Business

Prada and Miu Miu get a boost from China as rival Gucci struggles

Prada and Miu Miu get a boost from China as rival Gucci struggles

Prada SpA’s sales jumped as the Italian fashion group, which also owns Miu Miu, continues to outperform its biggest rivals.
Luxury
Business
Kering shares drop after Gucci slump prompts profit warning

Kering shares drop after Gucci slump prompts profit warning

Kering SA shares tumbled after the luxury group warned that profit will plunge in the first half of the year on slumping sales at Gucci, its biggest brand. 
Luxury
Business

John Smedley reopens for third-party manufacturing after 40-year hiatus

Knitwear specialist John Smedley is betting on UK manufacturing making a comeback in a changed world and is investing millions in making its factory available for third-party manufacturing for the first time in 40 years.
Fashion
Industry

Thomas Sabo's UK results show tough times for the business

​Thomas Sabo UK has filed its accounts for the year to last June with the British arm of the German jeweller saying its turnover and profits fell while its costs rose.
Fashion
Business

Trade shows

Robert Talbott to make debut appearance at Pitti Uomo

Robert Talbott to make debut appearance at Pitti Uomo

American menswear brand Robert Talbott is set to make its debut appearance at Pitti Uomo, the world's premier trade show for men's fashion. 
Fashion
Trade shows
Furniture Fair: The Karl Lagerfeld label joins forces with Toan Nguyen, Thom Browne with Frette

Furniture Fair: The Karl Lagerfeld label joins forces with Toan Nguyen, Thom Browne with Frette

In Milan, Karl Lagerfeld unveiled his second home collection, Thom Browne launched a textile line with Italian manufacturer Frette and luxury outlet Fidenza Village teamed up with artist Cyril Lancelin.
Lifestyle
Trade shows

Furniture Fair: Fashion in search of sustainable solutions with Yves Salomon, Dolce & Gabbana and Benetton

The two luxury brands, along with the Italian retailer, are making a name for themselves at this year's Milan Design Week with some particularly original and environmentally-friendly projects.
Fashion
Trade shows

Cosmoprof North America returns to Las Vegas for 21st edition

Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) has announced its return to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. 
Beauty
Trade shows