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Mulberry's Losses Widen as UK Market Deteriorates

13 November 2019 • By Reuters

13 November 2019 • By Reuters

The British luxury brand's shares have fallen 23 percent over the last year.

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Mulberry's Losses Widen as UK Market Deteriorates

The British luxury brand's shares have fallen 23 percent over the last year.

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Ferragamo Warns of Slowdown After Third-Quarter Sales Slip

12 November 2019 • By Reuters

12 November 2019 • By Reuters

In the July-to-September period, total revenues fell by 3.6 percent at constant exchange rates.

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Ferragamo Warns of Slowdown After Third-Quarter Sales Slip

In the July-to-September period, total revenues fell by 3.6 percent at constant exchange rates.

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Gold Lacks Appeal for Young Chinese Luxury Shoppers

12 November 2019 • By Bloomberg

12 November 2019 • By Bloomberg

Just 12 percent of those aged 18 to 22 intend to buy gold jewellery in the coming year.

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Gold Lacks Appeal for Young Chinese Luxury Shoppers

Just 12 percent of those aged 18 to 22 intend to buy gold jewellery in the coming year.

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America Still Doesn't Have Its Answer to LVMH

8 November 2019 • By BoF Team

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America Still Doesn't Have Its Answer to LVMH

Tapestry and Capri have both struggled to form groups that can compete on a global scale.

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Richemont's Fashion Business: A Health Check

8 November 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

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Richemont's Fashion Business: A Health Check

The Swiss luxury conglomerate has failed to turn brands like Chloé and Dunhill into a soft-luxury empire that can take on Kering and LVMH. Can recent operational changes turn the tide?

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Richemont Weathers Hong Kong Protests as Jewellery Picks Up

8 November 2019 • By Reuters

8 November 2019 • By Reuters

Sales at the group rose 9 percent to €7.3 billion in the first half of the 2019-2020 fiscal year, with net profit broadly stable at €869 million.

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Richemont Weathers Hong Kong Protests as Jewellery Picks Up

Sales at the group rose 9 percent to €7.3 billion in the first half of the 2019-2020 fiscal year, with net profit broadly stable at €869 million.

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Tiffany Reportedly Asked LVMH to Raise Its $14.5 Billion Offer

7 November 2019 • By Reuters

7 November 2019 • By Reuters

LVMH reportedly remains engaged and is considering a new offer for the American jewellery retailer.

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Tiffany Reportedly Asked LVMH to Raise Its $14.5 Billion Offer

LVMH reportedly remains engaged and is considering a new offer for the American jewellery retailer.

The RealReal Responds to Counterfeit Accusations

6 November 2019 • By Chavie Lieber

6 November 2019 • By Chavie Lieber

In an email sent to customers, Chief Executive Julie Wainwright acknowledged that spotting fakes isn’t an exact science.

The RealReal Responds to Counterfeit Accusations

In an email sent to customers, Chief Executive Julie Wainwright acknowledged that spotting fakes isn’t an exact science.

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Capri Misses Profit Estimates as Hong Kong Protests Hurt Versace Sales

6 November 2019 • By Reuters

6 November 2019 • By Reuters

The group, which also owns Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, said it expects third-quarter revenue of $1.53 billion, below analysts' average estimate of $1.60 billion.

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Capri Misses Profit Estimates as Hong Kong Protests Hurt Versace Sales

The group, which also owns Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, said it expects third-quarter revenue of $1.53 billion, below analysts' average estimate of $1.60 billion.

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Streetwear Took Over the Fashion Industry. Now What?

6 November 2019 • By Zoe Suen

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Streetwear Took Over the Fashion Industry. Now What?

Hoodies, sneakers and graphic T-shirts may have peaked as high fashion trends, but the movement’s wider influence is far from over.