CVC Mulls Buying Stake in Jeweller APM Monaco From TPG
CVC Capital Partners is considering buying a stake in the fashion jeweller from private-equity firm TPG Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
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Sustainability
Social Goods | Is Faux Fur Better Than Real, Balenciaga Apologises Twice
This week, critics debate whether real or faux fur is better for the planet, while Balenciaga issues second apology after alleged discrimination against Chinese shoppers.
Social Goods | Is Faux Fur Better Than Real, Balenciaga Apologises Twice
This week, critics debate whether real or faux fur is better for the planet, while Balenciaga issues second apology after alleged discrimination against Chinese shoppers.
Sustainability
Social Goods | H&M's Graffiti Lawsuit Scandal, Fur Trade in China Powers Ahead
This week, H&M is under fire for issuing a lawsuit against street artist, while fur in China thrives despite the likes of Versace going fur-free.
Social Goods | H&M's Graffiti Lawsuit Scandal, Fur Trade in China Powers Ahead
This week, H&M is under fire for issuing a lawsuit against street artist, while fur in China thrives despite the likes of Versace going fur-free.
News & Analysis
Versace and Furla Go Fur Free
Both the brands said they would stop using real fur in their collections, joining a growing list of luxury labels turning their backs on fur.
Versace and Furla Go Fur Free
Both the brands said they would stop using real fur in their collections, joining a growing list of luxury labels turning their backs on fur.
News & Analysis
Norway to Ban Fur Farms as Fox and Mink Go Out of Fashion
Animal rights group Noah hailed the decision as part of a shift against what it views as an outdated and cruel business with dwindling appeal to fashion-conscious consumers.
Norway to Ban Fur Farms as Fox and Mink Go Out of Fashion
Animal rights group Noah hailed the decision as part of a shift against what it views as an outdated and cruel business with dwindling appeal to fashion-conscious consumers.
News & Analysis
Is Your ‘Faux Fur’ Really Fake?
Cheaply available animal fur and opaque supply chains have contributed to the rise of genuine fur advertised and sold as faux.
Is Your ‘Faux Fur’ Really Fake?
Cheaply available animal fur and opaque supply chains have contributed to the rise of genuine fur advertised and sold as faux.
News & Analysis
Michael Kors Commits to Going Fur-Free in 2018
The American accessible luxury brand is the latest company to adopt a fur-free policy, effective in 2018.
Michael Kors Commits to Going Fur-Free in 2018
The American accessible luxury brand is the latest company to adopt a fur-free policy, effective in 2018.
News & Analysis
The Great Fur Debate
Is fur unethical and inhumane or sustainable and good for business? Leaders representing both sides of the fur debate presented their arguments in back-to-back remarks on the #BoFVOICES stage. Watch now.
The Great Fur Debate
Is fur unethical and inhumane or sustainable and good for business? Leaders representing both sides of the fur debate presented their arguments in back-to-back remarks on the #BoFVOICES stage. Watch now.
News & Analysis
Will Millennials Boost the Fur Trade?
Millennial-friendly megabrands like Gucci are going fur-free, but the $40 billion global fur industry is working hard to reinvent itself for a new generation of consumers.
Will Millennials Boost the Fur Trade?
Millennial-friendly megabrands like Gucci are going fur-free, but the $40 billion global fur industry is working hard to reinvent itself for a new generation of consumers.
News & Analysis
Making Sense of the Anti-Fur Protests at London Fashion Week
This season, London Fashion Week was met with activism on a much bigger scale than usual, with protests outside Burberry, Gareth Pugh and the British Fashion Council’s show space.
Making Sense of the Anti-Fur Protests at London Fashion Week
This season, London Fashion Week was met with activism on a much bigger scale than usual, with protests outside Burberry, Gareth Pugh and the British Fashion Council’s show space.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | The Exploitation of Influencers, the Appeal of Genderless Fashion
This week, why becoming an influencer is the new unpaid internship, and the blurring of gender boundaries in fashion.
Social Goods | The Exploitation of Influencers, the Appeal of Genderless Fashion
This week, why becoming an influencer is the new unpaid internship, and the blurring of gender boundaries in fashion.
News & Analysis
News Bites | The RealReal Raises $50 Million, Yoox Net-a-Porter Says No to Fur
In today's News Bites, the RealReal adds more cash to its coffers, while the Yoox Net-a-Porter Group has adopted a company-wide no-fur policy.
News Bites | The RealReal Raises $50 Million, Yoox Net-a-Porter Says No to Fur
In today's News Bites, the RealReal adds more cash to its coffers, while the Yoox Net-a-Porter Group has adopted a company-wide no-fur policy.
Retail
How Charlotte Simone Built a Multi-Million Dollar Scarf Brand
Charlotte Beecham, 27, started her scarf business just four years ago. Today, revenues are now in the multi-millions with sales growing 40 percent in the past year.
How Charlotte Simone Built a Multi-Million Dollar Scarf Brand
Charlotte Beecham, 27, started her scarf business just four years ago. Today, revenues are now in the multi-millions with sales growing 40 percent in the past year.
The News in Brief
Will Jewellery Help Shape Luxury’s Winners?
As weak appetite for handbags and geopolitical tensions weigh on fashion sales, luxury groups are leaning on high-performing jewellery to help boost growth and steady profit margins.
London’s Liberty Doubles Fabric Section as Sewing Booms
The department store has more than doubled the size of its fabrics department and will host crafting classes this autumn as social media drives a surge in activities like sewing.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
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.
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.