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PARIS, France — At A.P.C., Jean Touitou continues morphing and expanding the repertoire of his forte — clean, pragmatic dressing. This season he moved away from French chic to cater to urban vibes with workwear nods. It translated into a modular wardrobe of glorified post-basics in singular colours that looked fresh and tempting.
Haider at Tom Ford, Pieter at Alaïa, comings and goings in fashion, and Nico at Courrèges coming up fast, all of it leading to a day of dynamic fashion in Paris, writes Tim Blanks.
One of the busiest days of Paris fashion week featured a hello at Balmain, a goodbye at Alaïa and variations on signature visions at Courrèges, The Row, Dries Van Noten and Tom Ford.
Controlled eroticism and an ’80s-inflected view on mid-century glamour were in focus at Tron’s debut show for the Mayhoola-backed Parisian brand.
After accusing the publication of ‘copying’ his remote viewing events, the creator hosted a live runway show in a 2,000-seat Paris theater.
The American cosmetic giant’s buyout of Ayurvedic beauty line Forest Essentials came as a surprise. By picking an under-the-radar brand it knows well, the company can show that it’s still in the M&A game without needing to outbid rivals.
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Strong growth at Miu Miu helped lift results, but the Italian luxury group said that integrating Versace will weigh on margins in the near term as it begins the turnaround of the struggling brand
