Report: Abercrombie to Seek Fresh Backers for China Business
The US-listed company is conducting a review of its Chinese assets and may sell a stake in the unit, which could be valued at several hundred million dollars, Bloomberg reported.
Opinions
Fashion Week
The Glass of Fashion Cracked
In the long ago, haute couture was the province of Paris. Now, one Englishman designing for Antwerp-born Margiela, another fronting Rome’s fabulous Fendi produce some of the most memorable moments of couture week.
The Glass of Fashion Cracked
In the long ago, haute couture was the province of Paris. Now, one Englishman designing for Antwerp-born Margiela, another fronting Rome’s fabulous Fendi produce some of the most memorable moments of couture week.
Fashion Week
In Search of Modern Couture
Tradition coursed through the veins of Paris couture week with few outliers, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
In Search of Modern Couture
Tradition coursed through the veins of Paris couture week with few outliers, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
Couture’s Brave New World
Balenciaga and Dior may offer radically different visions, but haute couture is always about an emotional response, writes Tim Blanks.
Couture’s Brave New World
Balenciaga and Dior may offer radically different visions, but haute couture is always about an emotional response, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
At Couture, the Murmuring 30s
The first days of the Paris couture shows offered subliminal reflections of other times and places when things were just as bad as they are now, writes Tim Blanks.
At Couture, the Murmuring 30s
The first days of the Paris couture shows offered subliminal reflections of other times and places when things were just as bad as they are now, writes Tim Blanks.
Luxury
Will Gucci’s New Creative Configuration Work?
The Italian megabrand has partitioned its creative department and recruited Maria Cristina Lomanto to oversee merchandising. Is it enough to reignite consumer interest? Luca Solca does the analysis.
Will Gucci’s New Creative Configuration Work?
The Italian megabrand has partitioned its creative department and recruited Maria Cristina Lomanto to oversee merchandising. Is it enough to reignite consumer interest? Luca Solca does the analysis.
Fashion Week
At the Milan Men’s Shows, Rags to Riches
Whatever the vibe, product took centre stage, from Prada to JW Anderson to Versace, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
At the Milan Men’s Shows, Rags to Riches
Whatever the vibe, product took centre stage, from Prada to JW Anderson to Versace, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Luxury
Ann Demeulemeester’s Enduring Modernity
‘I do not like timeless,’ said the Belgian designer, whose freshly opened retrospective highlights a body of work that is both of its time and completely modern. What does that spell for her brand’s reboot under Claudio Antonioli?
Ann Demeulemeester’s Enduring Modernity
‘I do not like timeless,’ said the Belgian designer, whose freshly opened retrospective highlights a body of work that is both of its time and completely modern. What does that spell for her brand’s reboot under Claudio Antonioli?
Luxury
Looking for Activewear’s Future? Better Call Saul
From voguing balls to top fashion competitions, young Londoner Saul Nash has been taking home trophies. Who better than a dancer to understand clothes that need to move?
Looking for Activewear’s Future? Better Call Saul
From voguing balls to top fashion competitions, young Londoner Saul Nash has been taking home trophies. Who better than a dancer to understand clothes that need to move?
Financial Markets
Luxury E-Commerce: Crash or Correction?
In a little more than one year, luxury e-commerce stocks, from Farfetch to The RealReal, have plummeted from astronomical highs to trading at significant discounts to benchmark Amazon.
Luxury E-Commerce: Crash or Correction?
In a little more than one year, luxury e-commerce stocks, from Farfetch to The RealReal, have plummeted from astronomical highs to trading at significant discounts to benchmark Amazon.
Creative Class
Ib Kamara: Fashion’s Favourite Renaissance Man
Editor, stylist, musician, furniture designer and now creative director of Off-White — Kamara is a natural successor to the master of multitasking Virgil Abloh.
Ib Kamara: Fashion’s Favourite Renaissance Man
Editor, stylist, musician, furniture designer and now creative director of Off-White — Kamara is a natural successor to the master of multitasking Virgil Abloh.
Luxury
Is Luxury Recession-Proof?
With the risk of global downturn rising by the day, the fate of luxury brands depends heavily on their positioning, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Is Luxury Recession-Proof?
With the risk of global downturn rising by the day, the fate of luxury brands depends heavily on their positioning, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Workplace & Talent
What André Leon Talley Means to Black People
The rare Black editor worked behind the scenes to promote Black talent, but ultimately it was the symbolism of his achievement that meant the most for Black people, writes Jason Campbell.
What André Leon Talley Means to Black People
The rare Black editor worked behind the scenes to promote Black talent, but ultimately it was the symbolism of his achievement that meant the most for Black people, writes Jason Campbell.
The News in Brief
Chanel Sales Up 16% in First Half
Chanel’s sales are accelerating after returning to growth last year, Bloomberg reported citing an unnamed source. Beauty sales rose 8 percent.
P&G to Buy Supplement Maker Thorne for $3.8 Billion
Shailesh Jejurikar, chief executive of the American personal care conglomerate, told CNBC it will acquire the line from LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton.
Eli Lilly to Offer Early Access to Next-Gen Obesity Drug to Some Patients
Eli Lilly said on Monday it would allow a limited number of patients to have early access to its experimental obesity drug, retatrutide, before its US FDA approval.
India’s Nykaa Posts Higher Quarterly Profit on Strong Beauty Demand, Fashion Growth
India’s FSN E-Commerce Ventures, which operates beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa, reported a more than three-fold rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday, boosted by strong growth in its beauty business and a sharp acceleration in fashion sales.
Ferragamo Returns to Profit as Relaunch Strategy Advances
The Italian luxury brand swung to a net profit for the first half after growing sales in the second quarter, with turnaround efforts particularly evident in its directly owned shops.
Shein Seeks $30 Billion to $40 Billion Valuation for August IPO, Sources Say
The valuation target marks a dramatic reset for Shein, which plans to launch its IPO as early as mid-August, three people familiar with the matter said.
Zalando Narrows Profit Outlook, Sees Growth at Lower End of Range
The online fashion retailer said 2026 revenue and growth will land in the lower half of its previously guided range and narrowed its adjusted operating profit outlook.