The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
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News & Analysis
How the Legendary Birkin Bag Remains Dominant
It's safe to say that if you want to buy a Birkin, and you can afford one, it will eventually be yours. In the meantime, the exclusivity — both perceived and real — generates plenty of cultural cachet and continues the cycle of sales.
How the Legendary Birkin Bag Remains Dominant
It's safe to say that if you want to buy a Birkin, and you can afford one, it will eventually be yours. In the meantime, the exclusivity — both perceived and real — generates plenty of cultural cachet and continues the cycle of sales.
News & Analysis
Handbags at Dawn: Why Auction Houses Are Targeting Luxury Fashion
The world’s biggest auction houses are targeting luxury fashion. The result? Record-breaking Birkins, auctions during fashion week and a $60 million lawsuit.
Handbags at Dawn: Why Auction Houses Are Targeting Luxury Fashion
The world’s biggest auction houses are targeting luxury fashion. The result? Record-breaking Birkins, auctions during fashion week and a $60 million lawsuit.
China
Hermès Birkin Handbag Sells for Record $223,000 in Hong Kong
A Hermès Birkin crocodile bag in fuchsia sold for HK$1.72 million ($223,000) at Christie’s International Plc in Hong Kong, smashing the previous auction record for a handbag.
Hermès Birkin Handbag Sells for Record $223,000 in Hong Kong
A Hermès Birkin crocodile bag in fuchsia sold for HK$1.72 million ($223,000) at Christie’s International Plc in Hong Kong, smashing the previous auction record for a handbag.
Luxury
Michael Kors, Teen Fashion Idol
Michael Kors isn't just for grownups. The fashion line known for its accessible handbags and signature MK print turns out to have an enormous teenage fanbase.
Michael Kors, Teen Fashion Idol
Michael Kors isn't just for grownups. The fashion line known for its accessible handbags and signature MK print turns out to have an enormous teenage fanbase.
Retail
The Truth About Handbags
In the crowded and volatile market for handbags, not even Chanel and Hermès are safe, says Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas.
The Truth About Handbags
In the crowded and volatile market for handbags, not even Chanel and Hermès are safe, says Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas.
Financial Markets
Mulberry Signals Worst May Be Behind It as Profit Drop Eases
Mulberry Group Plc said careful cost control meant annual earnings were better than estimated, as a new management team tries to restore the fortunes of the struggling UK handbag maker.
Mulberry Signals Worst May Be Behind It as Profit Drop Eases
Mulberry Group Plc said careful cost control meant annual earnings were better than estimated, as a new management team tries to restore the fortunes of the struggling UK handbag maker.
Luxury
Mulberry Names Thierry Andretta As New CEO
Mulberry Group Plc, the troubled U.K. fashion brand, named Thierry Andretta as chief executive officer, ending a yearlong search for a replacement for Bruno Guillon.
Mulberry Names Thierry Andretta As New CEO
Mulberry Group Plc, the troubled U.K. fashion brand, named Thierry Andretta as chief executive officer, ending a yearlong search for a replacement for Bruno Guillon.
News & Analysis
The Maker of the World’s Coolest Hats is Heading Toward Bankruptcy
"Borsalino, the legendary Italian hat maker that has been covering the heads of Hollywood stars and the world’s rich and famous is in financial
The Maker of the World’s Coolest Hats is Heading Toward Bankruptcy
"Borsalino, the legendary Italian hat maker that has been covering the heads of Hollywood stars and the world’s rich and famous is in financial
News & Analysis
‘Made in Portugal’ is on the Rise
With a leather manufacturing heritage equal to that of luxury production powerhouses France and Italy, and offering comparable quality at a significantly lower cost, ‘Made in Portugal’ is on the rise.
‘Made in Portugal’ is on the Rise
With a leather manufacturing heritage equal to that of luxury production powerhouses France and Italy, and offering comparable quality at a significantly lower cost, ‘Made in Portugal’ is on the rise.
Luxury
How Mansur Gavriel Created the First Post-Recession It Bag
Mansur Gavriel is generating Birkin-esque waiting lists for its colourful handbags. Founders Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel discuss getting the brand off the ground and the perks and pitfalls of its rapid growth.
How Mansur Gavriel Created the First Post-Recession It Bag
Mansur Gavriel is generating Birkin-esque waiting lists for its colourful handbags. Founders Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel discuss getting the brand off the ground and the perks and pitfalls of its rapid growth.
News & Analysis
For Fashion Brands, the Rise of the Wrist
For fashion brands, watches have emerged as a key vector of growth, often powered by licensing deals with Fossil Group, a watchmaking behemoth that designs, manufactures, distributes and markets million of watches per year.
For Fashion Brands, the Rise of the Wrist
For fashion brands, watches have emerged as a key vector of growth, often powered by licensing deals with Fossil Group, a watchmaking behemoth that designs, manufactures, distributes and markets million of watches per year.
News & Analysis
Smythson Said to Attract Private Equity Interest for 2015 Sale
Frank Smythson Ltd., the closely held luxury leather goods group that employs the U.K. Prime Minister’s wife as a consultant, has drawn interest from private-equity firms about a possible sale.
Smythson Said to Attract Private Equity Interest for 2015 Sale
Frank Smythson Ltd., the closely held luxury leather goods group that employs the U.K. Prime Minister’s wife as a consultant, has drawn interest from private-equity firms about a possible sale.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.