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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
Billionaire Pinaults fight to pull Gucci off the discount rack

Billionaire Pinaults fight to pull Gucci off the discount rack

On a recent Friday afternoon, shoppers at a Gucci boutique waded through heaps of heavily discounted, past-season merchandise: Yellow pumps, furry slippers, flamboyant jackets and bright green clutches. 
Luxury
Central's search for new Selfridges partner goes on, reportedly in talks with possible buyers

Central's search for new Selfridges partner goes on, reportedly in talks with possible buyers

​Middle Eastern and Chinese investors are reportedly eyeing a Selfridges stake as Thailand-based Central Group continues to seek an owner-partner to replace failed co-owner Signa.
Fashion
Valentino Chairman bets quiet luxury is over after Michele hire

Valentino Chairman bets quiet luxury is over after Michele hire

The fashion industry’s era of so-called quiet luxury is over and affluent consumers will want bold designs again, the chairman of Valentino has predicted.
Luxury
Venice Biennale 2024: Between luxury and conflict

Venice Biennale 2024: Between luxury and conflict

Chaos, conflict and the claustrophobia of consumer culture were at the heart of this year’s Venice Biennale, which ironically has rarely seen an opening week more crammed with activations by fashion and luxury brands.
Luxury
Alexander McQueen: Gaelle Collet appointed brand and communications director

Alexander McQueen: Gaelle Collet appointed brand and communications director

Kering's British label has appointed Gaelle Collet, who has worked for Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent and Celine, among others, as head of brand and communications.
Luxury
Armani "doesn’t rule out" merger or IPO in succession plan

Armani "doesn’t rule out" merger or IPO in succession plan

Three months before his 90th birthday, Giorgio Armani is hinting at possible big changes for his Italian fashion empire once he’s no longer in charge. 
Luxury
Britain’s retail sales disappoint in sign of lacklustre recovery

Britain’s retail sales disappoint in sign of lacklustre recovery

Hardware stores, furniture shops, and clothing stores all reported a rise in sales, but these gains were offset by falling food sales and in department stores where retailers say higher prices hit trading.”
Fashion
Represent to launch Metallica collab

Represent to launch Metallica collab

Represent will launch a collaboration with Metallica on 24 April with TikTok star Huddy starring in the campaign. The British luxury streetwear label said it “marks a full circle moment” for the brand”.
Fashion
Klarna Untrend Report highlights classics, explores value of AI for consumer journey

Klarna Untrend Report highlights classics, explores value of AI for consumer journey

Klarna’s exploration of AI has produced what it’s calling its Untrend Report. Produced using AI, it highlights the products that defy trends and it also focuses on AI as a way to help consumers shop more sustainably.
Fashion
Fendi unveils new boutique in Cannes

Fendi unveils new boutique in Cannes

Italian luxury brand Fendi revealed its latest address on the Croisette. Spanning over 500 square meters across two levels, the establishment boasts a private suite tailored for VIP clientele.
Luxury
LVMH highlights its socio-economic impact at its Annual General Meeting

LVMH highlights its socio-economic impact at its Annual General Meeting

For once, Bernard Arnault, CEO of the world's number one luxury goods group, and his teams emphasised the group's social approach at its Annual General Meeting in Paris on Thursday morning.
Luxury
Arnault says he hopes tensions with China on Lluxury quiet down

Arnault says he hopes tensions with China on Lluxury quiet down

Billionaire Bernard Arnault said he hopes a planned visit to France next month by China’s Xi Jinping will help smooth trade relations between Paris and Beijing.
Luxury
Two more Arnault heirs join LVMH board

Two more Arnault heirs join LVMH board

Two of LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault's sons and heirs were named to the board of the luxury goods conglomerate on Thursday.
Luxury