Alberta Ferretti: Haute hosting for today
The special art of hosting a soirée, arguably a dying social skill, was the key to a swish and stylish collection by Lorenzo Serafini for the house of Alberta Ferretti this season. Read More
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Milan opens in style with Armani’s exhibition and Diesel’s treasure hunt
Milan Fashion Week opened on Tuesday with the launch of a major exhibition devoted to Giorgio Armani’s creations at the Pinacoteca di Brera, alongside an unexpected treasure hunt organised by Diesel. Read More
JD Sports profit falls but CEO cautiously upbeat, reassures on tariffs
JD Sports released itsH1 results Wednesday and while it had already issued a sales update last month, this one filled in the gaps on margins and profits, as well as giving monetary numbers rather than just percentages. Read More
Lingua Franca launches Guardian sweater collab as newspaper targets the US
UK newspaper the Guardian has linked up with premium American fashion firm Lingua Franca on a sweater collection featuring slogans that underlines the publications independent journalism. Read More
Sales up but profits down at Oliver Bonas
Lifestyle retailer Oliver Bonas has filed its accounts for 2024 with the company saying that profit after tax fell to £5.463 million from £6.826 million. Read More
JD Sports sees 13.5% profit drop as US market slows
JD Sports Fashion posted a 13.5% drop in first-half profit, hit by weak U.S. sales. Despite a challenging retail environment, the group reaffirmed its full-year guidance and backed Nike’s ongoing reset. Read More
Estée Lauder supplier Intercos targets $200 million US expansion
Intercos, a key supplier to Estée Lauder, plans a US acquisition to expand its skincare and haircare capabilities. CEO Renato Semerari eyes targets with $100M–$200M revenue in the world’s top beauty market. Read More
Paul Smith launches Collectors Club loyalty programme
Paul Smith has launched a new loyalty initiative that “rewards curious collectors and dedicated customers alike”. Read More
Luxury reshapes Milan’s Quadrilatero with a wave of dazzling new flagships
Saint Laurent, Fendi, Celine, Valentino, Dries Van Noten, Alberta Ferretti, and more are opening new boutiques across Milan’s Quadrilatero during Fashion Week, redefining the city’s luxury landscape. Read More
Nexstar, joining Sinclair, will preempt Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show
Nexstar Media Group will continue to preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on its ABC affiliates, the company said Tuesday, effectively pulling the late-night show from dozens of local stations as the comedian prepares to make his return to the airwaves. The company noted it would “monitor” the show as it returns to ABC, but said its…