Mike Ashley’s Frasers Says It’s Taken Control of Hugo Boss
After the retail empire’s initial takeover bid failed, the company raised its holding to 50.08 percent in a move that will turn the German apparel brand into a subsidiary of Frasers.
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Amazons on the Catwalk
Dior and Saint Laurent’s strong, sensual visions suggest Paris is still throbbing with the Olympic spirit, writes Tim Blanks.
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Backstage Pass | Marni and the Thread of Beauty
Tim Blanks goes backstage at Marni’s Spring/Summer 25 show.
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Backstage Pass | Versace: Finding Joy in Troubled Times
Tim Blanks talks to industry insiders about what makes a fashion brand unique.
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Is This the End of Fashion History? Not So Fast
The Milan collections took endless trips down memory lane, but the likes of Francesco Risso’s Marni and Simone Bellotti’s Bally delivered originality, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
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Ludovic de Saint Sernin to Guest Design Jean Paul Gaultier Couture
The designer will show during Paris’ haute couture week in January.
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WOW = A World of Wonder
Saturday in Milan paraded fashion marvels from Bottega Veneta, Bally and Diesel, writes Tim Blanks.
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This Week: One Big Debut at Paris Fashion Week
Alessandro Michele’s first collection for Valentino will dominate the conversation this season.
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What Does Pressure Look Like in Milan?
Gucci’s Sabato De Sarno and Moschino’s Adrian Appiolaza are both weighed by legacy. But life is much easier for one of them, writes Tim Blanks.
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Confronting the Future and the Past in Milan
Miuccia and Raf deal with algorithms at Prada while Fausto salutes the dead at Cavalli, writes Tim Blanks.
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Milan Goes to the Movies
The cinematic streak was strong in collections from Fendi, Marni and Jil Sander, writes Tim Blanks.
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London Designers Keep Calm and Carry On Being Creative
At London Fashion Week, designers largely stomached the market slowdown and got on with it, writes Susanna Lau.
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London Fashion Week: What’s Next?
JW Anderson and Burberry come up with very different answers to that question, writes Tim Blanks.
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.