Loewe Marketing Chief Charlie Smith Departs for UK Tech Firm Nothing
Smith is joining London-based smartphone company Nothing, where he will oversee brand, image, marketing, communications and store design.
Luxury
What’s Couture For? Chanel and Dior’s New Designers Make Their Case
Matthieu Blazy and Jonathan Anderson each took different approaches to navigating the inherent tensions of French couture, Robert Williams writes. Plus: LVMH’s results.
What’s Couture For? Chanel and Dior’s New Designers Make Their Case
Matthieu Blazy and Jonathan Anderson each took different approaches to navigating the inherent tensions of French couture, Robert Williams writes. Plus: LVMH’s results.
Luxury
LVMH Sees Tough Year Ahead as Fashion Sales Struggle
Fourth-quarter sales in the world’s biggest luxury group rose 1 percent, slightly ahead of expectations. Sales fell 3 percent in the key fashion and leather goods division as the sector continues to face sluggish demand. ‘2026 will not be easy,’ chairman Bernard Arnault said.
LVMH Sees Tough Year Ahead as Fashion Sales Struggle
Fourth-quarter sales in the world’s biggest luxury group rose 1 percent, slightly ahead of expectations. Sales fell 3 percent in the key fashion and leather goods division as the sector continues to face sluggish demand. ‘2026 will not be easy,’ chairman Bernard Arnault said.
Luxury
Louis Vuitton, Dior and What Luxury Means Today
LVMH’s two biggest brands took radically different approaches this menswear season, tapping into fast-evolving ideas about taste and status, writes Robert Williams.
Louis Vuitton, Dior and What Luxury Means Today
LVMH’s two biggest brands took radically different approaches this menswear season, tapping into fast-evolving ideas about taste and status, writes Robert Williams.
Luxury
Bottega Veneta’s CEO to Exit and Take Helm at Moncler
Leo Rongone kept up momentum at the Italian leather goods house through two designer transitions, onboarding Matthieu Blazy and Louise Trotter. Now he'll take on the role of group CEO at Moncler.
Bottega Veneta’s CEO to Exit and Take Helm at Moncler
Leo Rongone kept up momentum at the Italian leather goods house through two designer transitions, onboarding Matthieu Blazy and Louise Trotter. Now he'll take on the role of group CEO at Moncler.
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Luxury
‘Less Cynical, More Human’: Inside Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Balenciaga Vision
With his latest collection for men and women, Piccioli confirms a softer, less confrontational direction for the Parisian house known for its radical fashion statements. ‘There's nothing worse than trying to be cool,’ the designer said.
‘Less Cynical, More Human’: Inside Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Balenciaga Vision
With his latest collection for men and women, Piccioli confirms a softer, less confrontational direction for the Parisian house known for its radical fashion statements. ‘There's nothing worse than trying to be cool,’ the designer said.
Luxury
What Comes After Viral Fashion?
This week in luxury, calculated risk-taking wins the red carpet at the Golden Globes, while Brunello Cucinelli and Richemont report Q4 sales. Plus, what to watch for at Milan men’s week.
What Comes After Viral Fashion?
This week in luxury, calculated risk-taking wins the red carpet at the Golden Globes, while Brunello Cucinelli and Richemont report Q4 sales. Plus, what to watch for at Milan men’s week.
Luxury
The Big Luxury Stories We’re Tracking in 2026
Who will be held accountable if designer revamps don’t land? Plus, the fallout from Saks’ expected bankruptcy, Dior hits stores, a long road in China and more.
The Big Luxury Stories We’re Tracking in 2026
Who will be held accountable if designer revamps don’t land? Plus, the fallout from Saks’ expected bankruptcy, Dior hits stores, a long road in China and more.
Luxury
Burberry’s CEO on Turning ‘Britishness’ Into a Global Language
Joshua Schulman reveals how he’s fuelling the brand’s turnaround with a more get-able take on British luxury and a new sense of urgency in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 report.
Burberry’s CEO on Turning ‘Britishness’ Into a Global Language
Joshua Schulman reveals how he’s fuelling the brand’s turnaround with a more get-able take on British luxury and a new sense of urgency in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 report.
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Luxury
Phoebe Philo Sales Top $40 Million in 2025
The London-based fashion startup nearly tripled revenues in its second full year of trading.
Phoebe Philo Sales Top $40 Million in 2025
The London-based fashion startup nearly tripled revenues in its second full year of trading.
Luxury
High Margin: Will a Year of Designer Revamps Pay Off?
The luxury fashion market appears poised to turn a corner, but questions linger as Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Balenciaga and others prepare to bring their new creative visions to market.
High Margin: Will a Year of Designer Revamps Pay Off?
The luxury fashion market appears poised to turn a corner, but questions linger as Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Balenciaga and others prepare to bring their new creative visions to market.
Sports
Salomon’s Plan to Grow in Running and Fashion
Gorpcore is over, says CEO Guillaume Meyzenq. Can the Amer Sports-backed brand keep growing its fashion footprint while maintaining its credibility in performance running?
Salomon’s Plan to Grow in Running and Fashion
Gorpcore is over, says CEO Guillaume Meyzenq. Can the Amer Sports-backed brand keep growing its fashion footprint while maintaining its credibility in performance running?
Luxury
Why Prada Moved on From Dario Vitale (and What Comes Next for Versace)
The news that Versace’s designer is exiting the brand comes two days after Prada’s acquisition of the brand, confirming months of speculation. What will Versace do next?
Why Prada Moved on From Dario Vitale (and What Comes Next for Versace)
The news that Versace’s designer is exiting the brand comes two days after Prada’s acquisition of the brand, confirming months of speculation. What will Versace do next?
The News in Brief
WMH Acquires Production Company Profirst France, To Be Merged with Petit Ami
Under new ownership the agencies will rebrand as The Officin.
Dsquared2 and OTB’s Staff International Spar Over Licensing Deal
Dean and Dan Caten's Y2K denim brand has terminated its licensing deal with Renzo Rosso's production and distribution arm ahead of its expiration. Staff is seeking to block the move in Italian courts.
Francesca Amfitheatrof Exits Louis Vuitton
The luxury brand's artistic director for watches and jewellery is leaving after seven years.
Hermès Responds to ‘Walmart Birkin’, Dupe Culture
CEO Axel Dumas called fakes “detestable” while acknowledging the grey area surrounding many copycat products.
Valentino-Owner Mayhoola Names Riccardo Bellini as Managing Director
Bellini will oversee strategy, operations and development of the Qatari luxury group’s portfolio, which also includes Balmain.
Y/Project Is Officially Shutting Down
The Paris fashion label known for its twisted denim and ruched silhouettes under Belgian designer Glenn Martens has ceased operations.
LVMH’s Sophie Brocart Heads to Chanel in New Sustainability Role
Brocart has been CEO of Patou since 2018, working to relaunch the line alongside designer Guillaume Henry.