designer brands

Retail Asia21/02/2019

Chanel has named Virginie Viard, Karl Lagerfeld’s closest collaborator for more than 30 years, as its new creative director, the French fashion house said in a statement following the death of the legendary designer. The move muffled speculation over whether Chanel might seek out another big name to replace Lagerfeld, who was 85 years old. […]

Retail Asia14/11/2018

Strong Asia performances helped mitigate falling UK Mulberry sales in the latest half year. While the UK fashion house’s total revenue was down 8 per cent to £68.3 million, international sales were up 13 per cent. Within that figure, new entities in South Korea and Japan saw the company’s retail chain expand to 29 stores, […]

Retail Asia08/11/2018

Japanese luxury label Issey Miyake has appointed a new company president, following the internal promotion of Takahiko Ise to the top spot. Previously the fashion brand’s head of production, Ise replaces former president Masakatsu Nagatani, who will remain in the company as an advisor. The change over was effective since October 1, according to Japanese […]

Retail Asia07/11/2018

Kering, which owns Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, said it planned to buy back up to 1 percent of its share capital over a 12-month period. According to the luxury-goods group, the total amount of the share buyback agreement would not exceed €300 million (about $342 million) and the price would not exceed €480 per share. A stock buyback, […]

Retail Asia22/10/2018

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Vestiaire Collective is refreshing its image as the luxury resale site looks to grow sales in Europe and Asia. The branding changes involve a new, black-and-white logo, that will feature on updated packaging. Vestiaire Collective is also launching a campaign which promotes resale as a modern alternative for the luxury and sustainability-conscious consumer. It will roll out […]

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Life after Karl Lagerfeld

UK Mulberry sales drop rescued by Asia growth

New president for Issey Miyake appointed

Why is Kering buying its shares back?

Rebranding for luxury resale site Vestiaire Collective