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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Fashion Week
Paris Day Four: Dressing With Abandon
The fearlessness of Rick Owens and Daniel Roseberry at Schiaparelli ought to be inspirational for the fashion industry, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Paris Day Three: The Power of Memories at Dries Van Noten and Undercover
Two of the most evocative shows of the season, one firmly based in reality, the other existing in a melancholy dream realm, writes Tim Blanks.
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Donatella Versace Hits Out at Italian Government’s Anti-Gay Policies
Gay rights groups in Italy have praised Donatella Versace for speaking out against the government’s anti-gay policies in a heartfelt and personal speech while receiving a fashion award.
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Rebellion and Cake: Francesco Risso’s Special Recipe for Marni’s Paris Debut
Marni finally touches down in the capital of fashion after its global mini-tour, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Paris Day Two: A Stark Statement at Dior, A Change of Heart at Saint Laurent
How do Maria Grazia Chiuri and Anthony Vaccarello impose their personal idiosyncrasies on two of the biggest brands in fashion?
Fashion Week
From the Moon to Earth With Nicolas Di Felice’s Courrèges
‘I like the idea of a house linked to a form of utopia, of a shared project,’ said the designer, who will mark three years leading the space-age brand at his Paris Fashion Week show Wednesday.
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Where Are the Fashion Auteurs?
Simplicity was everywhere in Milan this season. More rare was a sense of personal fashion authorship, writes Angelo Flaccavento.
Fashion Week
Milan Day Four: Thinking of a Master Plan
Bottega Veneta, Jil Sander and Versace make radically different journeys through space and time for Spring 2024, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
Comings and Goings at Paris Fashion Week
Key departures at Alexander McQueen, Chloé and more may kick off another round of designer musical chairs. That, plus, what else to watch for in the coming week.
Fashion Week
In Milan, Independent Labels Are Gaining Ground
In a fashion scene dominated by ultra-established heritage names, upstarts like LVMH Prize-winners Setchu and Magliano are increasingly grabbing the spotlight, as the Attico, Del Core and Sunnei pass new milestones.
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Can Lightning Strike Thrice at Gucci?
New designer Sabato De Sarno is thrown in at the deep end as the brand aims for a turnaround, writes Tim Blanks.
Fashion Week
The Miuccia-ness of Prada, the Gucci-ness of Tom Ford
Brand DNA is marketing speak until it isn’t, as the latest Prada and Tom Ford collections proved.
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.