Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
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Exclusive: Helmut Lang on Helmut Lang
The elusive arch-minimalist and master brand builder was never a man of many words. In a rare moment of candour, he talks to BoF's Tim Blanks about his career in fashion and his first and only retrospective.
Exclusive: Helmut Lang on Helmut Lang
The elusive arch-minimalist and master brand builder was never a man of many words. In a rare moment of candour, he talks to BoF's Tim Blanks about his career in fashion and his first and only retrospective.
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Asian Retail Giants Team With Austrian Investor Benko
The new deal will help Benko expand his online sports retail business in Asia before the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Asian Retail Giants Team With Austrian Investor Benko
The new deal will help Benko expand his online sports retail business in Asia before the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
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Fosun Acquires Majority Stake in Wolford
The Chinese conglomerate will pay 33 million euros for a majority stake in the loss-making luxury textiles maker.
Fosun Acquires Majority Stake in Wolford
The Chinese conglomerate will pay 33 million euros for a majority stake in the loss-making luxury textiles maker.
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Report: JAB Starts Formal Sale Process for Bally
JAB, which sold Jimmy Choo to Michael Kors Holdings for $1.2 billion in July, is continuing to offload its luxury portfolio.
Report: JAB Starts Formal Sale Process for Bally
JAB, which sold Jimmy Choo to Michael Kors Holdings for $1.2 billion in July, is continuing to offload its luxury portfolio.
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In Seductive Vienna, a New Fashion District
"As luscious and curvaceous as on the day that she was sculpted, the naked lady adorns the 1900 building in Vienna’s central square. But now this
In Seductive Vienna, a New Fashion District
"As luscious and curvaceous as on the day that she was sculpted, the naked lady adorns the 1900 building in Vienna’s central square. But now this
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The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.