British Fashion Council to Boost UK Fashion Beyond London
The new national initiative, Fashion Britain, aims to increase growth, innovation and participation in the industry across key cities.
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Fashion Week
New Day Rising at Dior
In a bold move, Dior endorses two designers from the studio. And they rise to the challenge.
New Day Rising at Dior
In a bold move, Dior endorses two designers from the studio. And they rise to the challenge.
Fashion Week
Athleticism at Atelier Versace
There were high hopes for Versace couture, but Donatella had trouble reconciling her new confidence with the house's past.
Athleticism at Atelier Versace
There were high hopes for Versace couture, but Donatella had trouble reconciling her new confidence with the house's past.
News & Analysis
Schiaparelli's New Name In the Frame
"Schiaparelli could be close to naming its new creative director, industry sources are speculating. Bertrand Guyon is the name in the frame."
Schiaparelli's New Name In the Frame
"Schiaparelli could be close to naming its new creative director, industry sources are speculating. Bertrand Guyon is the name in the frame."
Luxury
At the Paris Couture Shows, a Foggy Limbo
Haute couture lingers in a foggy, if wonderful, limbo between fantasy and normality, says Angelo Flaccavento.
At the Paris Couture Shows, a Foggy Limbo
Haute couture lingers in a foggy, if wonderful, limbo between fantasy and normality, says Angelo Flaccavento.
The News in Brief
Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted by US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.