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Chloé seeks successor to Gabriela Hearst

Chloé has yet to confirm the departure of designer Gabriela Hearst, who has been its creative director since 2019. But the brand's parent company, Richemont, is already seeking her replacement.

Subscribers only Switzerland, United States 22.06.2023

Lifting the lid on the Turkish venture that allows Lacoste to sell in Russia

To continue selling to the Russian market despite EU sanctions, Lacoste operates via a Turkish intermediary. But a closer look at who owns the third-party company reveals it is far from an independent go-between.

Subscribers only Russia, Switzerland, Turkey Running Story - Luxury and the Ukraine war 22.06.2023

Chanel develops its manufacturing facilities for jewellery and watches

As it prepares to open new jewellery shops in Japan and the United States, Chanel is buying up high-tech manufacturing firms that will ensure greater autonomy in its watch and jewellery production processes.

Subscribers only Germany, United Kingdom 15.06.2023

Lacoste sidesteps sanctions to keep sales in Russia afloat

The brand with the iconic crocodile logo denies that it still sells its products in Russia. But, to avoid a drastic decline in sales, one of its partners does so on its behalf.

Subscribers only France, Russia, Turkey Running Story - Luxury and the Ukraine war 15.06.2023

John Galantic set to stick with Ferrari after leaving Chanel

After heading Chanel Inc in the US since 2006, John Galantic will leave the luxury group at the end of this month. But he will remain on the board at Ferrari.

Subscribers only Italy, United States 15.06.2023

Spotlight
Luxury heavyweights jockey for position with Jacquemus

The success of the Jacquemus boutique on Paris's Avenue Montaigne has drawn attention from luxury giants.© Studio Pachamama

Free access France Running Story - Arnault's shopping list 08.06.2023

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De Beers and Russian diamonds: Following up on our revelations

Since Glitz.paris disclosed that De Beers sold Russian stones in the United States in 2022, the diamond giant has fiercely denied it - letting slip some revealing information in the process.

Subscribers only Houses 08.06.2023

Former Cartier CEO Perrin still raking in hefty fees from Richemont

Since leaving Richemont in 2016, former Cartier chief Alain Dominique Perrin has continued to earn millions of Swiss francs a year from the group, officially as a marketing and development consultant.

Subscribers only Houses 08.06.2023

Chanel recruits key consultant in bid to refresh image

Chanel has recruited a new communications consultant as it seeks to rejuvenate the house's brand image.

Subscribers only Houses 08.06.2023

Luxury brands turn to temp agencies as search for sales staff grows desperate

Already struggling to recruit qualified factory workers, luxury houses are now having a hard time finding staff for their boutiques.

Subscribers only Houses 01.06.2023

How Kering is trying to ease tensions at luxury menswear subsidiary Brioni

After a decade of redundancies and the ensuing conflict between management and trade unions, workers at Italian suitmaker Brioni have reached an agreement on working hours, thus paving the way for increased production.

Free access Houses 01.06.2023

Who makes Chanel's wellies?

Chanel rain boots - in their full range of colours, all with the double-C logo - have been out of stock since they first tread the 2022-23 Fall-Winter catwalk at Paris Fashion Week in March of last year.

Subscribers only Houses 01.06.2023

Saint Laurent sews up deal to return to historic HQ

The Kering subsidiary has been negotiating for months with the owners of the atelier where Yves Saint Laurent made his debut. At last, the house has reached a compromise that will allow it to move back into the premises.

Subscribers only Houses 25.05.2023

Galeries Lafayette property plight plot thickens in Paris's Marais district

The department store group is pressing ahead in its fight to convert two of its buildings in historic central Paris into high-end shops. But it is up against local authorities increasingly concerned about luxury groups buying buildings and letting them decay so they can demolish them.

Subscribers only Houses 25.05.2023

De Beers sold Russian diamonds in US despite sanctions after Ukraine invasion

De Beers claims to source its diamonds only from Africa and Canada, but last year it sold stones of Russian origin in the United States. The firm also bought diamonds in 2022 from the Russian firm Alrosa via an Israeli company.

Subscribers only Houses 25.05.2023

Gucci goes for broke with men's ready-to-wear

As Glitz.paris understands it, the recent revival of interest in Gucci is due in part to men's ready-to-wear, particularly in France.

