Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
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
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.
CFDA’s Steven Kolb Involved in Altercation with PETA Protestors
The trade body’s president physically restrained animal rights activists after they stormed a Cos runway show at New York Fashion Week.
GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.