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Financial Markets

H&M Chairman Buys Up More Shares as Prices Fall

As shares of Hennes & Mauritz fall,  its chairman Stefan Persson has bought an additional 20.6 million shares in the company, raising his combined investment to 39.7 percent.

Financial Markets

H&M Chairman Buys Up More Shares as Prices Fall

As shares of Hennes & Mauritz fall,  its chairman Stefan Persson has bought an additional 20.6 million shares in the company, raising his combined investment to 39.7 percent.


Luxury

For American Fashion, A Changing of the Guard

Many of the country’s most influential founder-led fashion brands are navigating their first attempts at succession planning.

Luxury

For American Fashion, A Changing of the Guard

Many of the country’s most influential founder-led fashion brands are navigating their first attempts at succession planning.


News & Analysis

Tory Burch's Inflection Point

As she opens her latest store on London's Regent Street, Tory Burch tells Tim Blanks about taking her brand into the future with a community-focused approach to retail.

News & Analysis

Tory Burch's Inflection Point

As she opens her latest store on London's Regent Street, Tory Burch tells Tim Blanks about taking her brand into the future with a community-focused approach to retail.


News & Analysis

CFDA to Honour Franca Sozzani and Rick Owens

The upcoming CFDA Fashion Awards will see Owens receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, while the late Vogue Italia editor will be honoured with the Fashion Icon Award.

News & Analysis

CFDA to Honour Franca Sozzani and Rick Owens

The upcoming CFDA Fashion Awards will see Owens receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, while the late Vogue Italia editor will be honoured with the Fashion Icon Award.


News & Analysis

Ashley Brokaw and Ulrikke Hoyer Speak on Louis Vuitton Casting Controversy

The casting director for Sunday's Louis Vuitton Cruise show in Kyoto has answered claims by model Ulrikke Hoyer that she was ordered to 'drink only water' and ultimately sent home for being 'too big.'

News & Analysis

Ashley Brokaw and Ulrikke Hoyer Speak on Louis Vuitton Casting Controversy

The casting director for Sunday's Louis Vuitton Cruise show in Kyoto has answered claims by model Ulrikke Hoyer that she was ordered to 'drink only water' and ultimately sent home for being 'too big.'


Luxury

Op-Ed | Burberry Needs a Creative Cure

While Burberry reported it generated cash of $897.6 million for the year ended March 31, there is little to console investors elsewhere in the business as it still has a mountain to climb to make itself a millennial must-have.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Burberry Needs a Creative Cure

While Burberry reported it generated cash of $897.6 million for the year ended March 31, there is little to console investors elsewhere in the business as it still has a mountain to climb to make itself a millennial must-have.


Luxury

Burberry Profit Falls 21 Percent Ahead of New CEO Arrival

The company reported its full year pre-tax profit dropped to $599 million, on an underlying basis, underscoring the challenge that faces Marco Gobbetti when he becomes CEO in July.

Luxury

Burberry Profit Falls 21 Percent Ahead of New CEO Arrival

The company reported its full year pre-tax profit dropped to $599 million, on an underlying basis, underscoring the challenge that faces Marco Gobbetti when he becomes CEO in July.


News & Analysis

Social Goods | Why Ethical Shopping Is Almost Impossible, Models Embrace Activism

This week, how boycotting an unethical brand could have worse consequences than buying into it, and the rise of the "woke" model.

News & Analysis

Social Goods | Why Ethical Shopping Is Almost Impossible, Models Embrace Activism

This week, how boycotting an unethical brand could have worse consequences than buying into it, and the rise of the "woke" model.


News & Analysis

Reflections on the Venice Effect

The Venice Biennale still offers the worlds of fashion and design the grandest opportunities to impress their finer selves, says Tim Blanks.

News & Analysis

Reflections on the Venice Effect

The Venice Biennale still offers the worlds of fashion and design the grandest opportunities to impress their finer selves, says Tim Blanks.


Retail

The Independent Boutiques Outfitting America

In a world where many brick-and-mortar stores are struggling, the ability to curate a buy for the quirks of local taste has given some independent retailers rare power.

Retail

The Independent Boutiques Outfitting America

In a world where many brick-and-mortar stores are struggling, the ability to curate a buy for the quirks of local taste has given some independent retailers rare power.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Snap's Spectacles Designer, Fashion Steps Up to Smartwatches

This week, how Lauryn Morris fused fashion and tech to design Snapchat Spectacles, while Tag Heuer and Fossil go all-in on smartwatches.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Snap's Spectacles Designer, Fashion Steps Up to Smartwatches

This week, how Lauryn Morris fused fashion and tech to design Snapchat Spectacles, while Tag Heuer and Fossil go all-in on smartwatches.


Beauty

News Bites | Modern Dazed Acquires Nowness Stake, Kérastase On-Demand, Elie Top Online

In today's News Bites, a new joint venture between Modern Media and Dazed Media acquires a majority stake in Nowness, Elie Top unveils an innovative new digital platform, and Kérastase taps the experience economy.

Beauty

News Bites | Modern Dazed Acquires Nowness Stake, Kérastase On-Demand, Elie Top Online

In today's News Bites, a new joint venture between Modern Media and Dazed Media acquires a majority stake in Nowness, Elie Top unveils an innovative new digital platform, and Kérastase taps the experience economy.