David Pemsel to Step Down as British Fashion Council Chairman
The UK fashion trade body has yet to name a successor.

Tourists are flocking to Japan to scoop up high-end clothes and handbags at a discount thanks to a weak yen.

Tourists are flocking to Japan to scoop up high-end clothes and handbags at a discount thanks to a weak yen.

Tapping into an evolving travel mindset among consumers, Paul & Shark CEO Andrea Dini shares why he is building the brand’s presence in new spaces — including the Spanish island of Formentera for its summer activation — and how it is driving its mission to operate with purpose.

Tapping into an evolving travel mindset among consumers, Paul & Shark CEO Andrea Dini shares why he is building the brand’s presence in new spaces — including the Spanish island of Formentera for its summer activation — and how it is driving its mission to operate with purpose.

A Swiss court has dismissed Hermès heir Nicolas Puech’s claims against his former wealth manager over the alleged loss of his fortune, leaving the fate of his significant stake in the luxury brand uncertain.

A Swiss court has dismissed Hermès heir Nicolas Puech’s claims against his former wealth manager over the alleged loss of his fortune, leaving the fate of his significant stake in the luxury brand uncertain.

Owner Prada Group reported first-half retail sales up 18 percent, spurred by red-hot Miu Miu, even as the sector's biggest groups reported falling sales.

Owner Prada Group reported first-half retail sales up 18 percent, spurred by red-hot Miu Miu, even as the sector's biggest groups reported falling sales.

Fashion was in the spotlight as the Paris 2024 games opened with an awe-inspiring spectacle including a mock runway show, as well as performances by Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura and Celine Dion.

Fashion was in the spotlight as the Paris 2024 games opened with an awe-inspiring spectacle including a mock runway show, as well as performances by Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura and Celine Dion.

Luxury’s results ‘superweek’ underscored just how far consumer demand has fallen. Macroeconomic gloom is part of the problem, but there may be deeper issues with big luxury’s value proposition.

Luxury’s results ‘superweek’ underscored just how far consumer demand has fallen. Macroeconomic gloom is part of the problem, but there may be deeper issues with big luxury’s value proposition.

Sales at the French luxury group grew to €3.7 billion ($4.02 billion), a 13 percent organic sales rise that strips out currency fluctuations.

Sales at the French luxury group grew to €3.7 billion ($4.02 billion), a 13 percent organic sales rise that strips out currency fluctuations.

The French group’s sales fell 11 percent as its Saint Laurent and Balenciaga units also continued to suffer, underscoring the gap with key rivals in an increasingly cut-throat luxury market.

The French group’s sales fell 11 percent as its Saint Laurent and Balenciaga units also continued to suffer, underscoring the gap with key rivals in an increasingly cut-throat luxury market.

The designer brings “creative design expertise and forward-thinking approach,” the Italian footwear brand owned by Lanvin Group said.

The designer brings “creative design expertise and forward-thinking approach,” the Italian footwear brand owned by Lanvin Group said.

The Louis Vuitton and Dior owner’s revenues fell for a second consecutive quarter, suggesting even the sector’s strongest players are struggling to buck a slowdown in demand for high-end brands.

The Louis Vuitton and Dior owner’s revenues fell for a second consecutive quarter, suggesting even the sector’s strongest players are struggling to buck a slowdown in demand for high-end brands.

Some shareholders are asking the luxury giant to take more aggressive steps to monitor its supply chain after Italian prosecutors alleged factories manufacturing for Dior exploited workers.

Some shareholders are asking the luxury giant to take more aggressive steps to monitor its supply chain after Italian prosecutors alleged factories manufacturing for Dior exploited workers.

Ambitious sales targets and lower commissions for some salespeople have led them to defect for competitors, taking some of their loyal clients with them.

Ambitious sales targets and lower commissions for some salespeople have led them to defect for competitors, taking some of their loyal clients with them.
The UK fashion trade body has yet to name a successor.
Dolce & Gabbana is seeking to raise cash using transactions outside the Italian fashion house’s day-to-day business after banks agreed to waive terms governing its debt as demand for luxury goods stays weak.
The Chinese jewellery maker’s revenue increased 60 percent to $2.9 billion during the the six months ended June.
More than 80 percent of the company’s fastest-growing segment — Gen Z and Millennials — are scanning the secondary market before buying new items from luxury brands.
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.
Citing company sources, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera said market conditions for the luxury industry were still challenging and negotiating a deal could require time.
Congestion at ports in Asia combined with weaker demand across Europe and emerging markets from the war hurt sales, the company said.