Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
Opinions
News & Analysis
Alaïa’s Approach
Colin McDowell sits down with Azzedine Alaïa to discuss his life, his work and the recently unveiled exhibition 'Couture/Sculpture: Azzedine Alaïa in the History of Fashion.'
Alaïa’s Approach
Colin McDowell sits down with Azzedine Alaïa to discuss his life, his work and the recently unveiled exhibition 'Couture/Sculpture: Azzedine Alaïa in the History of Fashion.'
Luxury
Valentino and Roman Couture
At Valentino's haute couture show, Colin McDowell reflects on the house, its founder and the future of Roman couture.
Valentino and Roman Couture
At Valentino's haute couture show, Colin McDowell reflects on the house, its founder and the future of Roman couture.
News & Analysis
Yves Saint Laurent Visits County Durham
Colin McDowell visits the unexpected collaboration between the Foundation Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent and the Bowes Museum in the north of England.
Yves Saint Laurent Visits County Durham
Colin McDowell visits the unexpected collaboration between the Foundation Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent and the Bowes Museum in the north of England.
Luxury
Valentino, Dior and a Couture World in Flux
Couture is moving away from the dangers of glorified ready-to-wear and embracing experimentation and invention.
Valentino, Dior and a Couture World in Flux
Couture is moving away from the dangers of glorified ready-to-wear and embracing experimentation and invention.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Provenance Matters. Where Can I Get Some?
Three ways brands that lack genuine origin stories can tap the power of provenance.
Op-Ed | Provenance Matters. Where Can I Get Some?
Three ways brands that lack genuine origin stories can tap the power of provenance.
News & Analysis
Donna Karan's Departure No Surprise
The stage is now set for a wholesale reinvention of a business that was under-performing.
Donna Karan's Departure No Surprise
The stage is now set for a wholesale reinvention of a business that was under-performing.
Global Markets
Op-Ed | Keeping Pace With China's 'Post-Crackdown' Luxury Landscape
In China, the luxury brands that succeed won't be the ones that use the same old excuses, throw the same old parties and advertise in the same old magazines.
Op-Ed | Keeping Pace With China's 'Post-Crackdown' Luxury Landscape
In China, the luxury brands that succeed won't be the ones that use the same old excuses, throw the same old parties and advertise in the same old magazines.
News & Analysis
At Paris Menswear, Designers Doing a Hedi
Gripped by the 'lethal' blend of marketing and design as perfected by Slimane's Saint Laurent, Paris was largely devoid of fresh style statements, says Angelo Flaccavento.
At Paris Menswear, Designers Doing a Hedi
Gripped by the 'lethal' blend of marketing and design as perfected by Slimane's Saint Laurent, Paris was largely devoid of fresh style statements, says Angelo Flaccavento.
Global Markets
Op-Ed | Under Cloud of War, Kyiv’s Fashion Scene Expands
Although the conflict is still simmering in Ukraine and tensions with Moscow are on the rise, the fashion market is showing surprising signs of dynamism in Ukraine’s capital.
Op-Ed | Under Cloud of War, Kyiv’s Fashion Scene Expands
Although the conflict is still simmering in Ukraine and tensions with Moscow are on the rise, the fashion market is showing surprising signs of dynamism in Ukraine’s capital.
Fashion Week
Gucci, Prada and Milan's Egocentrism
Men’s fashion week in Milan exposed the tension between uniqueness and conformity at the very heart of today’s fashion.
Gucci, Prada and Milan's Egocentrism
Men’s fashion week in Milan exposed the tension between uniqueness and conformity at the very heart of today’s fashion.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Blockchain Can Bring Transparency to Supply Chains
The open source, decentralised database blockchain allows consumers to check the authenticity and ethical standards of their products, says Dr. Jutta Steiner.
Op-Ed | Blockchain Can Bring Transparency to Supply Chains
The open source, decentralised database blockchain allows consumers to check the authenticity and ethical standards of their products, says Dr. Jutta Steiner.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Fair Trade Goes Beyond ‘Made in’
‘Made in’ matters, but Fair Trade is more powerful because it introduces the consumer to the actual producer of a garment, argues Safia Minney of People Tree.
Op-Ed | Fair Trade Goes Beyond ‘Made in’
‘Made in’ matters, but Fair Trade is more powerful because it introduces the consumer to the actual producer of a garment, argues Safia Minney of People Tree.
The News in Brief
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.