Messe Frankfurt’s Paris event takes place from September 15 to 17 at Le Bourget, with Texworld featuring over 600 materials manufacturers, and Apparel Sourcing just as many clothing and accessories suppliers. Messe Frankfurt France This edition, which will be held in halls 2, 3, and 4, will be largely made up of companies from China,…
The potential sale of Marc Jacobs by LVMH is back in the spotlight. According to the Wall Street Journal, the No. 1 luxury goods group is in talks with a number of possible buyers, including American groups Authentic, owner of Reebok and Champion, WHP Global, owner of Bonobos and Vera Wang, and Bluestar Alliance. The…
The SMCP Group, parent company of the Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac brands, recorded sales of 601.1 million euros in the first half of 2025, up 3% organically compared to the same period in 2024. This momentum was reinforced in the second quarter, with organic growth of 3.3% to 304.5 million euros, confirming an…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 29, 2025 Seaside luxury is no longer just a summer flirtation—it’s a full-season strategy. From Dior to Dolce & Gabbana, fashion’s biggest names are turning coastal destinations into branded playgrounds. High-end hotels, beach clubs, and restaurants are being transformed into immersive brand spaces, blending lifestyle, leisure, and luxury in…
By Bloomberg Published July 29, 2025 L’Oréal, the French beauty giant known for brands such as Lancôme, Maybelline and CeraVe, reported weaker-than-expected sales in the second quarter, as a slowdown in North Asia, travel retail, and its core European market weighed on results. L’Oréal Q2 sales miss expectations as global demand softens – L’Oréal Quarterly…
By Reuters Published July 29, 2025 Artemis, the Pinault family holding company that controls Gucci-owner Kering, has dismissed liquidity concerns tied to a recent rise in debt, calling the spike “temporary” and unrelated to lower dividends from Kering and other assets. Gucci slowdown adds strain, but Artemis says finances are stable – Reuters The privately…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 29, 2025 Maria de la Orden, the rising Paris-based womenswear label, is stepping into the spotlight with a bold new chapter. Fronted by its stylish Spanish founder—an It-Girl and partner of Edward Bouygues—the fashion start-up is securing a permanent space at the prestigious Le Bon Marché this July….
By Bloomberg Published July 29, 2025 Quince, the California-based brand gaining global buzz for its affordable luxury wardrobe essentials, has raised about $200 million in a new funding round, valuing the company at more than $4.5 billion. The label, which gained prominence on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, offers direct-to-consumer clothing and home goods at…
The United States is more than ever an essential market for luxury brands, where they continue to invest with boutiques and events. One example is Moncler, which is organizing its very first fashion show in the U.S. After Saint-Moritz and Courchevel, the Italian high-end down jacket brand has chosen Aspen, the chic Colorado ski resort,…
By Reuters Published July 28, 2025 France has denounced the new trade agreement between the European Union and the United States as a “submission,” even as most EU members acknowledged the deal was unequal but necessary to avoid an economically damaging trade war with Washington. French President Emmanuel Macron has remained silent on the EU–U.S….