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Luxury

Why Some Luxury Groups Are Doing Better Than Others

The slowdown in demand for high-end brands is hitting the sector unevenly, as seen in the polarised third-quarter results released this week by Hermès, Kering and others.

Luxury

Why Some Luxury Groups Are Doing Better Than Others

The slowdown in demand for high-end brands is hitting the sector unevenly, as seen in the polarised third-quarter results released this week by Hermès, Kering and others.


Luxury

Hermès Defies Luxury Sector Gloom

Sales at the French leather goods powerhouse rose briskly in the third quarter, far surpassing expectations and outshining rivals.

Luxury

Hermès Defies Luxury Sector Gloom

Sales at the French leather goods powerhouse rose briskly in the third quarter, far surpassing expectations and outshining rivals.


Fashion Week

In Paris, a Season of Normality

Save for a few outliers, simplicity reigned at Paris Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Paris, a Season of Normality

Save for a few outliers, simplicity reigned at Paris Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.


Global Markets

Luxury Retailers Are Following the Money to India’s New Affluent

Hermès and Christian Louboutin are among those willing to pay skyrocketing rent for space in historic real estate.

Global Markets

Luxury Retailers Are Following the Money to India’s New Affluent

Hermès and Christian Louboutin are among those willing to pay skyrocketing rent for space in historic real estate.


Luxury

The State of Luxury Resale

The secondary market for luxury goods holds significant promise, but there are several key challenges to overcome, writes Luca Solca.

Luxury

The State of Luxury Resale

The secondary market for luxury goods holds significant promise, but there are several key challenges to overcome, writes Luca Solca.


Global Markets

Explainer: How Russia’s Wartime Fashion Market Works

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been devastating for businesses in Kyiv and changed the dynamics of the fashion industry in Moscow more profoundly than anyone expected early last year.

Global Markets

Explainer: How Russia’s Wartime Fashion Market Works

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been devastating for businesses in Kyiv and changed the dynamics of the fashion industry in Moscow more profoundly than anyone expected early last year.


Luxury

Luxury Slowdown? Not So Fast

Momentum in China and tourist spend in Europe enabled the sector to continue growing in Q2, while Kering’s surprise acquisition of a 30 percent stake in Valentino suggests there is more consolidation to come, writes Imran Amed.

Luxury

Luxury Slowdown? Not So Fast

Momentum in China and tourist spend in Europe enabled the sector to continue growing in Q2, while Kering’s surprise acquisition of a 30 percent stake in Valentino suggests there is more consolidation to come, writes Imran Amed.


Luxury

Hermès Sales Surge 28%, Defying Luxury Slowdown

Sales at the Birkin bag maker accelerated in the second quarter, contrasting with softening demand at several key rivals.

Luxury

Hermès Sales Surge 28%, Defying Luxury Slowdown

Sales at the Birkin bag maker accelerated in the second quarter, contrasting with softening demand at several key rivals.


Luxury

How Jane Birkin Changed ‘French Girl’ Style Forever

The British French actress and singer, who died on Sunday, embodied changing ideas of femininity and influenced fashion far beyond the Hermès bag that famously bears her name.

Luxury

How Jane Birkin Changed ‘French Girl’ Style Forever

The British French actress and singer, who died on Sunday, embodied changing ideas of femininity and influenced fashion far beyond the Hermès bag that famously bears her name.


Fashion Week

Why Does Fashion Need Haute Couture?

On Monday at 10 a.m., a swarm of extremely well-heeled clients — dressed in Schiaparelli looks, holding Schiaparelli bags and wearing bright gold Schiaparelli jewellery, often the same pieces, from the same collections — proceeded en masse into the Petit Palais in Paris.

Fashion Week

Why Does Fashion Need Haute Couture?

On Monday at 10 a.m., a swarm of extremely well-heeled clients — dressed in Schiaparelli looks, holding Schiaparelli bags and wearing bright gold Schiaparelli jewellery, often the same pieces, from the same collections — proceeded en masse into the Petit Palais in Paris.