Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
leadership
Luxury
Dolce & Gabbana Co-Founder Resigned as Chair
The company confirmed the resignation, saying it had ‘no impact whatsoever on the creative activities carried out by Stefano Gabbana.’ According to sources, the mogul is considering options for his roughly 40-percent stake in the Italian fashion brand ahead of negotiations with creditors.
Dolce & Gabbana Co-Founder Resigned as Chair
The company confirmed the resignation, saying it had ‘no impact whatsoever on the creative activities carried out by Stefano Gabbana.’ According to sources, the mogul is considering options for his roughly 40-percent stake in the Italian fashion brand ahead of negotiations with creditors.
Luxury
Kering Will Name Former Chanel Executive, Hotel CEO to Board
Marie-Hélène Chenut spent three decades at Chanel, including in its perfume and haute couture categories.
Kering Will Name Former Chanel Executive, Hotel CEO to Board
Marie-Hélène Chenut spent three decades at Chanel, including in its perfume and haute couture categories.
Beauty
K18 Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
The biotechnology hair care brand has hired Kleo Mack, who joins from previous roles at Glossier and Shark Beauty, to create more resonant 'brand moments,' said co-founder Suveen Sahib.
K18 Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
The biotechnology hair care brand has hired Kleo Mack, who joins from previous roles at Glossier and Shark Beauty, to create more resonant 'brand moments,' said co-founder Suveen Sahib.
Beauty
Kennedy to Launch Public Health Podcast Ahead of US Midterm Elections
The move follows setbacks to Kennedy’s efforts to overhaul US vaccination policy, including a federal court ruling last month that halted plans to reduce childhood vaccinations.
Kennedy to Launch Public Health Podcast Ahead of US Midterm Elections
The move follows setbacks to Kennedy’s efforts to overhaul US vaccination policy, including a federal court ruling last month that halted plans to reduce childhood vaccinations.
Retail
Fear of God CEO Exits Label
Bastien Daguzan is stepping away from the brand founded by Jerry Lorenzo as it eliminates the chief executive role.
Fear of God CEO Exits Label
Bastien Daguzan is stepping away from the brand founded by Jerry Lorenzo as it eliminates the chief executive role.
Luxury
How to Bring Back a Beloved Watchmaker: The Resurrection of Universal Genève
Breitling CEO Georges Kern wanted to add more to his company’s offering to satisfy its private equity ownership. So he dug into history to find one of the watch collecting community’s favourite lost brands.
How to Bring Back a Beloved Watchmaker: The Resurrection of Universal Genève
Breitling CEO Georges Kern wanted to add more to his company’s offering to satisfy its private equity ownership. So he dug into history to find one of the watch collecting community’s favourite lost brands.
Luxury
Swatch Urges Shareholders to Vote Against Activist Investor’s Bid for Board Seat
The luxury watch owner has urged shareholders to reject activist investor Steven Wood’s renewed board bid, as it moves to defend its governance and luxury brand strategy.
Swatch Urges Shareholders to Vote Against Activist Investor’s Bid for Board Seat
The luxury watch owner has urged shareholders to reject activist investor Steven Wood’s renewed board bid, as it moves to defend its governance and luxury brand strategy.
Luxury
Altuzarra Names Marta Lastra as CEO
The former president of Altuzarra will replace founder and creative director Joseph Altuzarra as chief executive. Altuzarra has appointed Marta Lastra as chief executive, the company announced Wednesday.
Altuzarra Names Marta Lastra as CEO
The former president of Altuzarra will replace founder and creative director Joseph Altuzarra as chief executive. Altuzarra has appointed Marta Lastra as chief executive, the company announced Wednesday.
Retail
Levi’s Boosts Full-Year Outlook on Strong Sales; CFO to Retire
Company veteran Harmit Singh’s departure marks a major change for Levi.
Levi’s Boosts Full-Year Outlook on Strong Sales; CFO to Retire
Company veteran Harmit Singh’s departure marks a major change for Levi.
Global Markets
Worldview | Shanghai Fashion Week Courts Global Attention
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Romanian designers, Colombia’s Inexmoda and the downturn at Dubai mall department stores.
Worldview | Shanghai Fashion Week Courts Global Attention
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Romanian designers, Colombia’s Inexmoda and the downturn at Dubai mall department stores.
Luxury
‘Optimistic, Clear, Grounded’: Courrèges Plots New Chapter With Drew Henry
Henry, a Central Saint Martins graduate who worked at Phoebe Philo’s Celine, JW Anderson and Burberry, will succeed Nicolas Di Felice as artistic director of the Artémis-owned fashion house.
‘Optimistic, Clear, Grounded’: Courrèges Plots New Chapter With Drew Henry
Henry, a Central Saint Martins graduate who worked at Phoebe Philo’s Celine, JW Anderson and Burberry, will succeed Nicolas Di Felice as artistic director of the Artémis-owned fashion house.
Sports
Grace Ladoja Talks About Her Roots With New Nike Collab
Grace Ladoja has played multiple behind-the-scenes roles in the past with Nike. But in April, she’s launching her own footwear collaboration with the brand for the first time.
Grace Ladoja Talks About Her Roots With New Nike Collab
Grace Ladoja has played multiple behind-the-scenes roles in the past with Nike. But in April, she’s launching her own footwear collaboration with the brand for the first time.
The News in Brief
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.