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.
politics
Luxury
Louis Vuitton Faces Boycott Threat After Trump Visits Factory
Grab Your Wallet, a group that asks shoppers to boycott businesses with ties to Donald Trump’s family and administration, is adding Louis Vuitton and other LVMH brands to its list.
Louis Vuitton Faces Boycott Threat After Trump Visits Factory
Grab Your Wallet, a group that asks shoppers to boycott businesses with ties to Donald Trump’s family and administration, is adding Louis Vuitton and other LVMH brands to its list.
News & Analysis
EU and UK Reach Agreement on Brexit
Northern Ireland’s DUP said it still can’t support the deal, but Boris Johnson needs the backing of the House of Commons to deliver Brexit on October 31.
EU and UK Reach Agreement on Brexit
Northern Ireland’s DUP said it still can’t support the deal, but Boris Johnson needs the backing of the House of Commons to deliver Brexit on October 31.
News & Analysis
Boris Johnson Seeks Suspension of Parliament Ahead of Brexit
Under the plan, which buys Johnson more than a week to push ahead with his agenda, all legislative business would be suspended from September 12 until October 14.
Boris Johnson Seeks Suspension of Parliament Ahead of Brexit
Under the plan, which buys Johnson more than a week to push ahead with his agenda, all legislative business would be suspended from September 12 until October 14.
News & Analysis
Kara Ross' Trump Connection Opens Up A Can Of Worms For The CFDA
"Ross may have kept a low-profile, but she holds an important seat at the CFDA, and the news hit the organization like a wrecking ball."
Kara Ross' Trump Connection Opens Up A Can Of Worms For The CFDA
"Ross may have kept a low-profile, but she holds an important seat at the CFDA, and the news hit the organization like a wrecking ball."
News & Analysis
Stephen Ross’s Planned Trump Fundraiser Draws Calls for Boycotts
"Fashion designer Prabal Gurung tweeted that had decided not to use the site as a venue for a show during New York Fashion Week."
Stephen Ross’s Planned Trump Fundraiser Draws Calls for Boycotts
"Fashion designer Prabal Gurung tweeted that had decided not to use the site as a venue for a show during New York Fashion Week."
News & Analysis
'Brexit' Britain Doesn't Need an Election. It Needs An Exorcism.
It's hotter than hell in the United Kingdom, where a deeply divided nation, and its fashion industry, will soon find out what new Prime Minister Boris Johnson means by a 'do or die' exit from the European Union, writes Tim Blanks.
'Brexit' Britain Doesn't Need an Election. It Needs An Exorcism.
It's hotter than hell in the United Kingdom, where a deeply divided nation, and its fashion industry, will soon find out what new Prime Minister Boris Johnson means by a 'do or die' exit from the European Union, writes Tim Blanks.
Global Markets
Tariffs on Mexico Will Not Derail Trade Deal, Says Trump Official
The president’s threat of a 5 percent tariff on all Mexican goods will not worsen the country's economic situation, according to White House administration.
Tariffs on Mexico Will Not Derail Trade Deal, Says Trump Official
The president’s threat of a 5 percent tariff on all Mexican goods will not worsen the country's economic situation, according to White House administration.
Global Markets
Big Modi Victory Pushes Indian Stocks to Best Week in Two Months
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi cruised to his second successive landslide victory, Indian equities climbed, sending key gauges to their best weekly gains in more than two months.
Big Modi Victory Pushes Indian Stocks to Best Week in Two Months
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi cruised to his second successive landslide victory, Indian equities climbed, sending key gauges to their best weekly gains in more than two months.
News & Analysis
Shattered Glass and Smoking Ruins on Paris' Champs Elysées
The 18th consecutive Saturday of Yellow Vest protests targeted the Parisian avenue smashing banks, ransacking restaurants, burning newspaper kiosks and looting retail stores including Dior, Longchamp, Zara and Levis.
Shattered Glass and Smoking Ruins on Paris' Champs Elysées
The 18th consecutive Saturday of Yellow Vest protests targeted the Parisian avenue smashing banks, ransacking restaurants, burning newspaper kiosks and looting retail stores including Dior, Longchamp, Zara and Levis.
Luxury
Symbols of Luxury Smashed in Paris Yellow Vest Protests
On the Champs Elysees, store-front windows of Bulgari, Boss and Lacoste were smashed as 14,500 protesters took to the streets of Paris for the 18th weekend.
Symbols of Luxury Smashed in Paris Yellow Vest Protests
On the Champs Elysees, store-front windows of Bulgari, Boss and Lacoste were smashed as 14,500 protesters took to the streets of Paris for the 18th weekend.
News & Analysis
Gucci Pulls Sweater Slammed for Resembling Blackface Imagery
The Italian luxury label apologised for selling the $890 black turtleneck, whose extra-high collar features a pair of exaggerated red lips around an opening for the wearer’s mouth.
Gucci Pulls Sweater Slammed for Resembling Blackface Imagery
The Italian luxury label apologised for selling the $890 black turtleneck, whose extra-high collar features a pair of exaggerated red lips around an opening for the wearer’s mouth.
Luxury
What Will LVMH's Annual Results Reveal About the China Slowdown?
This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's annual results, the end of the government shutdown and Amazon's improving fashion sense. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
What Will LVMH's Annual Results Reveal About the China Slowdown?
This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH's annual results, the end of the government shutdown and Amazon's improving fashion sense. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
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.