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Accessories labels are enjoying the lion’s share of the world’s fashion dollars, according to a new report from The New York...
The royal family of Qatar has expanded its stake in the fashion business with the acquisition of leading design house, Valentino....
Launer Londer sales are on the up following Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The British monarch has been a longtime...
It’s been in the works for a few months, but it’s now official. Kenneth Cole has bought enough shares in his...
Hermes has reiterated its commitment to family values by naming Axel Dumas, a sixth-generation member of the founding family, as its...
Fifth & Pacific Cos, the firm formerly known as Liz Claiborne Inc., has made it even easier for us to own...
Europe’s financial crisis doesn’t seem to have hit Hermes International. The French brand reports its first quarter sales rose by almost...
Echo Designs is expanding the soft handbag collection it launched last year. The latest handbags will feature heavier fabrics, including a...
Furla seems to be serious about stepping up its influence in the travel sector. The label’s just expanded its deal with...
Hermes has come out in top in a major trademark infringement and counterfeiting case. The verdict has netted the fashion firm...
Betsey Johnson LLC has filed for bankruptcy. The financial foreclosure will see most of the label’s 63 boutiques closing their doors...
After more than a year of speculation Christian Dior has finally named a successor to John Galliano. Raf Simons, the former...
We’re all starting to tire of Christian’s Dior’s reluctance to name a successor for disgraced former creative director John Galliano, but...
Vietnamese handbag makers are confident they’ll produce more than $1.5 billion worth of purses this year, which is equivalent to a...
Kim Kardashian’s accessories website ShoeDazzle is changing the way it does business. The company cofounded by the reality starlet is canning...
Michael Kors looks to make a big impact in the American marketplace this year, and fashion forecasters predict it’ll be bad...
Derek Lam is the latest designer to leave his company. After six years of service, Lam has left his post as...
Yves Saint Laurent has officially named Hedi Slimane as its new creative director following Stefano Pilati’s last stand at Paris Fashion...
Lowell Harder is returning to Radley, the brand she created in 1998. Harder’s been appointed Radley’s non-executive director and consultant. These...
Stefano Pilati’s fall/winter 2012-2013 collection will be his last for Yves Saint Laurent. The creative director is stepping down from his...
Kenneth Cole wants his company back. The New York designer is reportedly willing to spend some $148.5 million to buy out...
Raf Simons has stepped down as creative director of Jil Sander following six years of service to the brand. Tomorrow’s fall...
Accessories are behind big third quarter profits at Michael Kors. The fashion house posted a $39 million profit for the quarter...
While most designers conquer the Western world before heading East, Alexander Wang is happy to break the mold. He’s planning to...
It seems there may be life in Halston yet. The company’s latest chairman and chief executive officer Ben Malka says he’s...
Strong sales in Asia have helped LVMH and its fashionable companies exceed full-year profit forecast for 2011. The luxury conglomerate’s net...
Meryl Streep isn’t the only big name profiting from the success of The Iron Lady. British fashion firm Launer is enjoying...
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have appointed Francois Kress, the current president and chief executive officer of Prada USA, as the new...
Radley’s former chief executive Roger Best is returning to the fold. Best retired in 2009, but has decided to come back...
Hermes accessories are set to get even more expensive. The luxury label’s handbags, scarves, and shoes have never been cheap, but...
