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Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent is a Kering-owned luxury fashion brand, founded by the designer Yves Saint Laurent in 1961.

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News & Analysis

The School That Pierre Bergé Built

Established by the partner of Yves Saint Laurent, the Institut Français de la Mode is closely knitted into the French fashion ecosystem like few others.

News & Analysis

The School That Pierre Bergé Built

Established by the partner of Yves Saint Laurent, the Institut Français de la Mode is closely knitted into the French fashion ecosystem like few others.


Global Markets

After Year-Long Mourning, Retailers Hope to Revive Thai Economy

With Thailand’s year of mourning almost over, political observers — as well as fashion brands and retailers — are starting to look to the future.

Global Markets

After Year-Long Mourning, Retailers Hope to Revive Thai Economy

With Thailand’s year of mourning almost over, political observers — as well as fashion brands and retailers — are starting to look to the future.


News & Analysis

Gucci's Surge and the Power of a Responsive Supply Chain

This week, Kering announced Gucci’s new production strategy, taking a step towards enhanced vertical integration and reduced lead time in a fashion world where supply chain is becoming as important as design.

News & Analysis

Gucci's Surge and the Power of a Responsive Supply Chain

This week, Kering announced Gucci’s new production strategy, taking a step towards enhanced vertical integration and reduced lead time in a fashion world where supply chain is becoming as important as design.


News & Analysis

Will Millennials Boost the Fur Trade?

Millennial-friendly megabrands like Gucci are going fur-free, but the $40 billion global fur industry is working hard to reinvent itself for a new generation of consumers.

News & Analysis

Will Millennials Boost the Fur Trade?

Millennial-friendly megabrands like Gucci are going fur-free, but the $40 billion global fur industry is working hard to reinvent itself for a new generation of consumers.


Financial Markets

Sales Boom at Kering, Gucci up 49 Percent

The luxury group — which houses Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Stella McCartney — said revenue rose 28.4 percent in the third quarter on a like-for-like basis, while Gucci remains its biggest profit driver.

Financial Markets

Sales Boom at Kering, Gucci up 49 Percent

The luxury group — which houses Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Stella McCartney — said revenue rose 28.4 percent in the third quarter on a like-for-like basis, while Gucci remains its biggest profit driver.


News & Analysis

The Old Fashion System Is Setting New Designers up for Failure

The market is changing, but the fashion system isn’t changing with it.

News & Analysis

The Old Fashion System Is Setting New Designers up for Failure

The market is changing, but the fashion system isn’t changing with it.


Luxury

Phoebe Philo Said to Be Exiting Céline

According to multiple sources, LVMH is interviewing designers to replace Céline creative director Phoebe Philo, though the company denies her departure is imminent.

Luxury

Phoebe Philo Said to Be Exiting Céline

According to multiple sources, LVMH is interviewing designers to replace Céline creative director Phoebe Philo, though the company denies her departure is imminent.


News & Analysis

10 Boutiques Winning with Gen-Z

A handful of boutiques have pioneered the luxury market of tomorrow, forging strong connections with young fashion consumers.

News & Analysis

10 Boutiques Winning with Gen-Z

A handful of boutiques have pioneered the luxury market of tomorrow, forging strong connections with young fashion consumers.


Fashion Week

From Versace to Helmut Lang, the Rise of Re-Issues

A growing number of labels are betting archival re-issues, along with more ephemeral collections, will help them deliver a winning mix of consistency and newness, with benefits to brand storytelling and the bottom line.

Fashion Week

From Versace to Helmut Lang, the Rise of Re-Issues

A growing number of labels are betting archival re-issues, along with more ephemeral collections, will help them deliver a winning mix of consistency and newness, with benefits to brand storytelling and the bottom line.


Sustainability

China’s Sustainable Fashion Paradox

Sustainability is moving up the agenda of the Chinese government as the country's people say they care more about it. So why does the local fashion industry seem so disinterested?

Sustainability

China’s Sustainable Fashion Paradox

Sustainability is moving up the agenda of the Chinese government as the country's people say they care more about it. So why does the local fashion industry seem so disinterested?