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.

Reflecting on his career, Nic Galway, vice president of global design at Adidas Originals, says ‘look for the opportunities that others don’t see, have a mindset to do whatever it takes and always have your eyes open.’

Reflecting on his career, Nic Galway, vice president of global design at Adidas Originals, says ‘look for the opportunities that others don’t see, have a mindset to do whatever it takes and always have your eyes open.’

Thomas Kowalski, head of talent acquisition at Kering, says "listen and watch — these are essential ingredients in the luxury fashion industry today. You shouldn’t follow the trend, but lead by doing something different."

Thomas Kowalski, head of talent acquisition at Kering, says "listen and watch — these are essential ingredients in the luxury fashion industry today. You shouldn’t follow the trend, but lead by doing something different."

Paula Reed, content strategy and brand consultant, says "curiosity and a willingness to challenge the accepted ways of doing things are important requirements in today's fast moving luxury world."

Paula Reed, content strategy and brand consultant, says "curiosity and a willingness to challenge the accepted ways of doing things are important requirements in today's fast moving luxury world."

Kate Lewis, senior vice president and editorial director of Hearst Magazines Digital Media, says "Fashion media is now about so much more than fashion."

Kate Lewis, senior vice president and editorial director of Hearst Magazines Digital Media, says "Fashion media is now about so much more than fashion."
ADVERTISEMENT

Raven Smith, commissioning director at fashion video channel Nowness, says "diligent preparation and investment in the process creates something more satisfying in the long run."

Raven Smith, commissioning director at fashion video channel Nowness, says "diligent preparation and investment in the process creates something more satisfying in the long run."

Natasha McNamara, digital strategy director at Glamour, says "The pace of new platform development is lightening fast and you need to stay on top of it all, but remain focused."

Natasha McNamara, digital strategy director at Glamour, says "The pace of new platform development is lightening fast and you need to stay on top of it all, but remain focused."

Kathy Phillips, international beauty director of Condé Nast Asia Pacific and founder of This Works, says "I’m more interested in inner beauty than face paint."

Kathy Phillips, international beauty director of Condé Nast Asia Pacific and founder of This Works, says "I’m more interested in inner beauty than face paint."

Gabriele Hackworthy, editorial fashion director at Net-a-Porter and fashion director of Porter magazine, says "Learn what you can about art history, design and photography, as these reference points will be your greatest tools."

Gabriele Hackworthy, editorial fashion director at Net-a-Porter and fashion director of Porter magazine, says "Learn what you can about art history, design and photography, as these reference points will be your greatest tools."
ADVERTISEMENT

Declan Chan, style director for Men’s Uno Hong Kong, says “Find your niche, and be consistent.”

Declan Chan, style director for Men’s Uno Hong Kong, says “Find your niche, and be consistent.”

Faye McLeod, visual image director at Louis Vuitton, says "Digital media is changing the retail landscape, but this does not change the goal of a good window."

Faye McLeod, visual image director at Louis Vuitton, says "Digital media is changing the retail landscape, but this does not change the goal of a good window."

Rosanna Falconer, business director at Matthew Williamson, says having "a group of like-minded peers is crucial. It stimulates your mind and expands your vision."

Rosanna Falconer, business director at Matthew Williamson, says having "a group of like-minded peers is crucial. It stimulates your mind and expands your vision."

Christian Lahoude, architect and founder of Christian Lahoude Studio, says "good retail design is when a space makes you feel something that connects with the brand."

Christian Lahoude, architect and founder of Christian Lahoude Studio, says "good retail design is when a space makes you feel something that connects with the brand."
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.
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.
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
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.
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
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.
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.
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.