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OTB Taps Simone Bellotti as Jil Sander’s Creative Director

Industry interest in Bellotti surged following a series of stand-out shows for Bally. The designer is replacing Lucie and Luke Meier, who parted ways with Jil Sander in February.

OTB Taps Simone Bellotti as Jil Sander’s Creative Director

Industry interest in Bellotti surged following a series of stand-out shows for Bally. The designer is replacing Lucie and Luke Meier, who parted ways with Jil Sander in February.


This Week: Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Miu Miu and Maybe Some News, Too

Some of the biggest and hottest luxury brands close out Paris Fashion Week, after which M&A and long-awaited designer appointments will again dominate the news cycle.

This Week: Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Miu Miu and Maybe Some News, Too

Some of the biggest and hottest luxury brands close out Paris Fashion Week, after which M&A and long-awaited designer appointments will again dominate the news cycle.


Versace Would Strengthen Prada But Come at a Cost

A deal would create a group with a broader base that is more resistant to business cycles, but turning Versace around could take years and hit short-term profits.

Versace Would Strengthen Prada But Come at a Cost

A deal would create a group with a broader base that is more resistant to business cycles, but turning Versace around could take years and hit short-term profits.


Resale Prices Are All Over the Place. Here’s Why That’s a Problem.

In a fragmented market, resale prices are more scattergun than ever. This leads to confused buyers, disillusioned sellers and market stagnation.

Resale Prices Are All Over the Place. Here’s Why That’s a Problem.

In a fragmented market, resale prices are more scattergun than ever. This leads to confused buyers, disillusioned sellers and market stagnation.


Trump Tariffs Would Test Luxury’s Pricing Power

Executives at Hermès and Kering said last week they could leverage their brands' cachet to absorb any additional duties.

Trump Tariffs Would Test Luxury’s Pricing Power

Executives at Hermès and Kering said last week they could leverage their brands' cachet to absorb any additional duties.


Exclusive: Diane von Furstenberg Inks Distribution Deal With Zalando

The iconic American dress brand is trading traditional wholesale for exclusive deals with regional giants as part of its revamp strategy. ‘I had to take back control of business, but do it in an unconventional way,’ von Furstenberg said.

Exclusive: Diane von Furstenberg Inks Distribution Deal With Zalando

The iconic American dress brand is trading traditional wholesale for exclusive deals with regional giants as part of its revamp strategy. ‘I had to take back control of business, but do it in an unconventional way,’ von Furstenberg said.


Moncler Shares Surge, Boosted by Recovery in China

Moncler Group’s full-year revenues rose 7 percent to €3.11 billion ($3.42 billion), the company announced Thursday.

Moncler Shares Surge, Boosted by Recovery in China

Moncler Group’s full-year revenues rose 7 percent to €3.11 billion ($3.42 billion), the company announced Thursday.


Miu Miu Names New CEO Silvia Onofri As Design Director Decamps to Versace

Prada’s ‘little sister’ brand is seeking a soft landing after a period of explosive growth. In addition to chief executive Benedetta Petruzzo’s exit, design director Dario Vitale has recently left the brand.

Miu Miu Names New CEO Silvia Onofri As Design Director Decamps to Versace

Prada’s ‘little sister’ brand is seeking a soft landing after a period of explosive growth. In addition to chief executive Benedetta Petruzzo’s exit, design director Dario Vitale has recently left the brand.


Mytheresa’s Profits Soar Ahead of Its YNAP Acquisition

The German luxury e-tailer more than doubled its adjusted earnings in its second fiscal quarter that ended in December, providing a glimpse into how it will fare once its deal to acquire its competitor, Yoox-Net-a-Porter, is approved.

Mytheresa’s Profits Soar Ahead of Its YNAP Acquisition

The German luxury e-tailer more than doubled its adjusted earnings in its second fiscal quarter that ended in December, providing a glimpse into how it will fare once its deal to acquire its competitor, Yoox-Net-a-Porter, is approved.


The Problems With Gucci and Dior

After recently doubling their sales in less than five years, LVMH’s Dior and Kering’s Gucci are both facing serious headwinds, but their predicaments are as different as they are similar, writes Luca Solca.

The Problems With Gucci and Dior

After recently doubling their sales in less than five years, LVMH’s Dior and Kering’s Gucci are both facing serious headwinds, but their predicaments are as different as they are similar, writes Luca Solca.


This Week: The Super Bowl; Gucci at a Crossroads

Expectations are low for the struggling luxury mega brand, as parent Kering reports fourth-quarter results.

This Week: The Super Bowl; Gucci at a Crossroads

Expectations are low for the struggling luxury mega brand, as parent Kering reports fourth-quarter results.


Why Luxury Is Broken

The sheer number of changes at the top of big brands this week is a sign the industry is still searching for a way out of its current troubles.

Why Luxury Is Broken

The sheer number of changes at the top of big brands this week is a sign the industry is still searching for a way out of its current troubles.