Warpaint London’s success continues in Q1 as big-name stores stock up

The stage had been set early this month with Warpaint London promising impressive trading numbers, not only for the year ended 31 December, but also the current year’s Q1. Warpaint London That positive update on 4 April was duly followed by 24 April’s full results and the stock exchange-listed beauty specialist had indeed performed strongly […]

strategic vision and global expansion under CEO Marc Calabia

Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Apr 24, 2024 Pronovias is embarking on a new chapter. Following its acquisition by Bain Capital and MV Credit a year ago, the bridal company appointed Marc Calabia as CEO, succeeding Amandine Ohayon. Coinciding with the celebration of the brand’s 60th anniversary, for which it presented a fashion show during […]

Prada and Miu Miu get a boost from China as rival Gucci struggles

By Bloomberg Published Apr 24, 2024 Prada SpA’s sales jumped as the Italian fashion group, which also owns Miu Miu, continues to outperform its biggest rivals. See catwalkPrada – Fall-Winter2024 – 2025 – Womenswear – Milan – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Net revenue rose 16% in the first quarter at constant exchange rates to €1.19 billion ($1.27 billion), […]

Kering shares drop after Gucci slump prompts profit warning

By Bloomberg Published Apr 24, 2024 Kering SA shares tumbled after the luxury group warned that profit will plunge in the first half of the year on slumping sales at Gucci, its biggest brand.  The stock slid as much as 8.9% in early Paris trading to the lowest since 2018. Kering’s 20% share slump this […]

The Grey Blazer Trend Is Spring’s Chicest Layer

If I could suggest one lightweight layering option to see you through this in-between weather it would without a doubt be the grey blazer. Light enough to layer under a coat, should you need—yet full-coverage enough to provide the right amount of warmth for these sunnier days, the spring-ready layer is one of the most […]

Vestiaire Collective challenges fast fashion via “price per use” calculation

Translated by Nicola Mira Published Apr 24, 2024 Relative to the number of uses, a fast-fashion item is said to cost more than the corresponding item bought on French high-end resale specialist Vestiaire Collective. The estimate is based on the ratio between purchasing price and number of uses, calculated by Vestiaire Collective following a survey […]

American luxury brand Mark Cross relaunches with a focus on heritage

The US is becoming known for its in-demand accessible luxury handbag offerings, with Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs, and even the Tapestry brands—much to the chagrin of the FTC— dominating the space. When it comes to heritage American luxury handbags, Mark Cross, however, sits in a class by itself. Since the brand, founded in […]

Dior unveils latest Cannage sunglasses

The house of Dior has unveiled its new Cannage sunglasses, the latest expression of a defining code of the Paris brand, that has become a leit motif of late.  Dior The new designs date back to the founding of the house in 1947, and the birth of the New Look in Christian Dior’s legendary debut […]

L’Objet names new CEO ahead of Harrods beauty concession opening

Interiors and fragrance brand L’Objet has appointed Stanislas Le Bert as CEO, effective immediately, ahead of its opening of a beauty concession inside Harrods.  Stanislas Le Bert – DR With over 15 years of experience in the luxury beauty & lifestyle industries at Diptyque, Byredo, and most recently as CEO at L:a Bruket, the company […]

Cheap Monday relaunch to see “diverse selection of antihero denim fits”

H&M Group has released more trend details of its comeback for the Cheap Monday label, which will relaunch this summer. Cheap Monday Back in January it had announced that the previously axed brand — which originally debuted in 2004 — would be back and would “offer a core collection of jeans” to be sold via […]