Hermès Sales Miss Estimates as Chinese Shoppers Curb Spending
The French leather goods powerhouse reported no sales growth in Asia-Pacific excluding Japan, its biggest market, last quarter.
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Mining a Legacy at Dior
For the first time in its history, the house of Dior has a female creative director in Maria Grazia Chiuri. But without more time to osmose the extraordinary archives at Dior, it was inevitable that Chiuri would fall back on what she was familiar with from her time at Valentino.
News & Analysis
Intel Hits the Catwalk at Paris Fashion Week to Show Designer Sunglasses
"The marriage of fashion and technology is advancing, as Intel announced today a collaboration with fashion designer Hussein Chalayan at his runway
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At Loewe, The Importance of Context
Jonathan Anderson’s collections are an endlessly fascinating distillation of his ideas about clothes: how to wear them, what they mean and when they mean it.
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Something Old Makes Something New at Carven
Adrien Caillaudaud and Alexis Martial tried to connect the flirtatious Carven girl of today with the label’s more modest, mid-century past, but the result was slightly schizophrenic.
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Paco Rabanne's Perfectly Balanced Imbalance
Julien Dossena's mix of sporty, futuristic and slightly monastic was concise and effective, suggesting a vision in sharp focus.
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Balmain’s Greener Pastures
Olivier Rousteing tweaked his formula for the better, embracing sensuality with a mature hand while losing none of the va-va-voom which made him a name.
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At Off-White, Virgil Abloh Means Business
A business-meets-pleasure attitude ran through Virgil Abloh's collection, from his monogrammed blouses to his harlequin skirts worn with hoodies.
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Rick Owens is the Walrus
Innocence and experience: those are the poles around which Owens’ work has often rotated, but there was a new purity in the vision he offered today.
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At Lemaire, Rigorous Puritans Let Loose
This season Christophe Lemaire’s woman was looser and raunchier than before, introducing a new element of extremely appealing unpredictability into the Lemaire equation.
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Sexy/Innocent Chloé
Her move back to London has given Claire Waight Keller a whole new perspective on Paris
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Restraint at Rochas
Alessandro Dell'Acqua pulled back on decoration to focus on a 1940s silhouette that felt overly referential, but his offbeat hues gave things a lift.
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At Dries Van Noten, Time in Beautiful Suspense
“Daring a little bit more. Losing control…a little.” That’s how Dries Van Noten described his emotional input for a collection that worked startling contrasts to great effect.
The News in Brief
The Lede Company Acquires London-Based Agency Aisle 8
As part of the acquisition, Aisle 8 founder Lauren Winslade will join Lede as president of brand for its UK office, bolstering the agency’s presence in the region.
EBay Will Lay Off 9% of Workforce
The online marketplace is looking to simplify operations and shift resources to its fastest-growing areas, Reuters reported.
Moncler Reports Flat Q3 Revenue on Weak Tourist Spending in Europe
Performance was weighed down by the core Moncler brand, known for its puffer jackets, which posted a 1 percent decline in revenue during the quarter.
Puig Beats Forecasts as Makeup Growth Offsets Skincare Dip
Sales rose 5.6 percent on strong demand for Charlotte Tilbury cosmetics, as both skincare and fragrance cooled slightly.
Kartik Research Named Guest Designer for Pitti Uomo in January
The Indian brand will hold a special event at the Florence show.
Vietnam’s Top Jewellery Retailer to Stop Diamond Buybacks
Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC is moving away from its policy of repurchasing diamonds at nearly full value after a smuggling probe shook confidence in the diamond market.
Why Some Visitors Felt Snubbed at ‘Sephoria’ London
Attendees of the first ever UK-edition of Sephora’s immersive event have taken to social media to voice their complaints after influencers experienced a more generous preview.