Polène to open at Bon Marché in Paris

Translated by Nicola Mira Published May 14, 2024 French leather goods brand Polène has chosen Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche to enter the department store sector. On June 3, Polène will set up shop on the Parisian department store’s ground floor, opening a directly managed space showcasing the brand’s collections of handbags, small leather goods […]

Burberry, Barbour, Gieves & Hawkes retain Royal Warrants

The names of the companies operating in Britain that have retained their Royal Warrants following the change of monarch in Britain have finally been published with Burberry, Barbour and Gieves & Hawkes staying on the list of the select group that have the royal seal of approval. Gieves & Hawkes The death of Queen Elizabeth […]

Lanvin, Borsalino, Sergio Rossi open in Cannes

Translated by Nicola Mira Published May 14, 2024 Cannes is hosting the famous international Film Festival, scheduled from Tuesday May 14 until May 25, generating a major media buzz and prompting many luxury labels to flock to the uber-chic French sea resort. Fendi recently inaugurated a prestigious store in Cannes, and Lanvin, Borsalino and Sergio […]

Gucci’s New Blondie Bag Is Set To Be The Latest Cult-Buy

Last night, Gucci held its Cruise 2025 runway show in London, and what a night it was! The collection was the second time the brand’s Creative Director, Sabato De Sarno, has showcased his new vision for the Italian heritage brand, and it was rife with refined looks. Witnessing the collection debut, De Sarno’s Front Row […]

Brands increasingly keen on large spaces in Europe’s key arteries

Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published May 14, 2024 Physical shops are more popular than ever. This is reflected in the luxury industry’s retail strategies. To attract and retain customers, as the post-Covid rebound fades and demand becomes ‘normalised’, the labels are banking on ever-larger physical shops, where they can showcase a wider range of products […]

Kate and Lila Moss Wore Very Elegant Shoes to Gucci’s London Show

(Image credit: Courtesy of Gucci) Last night, in a universe very different to my own, Lila Moss was getting ready with mum, Kate Moss, to attend Gucci’s Cruise 2025 show, which was held at the Tate Modern on the city’s Southbank. As the sun dipped under the horizon and lights began to glitter on the […]

Sephora boosts its visibility and presence at the Paris 2024 Games

Sephora, the official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relays, has set up pop-up stores in some of the torch relay cities, organised in-store events and even provided beauty treatments for the medallists. The Sephora flagship on the Champs-Elysées – FNW The Olympic flame began its journey across France in Marseille on […]

Walgreens contacts potential buyers for £7 billion Boots drugstore chain

By Bloomberg Published May 14, 2024 Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. is reaching out to potential buyers of the £7 billion ($8.8 billion) Boots drugstore chain in the UK, according to people familiar with the matter. The Deerfield, Illinois-based company is working with advisers to hold early-stage discussions with would-be bidders, said the people, who asked not […]

46 New Summer Fashion Items a Shopping Editor Recommends

I’m the shopping director here at Who What Wear, so shopping is my thing. I take pride in and get the biggest rush from uncovering special gems to recommend to you, dear readers. You may remember some of my latest guides, like the most amazing items available at Nordstrom. Next up, I thought I’d curate […]