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A financial lens on the fast-changing fashion sector, including markets, investors and deals.

LVMH's Creative Reshuffles Pay Off

The luxury conglomerate's sales breezed past analysts’ estimates as creative revamps at its Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior fashion brands helped fuel growth.

LVMH's Creative Reshuffles Pay Off

The luxury conglomerate's sales breezed past analysts’ estimates as creative revamps at its Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior fashion brands helped fuel growth.


Victoria’s Secret Online Rival ThirdLove Tests First Real Store

The e-commerce lingerie retailer is planning to scale up by opening up its first brick-and-mortar store.

Victoria’s Secret Online Rival ThirdLove Tests First Real Store

The e-commerce lingerie retailer is planning to scale up by opening up its first brick-and-mortar store.


J.Crew Taps Banks for IPO of Madewell

Madewell's initial offering will reportedly take place sometime after the US Labour Day holiday in September.

J.Crew Taps Banks for IPO of Madewell

Madewell's initial offering will reportedly take place sometime after the US Labour Day holiday in September.


La Perla Owner Bets on Ralph & Russo with Minority Stake

The label made famous by Meghan Markle lost £2.5 million ($3.1 million) on £14.3 million of sales in 2017, according to public filings.

La Perla Owner Bets on Ralph & Russo with Minority Stake

The label made famous by Meghan Markle lost £2.5 million ($3.1 million) on £14.3 million of sales in 2017, according to public filings.


Levi Strauss Falls, Profit Declines as Company Spends to Grow

Earnings slipped 21 percent from the prior year, affected by $29 million of expenses associated with Levi's IPO.

Levi Strauss Falls, Profit Declines as Company Spends to Grow

Earnings slipped 21 percent from the prior year, affected by $29 million of expenses associated with Levi's IPO.


Revolve's Influencer Strategy Helps Draw Slew of Buy Ratings

The clothing company was rated highly by Wall Street analysts, as shares rise by 7.3 percent.

Revolve's Influencer Strategy Helps Draw Slew of Buy Ratings

The clothing company was rated highly by Wall Street analysts, as shares rise by 7.3 percent.


Global Fashion Group Shares Fall After Stock Market Debut

Investor demand fell short of the e-commerce group's expectations, with share sales only raising half of the target amount.

Global Fashion Group Shares Fall After Stock Market Debut

Investor demand fell short of the e-commerce group's expectations, with share sales only raising half of the target amount.


Global Fashion Group IPO Mostly Backed by Existing Shareholders

Facing low investor demand, the e-commerce fashion group cut its initial share price from up to €8 to €4.50.

Global Fashion Group IPO Mostly Backed by Existing Shareholders

Facing low investor demand, the e-commerce fashion group cut its initial share price from up to €8 to €4.50.


Philippine Retail Billionaire Plans Move From Fashion to Pets

The retail company will expand its offering to pet, health and beauty products.

Philippine Retail Billionaire Plans Move From Fashion to Pets

The retail company will expand its offering to pet, health and beauty products.


Nike Misses Earnings Estimates for First Time in Seven Years

The sportswear manufacturer reported earnings below expectations due to higher overhead expenses and a steeper tax bill.

Nike Misses Earnings Estimates for First Time in Seven Years

The sportswear manufacturer reported earnings below expectations due to higher overhead expenses and a steeper tax bill.


Belle International Files for Hong Kong IPO to Raise $1 Billion

The footwear company plans to make a stock market debut with the largest Chinese sportswear retailer, Topsports.

Belle International Files for Hong Kong IPO to Raise $1 Billion

The footwear company plans to make a stock market debut with the largest Chinese sportswear retailer, Topsports.


Op-Ed | H&M Is Finally Going in the Right Direction

The Swedish retail company's stock of unsold clothes is shrinking amid recent demand increase and shares up by 25 percent.

Op-Ed | H&M Is Finally Going in the Right Direction

The Swedish retail company's stock of unsold clothes is shrinking amid recent demand increase and shares up by 25 percent.