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Jeanel Alvarado

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About Jeanel Alvarado

Jeanel Alvarado is a marketer and retail strategist, leveraging 15+ years of cross-disciplinary expertise in retail, e-commerce, technology, consumer and shopping trends. She is the former Senior Managing Director of the School of Retailing at the University of Alberta. Jeanel’s insights appear in Nasdaq, Entrepreneur, Fortune, TIME, and the US Chamber of Commerce, among others, with recurring commentary on top retailers and brands for financial markets, consumer insights, shopping trends, tech Innovation, and the luxury sector.

Articles by Jeanel Alvarado

Burberry Carves It’s House Check in Marble at Landmark Hong Kong

Burberry's LANDMARK boutique is the first in the region to present its Autumn 2026 collection, offering early access to new season womenswear and menswear.

FashionNews

Jul 14, 2026

Maison Alaïa Opens at Galleria Seoul as Halleroed Designed Boutique Brings the Maisons Minimal Yet Sensual Architecture

Alaïa's expansion to Seoul continues with a new boutique at Galleria Luxury Hall, showcasing the maison's minimalist yet sensual design and strong relationship with Korean clients.

NewsRetail

Jul 14, 2026

Friends of the House Gather in Paris as Pierpaolo Piccioli Unveils his first Balenciaga Fall 2026 couture show at Cité Internationale

Balenciaga's new era of couture begins in Paris with Pierpaolo Piccioli's stunning debut.

EventsFashion

Jul 13, 2026

Bad Bunny’s MáS BENITO Schiaparelli Fittings Deliver a Butter Cream Double Breasted Suit Keyhole and Eye Bijoux

Bad Bunny makes a statement at Paris Couture Week with a custom Schiaparelli ensemble, featuring bespoke details and iconic motifs.

FashionNews

Jul 12, 2026

Matthieu Blazy Turns Chanel Fall Winter 2026 Haute Couture Into a Fairy Tale of fantasy craftsmanship

Blazy's collection marries fantasy with modern elegance, delivering a unique interpretation of CHANEL's iconic styles.

FashionNews

Jul 12, 2026

Daniel Roseberry Pushes Schiaparelli’s Surrealist Legacy Into Bold Aquatic Territory With Fall Winter 2026 27 Couture Jackets

Roseberry's collection pushes the boundaries of couture, challenging traditional norms with innovative designs and a focus on emotional expression.

FashionNews

Jul 12, 2026

LOréal Gathers Global Retail Partners at Château De Bagatelle in Paris For The New Lines of Luxury 2026

The event, held in Paris, redefined luxury beauty by integrating science, sustainability, and tech, positioning L'Oréal as a leader in prestige beauty.

BeautyNews

Jul 12, 2026

Fondation Cartier Opens a Striking Venue With Exposition Generale Retracing 40 Years of Contemporary Art

Fondation Cartier opens a new chapter in Paris, showcasing 40 years of contemporary art at its new venue opposite the Louvre.

EventsLuxury

Jul 10, 2026

Dior’s FW 2026 2027 Couture Is Where Indian Chintz Benglis’ Landscapes and Sculptural Silhouettes Meet

The collection, presented alongside the 'Grammar of Forms' exhibition, positions couture as a medium of sculpture, integrating Benglis's Peacock series and Indian design.

EventsLuxury

Jul 9, 2026

Charlotte Tilbury lands at Boots as Two British Beauty Icons Unite

Boots and Charlotte Tilbury are thrilled to announce their partnership, bringing iconic beauty products to UK high streets.

BeautyNews

Jul 8, 2026