Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
The Week Ahead
Your scannable cheat sheet to the coming week in fashion and beauty.
Luxury
Moncler and Zegna Results: Beyond the Jacket and the Suit
Moncler’s most muted quarter and Zegna’s US expansion will provide clues to whether the two Italian luxury groups can sustain their transformations.
Moncler and Zegna Results: Beyond the Jacket and the Suit
Moncler’s most muted quarter and Zegna’s US expansion will provide clues to whether the two Italian luxury groups can sustain their transformations.
Luxury
Richemont Opens Luxury’s Next Big Results Season
The Swiss group on Wednesday will set the tone for upcoming financial reports on the first half of the year, showing how strong its lead on the sector is holding up and offering clues about the state of the market before rivals release their numbers later this month.
Richemont Opens Luxury’s Next Big Results Season
The Swiss group on Wednesday will set the tone for upcoming financial reports on the first half of the year, showing how strong its lead on the sector is holding up and offering clues about the state of the market before rivals release their numbers later this month.
Fashion Weeks
Haute Couture and High Jewellery Take the Paris Stage
Couture debuts from Pierpaolo Piccioli for Balenciaga and Duran Lantink at Jean Paul Gaultier along with sophomore outings by Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Matthieu Blazy at Chanel will show how Europe’s top fashion houses are angling to refresh their image and entice top clients. Also, high jewellery houses pull out their best and biggest designs.
Haute Couture and High Jewellery Take the Paris Stage
Couture debuts from Pierpaolo Piccioli for Balenciaga and Duran Lantink at Jean Paul Gaultier along with sophomore outings by Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Matthieu Blazy at Chanel will show how Europe’s top fashion houses are angling to refresh their image and entice top clients. Also, high jewellery houses pull out their best and biggest designs.
Sports
Nike Under Pressure Ahead of Earnings
The sporting goods giant faces a ‘show me’ moment as investors seek signs of stabilisation with sales down in seven of the past eight quarters.
Nike Under Pressure Ahead of Earnings
The sporting goods giant faces a ‘show me’ moment as investors seek signs of stabilisation with sales down in seven of the past eight quarters.
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Retail
Can H&M Revive Top-Line Growth?
The Swedish fast-fashion giant may once again manage to lift earnings through improved efficiency and cost cuts, but its strategy to deliver sustainable sales growth will be the key focus for second quarter results.
Can H&M Revive Top-Line Growth?
The Swedish fast-fashion giant may once again manage to lift earnings through improved efficiency and cost cuts, but its strategy to deliver sustainable sales growth will be the key focus for second quarter results.
Luxury
The High-Profile Bets Kicking Off in Menswear
This season, new design direction for menswear takes shape at Celine, Givenchy and Lanvin. Plus, Simone Rocha hits the runway at Pitti Uomo, and a Milan outing for Thom Browne.
The High-Profile Bets Kicking Off in Menswear
This season, new design direction for menswear takes shape at Celine, Givenchy and Lanvin. Plus, Simone Rocha hits the runway at Pitti Uomo, and a Milan outing for Thom Browne.
Sports
The Multibillion Dollar Battle for a Fragmented World Cup
More teams, more countries and a massive push into the American mainstream. Here is how sportswear giants and fashion houses are lining up.
The Multibillion Dollar Battle for a Fragmented World Cup
More teams, more countries and a massive push into the American mainstream. Here is how sportswear giants and fashion houses are lining up.
Luxury
Zegna Heads to LA as Luxury Seeks Out Growth
Dior, Gucci, Vuitton, Zegna… The Italian menswear label will become the latest luxury player to stage a major runway show in the US on Friday, as it aims to extend its winning streak in the market, a relative bright spot amid a prolonged sector-wide slowdown. Plus, an update on Macy’s turnaround efforts and Zara’s momentum.
Zegna Heads to LA as Luxury Seeks Out Growth
Dior, Gucci, Vuitton, Zegna… The Italian menswear label will become the latest luxury player to stage a major runway show in the US on Friday, as it aims to extend its winning streak in the market, a relative bright spot amid a prolonged sector-wide slowdown. Plus, an update on Macy’s turnaround efforts and Zara’s momentum.
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Luxury
Gucci Isn’t Kering’s Only Issue
The fashion house’s recent Times Square takeover thrust Gucci back under the microscope, but Kering’s annual shareholders’ meeting on Thursday gives investors a chance to press CEO Luca de Meo on his plans to reenergise the French group’s wider portfolio.
Gucci Isn’t Kering’s Only Issue
The fashion house’s recent Times Square takeover thrust Gucci back under the microscope, but Kering’s annual shareholders’ meeting on Thursday gives investors a chance to press CEO Luca de Meo on his plans to reenergise the French group’s wider portfolio.
Luxury
Richemont Exposes Luxury’s Uneven Performance
Behind the headline numbers, the Swiss group’s annual earnings this week will highlight diverging trajectories across the industry, with jewellery driving growth, a likely choppy performance from watches and fashion remaining under pressure.
Richemont Exposes Luxury’s Uneven Performance
Behind the headline numbers, the Swiss group’s annual earnings this week will highlight diverging trajectories across the industry, with jewellery driving growth, a likely choppy performance from watches and fashion remaining under pressure.
Luxury
Gucci, Dior, Burberry: A Tale of Three Turnarounds
Cruise shows and earnings this week offer a read on how creative resets are translating — or not — into cultural and commercial traction.
Gucci, Dior, Burberry: A Tale of Three Turnarounds
Cruise shows and earnings this week offer a read on how creative resets are translating — or not — into cultural and commercial traction.
Luxury
At the Met Gala, It’s All Eyes on the Bezoses
Beyoncé may be returning to the event after a 10-year hiatus, but this year’s most talked-about guests are honorary chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, whose involvement has already stirred controversy.
At the Met Gala, It’s All Eyes on the Bezoses
Beyoncé may be returning to the event after a 10-year hiatus, but this year’s most talked-about guests are honorary chairs Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, whose involvement has already stirred controversy.
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.