Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
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Global Markets
Luxury Brands Have a ‘Respect Deficit’ with Indian Artisans
Brand leaders who claim that craft is the lifeblood of luxury should see worker welfare as a moral duty that aligns with their strategic business interests. But protecting the valuable skills of Indian artisans is not the same as valuing the artisans themselves.
Luxury Brands Have a ‘Respect Deficit’ with Indian Artisans
Brand leaders who claim that craft is the lifeblood of luxury should see worker welfare as a moral duty that aligns with their strategic business interests. But protecting the valuable skills of Indian artisans is not the same as valuing the artisans themselves.
Luxury
Will France's New Luxury Strategy Help Sell More Louis Vuitton Bags?
At a time when Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel are expanding their production capacity to keep up with growing demand for ‘made in France’ luxury goods, a new government roadmap could give the sector a boost.
Will France's New Luxury Strategy Help Sell More Louis Vuitton Bags?
At a time when Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel are expanding their production capacity to keep up with growing demand for ‘made in France’ luxury goods, a new government roadmap could give the sector a boost.
Luxury
Colville: The Antithesis of Fast Fashion
This month, our Spotlight shines on Colville, an eclectic womenswear label helmed by Vogue alumna Lucinda Chambers and Marni veterans Molly Molloy and Kristin Forss.
Colville: The Antithesis of Fast Fashion
This month, our Spotlight shines on Colville, an eclectic womenswear label helmed by Vogue alumna Lucinda Chambers and Marni veterans Molly Molloy and Kristin Forss.
Fashion Week
A Pick-Me-Up Prescription at Chanel
There was such a zest in this collection. “Paris Cosmopolite” was the name Lagerfeld gave it. A neologism that said it all, really.
A Pick-Me-Up Prescription at Chanel
There was such a zest in this collection. “Paris Cosmopolite” was the name Lagerfeld gave it. A neologism that said it all, really.
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Luxury
Chanel Snaps Up 4 Companies to Secure High-End Silk Supplies
Chanel has created a silks production unit by investing in high-end specialists, it said on Friday after completing the third deal in four months aimed at strengthening its supply chain.
Chanel Snaps Up 4 Companies to Secure High-End Silk Supplies
Chanel has created a silks production unit by investing in high-end specialists, it said on Friday after completing the third deal in four months aimed at strengthening its supply chain.
Luxury
As Tastes Mature, Chinese Crave Native Materials
From tea silk to yak wool, traditional materials and products are being reinvented for Chinese luxury consumers less enamoured with European mega-brands.
As Tastes Mature, Chinese Crave Native Materials
From tea silk to yak wool, traditional materials and products are being reinvented for Chinese luxury consumers less enamoured with European mega-brands.
Luxury
Op-Ed | From Luxury to Craft: Climbing the ‘Discernment Curve’
Growing sophistication rather than raw wealth is becoming the main driver of how people consume, shifting luxury spending to craft or brands with craft credentials, argues Guy Salter.
Op-Ed | From Luxury to Craft: Climbing the ‘Discernment Curve’
Growing sophistication rather than raw wealth is becoming the main driver of how people consume, shifting luxury spending to craft or brands with craft credentials, argues Guy Salter.
News & Analysis
Brunello Cucinelli Insists on Balance at His Business
Brunello Cucinelli — whose cashmere sweaters can sell for $3,000 or more — is crafting a gentler life for his employees in the village of Solomeo.
Brunello Cucinelli Insists on Balance at His Business
Brunello Cucinelli — whose cashmere sweaters can sell for $3,000 or more — is crafting a gentler life for his employees in the village of Solomeo.
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Inside Hosoo, the 327-Year-Old Textiles Mill Supplying Chanel and Dior
How Kyoto-based Hosoo is diversifying its traditional kimono business into art, fashion and interiors, and serving clients like Louis Vuitton, Dior and Chanel.
Inside Hosoo, the 327-Year-Old Textiles Mill Supplying Chanel and Dior
How Kyoto-based Hosoo is diversifying its traditional kimono business into art, fashion and interiors, and serving clients like Louis Vuitton, Dior and Chanel.
Global Markets
Op-Ed | Making 'Made in India' Matter
A new campaign encouraging foreign nations to use India as a manufacturing hub is an opportunity to promote 'Made in India' as a stamp of quality, artistry and heritage within the fashion industry, says Bandana Tewari.
Op-Ed | Making 'Made in India' Matter
A new campaign encouraging foreign nations to use India as a manufacturing hub is an opportunity to promote 'Made in India' as a stamp of quality, artistry and heritage within the fashion industry, says Bandana Tewari.
Global Markets
Op-Ed | Africa Needs Credible International Partners
The fashion industry needs to foster more substantial and deeply-rooted business partnerships in Africa, argues Hanneli Rupert.
Op-Ed | Africa Needs Credible International Partners
The fashion industry needs to foster more substantial and deeply-rooted business partnerships in Africa, argues Hanneli Rupert.
Global Markets
Op-Ed | Approach Africa with a New Mindset
For Africa to attract the investment it needs, the fashion world needs to let go of some myths and misconceptions about the continent, says Liya Kebede.
Op-Ed | Approach Africa with a New Mindset
For Africa to attract the investment it needs, the fashion world needs to let go of some myths and misconceptions about the continent, says Liya Kebede.
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.