Chanel has unveiled plans to stage Galerie du 19M in Tokyo this fall, promoting its unique array of multiple “Métiers d’art” to the greater public. The brand has chosen an elevated space—on top of a noted Tokyo skyscraper—to display the inimitable skills of 19M craftspeople. View of Tokyo skyline, where Chanel will stage Galerie du…
Y-3, the game-setting amalgam of high fashion and active sport, has unveiled its latest collection, and for Fall 2025, it’s all about saying it in amber. Y-3 Fall/Winter 2025 – Photo Credits: Thue Nørgaard To be precise, Amber Ink is the key to most looks: a unique graphic treatment inspired by Japanese ink painting, used…
By Reuters Published May 23, 2025 European luxury stocks declined sharply on Friday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement recommending a 50% tariff on European Union goods, set to take effect on June 1. Trump’s tariffs hit European luxury industry, shares tank – Reuters The luxury sector—which includes handbags, shoes, fashion goods, and champagne—relies heavily…
New CEO, new priorities: the Otto Group is earning money again. In the 2024/25 financial year (reporting date: February 28), all earnings levels were back in the black with stable sales after two lean years. According to new CEO Petra Scharner-Wolff , the turnaround has been achieved. New Chairwoman Petra Scharner-Wolff – OTTO GROUP Earnings…
By Europa Press Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published May 8, 2025 German sportswear manufacturer Puma reported a sharp decline in its net profit for the first quarter of 2025, falling to just 0.5 million euros. This marks a dramatic 99.5% drop compared to the same period in 2024, according to financial results released by…
Fashion group Hugo Boss announced better-than-expected Q1 revenue on Tuesday, despite the quarter being slightly down on the same period a year ago. It also confirmed its full-year guidance. Boss First-quarter revenue dipped to €999 million at the German company, a little below the €1.01 billion of a year earlier, but beating analysts’ forecast of…
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan that would require placebo-controlled studies for all new vaccines, surprising some experts who noted that such testing already routinely takes place. In a statement, Andrew Nixon, a spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services, said that “all new vaccines will undergo safety testing in…
Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) talks to ESPN after the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images After two days, three rounds and 102 selections in the 2025 NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders is still waiting to hear his name…
Apr 23, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) dunks the ball as Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) defends during the fourth quarter during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Jalen Green shot 8-for-18 from 3-point range…
Closely-watched ASOS has released its results for the half-year to 2 March and said that its “new commercial model” is driving a “profitability transformation”. ASOS That statement refers to its positive adjusted EBITDA, which was up around £60 million year-on-year (YoY) in H1, driven not just by the new commercial model but also by “sustained…
