Valentino sees sales fall in 2023

Hit by the crisis of the luxury goods market, Valentino ended 2023 on a low note. As the Roman luxury label prepares to start a new chapter with the arrival of Alessandro Michele as creative director, after parting ways with his predecessor Pierpaolo Piccioli, it has announced sales of €1.349 billion, down 5% (-3% at […]

Vivienne Westwood’s own clothing to be auctioned in June

Vivienne Westwood’s personal wardrobe is going up for auction in London, including ballgowns, tweed suits and more. Christie’s The live sale takes place on 25 June and there will also be an online auction running for two weeks from 14 June, plus a free exhibition open to the public at Christie’s on King Street from […]

Ganni names ex Balenciaga exec Laura du Rusquec, as new CEO

Ganni, the clean-cut Danish hipster label, has named the former Balenciaga executive Laura du Rusquec to be its new CEO in a significant shift of emphasis at the brand.  Laura du Rusquec “Laura’s extensive experience in EMEA and global markets with specialty in luxury equips her with unique insights and strategies, ideal for leading Ganni […]

UK’s John Lewis says finance boss to step down later this year

By Reuters API Published Apr 23, 2024 Britain’s John Lewis Partnership said on Tuesday that finance director Berangere Michel will step down from her role later this year, after 16 years at the retailer. Berangere Michel – LinkedIn The move comes weeks after the employee-owned company named former Tesco executive Jason Tarry as its next chairman, […]

Victoria Beckham X Mango Just Dropped—Here’s What We’re Shopping

It’s been a big week for Victoria Beckham. Fresh off the back of her 50th birthday celebration, the multi-hyphenate is already back to business, having just launched her collaboration with one of the biggest fashion brands in the world. Today, the limited Victoria Beckham X Mango capsule collection is available online and in store—and likely […]

Former Gucci CEO joins board of Taylor Swift-favored Golden Goose

By Bloomberg Published Apr 23, 2024 Former Gucci Chief Executive Officer Marco Bizzarri has been appointed to the board of directors of Golden Goose SpA, as the Italian luxury sneaker maker favored by Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez prepares for a possible listing in Milan. Marco Bizzarri Golden Goose, which is owned by Permira Holdings […]

THG results show beauty surge, but Ingenuity’s internal revenue drops

Beauty and e-commerce tech giant THG’s first quarter saw sales growth accelerating from 1.1% at the end of last year to 4.5% this time. And it said it saw a “standout performance” in THG Beauty, with an 11.1% rise at constant currency, compared to just 2.6% in Q4. THG In total, Q1 THG Beauty revenue […]

Primark on a roll as UK, Europe and US all stay strong

Associated British Foods announced its interim results on Tuesday covering the 24 weeks to the beginning of March, and they showed that the company’s Primark chain is continuing to prosper while its baby steps into digital are paying off. Primark Revenue at the business rose 6% to £4.5 billion, a 7.5% rise at constant currency. […]

See How to Style Lace-Up Leather Pants Like Anya Taylor-Joy

No matter what Anya Taylor-Joy wears, she’s making a style statement. Recently, the 28-year-old actress was spotted in New York City with her husband, Malcolm McRae, wearing a stylish take on the biker trend. Clad in the matching leather racer jacket and lace-up leather pants from Dilara Findikoglu’s autumn 2024 collection, Taylor-Joy styled the all-black […]