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Why Did Chanel Invest in Mid-Tier Watchmaker Ebel?
Chanel joined independent watchmaker F.P. Journe in the $66.5 million purchase of the Swiss brand, a big bet as mid-range watches are hardest hit by an industry slump.
Paris, We Have a Problem: Why European Luxury Is Under Pressure in China
Savvier clients, stronger local competitors and a fragile economic recovery are eroding the conditions that fuelled decades of growth for the likes of LVMH and Kering.
How Saie Beauty Bested Tom Ford
Influencer Hannah Chody spent years trying to find a dupe for a discontinued Tom Ford eyeshadow. While the Estée Lauder-owned brand stayed quiet, Saie Beauty stepped up to fill the void — and landed a smash-hit success product in the process.
At 40, Stuart Weitzman Looks to Cement Its Place in Fashion
The New York-based luxury footwear label is rethinking how its history of innovation can resonate with a new generation of luxury shoppers. Global brand president Jonathan Lelonek discusses refreshing the brand’s product codes and reconnecting with what today’s consumer wants.
Zane Li Wins 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
The Lii designer took home the top award after winning the Karl Lagerfeld prize at the LVMH Prize earlier this year.
Swiss Watch Exports Rise for Fifth Month on US, Europe Demand
Total shipments rose 2.7 percent to $23.6 billion in the first nine months of the year, the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry said Tuesday.
EssilorLuxottica Sales Lifted by Traditional Frames, Lenses
Revenue rose 7.2 percent, beating analysts' estimates.
Adidas Lifts Outlook on US Tariff Refund, Strong Demand
Chief executive officer Bjoern Gulden wants the company’s local staff to jump on trends quickly and cater to customers in their markets to drive demand.
Ferragamo Quarterly Sales Decline in Setback For Turnaround Efforts
The Italian fashion house flagged a deteriorating trend in China.
A Critical Gut Check for Sportswear
The next two weeks will be a bellwether for sportswear as a run of earnings reports are published by some of the industry’s giants.
GLP-1 Boom Fuels Dangerous Black Market for Smuggled Weight-Loss Drugs in Brazil
One in three Brazilians is interested in taking the drugs if the price were lower, but most can’t afford them or don’t qualify for a prescription.
Worldview | Inflation Hits Fashion’s Supply Chain
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Lakme Fashion Week, protests in India and wage demonstrations in Bangladesh.