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True Fit now relies on AI for size analysis

True Fit now relies on AI for size analysis

​Tech-driven platform True Fit is embracing generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) “to help consumers find the perfect fit and solve retailers’ online fit challenges”.
Fashion
LVMH prepares CFO succession with former Danone executive

LVMH prepares CFO succession with former Danone executive

LVMH named a deputy to its long-time chief financial officer as the luxury group controlled by Bernard Arnault prepares for succession in the key executive role.
Luxury
Luxury prices in spotlight as Chanel enters new chapter

Luxury prices in spotlight as Chanel enters new chapter

The departure of Chanel's top designer early Thursday sent ripples across the $1.62 trillion luxury goods industry at a time when all the major global players are at a crossroads.
Luxury
Giorgio Armani taking next One Night Only to New York in October

Giorgio Armani taking next One Night Only to New York in October

Giorgio Armani will stage his next One Night Only fashion and entertainment spectacular in New York in October, timed to celebrate the opening of a new space on Madison Avenue.
Luxury
Blenheim Palace launches UK design competition

Blenheim Palace launches UK design competition

Blenheim Palace has launched a design competition to mark the final month of its ‘Icons of British Fashion’ exhibition.
Fashion
Unwrapping “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge” with Fabiola Beracasa Beckman

Unwrapping “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge” with Fabiola Beracasa Beckman

The new documentary film “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge" opened Tribeca on Wednesday, offering an unprecedented look at the non-stop life of the designer, entrepreneur and cultural icon.
Luxury
Kering: Laurent Claquin appointed as new brand manager

Kering: Laurent Claquin appointed as new brand manager

The French luxury group has announced the creation of the role of Brand Director, which will be entrusted to its current President of Americas from July 1. 
Luxury
New luxe luggage brand Timothy London debuts on Jermyn Street

New luxe luggage brand Timothy London debuts on Jermyn Street

​The high-end luggage sector has seen plenty of development most-pandemic and now a new brand, Timothy London, has launched its “innovation-rich premium collection” and a new Jermyn Street flagship store in London.
Fashion
AWWG in key deal with G-III for global brand growth; Iberia, US, India in focus

AWWG in key deal with G-III for global brand growth; Iberia, US, India in focus

​The Spanish owner of Pepe Jeans and Hackett, AAWG, has announced a “strategic and investment partnership with the global leader in fashion G-III Apparel Group, via an ownership stake of approximately 12% of AWWG”.
Fashion
Wolf opens first-ever pop-up with Covent Garden debut

Wolf opens first-ever pop-up with Covent Garden debut

Jewellery box brand Wolf has opened its first ever pop-up store in London’s Covent Garden. 
Luxury
New brand ambassadors for Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Loewe, Kith, Guess Jeans

New brand ambassadors for Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Loewe, Kith, Guess Jeans

A curated list of the new ambassadors picked by some of the top fashion and luxury labels, including actor Jacob Elordi for Bottega Veneta and top model Iris Law for the first Guess Jeans collection.
Luxury
Virginie Viard to exit Chanel

Virginie Viard to exit Chanel

Luxury fashion brand Chanel is parting ways with its creative director Virginie Viard, after thirty years at the Parisian house.   
Luxury
Harrods dives into first ESG report, makes progress but lots still to do

Harrods dives into first ESG report, makes progress but lots still to do

​Harrods has released its first-ever Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, “marking a milestone” in its sustainability journey.
Fashion
Chanel’s record dividend brings owners’ windfall to $12 Billion

Chanel’s record dividend brings owners’ windfall to $12 Billion

The billionaire family behind Chanel will have pocketed $12.4 billion in payouts from the luxury brand’s earnings over the past three years, contributing to a massive increase in their personal wealth.
Luxury
LVMH's Frederic Arnault named managing director of family holding Financiere Agache

LVMH's Frederic Arnault named managing director of family holding Financiere Agache

Frederic Arnault, one of LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault's five children and heirs, has been named managing director of the family holding company Financiere Agache, adding to his roles in the luxury empire.
Luxury
Craig Green returns to runway for spring 25 with pre-fashion week show

Craig Green returns to runway for spring 25 with pre-fashion week show

Craig Green made a runway comeback Wednesday in his packed-but-intimate East London space with the designer blending utilitarian elements with fluid fabrics some quirky motifs and an understated-but-unmissable palette.
Fashion