News
Business
French Connection Buys Back Japan Biz
French Connection Group plc bought back the remaining 50 percent stake in its Japanese business, French Connection Japan Inc., from Renown Inc.
– July 17, 2008
Business
Reinhardt Exiting Hugo Boss
In another management change at Hugo Boss, CFO Joachim Reinhardt is leaving because of disagreements with the company¿s blueprint for growth.
– July 17, 2008
Business
Richemont Sales Advance 13 Percent in First Quarter
First-quarter sales at Compagnie Financière Richemont SA gained 13 percent, boosted by robust growth at luxury jewelers Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.
– July 17, 2008
Fashion
Celebs at the Counter
Dsquared's Milan store on Via Verri had a couple of celeb customers swing through its doors on Tuesday: Rihanna and Lenny Kravitz.
– July 17, 2008
Business
New Audemars Chief
Audemars Piguet on Tuesday announced Philippe C. Merk would become its international chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1.
– July 16, 2008
Retail
June Blues
Sweden¿s Hennes & Mauritz said same-store sales dipped 2 percent in June as inflation and economic worries kept shoppers out of stores.
– July 16, 2008
Fashion
New Kid On The Block
Wunderkind is opening its first store in the U.K., joining Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin and Marc Jacobs on Mount Street in London.
– July 16, 2008
Fashion
A Suitable Role Model
Savile Row tailor Ozwald Boateng is lending his support to the British government¿s Reach initiative.
– July 16, 2008
Fashion
Tattoo Artist
Celebrities and handbag lovers joined Longchamp managing director Jean Cassegrainto help the French accessories brand celebrate its 60th anniversary.
– July 16, 2008
Fashion
Fashion School
Italy¿s Camera della Moda on Tuesday unveiled plans to build a fashion institute in Milan to rival leading international fashion and design schools.
– July 16, 2008
Fashion
Honor Roll
Designer Sonia Rykiel was elevated to the rank of grand commander in the national merit system created by Napoleon Bonaparte.
– July 16, 2008
Fashion
Dover Street's Turnaround
It¿s all change at London¿s Dover Street Market this month. The store closes beginning today for three days before unveiling its new season¿s collections.
– July 16, 2008
