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LVMH Drives Luxury Stocks Down After Results Disappoint
The French group said sales in the key Chinese market grew in the quarter, but the results were less encouraging than expected in the wake of more upbeat comments on China from Richemont and Burberry earlier this month.
M.ph by Mary Phillips Appoints CEO From Ouai
Hannah Beals has been appointed to lead the early-stage makeup artistry label, which launched August 2025.
How Dubai Became a Hotbed for Fragrance Dupes
A global luxury fragrance capital, Dubai has become an expert hub for affordably priced fragrances that are among the top sellers on TikTok.
Blazy’s Chanel Couture Was a Slam Dunk!
Who knew an inspiration as unlikely as ‘bird on a mushroom’ could unleash such a torrent of creativity, reports Tim Blanks.
At Saint Laurent, Dressing and Undressing
Anthony Vaccarello’s latest men’s outing was impeccably executed, but the frisson of eroticism the designer has mastered so well in the past got lost along the way, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Sydney Sweeney Launches Lingerie Line Syrn
The ‘Euphoria’ actress made a splash earlier this week scaling the Hollywood sign and strewing it with bras ahead of the launch of her new brand.
TikTok Star Khaby Lame Signs $975 Million Deal to Monetise Global Fan Base
Lame is partnering with Rich Sparkle Holdings Ltd. to turn his 360 million social-media followers into a commercial venture.
Shein Could Face EU Investigation but No Interim Measure, Commission Official Says
The ultra-fast-fashion giant is unlikely to face an order to suspend its website.
Phia Raises $35 Million Series A
The round values the Phoebe Gates-co-founded price-comparison platform at $185 million.
LVMH Sees Tough Year Ahead as Fashion Sales Struggle
Fourth-quarter sales in the world’s biggest luxury group rose 1 percent, slightly ahead of expectations. Sales fell 3 percent in the key fashion and leather goods division as the sector continues to face sluggish demand. ‘2026 will not be easy,’ chairman Bernard Arnault said.
Africa’s Fashion Factories Pay for US Trade Limbo Over AGOA
Even if Washington moves to extend the duty-free trade deal for 32 African countries, letting it lapse in September has put factory jobs at risk and forced manufacturers to absorb new costs, weakening US sourcing ties across the region from Kenya to Madagascar.
Worldview | Venezuela’s Fashion Retailers Return to ‘Business as Usual’
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features China’s plummeting footwear exports, Indonesian textiles and Chile’s department store giant.