Subscribers only Houses 25.05.2023

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Bernard Arnault's dream shopping list

LVMH's CEO and founder already has 75 brands under his belt, but he still has his eye on several independent companies. Here is a run-down of the luxury magnate's wish list.

Bernard Arnault has been quietly eyeing up a clutch of small but prestigious brands.

Subscribers only Houses 18.05.2023

Not content with financing films, Saint Laurent considers publishing books

Currently pushing its latest venture as a film producer at this year's Cannes Film Festival, Saint Laurent is also contemplating becoming a publisher.

Subscribers only Houses 18.05.2023

In Focus
Madagascar sapphire mine exposes jewellery firms' hollow 'ethical' claims

All the luxury groups, from Richemont to LVMH, have made traceability commitments for their coloured stone jewellery. But the realities of a market concentrated in a handful of countries make credible certification impossible. Glitz.paris looks into the situation in Madagascar, the epicentre of the sapphire business.

In the absence of a proper traceability system, jewellers have come up with charters of good conduct to try to respond to their customers' concerns.

Subscribers only Houses 11.05.2023

Luxury lobbyists tangle with European Commission over artificial intelligence regulation

Lobbyists for luxury groups are ramping up efforts in Brussels to prevent two Europe-wide legislative proposals, the Data Act and the Artificial Intelligence Act, from hampering the development of the online retail sector.

Subscribers only Houses 11.05.2023

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Houses

Chloé seeks successor to Gabriela Hearst

Lifting the lid on the Turkish venture that allows Lacoste to sell in Russia

Chanel develops its manufacturing facilities for jewellery and watches

Lacoste sidesteps sanctions to keep sales in Russia afloat

John Galantic set to stick with Ferrari after leaving Chanel

Spotlight
Luxury heavyweights jockey for position with Jacquemus

Document
De Beers and Russian diamonds: Following up on our revelations

Former Cartier CEO Perrin still raking in hefty fees from Richemont

Chanel recruits key consultant in bid to refresh image

Luxury brands turn to temp agencies as search for sales staff grows desperate

How Kering is trying to ease tensions at luxury menswear subsidiary Brioni

Who makes Chanel's wellies?

Saint Laurent sews up deal to return to historic HQ

Galeries Lafayette property plight plot thickens in Paris's Marais district

De Beers sold Russian diamonds in US despite sanctions after Ukraine invasion

Gucci goes for broke with men's ready-to-wear

Spotlight
Bernard Arnault's dream shopping list

Not content with financing films, Saint Laurent considers publishing books

In Focus
Madagascar sapphire mine exposes jewellery firms' hollow 'ethical' claims

Luxury lobbyists tangle with European Commission over artificial intelligence regulation

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Houses

Chloé seeks successor to Gabriela Hearst

Lifting the lid on the Turkish venture that allows Lacoste to sell in Russia

Chanel develops its manufacturing facilities for jewellery and watches

Lacoste sidesteps sanctions to keep sales in Russia afloat

John Galantic set to stick with Ferrari after leaving Chanel

Spotlight Luxury heavyweights jockey for position with Jacquemus

Document De Beers and Russian diamonds: Following up on our revelations

Former Cartier CEO Perrin still raking in hefty fees from Richemont

Chanel recruits key consultant in bid to refresh image

Luxury brands turn to temp agencies as search for sales staff grows desperate

How Kering is trying to ease tensions at luxury menswear subsidiary Brioni

Who makes Chanel's wellies?

Saint Laurent sews up deal to return to historic HQ

Galeries Lafayette property plight plot thickens in Paris's Marais district

De Beers sold Russian diamonds in US despite sanctions after Ukraine invasion

Gucci goes for broke with men's ready-to-wear

Spotlight Bernard Arnault's dream shopping list

Not content with financing films, Saint Laurent considers publishing books

In Focus Madagascar sapphire mine exposes jewellery firms' hollow 'ethical' claims

Luxury lobbyists tangle with European Commission over artificial intelligence regulation

About Glitz

Subscription

Glitz on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Spotlight
Luxury heavyweights jockey for position with Jacquemus

Document
De Beers and Russian diamonds: Following up on our revelations

Spotlight
Bernard Arnault's dream shopping list

In Focus
Madagascar sapphire mine exposes jewellery firms' hollow 'ethical' claims