Contemplating Evolution at Burberry
It may be that Riccardo Tisci isn’t quite sure what to make of Burberry. A lack of editing weighed heavy on the show, as did its mixed messages While we waited for the Burberry show to start, we sat in our seats and contemplated our…
Losing Hong Kong: A Catastrophe for Luxury Retail
Violent clashes between pro-democracy protesters and China’s government spell long-lasting damage to the local retail sector, leaving Richemont, LVMH, Kering and others exposed. What options do brands have? Luxury is highly exposed to key global cities: the world’s top ten fashion capitals account for…
Summery Nonchalance at Hermès
The rejuvenation at Hermès has been going on for quite a few seasons, but it only truly glued with this collection In describing the Hermès man of the season, the show notes waxed lyrical: “His summery nonchalance flourishes in ample and generous volumes, which…
Paris at the start in memory of Karl Lagerfeld
The missing designer will be celebrated on the occasion of his last Chanel show. Among the 76 shows on the calendar, eyes focused on the creative debuts of Lanvin, Lacoste and Nina Ricci It will be the first Parisian fashion week without Karl Lagerfeld and…
Hermès Goes for the Great Outdoors
The collection of sporty pieces made for one of Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski’s strongest showings for the French luxury house Do we still need collections based on a theme, developed accordingly in full detail? The method sounds old school and maybe even a little pedantic, but…
Even the Second Time Around, They’re Gaga for Gucci
What’s moving in the secondhand luxury market? Gucci and fanny packs for men, says the consignment empire the RealReal. Orso and Bosco are Boston terriers, a breed of dogs that generally weigh no more than 25 pounds. But Orso and Bosco, whose owner is…
China, the third fashion revolution begins
With the lowering of the customs duties desired by the government, the fashion world is responding with price cuts and with a new retail policy Price cutting and a renewed policy of openings. The third Chinese revolution in fashion, coinciding with the abatement of…
Hermès Operating Profits Remain Near Record Levels
The leather goods maker posted solid second quarter sales that augured well for the rest of the luxury sector Luxury handbag maker Hermès International expects first-half operating profits close to the record level reached last year, as Hermès posted solid second quarter sales that…
Hermès Rejuvenates Its Codes
This season, Veronique Nichanian’s high-craft twist on the classics felt fresh, rather than forced There was laundry hanging around in the Cloître des Corderliers, setting quite a Neapolitan rather than Parisian scene for the Hermés show tonight. It was white shirts, wifebeaters and boxer shorts,…
Bottega Veneta and Tomas Maier separate
In 17 years, Tomas Maier has marked the identity of Bottega Veneta. The Kering group, owner of the Italian brand, has announced the departure of its 61-year-old creative director, who had hired in 2001. The Venetian brand will not present a Bottega Veneta fashion…