Beiersdorf Sales Slightly Miss Expectations on Nivea Weakness
The German consumer goods maker marginally missed market expectations for third-quarter sales growth on Tuesday, with its key Nivea brand posting a third straight quarterly sales decline.
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Hermès' Ageless Agenda
Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski's sophomore outing had a softly-precise charm, and a classicist aesthetic that made it feel both timeless and very now.
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Giambattista Valli Lets Go
Short, sharp skirts mismatched with frilly blouses, trapeze minidresses in psychedelic textures and long flowing gowns made for a lighter, less uptight take on the Valli girl.
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Stella McCartney Packs a Punch
Colour, energy and movement defined Stella McCartney's best collection in ages.
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Hedi Slimane Does it Again
With his Spring collection for Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane's case for creativity faltered but his reputation as an arch-marketeer remained unsullied.
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Sacai's Chitose Abe Says "Distort Yourself"
Simultaneously hyper-sophisticated and fiercely physical, Chitose Abe's Sacai collection was the turn-on of the season.
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Where Phoebe's At
The new Céline collection was more straightforward than anything Phoebe Philo has shown in recent seasons, providing breathing space for one of fashion's biggest influencers.
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Romance is Born Again at Alexander McQueen
Pain touched with lyricism, coloured with resilience — could there be a better subject for McQueen?
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On the Flying Carpets of Kenzo
Inspired by voyage, Carol Lim and Humberto Leon presented a graphic, Instagram-friendly collection, but it risked tipping too far towards the virtual.
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Acne Studios Finds Its Groove
After several seasons of jumping around, Acne's Jonny Johansson asserted a clearer design vision with a personal collection centred on music.
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An Explosion of Occult Energy at Comme des Garçons
Rei Kawakubo’s latest collection offers dark, uncompromising grandeur.
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Junya Watanabe Travels Far, Far Away for Spring
Futuristic accessories do all the work in Junya Watanabe's new collection.
The News in Brief
Audemars Piguet to Certify Its Pre-Owned Watches Following Rolex
Whereas Rolex is both a buyer and seller of its second-hand watches through official retail partners, Audemars is setting up a marketplace where sellers set prices.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Says It’s Taken Control of Hugo Boss
The British retail group has pushed its stake in the German apparel brand above 50 percent in a move that will turn Hugo Boss into a subsidiary of Frasers.
Shein Agrees to Pay $100 Million to Settle US FTC Probe
The settlement, equivalent to 44 percent of the ultra fast-fashion company’s second-quarter profit, is the latest blow amid regulatory and tax crackdowns in Europe and the US that have hampered Shein’s growth.
Kering Drops 12% as Luxury Braces for Tough Winter
The recovery long promised by luxury brands seems nowhere in sight, as the expansion of war in the Middle East, along with China’s tax crackdown on the wealthy, piled further pressure on the world’s biggest luxury conglomerates in the third quarter, and executives buckled in for a tough winter.
UK Retail Sales Fall 0.4% in September, More Than Forecast
Sales fell in September as above-average temperatures hit demand for autumn clothing.
Elle Launches Moroccan Edition
Hitting newsstands in October, the magazine marks Elle’s 51st international edition, published under licence by the Geomedia group.
David’s Bridal Plans Spinoff and IPO of AI Wedding Planning Platform Pearl
Pearl, a subsidiary of David’s Bridal, will own David’s Bridal and license its intellectual property back to the bridalwear brand. David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook will serve as Pearl’s CEO.