France, Italy
Valentino makes fashion show deal with crumbling Beaux-Arts

The Italian fashion house has signed an exclusive contract with the Parisian art school to hold its shows there. It's a major coup for the Beaux-Arts, which is badly in need of the rental income. [...]

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Alessandro Michele's hush-hush post-Gucci stint at Fendi

In the 14 months between the designer leaving Gucci and joining rival Italian fashion house Valentino, the rumour mill went into overdrive, linking him with a host of big industry names. But in reality, he was discreetly temping with Fendi.

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France
The strategy shift behind Balmain's executive exits

Within the space of a month, Balmain's marketing director and CEO have both left the company. Glitz.paris reveals why.

Free access Houses 28.03.2024

France
How modelling agencies tailor employee payments to their own ends

When it comes to paying fashion models' expenses and salaries, booking agencies often delay to their own advantage. Although widespread, the practice is rarely questioned.

Free access Entourage 29.02.2024

Spotlight | France
How a Paris suburban town became an Hermès stronghold

French luxury leather goods manufacturer Hermès set up its atelier in Pantin, a suburban town just outside of Paris, in 1992. In just over 30 years, it has considerably expanded its presence, transforming the small municipality into 'Hermès City'.

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Since setting up its atelier in Pantin in 1992, Hermès has made several acquisitions in the town, turning it into an Hermès stronghold.

France
Paris Fashion Week: the secret concierge service selling invites to big brand shows

To keep their most prized clients happy, luxury brands offer access to shows that those notables haven't otherwise been invited to, often for considerable sums. The practice is highly secretive, fuelled by invitation swapping between boutique managers.

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Spotlight | France, Italy, United States
Agnelli family, Kering both coveted Versace and Jimmy Choo before Tapestry takeover

Tapestry's summer acquisition of Capri, the Versace and Jimmy Choo parent, followed talks with Exor, the Agnelli family's fund, and luxury giant Kering. Glitz.paris has pieced together the episodes, which had remained undisclosed, until now.

Free access Houses 14.09.2023

François-Henri Pinault (Kering) and John Elkann (Agnelli family) were in talks with John Idol (Capri Holdings) to acquire Versace and Jimmy Choo.

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