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Fashion FILE PHOTO: The logo of Italian fashion company Giorgio Armani is seen at a shop in Zurich, Switzerland July 8, 2021. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo

Armani Parent Company Posts 2025 Net Profit of €67 million, Challenges Italian Antitrust Fine

Profit at Giorgio Armani SpA, the parent company of the Giorgio Armani group, more than doubled to about €67 million ($76 million) in 2025, with roughly half…

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Fashion FILE PHOTO: A company logo for fashion brand Shein is seen on a pile of gift bags on its Christmas bus as part of a nationwide promotional tour in Liverpool, Britain, December 14, 2024. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

China Warns of Retaliation over French Law to Curb Fast Fashion

China warned on Wednesday of potential retaliation over a French law aimed at curbing the rise of fast fashion, slamming the regulation as "discriminatory" and…

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Fashion A Mulberry handbag is seen for sale in a Mulberry store in Manhattan, New York City, US, November 24, 2021. (Reuters)

Luxury Handbag Maker Mulberry Reports Double-Digit Growth Across All Regions

British luxury handbag maker Mulberry reported a 23% rise in first-quarter sales growth on Wednesday, as new product launches kept the retailer's turnaround on…

Fashion People descend stairs inside a Nike store in New York City, US, April 2, 2025. (Reuters)

Nike to Tighten Online Sales in China Amid ‘Fragmented’ Marketplace

Nike is trying to lure back shoppers in China by controlling how its products are sold online, directing consumers to official Nike channels as the American…

Fashion Watches from the limited-edition “Royal Pop” watch, a collaboration between Swiss watch maker Swatch and luxury brand Audemars Piguet, are displayed in the window of a Swatch store as they are currently out of stock in Paris, France, May 18, 2026. (Reuters)

Swatch Reports Stronger Sales, but Profit Miss Hurts Shares

Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group reported improved first-half sales on Tuesday but missed profit forecasts as the owner of the Omega, Longines and Tissot watch…

Fashion The logo of German fashion company Hugo Boss is seen at a store in Vienna, Austria, November 23, 2016. (Reuters)

UK's Frasers Boosts Hugo Boss Stake Over 30% Mandatory Bid Threshold

British retailer ‌Frasers said on Tuesday that it has raised its holdings in Hugo Boss to about 30.28%, crossing a key regulatory threshold in its…

Fashion A Burberry trench coat with the Burberry label is displayed at the Burberry flagship store in Regent Street, London, Britain, September 8, 2025. (Reuters)

Burberry’s Strong US Sales Offset Iran War Impact in Europe

Burberry's recovery continued in the April-June quarter thanks to strong sales in the US and China, while it said conflict in the Middle East dented &zwnj…

Fashion People walk past a Flannels store in London, Britain, December 4, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Frasers Withholds Outlook as Hugo Boss and Accent Bids Cloud Forecast

British retailer Frasers on Thursday withheld its fiscal 2027 outlook, saying ongoing takeover bids for German fashion house Hugo Boss and Australian footwear…

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Fashion The logo of French luxury group Kering is seen at the company's headquarters in Paris, France, April 24, 2025. (Reuters)

Kering Appoints LVMH Fragrance Chief Spitzer as New Bottega Veneta CEO

French luxury group Kering has appointed Romain Spitzer as the new CEO of Bottega Veneta, it said on Wednesday. Spitzer, currently president and CEO of…

Fashion The Cartier store in New York City, US July 7, 2026. (Reuters)

Cartier-Owner Richemont’s Jewellery Sales Boom Boosts Q1 Sales

Cartier jewellery owner Richemont reported better-than expected results for its first quarter on Wednesday, helped by booming growth in Asia and the Americas. …

Fashion Balmain's fashion designer Olivier Rousteing acknowledges the audience at the end of his ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2024/2025 collection show as part of the Paris Fashion Week, at the Grande halle de la Villette in Paris on January 20, 2024. (AFP)

Olivier Rousteing New Artistic Director at Paco Rabanne

French designer Olivier Rousteing has been appointed creative director of Paco Rabanne, the Spanish luxury fashion house announced Tuesday. "Rabanne is…

Fashion Rolex watches are displayed at a store in New York City, US, April 8, 2025. (Reuters)

Watches of Switzerland Sees Robust US Demand, Signs of UK Recovery

Luxury retailer Watches of Switzerland said on Tuesday that strong US demand had carried into its new financial year, while the UK market showed encouraging…

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Fashion FILE PHOTO: A Shein logo is seen at the first physical space of Chinese online fast-fashion retailer Shein on its opening day inside the Le BHV Marais department store, the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville, in Paris, France, November 5, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo

Shein Scheduled for Hong Kong IPO Hearing on Thursday

Fast-fashion retailer Shein is scheduled for a Hong Kong initial public offering hearing with the city's stock exchange on Thursday, two sources with knowledge…

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Fashion FILE PHOTO: Sunglasses are displayed at the reception of the fast-fashion brand Shein's office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, December 15, 2025. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo

Shein Finally Wins China's Approval for Hong Kong IPO

Fast-fashion retailer Shein won approval for its long-awaited Hong Kong IPO on Friday, a notice posted on the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)…

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Fashion France's Haute Couture and Fashion Federation (FHCM) has been diversifying the labels present in Paris, inviting designers from outside Europe and the West. Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP

Indian Haute Couture Presence 'Overdue', Says Designer Manish Malhotra

Indian designers are a growing presence at Paris Haute Couture Week -- "overdue" representation for a country that has long played a role behind the scenes,…

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Fashion A woman makes a reel while running past the French luxury brand Hermes store, Mumbai, India, Nov. 14, 2025. (AFP)

Hermes to Show Haute Couture for First Time in January

French luxury group Hermes is entering the world of haute couture and will unveil its first-ever collection in January, the company told AFP on Thursday. …

Fashion FILE PHOTO: A window display is seen at the Boss store in London, Britain, May 30,2024. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe/File Photo

Hugo Boss Recommends Shareholders Reject Frasers' Bid

German fashion brand Hugo Boss on Thursday recommended that shareholders do not accept Frasers Group's voluntary takeover offer, saying the British company's…

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Fashion Shoppers walk inside Fast Retailing's Uniqlo casual clothing store in Tokyo, Japan July 10, 2014. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo

Uniqlo Operator Fast Retailing's Q3 Profit Jumps 45.7%, Raises Forecast

The Japanese owner of clothing brand Uniqlo said on Thursday that quarterly profit rose 45.7%, as it weathered the impact on supply chains and logistics from…

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Fashion  A model presents a creation by Robert Wun for the Women Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection as part of the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, on July 8, 2026. (AFP)

Hong Kong’s Robert Wun: The Bold Millennial Conquering Haute Couture

Five years ago, Hong Kong-born designer Robert Wun was working from his kitchen -- now he dresses some of the world's best-known entertainers. In a short…

Fashion A model presents a creation for Chanel for the Women Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection as part of the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, on July 7, 2026. (AFP)

Blazy’s Chanel Fairy Tale Continues with Whimsical Couture Show

Franco-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy delved into fairy tales as inspiration for his second Chanel Haute Couture show from "Jack and the Beanstalk" to …

Fashion  A model presents a creation for Christian Dior for the Women Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection as part of the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris, on July 6, 2026. (AFP)

Dior Shows Pleated, