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.
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Fendi’s Austere New Era
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s haute couture debut for Fendi was technically faultless but oddly somber, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Fendi’s Austere New Era
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s haute couture debut for Fendi was technically faultless but oddly somber, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
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In Paris, Continuity and the Present Moment Collide
Pierpaolo Piccioli’s couture debut at Balenciaga delivered predictable grandeur, while Duran Lantink took an irreverent turn at Jean Paul Gaultier.
In Paris, Continuity and the Present Moment Collide
Pierpaolo Piccioli’s couture debut at Balenciaga delivered predictable grandeur, while Duran Lantink took an irreverent turn at Jean Paul Gaultier.
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Matthieu Blazy Puts Enchantment to Work at Chanel
The designer asked himself, ‘How can we juxtapose fairy tales and the adventure of the everyday?’ — and then gave us a dazzling answer.
Matthieu Blazy Puts Enchantment to Work at Chanel
The designer asked himself, ‘How can we juxtapose fairy tales and the adventure of the everyday?’ — and then gave us a dazzling answer.
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Jonathan Anderson: The Ultimate Art World Fan Boy
For his sophomore couture collection for Christian Dior, the designer takes detailed inspiration from his favourite artist, writes Tim Blanks.
Jonathan Anderson: The Ultimate Art World Fan Boy
For his sophomore couture collection for Christian Dior, the designer takes detailed inspiration from his favourite artist, writes Tim Blanks.
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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.
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Marc Jacobs Approaches a New Era
Jacobs’ latest runway show offered clues as to how the brand’s new owners WHP Global and G-III will work with one of America’s most influential designers.
Marc Jacobs Approaches a New Era
Jacobs’ latest runway show offered clues as to how the brand’s new owners WHP Global and G-III will work with one of America’s most influential designers.
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What Does Masculinity Mean in 2026?
From Dries Van Noten to Soshiotsuki, the Paris men’s shows proposed a variety of visions for what a man should look like today, while Celine offered up multiplicity of characters itself, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
What Does Masculinity Mean in 2026?
From Dries Van Noten to Soshiotsuki, the Paris men’s shows proposed a variety of visions for what a man should look like today, while Celine offered up multiplicity of characters itself, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
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In Paris, a Search for Lightness
Featherlight suits at Jonathan Anderson’s Dior and parachute tops at Anthony Vaccarello’s Saint Laurent provided a welcome weightlessness as the Paris menswear shows kicked off amid scorching heat. Angelo Flaccavento also reports on Ami, Auralee, Lemaire and Louis Vuitton.
In Paris, a Search for Lightness
Featherlight suits at Jonathan Anderson’s Dior and parachute tops at Anthony Vaccarello’s Saint Laurent provided a welcome weightlessness as the Paris menswear shows kicked off amid scorching heat. Angelo Flaccavento also reports on Ami, Auralee, Lemaire and Louis Vuitton.
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In Milan, Less Was (Mostly) More
A sense of focus ran through the Milan men’s shows this season. Exhibit A: the radical reductionism at closely watched Prada.
In Milan, Less Was (Mostly) More
A sense of focus ran through the Milan men’s shows this season. Exhibit A: the radical reductionism at closely watched Prada.
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At Pitti Uomo, Rebels Real and Faux
Simone Rocha stole the show this season with a men’s presentation full of quiet rebellion, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
At Pitti Uomo, Rebels Real and Faux
Simone Rocha stole the show this season with a men’s presentation full of quiet rebellion, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
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Zegna Lands in Los Angeles With ‘Villeggiatura’-Wear
Designer Alessandro Sartori tapped the Italian concept of retreating to a seaside or countryside villa for a cultured take on vacation dressing as the brand aims to extend its winning streak in the US.
Zegna Lands in Los Angeles With ‘Villeggiatura’-Wear
Designer Alessandro Sartori tapped the Italian concept of retreating to a seaside or countryside villa for a cultured take on vacation dressing as the brand aims to extend its winning streak in the US.
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Gucci for the People: A Times Square Takeover
Demna’s revamp of the Italian mega-label came into further focus with a cruise show staged in the middle of New York’s iconic Times Square, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Gucci for the People: A Times Square Takeover
Demna’s revamp of the Italian mega-label came into further focus with a cruise show staged in the middle of New York’s iconic Times Square, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
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.