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Zegna eyes US market with plans for lavish Los Angeles show

The fashion house held a show in Dubai last summer, its first outside Italy. It is now planning a second event abroad, this time in the United States. The choice of venues is no accident, both the American and Emirati markets being key to its bottom line.

Subscribers only Italy 29.01.2026

Potential buyers eye Moreau Paris

Several offers have been made for the luxury bag maker, whose parent company has been based in Milan since 2021.

Subscribers only France, Italy 29.01.2026

Vilified Dolce & Gabbana seeks to shore up its image

Having been widely criticised for its alleged blindspots on race and gender, the Milan fashion house is planning to put on several high-profile events in the Mattatoio, a former abattoir that is now a centre of alternative culture.

Subscribers only Italy 27.01.2026

The story behind Giambattista Valli's cancelled haute couture show

The Italian designer had been due to present his latest creations at the opening of the Haute Couture Week in Paris on 26 January. But he abandoned the show at the last minute, citing a need to "review his entire business model". Yet the truth of the matter is that his brand's mounting debts, previously revealed by Glitz, are causing tensions with shareholder Artemis, the Pinault family's holding company.

Subscribers only France, Italy 26.01.2026

Cautious Armani keeps tight rein on hotel partner Emaar

The Italian fashion house and the Emirati real estate development company recently announced a joint venture to develop Armani's hotel business. But they appear to remain wary of each other, strict financial clauses having characterised their contractual arrangements in the past.

Subscribers only Italy, UAE Running Story - Armani after Giorgio 22.01.2026

Estée Lauder's $1.6 billion facelift

In an attempt to revive its flagging operating margins, the US cosmetics giant has embarked on one of the most expensive restructurings in its history, which looks like costing a billion dollars more than originally envisaged.

Subscribers only United States 22.01.2026

LVMH promotes two new members to its executive committee

The luxury giant is set to announce various senior management changes after publishing its annual results on 27 January.

Subscribers only Houses 22.01.2026

Hôtel Costes and Gucci make a right racket in Place Vendôme

Already battling it out in court, the hotel and the fashion house will soon be vying for the title of noisiest neighbour. While Gucci continues to work on its megastore, the hotel is about to give itself a major facelift that will include new garden spaces and an upgraded swimming pool.

Subscribers only Houses 22.01.2026

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Blank cheques from LVMH sustain the Phoebe Philo phenomenon

With her new collection due out shortly, the British fashion designer has announced a tripling of turnover in 2025. But this masks the reality of a brand that was not financially viable in 2024 and is only surviving thanks to the millions in cash that are being injected by its minority shareholder LVMH, which has yet to see a penny's return on its investment.

Subscribers only Houses 20.01.2026

Hermès relaxes its US sales policy under class action pressure

Despite having been dismissed twice, the case filed against Hermès in a Californian court has prompted the luxury goods company to introduce greater transparency into the process of obtaining its most exclusive handbags on the US market.

Subscribers only Houses 20.01.2026

LVMH's private equity firm L Catterton loses its investment mojo

The investment fund, co-held by the US firm Catterton and Bernard Arnault's family office, has suffered a series of setbacks in the affordable luxury sector, despite this segment being its target market. As a result, heads are rolling.

Subscribers only Houses 15.01.2026

Struggling French drinks firms relieved at easing of US alcohol advice

The crisis that has slashed their profits prompted French spirits groups such as Moët Hennessy and Pernod Ricard to step up lobbying efforts in Washington, particularly on rules governing alcohol consumption.

Subscribers only Houses 15.01.2026

Moncler seeks to step up a gear on the Champs-Elysées

The Italian brand plans to expand its flagship store on the celebrated Paris avenue, which is already its largest in the world. The project has been made possible by stable results and shareholders with deep pockets.

Subscribers only Houses 15.01.2026

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Hermès customers tire of jumping through hoops

The illustrious house may still be posting strong financials, but stormy weather lurks behind the horizon as customers are feeling increasingly alienated by the brand's highly controlled sales practices.

Subscribers only Houses 13.01.2026

Getting one’s hands on an iconic Hermès handbag has become a lottery, leaving many customers feeling undervalued.

The sparkling new owners of Stella McCartney's former Bond Street flagship

In an increasingly tricky financial situation, the fashion house owned by the designer and daughter of former Beatle Paul McCartney is doing everything it can to get its accounts back on track as it teeters on the brink of bankruptcy.

