Fashion
Lacoste in Selfridges takeover as tennis season gets under way
London’s Selfridges looks like the place to be for tennis/fashion fans over the next month. With its strong tennis heritage, Lacoste has staged a takeo
Arnault said to have bought stake in Cartier owner Richemont
By Bloomberg Published Jun 25, 2024 Bernard Arnault has taken a personal equity stake in Cartier parent company Richemont, according to people fam
Warehouse REIT pays £38m+ for stake in Ventura Retail Park
With retail parks having mostly outpaced shopping centres in footfall and sales both immediately after the pandemic and beyond, it’s no wonder they’re al
Louis Vuitton unveils its first travel guide dedicated to Barcelona
Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Jun 25, 2024 Louis Vuitton is deepening its relationship with Barcelona. After showcasing its latest Crui
Giovanna Fletcher joins Scamp & Dude cancer charity drive
As brands increasingly link up with charities, the ‘force-for-good’ fashion brand Scamp & Dude has named actress, author, podcaster (and CoppaFeel! c
Quiksilver launches sunglasses made from upcycled wetsuits
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jun 25, 2024 On June 28, Quiksilver will drop 150 pairs of sunglasses made from upcycled surfing wetsuits, a
LVMH buys high-end Swiss clock manufacturer L’Epée 1839
By Bloomberg Published Jun 25, 2024 LVMH is buying the owner of L’Epée 1839, a Swiss manufacturer of high-end clocks, a niche timekeeping marke
UK start-up unveils lab-grown real leather for luxury goods
A UK tissue engineering company said it has “successfully produced lab-grown leather”. It’s only at sample stage for now but the team behind it believe
Parisian haute couture: delicate at Giambattista Valli, fantastical at Charles…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jun 26, 2024 The first few days of Paris Haute Couture Week, featuring the collections for Fall/Winter 2024-2
Naomi Watts’ Stripes Beauty acquired by L Catterton
Actress Naomi Watts' beauty brand Stripes Beauty has been acquired by LVMH-backed investment firm L Catterton, the duo announced on Monday.Naomi Watts - Cou
Grace de Monaco launches sunglass collection inspired by Princess Grace
Luxury-for-good maison Grace de Monaco has unveiled a collection of sunglasses that pays homage to the timeless style of Princess Grace of Monaco, née Grac
Havaianas opens pop-up store on Paris’s Champs-Elysées
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jun 25, 2024 Havaianas has opened a 149-square-metre temporary store at 33 avenue des Champs-Élysées in Par
