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Why Fashion and Television Are Cosier Than Ever
Fashion’s budding love affair with TV was on full display at this year’s Emmy Awards, where brands large and small dressed the industry’s next crop of likely ambassadors.
Does Brunello Cucinelli Have the Answers to Luxury’s Problems?
The ‘quiet luxury’ Italian cashmere label that’s still generating double-digit sales growth amid a sharp downturn in luxury demand has cast itself as the tortoise to the wider sector’s hare.
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.
Gucci CEO Said to Exit Amid Kering Shakeup
Kering deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini is set to replace Stefano Cantino at the helm of the troubled Italian megabrand, sources said, as new group chief executive Luca de Meo moves quickly to shake up the French conglomerate’s senior ranks.
This Week: London Fashion Week’s Comeback Attempt; All Eyes on the Fed
A new British Fashion Council CEO hopes to bring more emerging designers to the schedule, though Burberry and H&M will likely hog the spotlight. Plus, the Federal Reserve makes a key interest rate decision.
Ssense Secures Approval to Continue Operating Independently
A court ruling on Friday has given the Canadian retailer a lifeline to proceed with a restructuring process, instead of being forced to sell its company to pay off debts.
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.
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.
Shrinking Audiences, a Cash Crisis and Rivals on the Rise: What’s Gone Wrong at Tate?
The museum group is struggling with its identity – while the National Gallery is not only thriving but expanding into modern art.
Nike’s Sustainability Reset
The sportswear giant has toned down communications around its sustainability efforts, replacing its glossy annual impact report with hard-to-find data sheets. Meanwhile, Rolex is cosying up to Trump and the EU’s push to clean up fashion waste is getting real.
Tinder Swipes Right on Fragrance
LoveShackFancy partnered with the dating platform to launch its new perfume, Secret Crush, founder Rebecca Hessel Cohen exclusively told The Business of Beauty. Tinder says it’s just the beginning of beauty’s “big integration” into the app.
Tommy Hilfiger Talks Team Cadillac and F1 Fashion
Tommy Hilfiger is dressing Team Cadillac — the newest team on the grid. We talked to him about his history in the sport and the opportunity he sees in teaming up with the classic American automotive brand.