Asos Names Law Roach ‘Stylist in Residence’
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.
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News & Analysis
Ivanka Trump Separates Social Media Accounts From Her Brand
The future first daughter will only be using her Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts for personal messages — rather than brand-related news.
Ivanka Trump Separates Social Media Accounts From Her Brand
The future first daughter will only be using her Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts for personal messages — rather than brand-related news.
Financial Markets
Chow Tai Fook Profit Slump Eases as Jeweller Gets Rental Cuts
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd. reported first-half profit fell 22 percent.
Chow Tai Fook Profit Slump Eases as Jeweller Gets Rental Cuts
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd. reported first-half profit fell 22 percent.
News & Analysis
Happy Couples Don't Buy Diamonds Like They Used To
It is still a shaky time for the diamond industry, but the ring market on eBay is up 58 percent in the last five years, and digital jewellery consignment has become more popular.
Happy Couples Don't Buy Diamonds Like They Used To
It is still a shaky time for the diamond industry, but the ring market on eBay is up 58 percent in the last five years, and digital jewellery consignment has become more popular.
News & Analysis
Blue Nile Selling to Private Firms for $500 million
The Seattle-based company is being bought for $40.75 per share by funds managed by Bain Capital Private Equity and Bow Street LLC.
Blue Nile Selling to Private Firms for $500 million
The Seattle-based company is being bought for $40.75 per share by funds managed by Bain Capital Private Equity and Bow Street LLC.
News & Analysis
Italian Watchdog Fines LVMH Exec Over Bulgari Deal
LVMH managing director Antonio Belloni was fined €350,000 for divulging confidential information to a fund manager before LVMH's acquisition of Bulgari in 2011.
Italian Watchdog Fines LVMH Exec Over Bulgari Deal
LVMH managing director Antonio Belloni was fined €350,000 for divulging confidential information to a fund manager before LVMH's acquisition of Bulgari in 2011.
Retail
BlackRock Increases Stake in World’s Biggest Jewellery Retailer
It’s been a tough year for the world’s biggest publicly traded jewellery chain. Chow Tai Fook’s same-store sales fell 20 percent, hurt by fewer mainland visitors.
BlackRock Increases Stake in World’s Biggest Jewellery Retailer
It’s been a tough year for the world’s biggest publicly traded jewellery chain. Chow Tai Fook’s same-store sales fell 20 percent, hurt by fewer mainland visitors.
News & Analysis
Blue Diamond Cartier Ring Could Fetch $25 Million at Sotheby's
The Sky Blue Diamond will be displayed in London on Thursday through Monday before a sale in Geneva on November 16.
Blue Diamond Cartier Ring Could Fetch $25 Million at Sotheby's
The Sky Blue Diamond will be displayed in London on Thursday through Monday before a sale in Geneva on November 16.
News & Analysis
Dominic Jones Resurfaces at Astley Clarke
Luxury jeweller Astley Clarke has appointed Dominic Jones as its new creative director.
Dominic Jones Resurfaces at Astley Clarke
Luxury jeweller Astley Clarke has appointed Dominic Jones as its new creative director.
News & Analysis
The Big Business Of Red Carpet Bling
"Jewellery companies of all sizes compete to get their baubles on the right celebrities at the right time — including the Emmys."
The Big Business Of Red Carpet Bling
"Jewellery companies of all sizes compete to get their baubles on the right celebrities at the right time — including the Emmys."
Luxury
Cartier’s $600,000 Watch Shows Risks of Extending Luxury Brands
Cartier's retrenchment is a cautionary tale for the industry and for businesses in general – a reminder that luxury demand is ephemeral and that stretching a brand beyond its comfort zone carries considerable risk.
Cartier’s $600,000 Watch Shows Risks of Extending Luxury Brands
Cartier's retrenchment is a cautionary tale for the industry and for businesses in general – a reminder that luxury demand is ephemeral and that stretching a brand beyond its comfort zone carries considerable risk.
News & Analysis
Tiffany Turns to the Bright, Young Things
While love is timeless, fashion can be fleeting, particularly when it come to young trendsetters.
Tiffany Turns to the Bright, Young Things
While love is timeless, fashion can be fleeting, particularly when it come to young trendsetters.
Financial Markets
Signet Misses Second Quarter Forecasts
Signet Jewellers Ltd. on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $81.9 million.
Signet Misses Second Quarter Forecasts
Signet Jewellers Ltd. on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $81.9 million.
The News in Brief
Boohoo’s New Chairman Stirs Controversy as Broker Drops Coverage
The online clothing retailer, which rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, said Friday that Iain McDonald had taken over from Tim Morris with immediate effect in a move aimed at ‘rebuilding equity value.’
Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.