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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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Luxury

What Kering's Cartier Deal Means for the Eyewear Market

Kering Eyewear has signed a partnership to develop, manufacture and distribute eyewear for Cartier, its first external deal at a time of radical change in the sector.


Luxury

Inside J.W. Anderson’s ‘Disobedient Bodies’

J.W. Anderson spent two years working with The Hepworth Wakefield on 'Disobedient Bodies.' Here, he tells Tim Blanks about 'crossing lines of creativity' and how today's political climate has lent an unwitting timeliness to the exhibition.


Technology

For Fashion Brands Flocking to SXSW, What’s the ROI?

Fashion and style brands staged a flurry of activations at this year’s South by Southwest Interactive, but breaking through the clutter of competing messages is increasingly challenging.


News & Analysis

Can LVMH Compete with Net-a-Porter?

The French luxury conglomerate is reportedly taking another stab at multi-brand e-commerce, but can it succeed this late in the game?


News & Analysis

News Bites | Chloé Names Natacha Ramsay-Levi Creative Director, Lubov Azria Exits BCBG

In today's News Bites, Chloé confirms reports that Natacha Ramsay-Levi is to succeed Clare Waight Keller, while Lubov Azria has left her role as chief creative officer at BCBG Maz Azria.


News & Analysis

‘Dominican Power’ on the Catwalk

A wave of new models from the Dominican Republic are scoring major campaigns and runway gigs at fashion week. But what — or who — is really behind their unstoppable ascent?


Sustainability

Nike Releases Hijab, Saint Laurent Ads Spark Backlash

This week, Nike launches the Nike Pro Hijab for female Muslim athletes, while Saint Laurent was forced to modify a controversial advertising campaign over complaints it was degrading to women.


News & Analysis

Saint Laurent Told to Modify Ad Campaign After Uproar in France

The ads caused uproar on social media where people called on Saint Laurent to withdraw them.


Fashion Week

Million Dollar Mugler

David Koma should fine-tune his tone of voice and the house codes. He has the talent to do so, but this collection felt derivative.


News & Analysis

Luxury Growth as Expected

Positive news flow has been met with a shrug as growth for the sector is already priced in.