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.
Cannes, France
Luxury
How Chopard Seizes the Red Carpet Spotlight in Cannes
The Swiss brand out-sparkles rivals with a strategy aimed at driving sales as well as image. This year the company dressed Greta Gerwig, Demi Moore and Bella Hadid as well as hosting clients to view (and purchase) its high jewellery range.
How Chopard Seizes the Red Carpet Spotlight in Cannes
The Swiss brand out-sparkles rivals with a strategy aimed at driving sales as well as image. This year the company dressed Greta Gerwig, Demi Moore and Bella Hadid as well as hosting clients to view (and purchase) its high jewellery range.
China
Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn
Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.
Chinese Investment Takes a New Turn
Menswear and sportswear brands are investing money abroad, but there's no short cut to building premium brands.
Beauty
Inside L'Oréal's Cannes Strategy
With foot traffic sliding in drugstores and eyeballs shifting from televisions to mobile screens, L’Oréal pulled out all the stops at the world’s most watched film festival.
Inside L'Oréal's Cannes Strategy
With foot traffic sliding in drugstores and eyeballs shifting from televisions to mobile screens, L’Oréal pulled out all the stops at the world’s most watched film festival.
News & Analysis
How Naomi Campbell Found Her Footing
As she prepares to host her latest Fashion for Relief fundraiser at the Cannes Film Festival, the supermodel tells Tim Blanks about the personal resonance behind her philanthropic work.
How Naomi Campbell Found Her Footing
As she prepares to host her latest Fashion for Relief fundraiser at the Cannes Film Festival, the supermodel tells Tim Blanks about the personal resonance behind her philanthropic work.
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News & Analysis
Cannes Bans Full-Body 'Burkini' Swimsuits From Beaches
The French resort has banned full-body, head-covering swimsuits worn by some Muslim women from its beaches, citing security concerns.
Cannes Bans Full-Body 'Burkini' Swimsuits From Beaches
The French resort has banned full-body, head-covering swimsuits worn by some Muslim women from its beaches, citing security concerns.
Luxury
Lily-Rose Depp Face of New Chanel Scent
Chanel has tapped Johnny Depp's 16-year-old daughter, Lily-Rose, to represent a new perfume.
Lily-Rose Depp Face of New Chanel Scent
Chanel has tapped Johnny Depp's 16-year-old daughter, Lily-Rose, to represent a new perfume.
News & Analysis
Inside Raf Simons' Dior
Three years into his tenure at Christian Dior, Raf Simons has brought new energy and modernity to the venerable French couture brand. In an in-depth video interview on the day of Dior’s Cruise show in Cannes, The Business of Fashion goes inside Raf Simons’ Dior.
Inside Raf Simons' Dior
Three years into his tenure at Christian Dior, Raf Simons has brought new energy and modernity to the venerable French couture brand. In an in-depth video interview on the day of Dior’s Cruise show in Cannes, The Business of Fashion goes inside Raf Simons’ Dior.
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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.