Swatch CEO Warns Iran War Is Weighing on Watchmaker’s Sales
The company has more than 200 stores in the Middle East, said chief executive officer Nick Hayek.
designers
Luxury
Christian Louboutin to Relaunch Men’s with Jaden Smith as Creative Director
Men’s product currently accounts for 24 percent of sales at the brand.
Christian Louboutin to Relaunch Men’s with Jaden Smith as Creative Director
Men’s product currently accounts for 24 percent of sales at the brand.
Fashion Week
At New York Fashion Week, Brands Focused on What Sells
At a moment of flux for the challenged luxury industry — and New York Fashion Week itself — designers focused on commerciality and clienteling.
At New York Fashion Week, Brands Focused on What Sells
At a moment of flux for the challenged luxury industry — and New York Fashion Week itself — designers focused on commerciality and clienteling.
Fashion Week
At NYFW, Willy Chavarria Puts Politics Aside for Womenswear Debut
In a salon-style presentation at Printemps, the designer unveiled his first full women’s collection — a departure from his politically charged menswear shows.
At NYFW, Willy Chavarria Puts Politics Aside for Womenswear Debut
In a salon-style presentation at Printemps, the designer unveiled his first full women’s collection — a departure from his politically charged menswear shows.
Luxury
Tough Choices for Armani’s Heirs
The designer’s will unexpectedly called for his brand to be sold or file for an IPO. With the luxury sector in a slump, neither option looks particularly appealing right now, writes Imran Amed.
Tough Choices for Armani’s Heirs
The designer’s will unexpectedly called for his brand to be sold or file for an IPO. With the luxury sector in a slump, neither option looks particularly appealing right now, writes Imran Amed.
Luxury
Armani’s Surprise Will, Explained
The Italian designer, whose last testament was made public this week, mandated that the Armani foundation must sell a 15 percent stake in the fashion house to LVMH, L’Oréal, EssilorLuxottica or another company of similar standing, or pursue an IPO, within 18 months.
Armani’s Surprise Will, Explained
The Italian designer, whose last testament was made public this week, mandated that the Armani foundation must sell a 15 percent stake in the fashion house to LVMH, L’Oréal, EssilorLuxottica or another company of similar standing, or pursue an IPO, within 18 months.
Fashion Week
At Ralph Lauren, Women — and Their Accessories — Take Centre Stage
At an intimate presentation in his Manhattan studio, Ralph Lauren unveiled a womenswear-focused collection, underscoring the category as a key driver of the brand’s growth strategy.
At Ralph Lauren, Women — and Their Accessories — Take Centre Stage
At an intimate presentation in his Manhattan studio, Ralph Lauren unveiled a womenswear-focused collection, underscoring the category as a key driver of the brand’s growth strategy.
Luxury
The Great Fashion Reset: Can Designer Debuts Revive Luxury? | The Debrief
With luxury demand slowing and prices soaring, top houses are betting on fresh creative leadership to re-energise customers. The Debrief unpacks what runway debuts at brands like Gucci, Chanel and Dior can – and can’t – fix this season.
The Great Fashion Reset: Can Designer Debuts Revive Luxury? | The Debrief
With luxury demand slowing and prices soaring, top houses are betting on fresh creative leadership to re-energise customers. The Debrief unpacks what runway debuts at brands like Gucci, Chanel and Dior can – and can’t – fix this season.
Direct-to-Consumer
Peter Do Launches New Label
PD-168, the designer’s latest venture, is a monochromatic, high-fashion take on the work uniform. Just don’t call it a diffusion line.
Peter Do Launches New Label
PD-168, the designer’s latest venture, is a monochromatic, high-fashion take on the work uniform. Just don’t call it a diffusion line.
Luxury
Armani Draws Thousands Who Pay Last Respects
Fashion leaders, Hollywood actors and fans alike came to the company’s headquarters to say a final goodbye to Giorgio Armani who died on Thursday.
Armani Draws Thousands Who Pay Last Respects
Fashion leaders, Hollywood actors and fans alike came to the company’s headquarters to say a final goodbye to Giorgio Armani who died on Thursday.
Luxury
The Great Fashion Reset | The BoF Podcast
BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed is joined by executive editor Brian Baskin to examine why this fashion month could mark the beginning of a major turning point for the luxury industry.
The Great Fashion Reset | The BoF Podcast
BoF founder and CEO Imran Amed is joined by executive editor Brian Baskin to examine why this fashion month could mark the beginning of a major turning point for the luxury industry.
Luxury
Armani Succession Plan, Always Mysterious, Is About to Get Tested
With Giorgio Armani’s death come questions about whether his chosen successors can avoid ‘rupture’ and maintain the Italian fashion empire’s independence.
Armani Succession Plan, Always Mysterious, Is About to Get Tested
With Giorgio Armani’s death come questions about whether his chosen successors can avoid ‘rupture’ and maintain the Italian fashion empire’s independence.
Luxury
A Prequiem for Giorgio Armani
Tim Blanks wrote an elegy for Mr Armani when he was still alive to read it.
A Prequiem for Giorgio Armani
Tim Blanks wrote an elegy for Mr Armani when he was still alive to read it.
The News in Brief
Macy’s Issues ‘Prudent’ 2026 Guidance on Geopolitical Risks
The retailer issued a cautious full-year forecast for sales and profit despite strong performance at Bloomingdale’s, which has benefited from shoppers seeking alternatives to struggling rival Saks Global.
Court Temporarily Allows Perplexity AI Shopping ‘Agents’ on Amazon
The decision has put a hold on a previous ruling that had blocked Perplexity’s agents from shopping on Amazon.
Lululemon Sees Annual Revenue, Profit Below Estimates Amid Board, Demand Challenges
CEO Calvin McDonald stepped down in December following months of share price weakness and lack of design freshness.
Puig Announces New CEO
Jose Manuel Albesa will succeed Marc Puig, becoming the first non-family member to lead the Spanish conglomerate in more than 20 years.
Spandex Maker Lycra Files for Bankruptcy After Years of Stress
The company has been hampered with disruptions to supply chains, elevated inflation, growing competition from low-cost manufacturers and trade tariffs.
US SEC Preparing to Eliminate Quarterly Reporting Requirement, WSJ Says
The proposal would give companies the option to share results twice a year.
Kering Unveils New Jewellery Unit, Merges Fashion Brand Reporting
Kering’s newly created jewellery division regroups Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo and Qeelin brands as the company aims to pool resources. The conglomerate is also regrouping fashion brand reporting, shielding smaller labels from investor scrutiny.