Indian Fast-Fashion Retailer Trent Jumps on Strong Sales Growth
Shares in the Tata Group-owned business rose nearly 11 percent on Tuesday as the success of a rapid store expansion project boosted confidence in the company’s growth outlook.
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Fashion Week
Olivier Theyskens' Fresh Slant
Having reset his template last season, with his new collection Olivier Theyskens took a big step forward.
News & Analysis
How James Scully Became Modeling’s Whistle-Blower
"He criticized by name Balenciaga’s casting directors, Maida Gregori Boina and Rami Fernandes, for an incident in which models were allegedly locked
Retail
Philip Green Pledges Up to $450M in BHS Pension Settlement
BHS had a pension deficit of at least £571 million when it failed last April, a year after Green sold it for a pound.
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Natalie Massenet Joins Farfetch as Co-Chairman
Nearly a year and a half after her departure from Net-a-Porter, Natalie Massenet has confirmed she is joining fashion e-commerce platform Farfetch as co-chairman.
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Chaos and a Little Creation in Milan
While change is afoot, Milan lacks a new generation of visionaries to lead Italian fashion into the future, argues Angelo Flaccavento.
News & Analysis
Remembering Franca Sozzani
"As Milan Fashion Week closed, the final event was a spectacular farewell to the much-admired and adored Franca Sozzani, editorial director of Vogue
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Mired Richness at Armani
There was a strong story on the runway. Had the designer made an impactful edit of his 80-plus looks, its decadent edge would have lingered in the memory.
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Dolce & Gabbana’s Social Media Panoply
In this climate, the designers’ all-embracing shtick had a sting: their catwalk was alive with diversity, sizes, shapes, ages and races.
Fashion Week
The Missoni March
There was a pussy-eared beanie on every seat as Angela Missoni incited the fashion industry to stand unified and strong. Missoni was always going to be one of those propositions whose time would come again.
News & Analysis
Meryl Streep Accuses Karl Lagerfeld of Spoiling her Oscars
Meryl Streep on Saturday accused designer Karl Lagerfeld of spoiling her night at the Academy Awards ceremony by falsely accusing her of being paid to wear a gown on the Oscars red carpet.
Retail
News Bites | Stella Ishii Goes Direct-to-Consumer, Celine's New CEO, Armani Closes Collezioni
In today's News Bites, Stella Ishii's label 6397 launches e-commerce and Séverine Merle becomes the third female CEO in the history of LVMH.
News & Analysis
Meryl Streep's Stylist Refutes Karl Lagerfeld Comments
Micaela Erlanger breaks her silence on Lagerfeld's recent comments that Streep refused to wear Chanel to this Sunday's Academy Awards because the brand declined to pay.
The News in Brief
Naomi Campbell Wins Appeal Against Charity Trustee Ban
A London tribunal ruled that the misuse of funds at the charity the supermodel founded had been concealed from her.
Dutch Eyewear Chain Hans Anders Halts Sale of Meta Glasses, Citing Privacy Concerns
A growing Dutch outcry over the glasses mirrors a broader backlash against smart glasses equipped with cameras.
Harper’s Bazaar to Launch Philippine Edition
Hearst Magazines International is partnering with Philippine media group AGC Power Holdings to launch the fashion title in November 2027.
Sycamore Said to Near Deal to Sell Boots
The private equity firm is nearing a deal, valued at $9 billion, to sell the UK health and beauty retail business to the Canadian branch of the billionaire Weston family, a source told Bloomberg.
Pandora Opens World’s Largest Jewellery Factory in Vietnam
The $150 million plant is the Danish jewellers first outside of Thailand, part of a bid to diversify its manufacturing footprint and boost supply-chain resilience.
Luca de Meo Says Italy Remains Key, Rules Out Production Shift
The Kering CEO also denied any interest in buying a minority stake in Armani, adding that the group was focusing on other challenges.
H&M, Adidas and Inditex Back New Effort to Address ‘Waste Colonialism’
The new initiative will explore how the industry can take responsibility for the millions of used and unsold garments exported to secondhand markets around the world.