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Global labels among Matches creditors to get back very little, offers come in

Global labels among Matches creditors to get back very little, offers come in

A new filing by Matches' administrators shows there’s been plenty of interest in buying it but that even if it was sold as a going concern, any new owner would have to deal with its severely dented reputation.
Luxury
Celine: Is Hedi Slimane on his way out?

Celine: Is Hedi Slimane on his way out?

For several weeks now, rumours have been flying around about a possible departure for the French designer from Celine. 
Luxury
Forum de la Mode: Arnaud Vaillant from Coperni talks about the importance of innovation

Forum de la Mode: Arnaud Vaillant from Coperni talks about the importance of innovation

At the 7th edition of the Forum de la Mode in Paris, Arnaud Vaillant, CEO and co-founder of Coperni, explained how the fashion and accessories brand is innovating, in particular with artificial intelligence.
Fashion
Kering: A difficult start to the year worldwide, except in Japan and the Middle East

Kering: A difficult start to the year worldwide, except in Japan and the Middle East

The luxury group suffered in all regions in the first quarter, except in Japan, where retail sales jumped by 16%, and in the Middle East. In Asia, which accounts for a third of Kering's revenues, sales fell by 19%.
Luxury
Loop Generation opens Chelsea store, carries host of big-name labels

Loop Generation opens Chelsea store, carries host of big-name labels

Loop Generation, the e-tailer for pre-loved designer fashion, has opened a physical store in London’s Chelsea.
Fashion
Prada and Miu Miu get a boost from China as rival Gucci struggles

Prada and Miu Miu get a boost from China as rival Gucci struggles

Prada SpA’s sales jumped as the Italian fashion group, which also owns Miu Miu, continues to outperform its biggest rivals.
Luxury
Kering shares drop after Gucci slump prompts profit warning

Kering shares drop after Gucci slump prompts profit warning

Kering SA shares tumbled after the luxury group warned that profit will plunge in the first half of the year on slumping sales at Gucci, its biggest brand. 
Luxury
John Smedley reopens for third-party manufacturing after 40-year hiatus

John Smedley reopens for third-party manufacturing after 40-year hiatus

Knitwear specialist John Smedley is betting on UK manufacturing making a comeback in a changed world and is investing millions in making its factory available for third-party manufacturing for the first time in 40 years.
Fashion
Kering warns profit to tumble following Gucci woes in China

Kering warns profit to tumble following Gucci woes in China

Kering SA warned that profit will plunge in the first half of the year after wealthy shoppers curbed spending on Gucci products.
Luxury
The LVMH 2024 Prize reveals its eight finalists

The LVMH 2024 Prize reveals its eight finalists

The French luxury group has unveiled the eight finalist labels for its eleventh LVMH Young Design Awards, from eight countries. The final will be held on September 10. 
Luxury
Ermenegildo Zegna grows by 8% in the first quarter

Ermenegildo Zegna grows by 8% in the first quarter

The Italian group achieved sales of 463 million euros in the first quarter, driven by the US, where sales jumped by 58%, while they fell by 15% in China. While Zegna made progress, Thom Browne fell back.
Luxury
Here's how The Folklore is poised for significant growth with its seed fundraising phase

Here's how The Folklore is poised for significant growth with its seed fundraising phase

Amira Rasool's plan to make her online marketplace the 'LVMH of Africa' is playing out globally.
Luxury
Valentino sees sales fall in 2023

Valentino sees sales fall in 2023

The Roman luxury house achieved sales of €1.35 billion in 2023, down 5% on 2022. However, sales through its direct sales network were up by 3%.
Luxury
Vivienne Westwood's own clothing to be auctioned in June

Vivienne Westwood's own clothing to be auctioned in June

​Vivienne Westwood’s personal wardrobe is going up for auction in London, including ballgowns, tweed suits and more.
Fashion
Ganni names ex Balenciaga exec Laura du Rusquec, as new CEO

Ganni names ex Balenciaga exec Laura du Rusquec, as new CEO

Ganni, the clean-cut Danish hipster label, has named the former Balenciaga executive Laura du Rusquec to be its new CEO in a significant shift of emphasis at the brand.
Luxury
Tapestry and Capri Holdings defend merger plans after FTC bombshell

Tapestry and Capri Holdings defend merger plans after FTC bombshell

​After news that the FTC in the US wants to block Tapestry’s takeover of Capri Holdings on competition grounds, both companies have issued statements defending their plans.
Luxury