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Saint Laurent is a Kering-owned luxury fashion brand, founded by the designer Yves Saint Laurent in 1961.

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Luxury

For Luxury Brands, the Latest Battle Is for Local Customers

In the third quarter, Gucci underperformed LVMH’s fashion and leather goods division as well as Kering stablemates like Saint Laurent, underscoring the growing importance of local customers in the age of Covid-19.

Luxury

For Luxury Brands, the Latest Battle Is for Local Customers

In the third quarter, Gucci underperformed LVMH’s fashion and leather goods division as well as Kering stablemates like Saint Laurent, underscoring the growing importance of local customers in the age of Covid-19.


Luxury

Luxury's Coronavirus Recovery: Who's Ahead and Who’s Behind?

Some sank, others surged. BoF examines how Kering, Hermès and Moncler stacked up against the high bar set by LVMH’s fashion and leather goods division last week.

Luxury

Luxury's Coronavirus Recovery: Who's Ahead and Who’s Behind?

Some sank, others surged. BoF examines how Kering, Hermès and Moncler stacked up against the high bar set by LVMH’s fashion and leather goods division last week.


Luxury

Gucci’s Appeal Holds Up in Pandemic as Kering Beats Estimates

The luxury group's organic revenue fell only 1.2 percent in the third quarter, compared with analysts’ projection for a 9.1 percent drop.

Luxury

Gucci’s Appeal Holds Up in Pandemic as Kering Beats Estimates

The luxury group's organic revenue fell only 1.2 percent in the third quarter, compared with analysts’ projection for a 9.1 percent drop.


Retail

Bloomingdale’s Bid to Keep Covid From Stealing Christmas

At a time when retailers usually try to lure shoppers with festive music and decorations, the luxury department store has amped up its website and — in a very out-of-character move — plans to drive traffic through flash sales.

Retail

Bloomingdale’s Bid to Keep Covid From Stealing Christmas

At a time when retailers usually try to lure shoppers with festive music and decorations, the luxury department store has amped up its website and — in a very out-of-character move — plans to drive traffic through flash sales.


Global Markets

India’s Fashion Industry at a Crossroads

As the virus spreads and the economy falters, the country’s fashion industry is nearing crisis point. With sales down, stores closing and artisan supply chains under pressure, designers are digging deep to become even more entrepreneurial.

Global Markets

India’s Fashion Industry at a Crossroads

As the virus spreads and the economy falters, the country’s fashion industry is nearing crisis point. With sales down, stores closing and artisan supply chains under pressure, designers are digging deep to become even more entrepreneurial.


Luxury

The Future of Handbags

In luxury’s biggest and most profitable category, the path to success is narrower than before. Which styles are selling and why?

Luxury

The Future of Handbags

In luxury’s biggest and most profitable category, the path to success is narrower than before. Which styles are selling and why?


Luxury

The Other Fashion Month

This autumn, labels from Michael Kors to Comme des Garçons to Raf Simons are presenting collections in October in what’s shaping up to be something like a second fashion month. Will it stick post-pandemic?

Luxury

The Other Fashion Month

This autumn, labels from Michael Kors to Comme des Garçons to Raf Simons are presenting collections in October in what’s shaping up to be something like a second fashion month. Will it stick post-pandemic?


Luxury

Should Luxury Build Resale Into Its Business Model?

This week, Gucci launched a partnership with The RealReal, betting that the rewards of engaging with the second-hand market outweigh the risks.

Luxury

Should Luxury Build Resale Into Its Business Model?

This week, Gucci launched a partnership with The RealReal, betting that the rewards of engaging with the second-hand market outweigh the risks.


Financial Markets

Luxury Makes Gains Despite Chaos

The market proved resilient through WHO warnings of a Covid spike in Europe, huge uncertainty over Brexit and the US elections, and the collapse of the sector’s biggest deal, as investors set their eyes on 2021.

Financial Markets

Luxury Makes Gains Despite Chaos

The market proved resilient through WHO warnings of a Covid spike in Europe, huge uncertainty over Brexit and the US elections, and the collapse of the sector’s biggest deal, as investors set their eyes on 2021.


Retail

Puma Shares Dip as Kering Sells 5.9% Stake

Kering sold its stake in the German sportswear company for approximately $772 million.

Retail

Puma Shares Dip as Kering Sells 5.9% Stake

Kering sold its stake in the German sportswear company for approximately $772 million.