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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Emotional luxury, Sportwear rules in Paris, Authentic artisans, Luisa Via Roma's new turn, Click chicks
What will be a luxury in the future? (BBC) "The traditions of old luxury - the luxury of things - are awfully dull for new consumers. They want to be
Emotional luxury, Sportwear rules in Paris, Authentic artisans, Luisa Via Roma's new turn, Click chicks
What will be a luxury in the future? (BBC) "The traditions of old luxury - the luxury of things - are awfully dull for new consumers. They want to be
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Mining luxury in Mongolia, Surfer dudes in Paris, Made in China, Uniqlo and Jil Sander to part ways, Cardin’s world
The Luxury Frontier (WSJ) "What happens when a country previously hindered by vastness and foreign rule awakens to wealth on its doorstep? With Louis
Mining luxury in Mongolia, Surfer dudes in Paris, Made in China, Uniqlo and Jil Sander to part ways, Cardin’s world
The Luxury Frontier (WSJ) "What happens when a country previously hindered by vastness and foreign rule awakens to wealth on its doorstep? With Louis
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Puig’s unique approach, Mining the mid market, Moncler delays IPO, Luxe looks strong, Todd Lynn goes to Ascot
Spain's Puig Group succeeds by swimming against the stream (FT) "Puig is an anomaly in the luxury market in a number of ways. It is the only Spanish
Puig’s unique approach, Mining the mid market, Moncler delays IPO, Luxe looks strong, Todd Lynn goes to Ascot
Spain's Puig Group succeeds by swimming against the stream (FT) "Puig is an anomaly in the luxury market in a number of ways. It is the only Spanish
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Luxury optimism, Long live the it bag, Hermès sells Jean Paul Gaultier stake, Prada’s naysayers, Face of the future
Luxury goods set for another record year (Reuters) "The outlook for the luxury goods market has improved significantly in recent months, boosted by a
Luxury optimism, Long live the it bag, Hermès sells Jean Paul Gaultier stake, Prada’s naysayers, Face of the future
Luxury goods set for another record year (Reuters) "The outlook for the luxury goods market has improved significantly in recent months, boosted by a
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Innovation on the surface, Galliano crisis at Dior, Ferré expansion, Training tailors, Middle East impact
Surface Attraction (IHT) "Sculpted shapes, clean lines and modernist architecture — why is the fashion 'streamlining' of today any different from its
Innovation on the surface, Galliano crisis at Dior, Ferré expansion, Training tailors, Middle East impact
Surface Attraction (IHT) "Sculpted shapes, clean lines and modernist architecture — why is the fashion 'streamlining' of today any different from its
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Old is new again, China at the fore in 2020, Investing in Italy’s jewels, A virtual fit, Cat in the hat is back
This Old Thing? Actually, It's New (NY Times) "'People used to laugh at me when I tried to sell these kinds of clothes when I started'... said Alicia
Old is new again, China at the fore in 2020, Investing in Italy’s jewels, A virtual fit, Cat in the hat is back
This Old Thing? Actually, It's New (NY Times) "'People used to laugh at me when I tried to sell these kinds of clothes when I started'... said Alicia
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Return of big spenders, Issa’s Royal moment, Facebook commerce, Prada profits triple, Bruce Weber looks back
Big spenders returning to the luxury fold (Globe and Mail) "In the depth of the recession, Tiffany & Co. struggled to sell $3,200 diamond earrings
Return of big spenders, Issa’s Royal moment, Facebook commerce, Prada profits triple, Bruce Weber looks back
Big spenders returning to the luxury fold (Globe and Mail) "In the depth of the recession, Tiffany & Co. struggled to sell $3,200 diamond earrings
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The future of heritage, Luring Chinese consumers, Contradictory market reports, Asos profits soar, Pugh to Pitti
Heritage Luxury: Past Becomes the Future (IHT) "The subject of heritage is red-hot because, faced with fierce global competition, brands have to
The future of heritage, Luring Chinese consumers, Contradictory market reports, Asos profits soar, Pugh to Pitti
Heritage Luxury: Past Becomes the Future (IHT) "The subject of heritage is red-hot because, faced with fierce global competition, brands have to
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Murky outlook, PPR beats estimates, Chanel’s US recovery, M-commerce grows at Rue La La, Theyskens and Rosen Q&A
Luxury market faces spending drought through 2020 (Luxury Daily) "The tough economy has permanently reined in the purchasing habits of the current
Murky outlook, PPR beats estimates, Chanel’s US recovery, M-commerce grows at Rue La La, Theyskens and Rosen Q&A
Luxury market faces spending drought through 2020 (Luxury Daily) "The tough economy has permanently reined in the purchasing habits of the current
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Bling is back, Zegna profits grow, Armani interactive, Augmented reality marketing, Chinese models rising
Bling is back (The Economist) "The strength of the recovery was a surprise.... Big brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès are the main winners. With
Bling is back, Zegna profits grow, Armani interactive, Augmented reality marketing, Chinese models rising
Bling is back (The Economist) "The strength of the recovery was a surprise.... Big brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès are the main winners. With
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Reinventing Savile Row, Luxe boom to slow, Marc Jacobs' chinoiserie, Elite buyer reviews, Boys to men
Reinventing Savile Row (WWD) "Faced with constant pressure from the bottom end of the market, such as low-cost operations that claim to offer
Reinventing Savile Row, Luxe boom to slow, Marc Jacobs' chinoiserie, Elite buyer reviews, Boys to men
Reinventing Savile Row (WWD) "Faced with constant pressure from the bottom end of the market, such as low-cost operations that claim to offer
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Lunch with Phoebe Philo, Luxe rebound, Holiday E-commerce, American Apparel’s new hire, Campaign for wool
Lunch with the FT: Phoebe Philo (FT) "Everyone was looking at me, and competition is fiercer because of what happened with the economy, but I also
Lunch with Phoebe Philo, Luxe rebound, Holiday E-commerce, American Apparel’s new hire, Campaign for wool
Lunch with the FT: Phoebe Philo (FT) "Everyone was looking at me, and competition is fiercer because of what happened with the economy, but I also
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.