Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent is a Kering-owned luxury fashion brand, founded by the designer Yves Saint Laurent in 1961.
The Newness Imperative: Innovate or Fade
With fewer ‘virgin’ markets left to tap, established consumers now drive luxury demand — and they want something new — with significant consequences for creative strategy, says Luca Solca.
Why Are Goop and Airbnb Teaming Up with Condé Nast and Hearst?
In the last week, two very different digital brands have announced partnerships with traditional media giants that will land them on newsstands with printed magazines. Why?
Fashion World Pays Tribute to Rei Kawakubo at the Met Gala
An exhibition honouring the Comme des Garçons designer inspired a more adventurous red carpet, underscoring her exceptional ability to fuel commerce with art.
Building a Luxury Group Isn't Easy
What separates industry titans like Kering and LVMH from failing luxury group contenders like JAB?
Kering Shares Surge After Gucci's Strongest Growth in 20 Years
Kering shares have gained as much as 11 percent, the steepest intraday advance since October 2015, and have risen 90 percent in the past year.
Kering Sales Jump Helped By Gucci and YSL
The French luxury group delivered a forecast-beating first-quarter sales, as its brands Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent outperformed.
Is There Room for Another Luxury Group?
With the launch of leather goods brand LONB London, former Labelux chief executive Reinhard Mieck and partner Melissa Morris have begun laying the foundations of For the One, a company they hope will become a modern-day version of the age-old luxury conglomerate.
News Bites | Diesel Black Gold Announces Co-Ed Show, Axes Women’s Pre-Collections
In today’s News Bites, Renzo Rosso and Andreas Melbostad on Diesel Black Gold’s new show strategy.
How Ralph Lauren and Burberry Are Fighting for Their Future
The two iconic fashion brands are shifting their strategies in the face of setbacks. Will it be enough?
Alibaba's Global Retail Empire, Google's Impact on Luxury Investors and More...
This week, Alibaba's Jack Ma is challenging Amazon's retail ambitions, while Google searches have become a new essential for luxury investors.