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Estée Lauder Companies' Makeover Begins
In order to reverse its sales decline, the company is reportedly considering selling off poorer-performing, lower-margin brands and cutting other costs. Investors want to see the fat trimmed, and more room created for future growth.
Piaget’s CEO on Powering Growth in a Challenging Watch Market
The Richemont-owned jewellery and watch brand is enjoying newfound momentum after relaunching its Polo 79 timepiece — part of a broader programme to reactivate the glamour of its jet-set glory days. CEO Benjamin Comar shares his vision for how Swiss watchmakers can reach new clients in a tough market for hard luxury for The State of Fashion: Luxury.
Mulberry Wants to Make Brit Bags Cool Again
After years of dwindling profits and missing trends, Mulberry wants to double down on its British heritage in hopes to win over – and win back – customers in the UK and US.
The Verdict on Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Couture Debut
The star designer opted for a multimedia performance over a traditional couture defilé, with dresses that were more convincing as costumes than clothes, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Op-Ed | Louis Vuitton Needs Noughties Nostalgia and Taylor Swift
LVMH reported better-than-expected sales growth in the fourth quarter, but its performance lagged behind rivals like Richemont and Burberry. A Taylor Swift tie-up and nostalgic collaborations with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami may give the group a boost, writes Andrea Felsted.
Where the US TikTok Ban Stands After Trump’s Executive Order
Trump’s executive order was designed as a short-term solve — and doesn’t guarantee the availability of TikTok in the US beyond the 75-day reprieve.
Saint Laurent’s Anthony Vaccarello: Master of Control
The designer added erotic tension to his menswear recipe, resulting in one of his best outings, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Luxury’s China Priorities in the Year of the Snake
Even brands that had successful campaigns in the run-up to Chinese New Year will have to work hard to make gains in the China market where luxury sales are expected to flatline this year.
Aritzia: Redefining Shopping One Store at a Time
Not so long ago, Aritzia was a little-known womenswear brand serving elevated workwear staples from a modest footprint of stores. CEO Jennifer Wong talks in The State of Fashion 2025 about how the retailer found itself in hypergrowth — and why excellence starts from within the company.
Kids Are Having Birthday Parties at Sephora Now
Beauty retailers are playing host to skincare-obsessed tweens and teens on their special day. Can scavenger hunts, makeup tutorials and goodie bags create lifelong customers?
LVMH Growth Boosts Luxury Outlook
The sector bellwether beat expectations with a 1 percent rise in fourth-quarter sales, as demand for fashion and leather goods picked up, adding to hopes the luxury market has turned a corner.
How Skincare Products Can Prove Their Value
In the face of discount-seeking consumers and dupe culture, brands are doing more to prove their formulas are worth their premium prices.