Birkenstock opens Miami Design District store
German footwear brand Birkenstock on Friday opened a new retail store in the Miami Design District, as the firm looks to make further inroads in the U.S. following its recent …
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Catching up with Roger Vivier’s Gherardo Felloni
New York usually holds the dubious honor of being the place of many ‘firsts’ for its many inhabitants and visitors due to its magical, anything-is-possible aura. For Roger Vivier creative …
Hermès created Europe’s biggest family fortune after spurning LVMH
By Bloomberg Published Dec 9, 2023 On a chilly October day in Paris in 2010, Bertrand Puech got an unexpected call on his cellphone from Bernard Arnault, the founder of …
The record rush to buy a Rolex or a Patek Philippe is over
By Bloomberg Published Dec 9, 2023 The biggest ever boom in Swiss luxury watches is coming to an end. For three years, the industry enjoyed a surge of renewed interest …
French specialist retailers’ sales fail to bounce back in November
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Dec 9, 2023 September and October have been tough, and specialist retail chains in France, from fashion to home decoration, sportswear and others, were hoping …
A bullish Bruno Pavlovsky on a beautiful 2023, taking Chanel to Manchester and maintaining Métiers d’Art
In an unexpected move, Chanel took its latest collection of Métiers d’Art to Manchester this week, harnessing the gritty energy of the city in a great show. Chanel All week, …
New Shiseido venture fund will invest in innovative early-stage companies
Japanese beauty giant Shiseido Company Limited has announced the launch of a venture fund for investing in innovative early-stage companies within the beauty/wellness space. Shiseido Called Shiseido Long Term Investments …
Hugo Boss invests in sustainability-focused venture capital fund
Hugo Boss said it has further strengthened “its commitment to a more sustainable future” by becoming the first company to invest in Collateral Good Ventures Fashion I. This is a …
Lanvin names new CEO and Chairman as Joann Cheng steps down
Lanvin Group has new executives at the helm with Joann Cheng, its founding Chairman and CEO, having “informed the board that she has decided to step down from her roles …
In Olympics race, Adidas pursues edge in new sports
By Reuters API Published Dec 8, 2023 As sportswear rivals jockey for position ahead of next year’s Paris Olympics, Adidas is aiming to stamp its brand on smaller events such …