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
21st Century Frocks: Couture Week Opens in Paris
Schiaparelli and Dior highlight day one with varying degrees of success.
Fashion Week
In Paris, a Battle Between Loud and Soft
Rick Owens, Dries Van Noten, Loewe and Lemaire were standouts at a men’s fashion week where the volume was both turned up to ten and kept low, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Luxury
Dries Van Noten: A Fashion Storyteller Plots A Future Beyond Clothes
With new product categories and retail experiences, the Belgian designer has recast himself as a fashion storyteller. Ahead of his Paris men’s show, Van Noten discusses the past, present and future of the Dries Van Noten brand with Laurence Benaïm.
Fashion Week
Louis Vuitton Goes West
Pharrell Williams took Vuitton to the American desert. Visually the show was a feast, but the references were too obvious, resulting in an outing that felt flat despite the bling bling, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
In Milan, a Classical Restoration
Tailoring was all over in the latest round of men’s shows, and with it a newfound sense of properness, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
Sabato De Sarno’s Gucci Menswear Debut Had Drama in the Details
Gucci’s new designer offered up a more relatable menswear vision than his predecessor, updating classic wardrobe pieces with discreet contemporary twists. But will covetable coats and shoes be enough to revive excitement in the Italian megabrand?
Fashion Week
Tommy Hilfiger to Return to New York Fashion Week
On Feb. 9, Tommy Hilfiger will stage a show for the Autumn/Winter 2024 edition of New York Fashion Week.
Fashion Week
At Pitti, the Classics Were Back With a Twist
Luca Magliano’s beautiful losers left the strongest impression, while S.S. Daley’s undone formality came with the news of investment from Harry Styles, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Luxury
Margiela Artisanal, Valentino Menswear Return to Paris Fashion Week
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, Paris Fashion Week’s organising body, released provisional calendars for January’s menswear and haute couture weeks.
Luxury
Chanel + Manchester = Chanchester!
‘Chanel is never really new — it’s always Chanel,’ designer Virginie Viard tells Tim Blanks as she brings the French megabrand’s celebration of artisanal crafts to the UK’s second city.
Luxury
China’s A-List Flock to Hong Kong for Louis Vuitton’s First Show
Designer Pharrell Williams unveiled his pre-fall 2024 men’s collection to about 1,200 guests.
Luxury
Louis Vuitton Teams Up With K11 to Stage First Hong Kong Show
Louis Vuitton is set to hold its first ever fashion show in Hong Kong, in partnership with the billionaire Cheng family, with the harbour-front event set to give a glimpse at the city’s progress in reviving its status as a tourism and shopping hub.
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.