H&M scion forges ahead, Equestrian luxury, Galliano menswear, Scant succession planning, DVF’s story

| Daily Digest 15 December, 2009

Keeping Fast Fashion Fresh, and Profitable (IHT) “It is not often that the Grand Palais… hosts a giant Ferris Wheel, a spinning swing, a shimmering mini Eiffel Tower, and a parade of scantily clad models showing lingerie on a catwalk resembling the Champs-Élysées. In the center of this adult amusement park stood Karl-Johan Persson, 34, in his new role as chief executive of H&M Hennes & Mauritz.” Hermès and

Bidding for Lacroix, LVMH optimistic, Galliano licensing deal, High street predictions, Polyvore designs

| Daily Digest 28 July, 2009

Christian Lacroix

Bidding for Lacroix Fuels Hopes of Survival (WSJ) “Italy’s Borletti Group, an investment company that owns stakes in Europe’s La Rinascente and Le Printemps department stores, is one of four firms to have submitted bids for Christian Lacroix fashion house, raising hopes that the struggling French brand won’t be closed down.” LVMH 1H Net Pft -23% On Distributor Destocking (WSJ) “LVMH Moet Hennessy