Lenzing Closes UK, Austria Sites in Turnaround Bid
The closures are the latest in a series of cost-cutting and refinancing measures at the textile maker, which has faced headwinds from competition in China and India.
global-briefing
Global Markets
New York Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs is backwards, upside down and inside out
Last night I witnessed the intricate ballet of savvy PR and event-planning that has helped build Marc Jacobs into one of the only truly successful,
New York Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs is backwards, upside down and inside out
Last night I witnessed the intricate ballet of savvy PR and event-planning that has helped build Marc Jacobs into one of the only truly successful,
Technology
YSL: Interactive experimentation
For years now, the Yves Saint-Laurent brand has been a drag on the otherwise strong results posted by many other fashion brands in the Gucci Group,
YSL: Interactive experimentation
For years now, the Yves Saint-Laurent brand has been a drag on the otherwise strong results posted by many other fashion brands in the Gucci Group,
Global Markets
Valentino: Fashioning change from private equity
This week's Economist ominously warns of " The Trouble with Private Equity" at a time when many in the fashion world are wondering how the infusion
Valentino: Fashioning change from private equity
This week's Economist ominously warns of " The Trouble with Private Equity" at a time when many in the fashion world are wondering how the infusion
Global Markets
Tom Ford in person: Go Beta First, New York
On my last trip to New York, I finally managed to see the new Tom Ford flagship store in person. After all of the hubbub about its "Hermes and Oprah"
Tom Ford in person: Go Beta First, New York
On my last trip to New York, I finally managed to see the new Tom Ford flagship store in person. After all of the hubbub about its "Hermes and Oprah"
Technology
Links of the week: Tom Ford, Fashion 2.0, Kate Moss for Top Shop and Chloe's future
Top fashion business links for the week of 30 April, 2007:
Links of the week: Tom Ford, Fashion 2.0, Kate Moss for Top Shop and Chloe's future
Top fashion business links for the week of 30 April, 2007:
Global Markets
Marc Jacobs: The Cult of Corporate Cool, New York
Who said that big brands can't retain the DNA of what made them interesting in the first place?
Marc Jacobs: The Cult of Corporate Cool, New York
Who said that big brands can't retain the DNA of what made them interesting in the first place?
Global Markets
Pax Americana: Abercrombie & Fitch
This marks the week that one of America's most successful fashion brands hits the shores of Europe, with the opening of the first European
Pax Americana: Abercrombie & Fitch
This marks the week that one of America's most successful fashion brands hits the shores of Europe, with the opening of the first European
Global Markets
Creativity and Commerce: The Arcade Fire
Yes, this blog is a commentary on the Business of Fashion. But, it is also a blog, more generally, on how you can take artistic and creative ideas
Creativity and Commerce: The Arcade Fire
Yes, this blog is a commentary on the Business of Fashion. But, it is also a blog, more generally, on how you can take artistic and creative ideas
Global Markets
Another round for Jimmy Choo
Big news in fashion investment circles over the weekend has been the sale of Jimmy Choo to Towerbrook Partners, a private equity firm that has bought
Another round for Jimmy Choo
Big news in fashion investment circles over the weekend has been the sale of Jimmy Choo to Towerbrook Partners, a private equity firm that has bought
Global Markets
Magnificent Milan
The semi-annual harvesting of the fruits of menswear designers from all over the world has just ended In Milan, and I have to say, it was a bumper
Magnificent Milan
The semi-annual harvesting of the fruits of menswear designers from all over the world has just ended In Milan, and I have to say, it was a bumper
Global Markets
Pinup Madonna
Speaking of the new trends I mentioned in a previous post, style.com just posted a summary of trends (well, its 221 photos, so not a summary in
Pinup Madonna
Speaking of the new trends I mentioned in a previous post, style.com just posted a summary of trends (well, its 221 photos, so not a summary in
The News in Brief
Bernard Arnault Joins X as LVMH CEO Fights Off Rumours of Family Disunity
French newspaper Le Monde published a six-part series last week on the tycoon, including alleged tensions among his family members driven by succession.
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.
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.