The Estée Lauder Companies announced on Tuesday the appointment of Brian Franz to the role of chief technology, data and analytics officer, effective April 21. Brian Franz – Courtesy Franz will report to president and chief executive officer Stéphane de La Faverie and will join the cosmetic giant’s executive team. As the New York-based company’s first-ever…
Tory Burch has opened an expanded flagship store on Rodeo Drive, partnering with Gwenaël Nicolas of design studio Curiosity, who also worked on the Mercer Street flagship in New York. Tory Burch expands on Rodeo Drive with new three-story flagship – Tory Burch The facade of the three-story space is characterized by a sculptural trellis that…
By Bloomberg Published April 22, 2025 In any conflict, you have to recruit allies. Unfortunately for Donald Trump, that’s also true of his trade war. Some of his advisors understand this: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent intends to use the “90-day pause” he won from the president to round up old friends and encircle China. Bloomberg…
UK-based luxury brand Represent and its strategic investment parter True have appointed Kenny Wilson as chair and non-executive director, with the former Dr Martens CEO brought on board to help accelerate the brand’s growth. That includes expanding its reach “in the UK, US, and internationally”. Represent 247 Drawing on his “proven track record in managing…
AllSaints continues its UK expansion with two new store openings this month, at London’s St Pancras station and Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The just-opened St Pancras store is located on the ground floor of one of London’s busiest transport hubs, home to the Eurostar and a gateway to international travel, it said,…
By Bloomberg Published April 22, 2025 A high-stakes legal dispute has cast new light on the fortunes behind French luxury brand Hermès. A legal complaint filed in Washington, D.C. accuses 82-year-old Nicolas Puech—an heir to the Hermès dynasty—of failing to transfer shares worth approximately €14 billion ($16 billion) under a private agreement. Hermès International boutique…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published April 22, 2025 Deep sorrow and great emotion have marked the response of the global fashion industry following the death of Pope Francis, who passed away at 7:35 a.m. on April 21. Photo of Pope Francis I shared by Donatella Versace. – Donatella Versace/Instagram Across the creative and cultural…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published April 22, 2025 Nothing seems to slow down Bulgari’s chief executive, Jean-Christophe Babin, who has just assumed leadership of the Watches division at LVMH. Under his direction, the Roman house inaugurated on April 16 the world’s largest jewelry manufacturing facility in Valenza, located in the Piedmont region of northern…
Copenhagen Fashion Week’s (CPHFW) influence continues to reach far and wide even though it’s not one of the ‘big four’ fashion weeks, and that influence means it also continues to forge partnerships beyond Denmark’s borders. The latest is with London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. Copenhagen Fashion Week CPHFW and the V&A are collaborating for the…
Wanna has been gradually expanding its virtual try-on (VTO) tech and the latest upgrade is its shoulder try-on feature, a new addition to the Bags Virtual Try-On experience. Wanna The company, which was formerly owned by Farfetch but is now part of Perfect Corp, said the feature lets shoppers see how a bag looks when…