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How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.

Ralph Lauren’s Next Chapter: Do More With More

At its first investor day since 2022, the brand will lay out a plan to build on its recent success, including expanding into 20 more cities and continuing to grow lucrative categories like handbags and outerwear.

Ralph Lauren’s Next Chapter: Do More With More

At its first investor day since 2022, the brand will lay out a plan to build on its recent success, including expanding into 20 more cities and continuing to grow lucrative categories like handbags and outerwear.


Coach Conquered Gen Z. What’s Next?

The American handbag brand is reaping the rewards of a years-long comeback plan. Keeping up the momentum is the next challenge.

Coach Conquered Gen Z. What’s Next?

The American handbag brand is reaping the rewards of a years-long comeback plan. Keeping up the momentum is the next challenge.


Does Brunello Cucinelli Have the Answers to Luxury’s Problems?

The ‘quiet luxury’ Italian cashmere label that’s still generating double-digit sales growth amid a sharp downturn in luxury demand has cast itself as the tortoise to the wider sector’s hare.

Does Brunello Cucinelli Have the Answers to Luxury’s Problems?

The ‘quiet luxury’ Italian cashmere label that’s still generating double-digit sales growth amid a sharp downturn in luxury demand has cast itself as the tortoise to the wider sector’s hare.


Gucci CEO Said to Exit Amid Kering Shakeup

Kering deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini is set to replace Stefano Cantino at the helm of the troubled Italian megabrand, sources said, as new group chief executive Luca de Meo moves quickly to shake up the French conglomerate’s senior ranks.

Gucci CEO Said to Exit Amid Kering Shakeup

Kering deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini is set to replace Stefano Cantino at the helm of the troubled Italian megabrand, sources said, as new group chief executive Luca de Meo moves quickly to shake up the French conglomerate’s senior ranks.


This Week: London Fashion Week’s Comeback Attempt; All Eyes on the Fed

A new British Fashion Council CEO hopes to bring more emerging designers to the schedule, though Burberry and H&M will likely hog the spotlight. Plus, the Federal Reserve makes a key interest rate decision.

This Week: London Fashion Week’s Comeback Attempt; All Eyes on the Fed

A new British Fashion Council CEO hopes to bring more emerging designers to the schedule, though Burberry and H&M will likely hog the spotlight. Plus, the Federal Reserve makes a key interest rate decision.


Tough Choices for Armani’s Heirs

The designer’s will unexpectedly called for his brand to be sold or file for an IPO. With the luxury sector in a slump, neither option looks particularly appealing right now, writes Imran Amed.

Tough Choices for Armani’s Heirs

The designer’s will unexpectedly called for his brand to be sold or file for an IPO. With the luxury sector in a slump, neither option looks particularly appealing right now, writes Imran Amed.


Armani’s Surprise Will, Explained

The Italian designer, whose last testament was made public this week, mandated that the Armani foundation must sell a 15 percent stake in the fashion house to LVMH, L’Oréal, EssilorLuxottica or another company of similar standing, or pursue an IPO, within 18 months.

Armani’s Surprise Will, Explained

The Italian designer, whose last testament was made public this week, mandated that the Armani foundation must sell a 15 percent stake in the fashion house to LVMH, L’Oréal, EssilorLuxottica or another company of similar standing, or pursue an IPO, within 18 months.


Shrinking Audiences, a Cash Crisis and Rivals on the Rise: What’s Gone Wrong at Tate?

The museum group is struggling with its identity – while the National Gallery is not only thriving but expanding into modern art.

Shrinking Audiences, a Cash Crisis and Rivals on the Rise: What’s Gone Wrong at Tate?

The museum group is struggling with its identity – while the National Gallery is not only thriving but expanding into modern art.


Giorgio Armani’s Will Tells Heirs to Sell the Brand or Seek IPO

The document says the late designer's heirs must sell a minority stake within 18 months, with a larger transfer to the same buyer to occur later, and give preference to LVMH, L'Oréal or EssilorLuxottica, according to Reuters. Otherwise, the brand should pursue an IPO.

Giorgio Armani’s Will Tells Heirs to Sell the Brand or Seek IPO

The document says the late designer's heirs must sell a minority stake within 18 months, with a larger transfer to the same buyer to occur later, and give preference to LVMH, L'Oréal or EssilorLuxottica, according to Reuters. Otherwise, the brand should pursue an IPO.


Why Luxury Needs to Rethink How It Speaks to Gen Z

Many high-end brands are struggling to connect with young consumers, who are either bored by dated marketing, turned off by high prices or both. Time is running out, as Gen Z is poised to dominate luxury spending by 2030.

Why Luxury Needs to Rethink How It Speaks to Gen Z

Many high-end brands are struggling to connect with young consumers, who are either bored by dated marketing, turned off by high prices or both. Time is running out, as Gen Z is poised to dominate luxury spending by 2030.


The Great Fashion Reset: Can Designer Debuts Revive Luxury? | The Debrief

With luxury demand slowing and prices soaring, top houses are betting on fresh creative leadership to re-energise customers. The Debrief unpacks what runway debuts at brands like Gucci, Chanel and Dior can – and can’t – fix this season.

The Great Fashion Reset: Can Designer Debuts Revive Luxury? | The Debrief

With luxury demand slowing and prices soaring, top houses are betting on fresh creative leadership to re-energise customers. The Debrief unpacks what runway debuts at brands like Gucci, Chanel and Dior can – and can’t – fix this season.


Inside Kering’s Changing of the Guard

A $24 million welcome bonus was in focus as new CEO Luca de Meo took the reins from François-Henri Pinault. Improving performance will require tough choices to ‘reduce our costs, reduce our debt, and where necessary, rationalise, reorganise, reposition some of our brands,’ de Meo said.

Inside Kering’s Changing of the Guard

A $24 million welcome bonus was in focus as new CEO Luca de Meo took the reins from François-Henri Pinault. Improving performance will require tough choices to ‘reduce our costs, reduce our debt, and where necessary, rationalise, reorganise, reposition some of our brands,’ de Meo said.