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.
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Vetements: Whiffs From the Underground
Like Margiela before him, Demna Gvasalia knows how to break the rules because he masters them perfectly.
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In Paris, Faith Connexion Challenges Fashion Gospel
Widely rumoured to be the latest project of Christophe Decarnin, who remains behind the scenes, the buzzy Paris brand is turning the accepted wisdom of star designers, monobrand boutiques and seasonal collections on its head.
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Fine-Tuning Paco Rabanne
Amidst a layering of divergent stories, Julien Dossena successfully fine-tuned his idea of the Paco Rabanne woman: sporty, dynamic, with a dry demeanour.
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Galliano and Margiela: A Ready-to-Wear Round Two
The designer pulled no punches with a confrontational collection.
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Christophe Lemaire Turns up the Volume
Despite some volumising, Christophe Lemaire’s Spring collection made it clear that a melancholy romance is still his raison d’etre.
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Dancing on the Lip of the Volcano with Dries Van Noten
All things taboo prove irresistibly attractive in a dark and decadent collection from Dries Van Noten.
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At Rochas, Musing on Gala Dalí
Alessandro Dell'Acqua's Gala Dalí-inspired collection was missing the lightness of spirit and sense of humour that a brand like Rochas needs to feel contemporary.
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At Anrealage, Innovation or Amusement?
At Kunihiko Morinaga's third Paris show, camera flashes revealed reflective patterns hidden in what, during daylight, looked like plain cotton or simple knitwear.
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Anthony Vaccarello's Urban Attitude
The sexual undertow of Anthony Vaccarello’s Spring collection was inescapable.
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Concept is King for Jacquemus
The hottest young designer in Paris reenacts a personal therapy session in his Spring show.
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The Shifting Jigsaw Puzzle of Fashion Week Schedules
This season, all four fashion capitals will see brands from Givenchy and Pucci to Chloé and The Row moving their slots. Why the big change around?
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The Fashion Season That Was and Savage Beauty
Watch the BoF Breakfast Club, a discussion of the week’s most important fashion news with fashion’s most opinionated experts. On the menu this week: the season that was and the Savage Beauty at the V&A.
The News in Brief
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.
L’Oréal Sales Beat Expectations as Premium Products Surge
The French giant handily beat expectations on strong demand for hair products at salons and premium skincare from its dermatological division.