France

Ready-to-Wear Autumn 2020

Shiny Erotic Definitions at Saint Laurent

26 February 2020 • By Tim Blanks

If loving this is wrong, I don’t wanna be right.

Ready-to-Wear Autumn 2020

Shiny Erotic Definitions at Saint Laurent

If loving this is wrong, I don’t wanna be right.

Ready-to-Wear Autumn 2020

At Dior, a Woman’s World

25 February 2020 • By Tim Blanks

A day after Harvey Weinstein was found guilty, Maria Grazia Chiuri presented another collection wrapped in the language of feminist uprising, but this time the link to her designs was more direct.

Ready-to-Wear Autumn 2020

At Dior, a Woman’s World

A day after Harvey Weinstein was found guilty, Maria Grazia Chiuri presented another collection wrapped in the language of feminist uprising, but this time the link to her designs was more direct.

News & Analysis

SMCP to Take Profit Hit in China Due to Coronavirus

25 February 2020 • By Reuters

25 February 2020 • By Reuters

The Sandro and Maje owner's shares were down 7.1 percent, among the worst performers on the Paris stock market.

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SMCP to Take Profit Hit in China Due to Coronavirus

The Sandro and Maje owner's shares were down 7.1 percent, among the worst performers on the Paris stock market.

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Paris Fashion Designers Address Coronavirus Concerns

25 February 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

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Paris Fashion Designers Address Coronavirus Concerns

As of now, the shows will continue, with many brands expected to offer face masks.

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Signs of Life at Lanvin

25 February 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

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Signs of Life at Lanvin

Chief Executive Jean-Philippe Hecquet and Creative Director Bruno Sialelli update BoF exclusively on their turnaround efforts, with new metrics that reveal a return to growth.

News & Analysis

L'Oréal's Online Makeup Sales Rose in China in February

21 February 2020 • By Reuters

21 February 2020 • By Reuters

The cosmetics company is still bracing for a hit on demand due to the coronavirus health crisis.

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L'Oréal's Online Makeup Sales Rose in China in February

The cosmetics company is still bracing for a hit on demand due to the coronavirus health crisis.

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One Year After Karl, Where Do Chanel and Fendi Go From Here?

19 February 2020 • By Lauren Sherman

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One Year After Karl, Where Do Chanel and Fendi Go From Here?

Karl Lagerfeld invented the playbook for modern luxury that continues to drive results for the brands he led. However, his longtime collaborators, Virginie Viard and Silvia Venturini Fendi, are making some necessary rewrites.

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Chanel Is Doubling Down on Blockbuster Shows, Despite China Setback

17 February 2020 • By Sarah Kent

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Chanel Is Doubling Down on Blockbuster Shows, Despite China Setback

The luxury brand has had to rethink ambitious plans to restage its Métiers d’Art show in both London and Beijing this summer following the coronavirus outbreak, but it’s still betting on replica shows to connect with customers.

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Kering Halts Spending in China on Coronavirus Fears

12 February 2020 • By Reuters

12 February 2020 • By Reuters

The luxury conglomerate remained upbeat about longer-term prospects as it beat fourth-quarter sales forecasts.

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Kering Halts Spending in China on Coronavirus Fears

The luxury conglomerate remained upbeat about longer-term prospects as it beat fourth-quarter sales forecasts.

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The Luxury Watch Business Is in Trouble. Top Makers Have Some Solutions.

31 January 2020 • By Milena Lazazzera

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The Luxury Watch Business Is in Trouble. Top Makers Have Some Solutions.

From rental programmes to suped-up repair services, the industry’s leaders are working hard to get more profit out of fewer sales.