LVMH-Backed L Catterton Agrees to Buy Majority Stake in Kiko
The private equity fund has entered into a definitive deal with the Percassi family, which will retain a “significant stake” in the business.
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The Changing Shape of Beauty M&A
Beauty megadeals may be few and far between over the near term, but M&A will still be critical for buyers and sellers seeking growth, innovation and competitive product portfolios, reports The State of Fashion: Beauty.
Fashion Week
Tim Blanks’ Top Fashion Shows of All Time | Jean Paul Gaultier, Spring/Summer 1994, October 1993
BoF’s Editor-at-Large journeys back to a show that fused Indian mysticism, 18th century silhouettes, 13th century martyrdom, haute couture, punk, fetish wear, denim and the body — tattoo-ed, scarified, pushed on and on to the ‘(un)limits’ of Gaultier’s imagination.
Tim Blanks’ Top Fashion Shows of All Time | Jean Paul Gaultier, Spring/Summer 1994, October 1993
BoF’s Editor-at-Large journeys back to a show that fused Indian mysticism, 18th century silhouettes, 13th century martyrdom, haute couture, punk, fetish wear, denim and the body — tattoo-ed, scarified, pushed on and on to the ‘(un)limits’ of Gaultier’s imagination.
Sacai Will Design Jean Paul Gaultier's Next Couture Collection
The Paris-based fashion house announced Sacai founder Chitose Abe will be the first of many to take on its haute couture collection, following the exit of the brand’s namesake designer.
Jean Paul Gaultier Bids Fashion Farewell
The original enfant terrible retired with a delirious smorgasbord of the androgyny, corsetry, sailor stripes, tattoos, slashed tailoring and sex he was best known for.
Jean Paul Gaultier Says Goodbye to the Runway
The designer's Spring/Summer 2020 couture show will be his last.
Jean Paul Gaultier's 'Fashion Freak Show'
The designer staged a musical production looking back on his life from childhood classroom sketches to the Paris haute couture catwalks.
Gaultier in the Mirror
The show offered little coherence but plenty of amusement and some mean feats of tailoring.
Op-Ed | To Democratise Camp Is to Kill It
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s large-scale, Gucci-backed show on Camp may be pushing the inherently subcultural sensibility closer to extinction, argues Eugene Rabkin.
The Return of Ready-to-Wear
In Paris, real clothes triumphed over high concept, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Jean Paul Gaultier Puts on a Show
The designer paid homage to Pierre Cardin, but it wasn't long until his proclivity for camp kicked in.
The Industry Remembers Azzedine Alaïa, A Fashion Original
The designer, whose passing was announced on Saturday morning, is remembered for his independence, compassion and creative genius.
In the Aesthetic Blender
Whereas we were once required to make strong commitments to semiotic tribes, we now live in a ‘Supermarket of Style’ where young people cut-and-paste stylistic identity at will.
Company Snapshot
The avant-garde designer has spent nearly four decades helming his own fashion house, which shocked Paris with its provocative, theatrical designs.
The News in Brief
Zara Re-Enters Venezuelan Market
The company confirmed in January that it planned to restart activities in Venezuela in the first half of 2024 with local partner Grupo Futura.
EU Hits Fast-Fashion Giant Shein With New Digital Rules
The move means Shein could be liable for fines of as much as 6 percent of global revenue for violating the law, designed to curtail the spread of illegal content online.
Shares of Versace Owner Capri Seen Falling 30% If Deal With Coach Owner Tapestry Fails
Since the merger announcement, Capri has reported weaker-than-forecast earnings twice, spurring concern about its performance in the coming quarters.
Celine Adds To Fragrance Line-Up
The new scent, Zouzou, is the fashion house’s first new perfume since 2022.
Unilever Sales Rise More Than Expected, Led by Beauty
Unilever Plc sales jumped more than expected in the first quarter as Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher pushes ahead with his turnaround plan and shoppers come back to premium brands.
Biden Signs Possible TikTok Ban Into Law; ByteDance Vows Legal Challenge
President Biden signed the bill that gives China-based ByteDance 270 days to divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban.
Google Postpones Phasing Out of Ad Cookies in Chrome Browser
The Alphabet Inc. company said in a blog post Tuesday that it’s still working with the ad industry and regulators on the plan.