Ames Watson announced on Friday the acquisition of Claire’s for $140 million, with the privately held investment firm looking to revitalize the embattled U.S. retailer. Read More
In a busy 24 hours of London Fashion Week, two couture-worthy houses, Patrick McDowell and Roksanda, held statement shows, along with two jewelry happenings, and a Berlin winter rave moment in a basement on the Strand. Read More
So.Shell continues its rapid London expansion with the luxury nail & brow bar business announcing its sixth location, this time in Covent Garden. Read More
Global jewellery brand Pandora has unveiled a bespoke artwork ‘To London, With Love’, created in partnership with British artist Clym Evernden, at its newly re-opened Oxford Circus store. Read More
The Ferragamo family reaffirmed it has no interest in “extraordinary transactions” concerning the luxury brand, amid rising speculation over M&A activity sparked by falling stock prices. Read More
A former LVMH executive is suing Moët Hennessy for $2 million, claiming whistleblower retaliation after flagging illegal sales to Russia—not misconduct—led to his dismissal. Read More
In 1976, the designer launched an eponymous men’s brand. With a “Riviera” aesthetic, it defined French preppy style. His funeral was held in Saint-Tropez on Tuesday, September 16. Read More
Montreal Fashion Week (MFW) is set to return this fall from September 23 to 30 for its fifth edition. Read More
London Fashion Week has opened with goddesses, lots of them, as a series of shows by fledgling houses – Di Petsa, Keburia and Fashion East – riffed and rolled on dashing divinities and after-hours idols. Read More
Milan Fashion Week, set to open on Tuesday without the late iconic designer, will feature comebacks, major debuts and new talents, and culminate with the show celebrating the Giorgio Armani label’s 50th anniversary. Read More
