Luxury group Kering and Qatar-based Mayhoola are reportedly exploring a sale of Valentino, which they co-own, amid Kering’s restructuring efforts and industry-wide headwinds, according to Corriere della Sera. Read More
As Britain’s most prominent luxury label, Burberry’s results re always closely watched, but even more so since it started struggling and issuing profit warnings. And on Friday its Q1 figures were in the spotlight. Read More
The Virgil Abloh Archive, in collaboration with Nike, announced on Thursday the launch of its first major European exhibition dedicated to the work of the late Virgil Abloh. Read More
Wrangler, the denim and lifestyle brand, is stepping into footwear with a new multiyear licensing agreement with Genesco Inc. Read More
Xcel Brands has entered into a licensing partnership with K9 Wear Inc., to develop and launch a new pet brand, through the lens of dog behaviorist, Cesar Millan. Read More
Walmart introduced on Tuesday a new private fashion label designed specifically for tweens. Read More
France’s Amiri is the latest temporary resident of The Corner Shop at Selfridges, staying there until 2 August with, appropriately given the weather, a beach-themed space. Read More
Luxury reporting season is under way and it was Swiss giant Richemont’s turn on Wednesday, the luxury powerhouse reporting a healthy quarterly sales rise in line with analysts’ expectations. Read More
The president of ATP, and also of Euratex, has warned that US tariffs of 30% on European imports will halt growth and lead textile companies to resort to lay-offs or dismiss staff. Read More
TFG London — the expanding business that now owns Hobbs, Whistles, Phase Eight and White Stuff — has named Sally Ambrose as its new chief product officer “to lead, shape and deliver the group’s product strategy”. Read More
