Accessories
Tapestry’s sales growth slows down
The US-based company posted record net sales of 1.51 billion US dollars in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, but a figure only slightly higher than the one recorded a year ago
Manolo Blahnik’s sales and profits soared in 2022
The UK-based footwear and accessories brand posted a “record financial performance” in 2022, and thanked its employees by distributing more than 1 million euros in bonuses last November
Kurt Geiger joins London's Oxford Street
The UK-based footwear and accessories retailer has opened a flagship concept store on Oxford Street, one of the most iconic shopping streets in London
Tod's reports strong first half
The luxury group reported a 21.7% revenue increase in the first half of 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, with double-digit growth across all brands and product categories
Charles & Keith opens first store in South Korea
The Singapore-based fashion label centred on shoes, bags and accessories has opened its first flagship store in Gangnam, one of Seoul's most vibrant shopping districts
Burberry delivers a strong first quarter
The luxury group posted an 18% growth in comparable store sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, as compared to the same period of last year, driven by the ongoing recovery in Mainland China
Global personal luxury goods market set to continue growing in 2023
After registering a record year in 2022, and despite uncertain macroeconomic conditions, the global personal luxury goods market is expected to grow between 5% to 12% in 2023
Gabriela Hearst leaves Chloé
The Richemont-owned luxury fashion house has confirmed that its creative director, Gabriela Hearst, will step down later this year. No reference was made to the creative succession plan
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags closes with a 9 000 attendance
The last edition of the Italian trade fair attracted 9 000 visitors, up by 12.% from June's 2022 edition. As anticipated, the exhibition saw the return of a large number of Chinese exhibitors
Kurt Geiger secures funding to boost international growth
The London-based retailer announced that it has secured a new funding deal to refinance its debt and fuel its international growth plans
Loewe opens first leather goods repair store
The Spanish luxury label has opened in Osaka (Japan) its first store entirely dedicated to the repair and maintenance of leather articles. A leather artisan will be in the store ready to repair and renew damaged products brought in
Tod's sales grow by 23%
The Italian-based luxury group posted a 23.2% sales increase in the first quarter of 2023, as compared to the same period of last year, with all its brands posting double-digit revenue growth
Portuguese artisan represents Portugal at the Milan Design Week
The founder and artisan of ASA Leather Work, Stéphanie Branco, presented her latest creation at Milan Design Week last month, namely the hand-stitched all-purpose backpack “Switch Bag”
Aldo Group signs licencing deal with Ted Baker
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has signed a long-term licensing agreement with the Aldo Group for handling Ted Baker footwear, handbags and small leather goods business
Catherine Hinderman: luxury isn’t just in the value of the product itself, it’s also in the story behind it
We sat with Catherine Hinderman, CEO and co-founder of the Indian-based brand Gaia Amore. Born out of a passion for culture, history and fashion, this brand stands for the concept of new luxury, that is, valuing not only the product but the hands and story behind it. And that story might have begun ages ago-
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