Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.

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

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

Brands from Prada to Abercrombie & Fitch will provide clarity on how the fashion industry is approaching the newly uncertain trade landscape. Plus, a preview of Paris Fashion Week.

Brands from Prada to Abercrombie & Fitch will provide clarity on how the fashion industry is approaching the newly uncertain trade landscape. Plus, a preview of Paris Fashion Week.

Beauty sales are still growing, but shoppers are value-conscious and less loyal than ever, requiring major players to rethink their strategies.

Beauty sales are still growing, but shoppers are value-conscious and less loyal than ever, requiring major players to rethink their strategies.

The Omani fragrance house charted record sales growth in 2025, driven by its high-concentration ‘Exceptional Extraits’ collection and its global fleet of stores.

The Omani fragrance house charted record sales growth in 2025, driven by its high-concentration ‘Exceptional Extraits’ collection and its global fleet of stores.
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Japan’s largest beauty company posted its first loss in decades after writing down Drunk Elephant. With a turnaround in progress, it needs to revisit its overall brand mix to prove it can — or can’t — evolve.

Japan’s largest beauty company posted its first loss in decades after writing down Drunk Elephant. With a turnaround in progress, it needs to revisit its overall brand mix to prove it can — or can’t — evolve.

Kering’s latest earnings report will likely show another steep sales decline at its largest brand. Plus, New York Fashion Week begins.

Kering’s latest earnings report will likely show another steep sales decline at its largest brand. Plus, New York Fashion Week begins.

It’s a case of winners and losers for Swiss watchmakers, as the strongest brands shoot ahead, widening the gap with their smaller rivals, writes Robin Swithinbank. Plus, Rolex’s LIV Golf tie-up and The Honourable Merchants Group’s pause.

It’s a case of winners and losers for Swiss watchmakers, as the strongest brands shoot ahead, widening the gap with their smaller rivals, writes Robin Swithinbank. Plus, Rolex’s LIV Golf tie-up and The Honourable Merchants Group’s pause.

Matthieu Blazy and Jonathan Anderson each took different approaches to navigating the inherent tensions of French couture, Robert Williams writes. Plus: LVMH’s results.

Matthieu Blazy and Jonathan Anderson each took different approaches to navigating the inherent tensions of French couture, Robert Williams writes. Plus: LVMH’s results.
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Fourth-quarter sales in the world’s biggest luxury group rose 1 percent, slightly ahead of expectations. Sales fell 3 percent in the key fashion and leather goods division as the sector continues to face sluggish demand. ‘2026 will not be easy,’ chairman Bernard Arnault said.

Fourth-quarter sales in the world’s biggest luxury group rose 1 percent, slightly ahead of expectations. Sales fell 3 percent in the key fashion and leather goods division as the sector continues to face sluggish demand. ‘2026 will not be easy,’ chairman Bernard Arnault said.

Luxury-goods makers are facing investor anxiety and a projected rough earnings season despite earlier hopes for a 2026 recovery.

Luxury-goods makers are facing investor anxiety and a projected rough earnings season despite earlier hopes for a 2026 recovery.

The world’s biggest luxury conglomerate reports fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday, and CEO Bernard Arnault will give his annual, often market-moving press conference.

The world’s biggest luxury conglomerate reports fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday, and CEO Bernard Arnault will give his annual, often market-moving press conference.

The Swiss group outpaced analyst forecasts with robust sales from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels while watch brands showed further improvement.

The Swiss group outpaced analyst forecasts with robust sales from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels while watch brands showed further improvement.
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
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.
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.