Their deep understanding of our business, our people, and our customers gives me full confidence that their leadership will help drive [our strategy] Burberry Forward”.
Traditional and occasion wear designer Puneet Gupta has stepped into the world of fine jewellery with the launch of ‘Deco Luméaura,’ a collection designed to blend heritage and contemporary aesthetics while taking inspiration from the dramatic landscapes of Ladakh.
Hints of Ladakh’s heritage can be seen in this sculptural evening bag – Puneet Gupta
“For me, Deco Luméaura is an exploration of transformation- of material, of story, of self,” said Puneet Gupta in a press release. “True luxury isn’t perfect; it is intentional. Every piece is crafted to be lived with and passed on.”
The jewellery collection features cocktail rings, bangles, chokers, necklaces, and statement evening bags made in recycled brass and finished with 24 carat gold. The stones used have been kept natural to highlight their imperfect and unique forms and each piece in the collection has been hammered, polished, and engraved by hand.
An eclectic mix of jewels from the collection – Puneet Gupta
Designed to function as wearable art pieces, the colourful jewellery echoes the geometry of Art Deco while incorporating distinctly South Asian imagery such as camels, butterflies, and tassels. Gupta divides his time between his stores in Hyderabad and Delhi and aims to bring Indian artistry to a global audience while crafting a dialogue between designer and artisan.