Subscribers only Houses 13.01.2026

L Catterton arranges court-appointed mediator for cash-strapped A.P.C.

A.P.C.'s pressing cashflow problems have forced the private equity firm, partially controlled by LVMH and the Arnault family, to seek a formal arrangement with the brand's creditors.

Subscribers only Houses 13.01.2026

LVMH finds new environmental partner to replace Yann Arthus-Bertrand

The environmental photographer and campaigner stepped down from the LVMH board last year. To maintain its green credentials, the luxury giant is now planning a partnership with the Conservatoire National des Plantes, which was founded in the 1950s.

Subscribers only Houses 13.01.2026

TAG Heuer internal probe disrupts restructuring of LVMH watchmaking

LVMH has been working for months on overhauling the governance of its watch division. But the findings of an internal investigation into TAG Heuer's management have disrupted the process.

Subscribers only Houses 09.01.2026

LVMH seek ways to repair its dented image on home turf

Having taken regular hits to their image over the course of 2025, LVMH and its chief executive ended the year as the focus of a highly critical investigation broadcast on French TV. The group is currently brainstorming to repair its reputation.

Subscribers only Houses 08.01.2026

Richemont's sizeable Alaïa investment hinges on Pieter Mulier's future

Despite an increase in sales, Alaïa remains largely in deficit, forcing its parent company to bail it out. These investments would be rendered meaningless by the departure of artistic director Pieter Mulier, who is regularly approached by other fashion houses.

Subscribers only Houses 06.01.2026

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Houses

Zegna eyes US market with plans for lavish Los Angeles show

Potential buyers eye Moreau Paris

Vilified Dolce & Gabbana seeks to shore up its image

The story behind Giambattista Valli's cancelled haute couture show

Cautious Armani keeps tight rein on hotel partner Emaar

Estée Lauder's $1.6 billion facelift

LVMH promotes two new members to its executive committee

Hôtel Costes and Gucci make a right racket in Place Vendôme

Spotlight
Blank cheques from LVMH sustain the Phoebe Philo phenomenon

Hermès relaxes its US sales policy under class action pressure

LVMH's private equity firm L Catterton loses its investment mojo

Struggling French drinks firms relieved at easing of US alcohol advice

Moncler seeks to step up a gear on the Champs-Elysées

Spotlight
Hermès customers tire of jumping through hoops

The sparkling new owners of Stella McCartney's former Bond Street flagship

L Catterton arranges court-appointed mediator for cash-strapped A.P.C.

LVMH finds new environmental partner to replace Yann Arthus-Bertrand

TAG Heuer internal probe disrupts restructuring of LVMH watchmaking

LVMH seek ways to repair its dented image on home turf

Richemont's sizeable Alaïa investment hinges on Pieter Mulier's future

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Houses

Zegna eyes US market with plans for lavish Los Angeles show

Potential buyers eye Moreau Paris

Vilified Dolce & Gabbana seeks to shore up its image

The story behind Giambattista Valli's cancelled haute couture show

Cautious Armani keeps tight rein on hotel partner Emaar

Estée Lauder's $1.6 billion facelift

LVMH promotes two new members to its executive committee

Hôtel Costes and Gucci make a right racket in Place Vendôme

Spotlight Blank cheques from LVMH sustain the Phoebe Philo phenomenon

Hermès relaxes its US sales policy under class action pressure

LVMH's private equity firm L Catterton loses its investment mojo

Struggling French drinks firms relieved at easing of US alcohol advice

Moncler seeks to step up a gear on the Champs-Elysées

Spotlight Hermès customers tire of jumping through hoops

The sparkling new owners of Stella McCartney's former Bond Street flagship

L Catterton arranges court-appointed mediator for cash-strapped A.P.C.

LVMH finds new environmental partner to replace Yann Arthus-Bertrand

TAG Heuer internal probe disrupts restructuring of LVMH watchmaking

LVMH seek ways to repair its dented image on home turf

Richemont's sizeable Alaïa investment hinges on Pieter Mulier's future

About Glitz

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Spotlight
Blank cheques from LVMH sustain the Phoebe Philo phenomenon

Spotlight
Hermès customers tire of jumping through hoops