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.
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Storytelling Key to Burberry’s China Strategy, Says Christopher Bailey
With a theatrical, multimedia event and an immersive new flagship, Burberry underscores the importance of storytelling in the all-important China market.
Storytelling Key to Burberry’s China Strategy, Says Christopher Bailey
With a theatrical, multimedia event and an immersive new flagship, Burberry underscores the importance of storytelling in the all-important China market.
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Vlisco, the African Fashion Titan from Holland
How did Dutch fabric company Vlisco gain a first mover advantage in Africa’s emerging fashion market? Rebecca May Johnson reports.
Vlisco, the African Fashion Titan from Holland
How did Dutch fabric company Vlisco gain a first mover advantage in Africa’s emerging fashion market? Rebecca May Johnson reports.
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China's Anti-Corruption Campaign is Masking the Real Causes of the Luxury Slowdown
Contrary to numerous reports, broad changes in Chinese consumer behaviour and sentiment — not the country's much publicised anti-extravagance campaign — are the likely causes of China's luxury slowdown, says Anne Zhang, a reporter for Chinese business magazine CBNweekly.
China's Anti-Corruption Campaign is Masking the Real Causes of the Luxury Slowdown
Contrary to numerous reports, broad changes in Chinese consumer behaviour and sentiment — not the country's much publicised anti-extravagance campaign — are the likely causes of China's luxury slowdown, says Anne Zhang, a reporter for Chinese business magazine CBNweekly.
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Brazilian Fashion’s Identity Crisis
With high street brands gaining momentum and high-end designers sitting out the shows, or showing collections lacking in creativity, Brazil’s local luxury fashion scene is facing something of an identity crisis.
Brazilian Fashion’s Identity Crisis
With high street brands gaining momentum and high-end designers sitting out the shows, or showing collections lacking in creativity, Brazil’s local luxury fashion scene is facing something of an identity crisis.
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Global Briefing | Brazil's Changing Fashion Calendar
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Effective this month, Luminosidade, the company that organizes São Paulo Fashion Week and Fashion Rio — previously held,
Global Briefing | Brazil's Changing Fashion Calendar
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Effective this month, Luminosidade, the company that organizes São Paulo Fashion Week and Fashion Rio — previously held,
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Global Briefing | Chinese Fashion Brands Look West
LONDON, United Kingdom — It's nearly impossible to go a week without reading about international fashion brands expanding their operations in China.
Global Briefing | Chinese Fashion Brands Look West
LONDON, United Kingdom — It's nearly impossible to go a week without reading about international fashion brands expanding their operations in China.
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Global Briefing | Forget the Beach, Mall Culture Rises in Brazil
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — In emerging markets like India and China, luxury shopping malls have often struggled to successfully take root. Quality and
Global Briefing | Forget the Beach, Mall Culture Rises in Brazil
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — In emerging markets like India and China, luxury shopping malls have often struggled to successfully take root. Quality and
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Are Fashion Brands Underestimating the Importance of China E-Commerce?
BEIJING, China — With its burgeoning middle class and status-conscious consumer culture, China remains the primary engine driving luxury market
Are Fashion Brands Underestimating the Importance of China E-Commerce?
BEIJING, China — With its burgeoning middle class and status-conscious consumer culture, China remains the primary engine driving luxury market
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Could Africa be the Next Frontier for Fashion Retail?
NAIROBI, Kenya — In recent weeks, the media hype around Africa has been remarkable, with several articles in major publications proclaiming the
Could Africa be the Next Frontier for Fashion Retail?
NAIROBI, Kenya — In recent weeks, the media hype around Africa has been remarkable, with several articles in major publications proclaiming the
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Three Women Behind the Scenes of Brazil's Fashion Industry
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — For many, Brazil's body culture, eternal summer, and supermodels — not to mention its successful bids to host both the 2014 World
Three Women Behind the Scenes of Brazil's Fashion Industry
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — For many, Brazil's body culture, eternal summer, and supermodels — not to mention its successful bids to host both the 2014 World
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The Top 20 Movers, Shakers and Decision-Makers in China Fashion
BEIJING, China — For the past few years, all eyes have been on China. Captivated by the country's rapidly expanding economy, large population and
The Top 20 Movers, Shakers and Decision-Makers in China Fashion
BEIJING, China — For the past few years, all eyes have been on China. Captivated by the country's rapidly expanding economy, large population and
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The Fashion Trail | 36 Hours in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar — Just before the madness of fashion week season began, I couldn't resist accepting an invitation from Lama El Moatessem to visit Doha,
The Fashion Trail | 36 Hours in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar — Just before the madness of fashion week season began, I couldn't resist accepting an invitation from Lama El Moatessem to visit Doha,
The News in Brief
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.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.