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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Sustainability
Anya Hindmarch Launches Collection of Biodegradable Leather Bags
The “Return to Nature” range is available to pre-order as of Monday, with wider rollout slated for Oct. 22.
Anya Hindmarch Launches Collection of Biodegradable Leather Bags
The “Return to Nature” range is available to pre-order as of Monday, with wider rollout slated for Oct. 22.
Sustainability
Former Hermès CEO Joins MycoWorks’ Board
Patrick Thomas will serve as an independent board member at the company, which is looking to scale up its production process to create lab-grown
Former Hermès CEO Joins MycoWorks’ Board
Patrick Thomas will serve as an independent board member at the company, which is looking to scale up its production process to create lab-grown
Luxury
Smythson Appoints New Creative Director
The British leather-goods seller has named Luc Goidadin, formerly chief design officer at Burberry, as creative director, as it seeks to reinvigorate its brand image.
Smythson Appoints New Creative Director
The British leather-goods seller has named Luc Goidadin, formerly chief design officer at Burberry, as creative director, as it seeks to reinvigorate its brand image.
News & Analysis
Matchless Unveils Vladimir Putin-Inspired Outerwear Collection
To celebrate the Russian president’s 65th birthday, the British heritage brand is launching a bound-to-be-controversial capsule as part of its ‘Heroes’ collection.
Matchless Unveils Vladimir Putin-Inspired Outerwear Collection
To celebrate the Russian president’s 65th birthday, the British heritage brand is launching a bound-to-be-controversial capsule as part of its ‘Heroes’ collection.
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Technology
With Lab-Grown Leather, Modern Meadow Is Engineering a Fashion Revolution
The New Jersey-based start-up is bringing the awesome potential of synthetic biology to the fashion industry, unlocking powerful business, creative and public relations benefits.
With Lab-Grown Leather, Modern Meadow Is Engineering a Fashion Revolution
The New Jersey-based start-up is bringing the awesome potential of synthetic biology to the fashion industry, unlocking powerful business, creative and public relations benefits.
Luxury
Who Is Best Placed to Buy Jimmy Choo?
Valued at £700 million, Jimmy Choo is an acquisition target that could attract bids from private equity, foreign investors or luxury conglomerates.
Who Is Best Placed to Buy Jimmy Choo?
Valued at £700 million, Jimmy Choo is an acquisition target that could attract bids from private equity, foreign investors or luxury conglomerates.
News & Analysis
The Dangerous Business of Leather
"Kanpur’s leather sector brings in about a billion dollars a year in export earnings... however it is illegal to slaughter a cow."
The Dangerous Business of Leather
"Kanpur’s leather sector brings in about a billion dollars a year in export earnings... however it is illegal to slaughter a cow."
Luxury
Emma Hill Appointed Consultant Creative Director at Il Bisonte
Italian leather heritage house Il Bisonte has appointed Emma Hill consultant creative director, as part of a wider "commercial and marketing drive" following investment from Palamon Capital Partners.
Emma Hill Appointed Consultant Creative Director at Il Bisonte
Italian leather heritage house Il Bisonte has appointed Emma Hill consultant creative director, as part of a wider "commercial and marketing drive" following investment from Palamon Capital Partners.
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Luxury
Hermès Joins Luxury Brands Reporting Chinese Recovery
Revenue climbed to 1.26 billion euros ($1.4 billion), Paris-based Hermès said, beating estimates.
Hermès Joins Luxury Brands Reporting Chinese Recovery
Revenue climbed to 1.26 billion euros ($1.4 billion), Paris-based Hermès said, beating estimates.
Marketing
Claus Dietrich Lars Named Bottega Veneta CEO; Carlo Beretta Promoted to Kering Role
Claus-Dietrich Lahrs, former chief executive officer of Hugo Boss, has joined Kering-owned Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta. In his new role, Lahrs succeeds Carlo Alberto Beretta, who has been promoted to chief client and marketing officer at Kering.
Claus Dietrich Lars Named Bottega Veneta CEO; Carlo Beretta Promoted to Kering Role
Claus-Dietrich Lahrs, former chief executive officer of Hugo Boss, has joined Kering-owned Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta. In his new role, Lahrs succeeds Carlo Alberto Beretta, who has been promoted to chief client and marketing officer at Kering.
Retail
Coach Turns to Mickey Mouse for Help Reviving Handbag Sales
Coach Inc. chief executive officer Victor Luis has a strategy to make the brand more edgy and cool: a cheeky Mickey Mouse sticking out his tongue.
Coach Turns to Mickey Mouse for Help Reviving Handbag Sales
Coach Inc. chief executive officer Victor Luis has a strategy to make the brand more edgy and cool: a cheeky Mickey Mouse sticking out his tongue.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Bargain Jeans, Giving Up Leather, Turning Trees into Fashion
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Bargain Jeans, Giving Up Leather, Turning Trees into Fashion
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
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.