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Kering: Armelle Poulou, Mélanie Flouquet join executive committee

Kering: Armelle Poulou, Mélanie Flouquet join executive committee

The French luxury giant has announced that its CFO and its chief strategy officer have joined the group’s executive committee, chaired by François-Henri Pinault and comprising 13 members.
Luxury
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac launches limited edition watch with MB&F

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac launches limited edition watch with MB&F

One key test of an artist or designer is whether they have a powerful signature style, which explains the remarkable longevity of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac who on Wednesday launched a limited edition watch with MB&F.
Fashion
Paul Smith will open next Pitti Uomo with latest collection

Paul Smith will open next Pitti Uomo with latest collection

​Paul Smith is expected to make an impact this June as the British designer opens the 106th Pitti Immagine Uomo with the launch of his SS25 collection.
Fashion
Former Gucci CEO Bizzarri sets up investment company

Former Gucci CEO Bizzarri sets up investment company

Former Gucci executive Marco Bizzarri has set up a new investment company after recently leaving the Kering-owned brand, documents seen by Reuters on Tuesday showed.
Luxury
Zimmermann plans four-month pop-up in Le Bon Marché

Zimmermann plans four-month pop-up in Le Bon Marché

Think of it as a pop-up with a difference. Cool, cult Australian brand Zimmermann will open a four-month “residency” in Le Bon Marché. Zimmermann’s 300-square-meter shop will run from late April to end August.
Luxury
Luxury labels should not overlook aspirational consumers

Luxury labels should not overlook aspirational consumers

Luxury labels have recently been focusing on their more affluent clientèle, but they should not overlook aspirational customers, whose numbers are rising worldwide and who have extremely varied profiles.
Luxury
Front Row Live: How an earnest hobby became a seven-figure business

Front Row Live: How an earnest hobby became a seven-figure business

Style influencer Jennifer Nisan seized a moment when she launched a digital sourcing service.
Luxury
Louis Vuitton to unveil works of Ernest Pignon-Ernest in Venice

Louis Vuitton to unveil works of Ernest Pignon-Ernest in Venice

Breaking away from Milan Design Week, the luxury brand is orchestrating an exhibition dedicated to the French visual artist at its Venetian space, through its Foundation, during the 60th Art Biennale.
Luxury
Penelope Cruz and Brad Pitt reincarnate the film 'A Man and A Woman' for Chanel and its iconic bag

Penelope Cruz and Brad Pitt reincarnate the film 'A Man and A Woman' for Chanel and its iconic bag

Chanel has unveiled a grand short film premiered during its latest fashion show as a tribute to Claude Lelouch’s legendary film, starring its iconic classic bag, priced over 10,000 euros.
Luxury
Thai investor plans to buy Signa Brands including Selfridges

Thai investor plans to buy Signa Brands including Selfridges

Thailand’s Central Group plans to buy upscale brands from Signa Retail Luxury Holding, including Selfridges in London, Germany’s KaDeWe Group and Switzerland’s Globus, according a report by Business Insider. 
Luxury
Valentino must beware becoming Gucci 2.0

Valentino must beware becoming Gucci 2.0

Valentino has named Alessandro Michele, the former creative director of its flagship brand Gucci, as its new top designer but the house must avoid some of the pitfalls that saw Gucci go from hot to has-been.
Luxury
Saks Fifth Avenue flagship appraised at $3.6 billion as it renews Neiman push

Saks Fifth Avenue flagship appraised at $3.6 billion as it renews Neiman push

The owners of Saks Fifth Avenue are in talks to raise financing to bolster the cash portion of an offer to buy competitor Neiman Marcus, according to people familiar with the matter
Luxury
Italian influencer Ferragni won't return to Tod's board

Italian influencer Ferragni won't return to Tod's board

Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni, caught up in a probe over alleged fraud in endorsement deals, will not return to the board of luxury shoemaker Tod's, company documents revealed Thursday.Di.Vi.
Luxury
Breaking News: Valentino names Alessandro Michele new creative director

Breaking News: Valentino names Alessandro Michele new creative director

Six days after ending the quarter century career of Pierpaolo Piccioli at Valentino, the Rome-based house has named ex-Gucci designer Alessandro Michele to be its new creative director.
Luxury
LVMH-backed L Catterton to form consumer-focused JV in India with former HUL CEO

LVMH-backed L Catterton to form consumer-focused JV in India with former HUL CEO

U.S. private equity firm L Catterton said it will form a joint venture in India with former Hindustan Unilever CEO Sanjiv Mehta to develop a new investment vehicle targeting the country's consumer market.
Luxury
Moschino reduces stake in joint venture with Altana for junior line

Moschino reduces stake in joint venture with Altana for junior line

The Aeffe group's star label has sold a 15% stake in Moschino Kids to its partner Altana, but remains a majority shareholder in the joint venture company they set up in 2022 to develop and run the childrenswear line.
Luxury