LVMH to Kering defy luxury slowdown with more stores in Europe
Owners of luxury brands ranging from Gucci to Fendi and Bulgari opened more stores in Europe last year despite a slowdown in the wider sector. Read More
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UK Mother’s Day spending evolves, fashion drops but perfume still key
Insights are coming through about Mother’s Day spend earlier this month and after what many considered a disappointing Valentine’s day in February, it’s worth seeing just how spend linked to this event is evolving. Read More
New H&M Foundation toolkit aims to boost climate action in textiles
The eco-dedicated H&M Foundation has launched an open-access workshop toolkit that it said “enables brands, suppliers, policymakers and investors to apply the System Map, identifying leverage points to halve emissions”. Read More
Danish eyewear brand Messyweekend relaunches globally, focuses on fashion and technical precision
Danish eyewear brand Messyweekend on Monday (23 March) kicked off a global relaunch “with a new brand universe”. Its new collection went live as it also unveiled its new identity and creative direction. Read More
Net-A-Porter announces New York-based trio as its Vanguard 2026 cohort
Net-A-Porter has unveiled this year’s list of labels for The Vanguard, its mentorship program dedicated to championing the next generation of emerging and independent designers. Read More
Laopu gold sales, profit beat as gold rally fuels demand
Laopu Gold Co.’s full-year revenue and profit surged as its jewellery pieces and gold ornaments gained huge popularity from the country’s middle class shoppers, aided by soaring gold prices. Read More
Global intimates brand Intimissimi names Lily Allen its UK ambassador
Italian lingerie business has unveiled British pop star Lily Allen as its UK-specific brand ambassador and she’s fronting its new campaign that launches Monday (23 March). Read More
Saut Hermès fetes brand’s first customer- the horse- with 17,000 soignée spectators
Saut Hermès feted the luxury brand’s first customer- the horse- as 17,000 soignée spectators enjoyed the latest edition of the haute gamme show jumping classic inside the Grand Palais this weekend. Read More
They once called him a ‘goose-stepping extremist.’ They’re now sitting out his comeback bid.
When Brandon Herrera ran for Congress in 2024, the Republican Jewish Coalition called him “a goose-stepping extremist” and spent big to take him down. Two years later, he’s the presumptive GOP nominee — and his former foes are staying home as the GOP establishment moves to embrace him. Herrera, a gun shop owner and popular…
Rick Pitino: Dylan Darling Called His Own Shot In Buzzer-Beater vs. Kansas
St. John’s guard Dylan Darling missed his first four shots in Sunday’s Round of 32 matchup against Kansas, but that didn’t stop him from asking coach Rick Pitino to give him the final shot of the game in the Red Storm’s eventual win. After Darling made a runner at the buzzer to seal a win…