Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
Jean Paul Gaultier to Collaborate With Shayne Oliver
The Hood By Air co-founder’s ready-to-wear capsule for the Paris-based perfume and fashion house will be timed to coincide with the Met Gala in New York.
Jean Paul Gaultier to Collaborate With Shayne Oliver
The Hood By Air co-founder’s ready-to-wear capsule for the Paris-based perfume and fashion house will be timed to coincide with the Met Gala in New York.
LVMH Sales Grow 3% as Luxury Boom Stalls
Revenues fell on a reported basis, confirming sector-wide fears that luxury demand would continue to slow.
LVMH Sales Grow 3% as Luxury Boom Stalls
Revenues fell on a reported basis, confirming sector-wide fears that luxury demand would continue to slow.
Do Watch Buyers Really Care About Sustainability?
IWC’s chief executive says it will keep leaning into its environmental message. But the watchmaker has scrapped a flagship sustainability report, and sustainability was less of a focus overall at this year’s Watches and Wonders Geneva.
Do Watch Buyers Really Care About Sustainability?
IWC’s chief executive says it will keep leaning into its environmental message. But the watchmaker has scrapped a flagship sustainability report, and sustainability was less of a focus overall at this year’s Watches and Wonders Geneva.
Remembering Roberto Cavalli, ‘King of Bling’
The larger-than-life Italian designer, who built a fashion empire based on his own image, died in Florence last Friday.
Remembering Roberto Cavalli, ‘King of Bling’
The larger-than-life Italian designer, who built a fashion empire based on his own image, died in Florence last Friday.
Why Salone del Mobile Is Irresistible for Luxury Brands
This week, designers, collectors and major fashion brands will flock to Milan’s design fair. Also, LVMH reports first-quarter sales.
Why Salone del Mobile Is Irresistible for Luxury Brands
This week, designers, collectors and major fashion brands will flock to Milan’s design fair. Also, LVMH reports first-quarter sales.
Roberto Cavalli Has Died
The Italian designer, best known for vibrant animal prints and sand-blasted denim, was 83.
Roberto Cavalli Has Died
The Italian designer, best known for vibrant animal prints and sand-blasted denim, was 83.
Gucci Hires Deputy CEO to Bolster Turnaround Efforts
Louis Vuitton marketing chief Stefano Cantino is joining the Kering flagship as it attempts to reignite growth under CEO Jean-François Palus and creative director Sabato de Sarno.
Gucci Hires Deputy CEO to Bolster Turnaround Efforts
Louis Vuitton marketing chief Stefano Cantino is joining the Kering flagship as it attempts to reignite growth under CEO Jean-François Palus and creative director Sabato de Sarno.
Hermès Takes on Rolex, Chanel With Sports Watch Aimed at Women
Watch revenues at the French leather goods powerhouse have surged since the launch of its H08 sports range in 2021. Now Hermès is hoping to keep up the momentum with a mechanical sports watch aimed at women called Cut.
Hermès Takes on Rolex, Chanel With Sports Watch Aimed at Women
Watch revenues at the French leather goods powerhouse have surged since the launch of its H08 sports range in 2021. Now Hermès is hoping to keep up the momentum with a mechanical sports watch aimed at women called Cut.
How the Paris Olympics Will (Really) Impact Fashion Week
From security checkpoints to spiking hotel prices, fashion brands are struggling to plan for the upcoming men’s and haute couture fashion weeks — and separate fact from fiction — in the lead-up to the 2024 Summer Games.
How the Paris Olympics Will (Really) Impact Fashion Week
From security checkpoints to spiking hotel prices, fashion brands are struggling to plan for the upcoming men’s and haute couture fashion weeks — and separate fact from fiction — in the lead-up to the 2024 Summer Games.
Armani-Owned Company Put in Receivership Amid Labour Exploitation Probe
A court in Milan ordered a one-year receivership for Giorgio Armani Operations, described as an industrial company of the Armani Group, according to the ruling seen by Reuters.
Armani-Owned Company Put in Receivership Amid Labour Exploitation Probe
A court in Milan ordered a one-year receivership for Giorgio Armani Operations, described as an industrial company of the Armani Group, according to the ruling seen by Reuters.
How Matches’ Collapse Could Impact Independent Fashion
The luxury retailer’s closure has far-reaching knock-on effects for independent brands. Unpaid bills for inventory have pushed some labels into dire financial straits, while confidence in other stockists like Farfetch-backed Browns has sunk to a nadir.
How Matches’ Collapse Could Impact Independent Fashion
The luxury retailer’s closure has far-reaching knock-on effects for independent brands. Unpaid bills for inventory have pushed some labels into dire financial straits, while confidence in other stockists like Farfetch-backed Browns has sunk to a nadir.
Is Chanel’s ‘Absolute Luxury’ Push Working?
With prices and quality for its flagship handbags under scrutiny, can the French couture giant reclaim the narrative? "We're not perfect," fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky said. "We're aware that our positioning obligates us to always do better, and we try to always do better."
Is Chanel’s ‘Absolute Luxury’ Push Working?
With prices and quality for its flagship handbags under scrutiny, can the French couture giant reclaim the narrative? "We're not perfect," fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky said. "We're aware that our positioning obligates us to always do better, and we try to always do better."
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Watch Exports Bounced Back in February Before War in Middle East
Swiss watch exports saw a 9.2 percent rise in February, driven by a strong rebound in the US market.
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.
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.
Luxury Stocks Face Most Bearish Sentiment in Years, UBS Says
War in the Middle East, the luxury industry’s fastest-growing market, threatens to delay a long-expected rebound in demand.
Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
Harris Reed Exits Nina Ricci
Reed plans to focus on his own brand after three and a half years as creative director for the Puig-owned label.