Posts by Kevin Harson
EXCLUSIVE: Fendi and Kenzo Have New CEOs – and Both Come From Louis Vuitton
Once again tapping its deep management reserves, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is appointing Ramon Ros the new chief executive officer of Fendi, effective July 1, and Charlotte Coupé the new CEO of Kenzo, effective May 1. Both executives are moving over from Louis Vuitton, the French group’s flagship brand, and will report to Sidney…
Read MoreWhere Molteni Group Sees Opportunities in the High Seas
MILAN — Molteni&C has just furnished private residences on two vessels for Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of shipping and cruise ship company MSC Group. Expected to be unveiled by the end of the year are the Ocean Penthouses, Ocean Residences and Owner’s Residence on board of Explora I, the first of up to…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Moose Knuckles Names Mia Wang Head of Asia Pacific
Moose Knuckles, the Canadian luxury outerwear brand, has named Mia Wang chief executive officer, Asia Pacific, effective immediately. Wang succeeds Eric Tosello, who held the title of executive vice president of Asia Pacific for the last three years. “Mia brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial grit, digital fluency, and cultural insight, making her uniquely equipped…
Read MoreDespite Tariffs, U.S. Remains a Priority for French Ski Brand Fusalp Says CEO Pascal Conte-Jodra
PARIS — French legacy skiwear brand Fusalp has its sights set on U.S. expansion, despite the 20 percent levy on European Union goods announced Wednesday. “The U.S. is and remains a priority market for Fusalp. The announcement is, of course, something we are taking into account — but it doesn’t change our ambition,” chief executive…
Read MoreJohn Smedley’s New Chief Prepares to Take the Brand to New Heights
LONDON — John Smedley, the 241-year-old British brand that specializes in knitwear, is finally ready to make some noise. The brand has named Jess Mcguire Dudley as its new managing director, taking over from Ian Maclean, a member of the Smedley family, who will be stepping into an executive chairman’s role after 25 years with…
Read MoreLouis Vuitton Expands Lifestyle Vision With Launch of Comprehensive Home Collection in Milan
MILAN — From its signature Louis Vuitton 1885 Bed Trunk to its Hemingway Library Trunk designed in 1927 by Gaston-Louis Vuitton for Ernest Hemingway as a travel library, the exchange between the French luxury brand and the world of design has been constant and ever-expanding. The brand is now writing a new chapter in the realm…
Read MoreChina Insight: Fashion Industry in 2025 Seeks Survival Through Differentiation and Evolution
During March and April earnings season, Anta Group’s 13.6 percent revenue growth to $9.77 billion (over $14.6 billion including Amer Sports) for the 2024 fiscal year positioned it as the third “100 billion yuan club” member in sportswear. This milestone stands out in China‘s sluggish consumption environment marked by weak domestic and overseas demand. Anta’s…
Read MoreLauren Sanchez Channels ‘Strength and Timeless Beauty’ in Sophia Loren’s John Galliano Dress at Breakthrough Prize 2025 With Jeff Bezos
Lauren Sanchez channeled Sophia Loren at the Breakthrough Prize 2025 ceremony on Saturday in Los Angeles, where the philanthropist joined Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on the red carpet. “I wore a little piece of history. This 1994 John Galliano dress was once worn by the legendary Sophia Loren — an icon of strength and timeless…
Read MoreChristina Aguilera Puts Rebellious Twists on Grecian Goddess Inspiration With Edgy Corset at Breakthrough Prize 2025
Christina Aguilera made an ethereal arrival in Dolce & Gabbana at Saturday’s Breakthrough Prize 2025 ceremony in Los Angeles. Aguilera, who posed on the red carpet alongside her partner Matthew Rutler, wore the brand’s spring 2024 white chiffon dress with a plunging neckline, semi-sheer cape sleeves and corset details. The singer accessorized with David Yurman…
Read MoreLeonardo DiCaprio Is Already Rocking the Brand-New Rolex
However you feel about it, the Land-Dweller is an interesting model for the brand: Both self-referencing (via its vintage Oysterquartz inspo) and tech-forward, it expands the brand’s Classic line in a fresh way. Plus, it’s already got some starry fans now like Federer and Leo. Tom Cruise’s Rolex Day-Date Greg Doherty/Getty Images Speaking of cinema…
Read MoreRH Clarifies Exposure to Tariffs After Its Shares Plunge to Near Five-Year Low
MILAN – High-end furniture maker RH underscored late Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump is using the “significant tariffs as a tool to accelerate negotiations and balance trade conditions around the world.” In response to its shares plummeting to their lowest closing point in almost five years due to lackluster earnings and potential tariff exposure,…
Read MoreRetailers Rush to the Tariff War Room, But Wait to See What Comes Next
President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs have sent fashion’s C-suites to the war room. Right now leaders are still planning, taking the lay of the land, exploring their options and re-running their numbers. But if Trump’s dramatic bid to remake global trade sticks for any length of time — adding a 34 percent tariff on…
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