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

The longtime deputy and sucessor of the luxury label’s founder has left the business just one year after a takeover by Zegna and Estée Lauder.

The longtime deputy and sucessor of the luxury label’s founder has left the business just one year after a takeover by Zegna and Estée Lauder.

All three companies will report results amid a sharp downturn in demand in key markets. That, plus the Olympics kick off in Paris.

All three companies will report results amid a sharp downturn in demand in key markets. That, plus the Olympics kick off in Paris.

Expectations for the second-quarter earnings season were already low in the luxury sector, but the slew of bleak reports have dashed hopes of a recovery in the second half.

Expectations for the second-quarter earnings season were already low in the luxury sector, but the slew of bleak reports have dashed hopes of a recovery in the second half.

Chanel, Prada, Hermès, Loewe and Louis Vuitton have been collaborating with museums, artists and art fairs in China to generate marketing buzz and expand their client base amid a slowdown in the key luxury market.

Chanel, Prada, Hermès, Loewe and Louis Vuitton have been collaborating with museums, artists and art fairs in China to generate marketing buzz and expand their client base amid a slowdown in the key luxury market.

The double-digit drop in sales seen in the latest results mark a stunning reversal of fortune for an industry that enjoyed an unprecedented sales boom during the pandemic-era.

The double-digit drop in sales seen in the latest results mark a stunning reversal of fortune for an industry that enjoyed an unprecedented sales boom during the pandemic-era.

The British trench coat maker’s revenues tumbled over 20 percent this spring. How will new leadership change the strategy? And will it work?

The British trench coat maker’s revenues tumbled over 20 percent this spring. How will new leadership change the strategy? And will it work?

The British trench coat maker has named Joshua Schulman its new chief executive, replacing Jonathan Akeroyd, as its latest attempt to push upmarket fails.

The British trench coat maker has named Joshua Schulman its new chief executive, replacing Jonathan Akeroyd, as its latest attempt to push upmarket fails.

Both companies could (though mostly likely won’t) use results this week to address speculation about key elements of their business. That, plus Amazon Prime Day returns.

Both companies could (though mostly likely won’t) use results this week to address speculation about key elements of their business. That, plus Amazon Prime Day returns.

Whoever brings home the medals at the Paris Olympics later this month, the French owner of Louis Vuitton and Dior will have a starring role in the games.

Whoever brings home the medals at the Paris Olympics later this month, the French owner of Louis Vuitton and Dior will have a starring role in the games.

Downbeat investor reaction to Brunello Cucinelli’s solid second-quarter earnings is an ominous sign for Europe’s luxury goods companies.

Downbeat investor reaction to Brunello Cucinelli’s solid second-quarter earnings is an ominous sign for Europe’s luxury goods companies.

Police crackdown on street merchants in Seine-Saint-Denis, where one in three lives in poverty according to French national statistics, has drawn criticism for pushing people already in economically precarious situations into further difficulty.

Police crackdown on street merchants in Seine-Saint-Denis, where one in three lives in poverty according to French national statistics, has drawn criticism for pushing people already in economically precarious situations into further difficulty.

The British trench coat maker’s latest revamp has faltered. Some point to executional errors, but Burberry may need to rethink its strategy and become a ‘British Coach,’ writes Luca Solca.

The British trench coat maker’s latest revamp has faltered. Some point to executional errors, but Burberry may need to rethink its strategy and become a ‘British Coach,’ writes Luca Solca.
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.