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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Opening Ceremony's Fashion Theatre
Few of Carol Lim and Humberto Leon’s attempts to turn their seasonal presentations into experiences have been as successful as their latest theatrical production Changers.
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Prabal Gurung's Feminine Message
The light and romantic collection pushed Gurung's feminine message into less travelled territories, but his exploration of womanhood and the 'female gaze' seemed a lot for a designer known to spin a pretty dress or two down the red carpet.
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The Slouchy Glamour of DVF
Under Jonathan Saunders, DVF's easy body-consciousness has evolved into something more provocative: a slouchy glamour with a seductive twist of well-seasoned eccentricity.
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The Sensuosity of Sies Marjan
The collection brought to mind a box of candies, metallic wrappers and all.
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Tome’s Rainbow Connection
For Spring, Ryan Lobo and Ramon Martin used the beauty of dance and a technicolour palette to great effect.
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Public School’s Dreamers
Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne have big ideas — if only more of them came though in their designs.
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Victoria Beckham's Soft Power
The designer's latest collection had an airy languor that, on the hanger, read bland and formless before her show gave it missing definition.
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Alexander Wang's Love Letter to New York City
With #WANGFEST, the designer delivered a playful collection that felt more on target than it has of late.
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Creatures of the Wind’s Psychedelic Dream Touches Down
Christopher Peters and Shane Gabier have lowered their prices, but instead of constraining them, the shift has enabled the duo to win back a bit of their original magic.
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Jeremy Scott Turns 20
The unabashed designs that once spoke to the club kids of Scott's youth now reach a new audience of eager millennials.
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The Utter Charm of Brandon Maxwell
The designer meticulously constructed an aesthetic for the kind of glamorous events that an embryonic fashion talent might fantasise about in his bedroom at night.
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Monse’s Star-Spangled Salute
It’s a strange time to be “rah rah” for America, and yet this season, Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia chose to salute their adopted province. While the results were mixed, plenty of pieces had the snap and crackle that will keep shoppers hitting the buy button.
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.