Mike Ashley’s Frasers Says It’s Taken Control of Hugo Boss
The British retail group has pushed its stake in the German apparel brand above 50 percent in a move that will turn Hugo Boss into a subsidiary of Frasers.
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Fashion Week
In Armani’s Shadow
In response to excess elsewhere in Milan, Giorgio Armani endorsed sombre, black velvet for everything — from trackpants to eveningwear — which sometimes overshadowed the collection.
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Tim’s Take | Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2016
Tim Blanks talks to Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce to decode the creative thinking behind their latest collection. Watch now.
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Do Computers Dream When They Sleep?
Computers gave Anya Hindmarch all sorts of ideas, starting with a spectacular set composed of 120 metre-square cubes which came to life, moved around, then retreated into a pulsing dream state.
China
New Era for Chinese Fashion Manufacturers
China’s colossal manufacturing sector faces higher costs at home, cheaper competition abroad and a global economic slowdown. But business is booming for those who can adapt.
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Loose Becomes Louche at Missoni
The collection was remarkable in that it found new things — patterns, colours — to say with a vocabulary that has been well and truly explored.
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Dolce & Gabbana Fashion a Fairytale
Dolce and Gabbana drew on every little girl’s favourite fantasy figure, the princess, recently refreshed. Modern girls no longer wait for their prince to come, but instead set out on a path of self-determination.
Marketing
Inside the Oscars Dressing Game
Stylist Leslie Fremar breaks down how she worked with brands and her celebrity clients — including Julianne Moore, Charlize Theron and Reese Witherspoon — to build the looks they wore on the red carpet at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
Fashion Week
A Proper Romance at Marni
At Marni, Consuelo Castiglioni maintained a delicate balance between the familiar and the not so familiar, yielding a collection that was instantly appealing.
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Tim’s Take | Versace Autumn/Winter 2016
Tim Blanks talks to Donatella Versace to decode the creative thinking behind her latest collection. Watch now.
Fashion Week
A Wave of Chinese Talent on European Runways
China has nurtured a crop of young designers who have begun to establish themselves in the major fashion capitals of Europe.
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Bottega Veneta's Glamorous Intent
Tomas Maier has a special cinematic knack for imbuing the ladylike with something darker, giving the best Bottega Veneta collections, like this one, an irresistible tug.
Fashion Week
New Pop?
The picture painted by the latest Emporio Armani collection was distinctly limited, and did not, as the shownotes proposed, “speak of Armani’s whole history.”
The News in Brief
Shein Agrees to Pay $100 Million to Settle US FTC Probe
The settlement, equivalent to 44 percent of the ultra fast-fashion company’s second-quarter profit, is the latest blow amid regulatory and tax crackdowns in Europe and the US that have hampered Shein’s growth.
Kering Drops 12% as Luxury Braces for Tough Winter
The recovery long promised by luxury brands seems nowhere in sight, as the expansion of war in the Middle East, along with China’s tax crackdown on the wealthy, piled further pressure on the world’s biggest luxury conglomerates in the third quarter, and executives buckled in for a tough winter.
UK Retail Sales Fall 0.4% in September, More Than Forecast
Sales fell in September as above-average temperatures hit demand for autumn clothing.
Elle Launches Moroccan Edition
Hitting newsstands in October, the magazine marks Elle’s 51st international edition, published under licence by the Geomedia group.
David’s Bridal Plans Spinoff and IPO of AI Wedding Planning Platform Pearl
Pearl, a subsidiary of David’s Bridal, will own David’s Bridal and license its intellectual property back to the bridalwear brand. David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook will serve as Pearl’s CEO.
L’Oréal Sales Beat Expectations as Premium Products Surge
The French giant handily beat expectations on strong demand for hair products at salons and premium skincare from its dermatological division.
P&G Beats Revenue Estimates, Flags Bigger Hit to Annual Profit
The maker of Pantene shampoo was helped by strong personal care demand, but expects higher commodity costs to reduce profit by about $1.4 billion this year.