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Robert Pattinson stars in latest Dior campaign

Robert Pattinson stars in latest Dior campaign

​British and Irish actors are a popular pick for menswear campaigns at present, especially when brands are promoting the lines that form the essence of what the label is all about.
Fashion
Casablanca appoints its first marketing director, Txampi Diz

Casablanca appoints its first marketing director, Txampi Diz

Luxury house Casablanca has swiftly filled the new role of marketing director by appointing Txampi Diz, who recently held the same position at Balmain. 
Fashion
Revitalizing Gucci: Kering's paramount endeavor

Revitalizing Gucci: Kering's paramount endeavor

Gucci has long stood as the powerhouse driving the luxury conglomerate Kering forward. However, the iconic Italian brand's sales are now decidedly on a downward trajectory in a decelerating global luxury market.
Luxury
Louis Vuitton appoints Blake Harrop as head of image and communications

Louis Vuitton appoints Blake Harrop as head of image and communications

While Stefano Cantino, the LVMH flagship's director of communications and events since 2019, is moving to Gucci, Louis Vuitton has recruited the head of the Wieden+Kennedy agency.
Luxury
Gucci recruits its new deputy CEO from Louis Vuitton

Gucci recruits its new deputy CEO from Louis Vuitton

Kering's flagship label is recruiting Stefano Cantino from Louis Vuitton for the newly-created position of Deputy Managing Director, to support CEO Jean-François Palus.
Luxury
Hermès begins construction of a leather goods workshop east of Angoulême, France

Hermès begins construction of a leather goods workshop east of Angoulême, France

The luxury saddler is strengthening its presence in the South-West region of France, where it already has four workshops, with the construction of a new leather goods factory near Angoulême. 
Luxury
Dolce & Gabbana unveils a grand exhibition in Milan

Dolce & Gabbana unveils a grand exhibition in Milan

The Italian house is presenting its inaugural exhibition at the Palazzo Reale in Milan, an exceptional exhibition showcasing its craftsmanship through over 220 haute couture creations.
Luxury
Chanel eyes NYC Fifth Avenue tower that LVMH is also targeting

Chanel eyes NYC Fifth Avenue tower that LVMH is also targeting

Chanel is in talks to purchase a building on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, joining the competition among the world’s top retailers to snap up spots on New York’s iconic luxury shopping corridor. 
Luxury
Gucci Communications Director Benjamin Cercio leaves

Gucci Communications Director Benjamin Cercio leaves

The Italian luxury house confirms the departure of its Communications Director Benjamin Cercio, while rumors of Stefano Cantino from Louis Vuitton joining the house continue to spread.
Luxury
Luxury group Zegna posts 19.3% jump in FY organic sales

Luxury group Zegna posts 19.3% jump in FY organic sales

Italy's Ermenegildo Zegna posted a 19.3% increase in full-year organic revenue on Friday and proposed a 20% hike in its annual dividend, helped by robust demand for its luxury products.
Luxury
'Market of Fakes' in Naples, capital of counterfeits and Camorra

'Market of Fakes' in Naples, capital of counterfeits and Camorra

As top brands like Gucci and Prada prepare to report billions in sales this month, luxury fakes on the streets of Naples are also yielding a jaw-dropping cash stream -- for the mafia.
Luxury
Louis Vuitton totes and Dior micro bags can save luxury

Louis Vuitton totes and Dior micro bags can save luxury

In 2007, Louis Vuitton introduced a new spacious bag in its trademark monogram. Meant as a seasonal beach carry-all, the Neverfull, as it was known, became an instant hit.
Luxury
Former Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri invests in Elisabetta Franchi

Former Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri invests in Elisabetta Franchi

Former Gucci boss Marco Bizzarri, who has just set up the holding company Nessifashion, has announced that he is taking a minority stake in the Italian brand Elisabetta Franchi, becoming its chairman.
Luxury
Billionaire Pinault family reveals succession path at Christie’s

Billionaire Pinault family reveals succession path at Christie’s

The Pinault family has elevated a third-generation descendant to one of its prominent businesses, naming one of the founder’s grandchildren to the board of Christie’s auction house. 
Luxury
Gucci: a series in preparation with Gaumont and Alcor Film

Gucci: a series in preparation with Gaumont and Alcor Film

The rise of the famous fashion house will once again be brought to the screen through the Gucci family saga in the form of a series, by Gaumont's Italian subsidiary and the production company founded by Giorgio Gucci.
Luxury
Gucci owner splashes out €1.3 billion for building on Milan’s iconic shopping street

Gucci owner splashes out €1.3 billion for building on Milan’s iconic shopping street

Gucci owner Kering SA is spending €1.3 billion ($1.41 billion) for a property on Milan’s toniest shopping street.
Luxury