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.
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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.
News & Analysis
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.
Fashion Week
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
Fashion Week
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.
Fashion Week
Stella Jean's Soviet Experiment
Hammer-and-sickle logo tees and military epaulettes mingled awkwardly with the designer’s ladylike wares.
Fashion Week
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.
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.
Fashion Week
At Versace, Aspiration and Uplift
Donatella Versace is doing the thing she knows best: masterminding collections of clothing that embody aspiration and uplift.
Fashion Week
Changing Tides at Emporio Armani
Giorgio Armani’s message was diluted by the variety of his offer. Clashes and contrasts are more effective when they are edited severely.
The News in Brief
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.
Dyson’s $499 AI Toothbrush Sees Rocky Debut
The UK firm blamed a production error resulting in ‘water seepage’ for the disappearance of its newly launched camera-equipped toothbrush from stores.
Sephora to Launch at Marks & Spencer
‘Sephora at M&S’ will roll out in M&S stores and online starting next spring, with plans to expand to 100 locations by the end of 2028.
Novo Buys Rights to Early Obesity Pill For $2.6 Billion
The Wegovy maker has signed a deal to license an experimental obesity pill from China’s Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals as it seeks to regain share of the global GLP-1 market.
Oura Delays US IPO
The smart ring maker said on Tuesday it has delayed its US initial public offering, citing market uncertainty.
Maxhosa Africa Brings Pan-Africanism to Paris Fashion Week
Creative director Laduma Ngxokolo’s label is the first South African brand to stage a full runway show on the official Paris Fashion Week calendar.
Shein Shares Sink to Record Low After Profit Plunge
The ultra-fast-fashion giant’s share price fell 12 percent after it reported a steep drop in first-half operating income in its inaugural earnings as a public company.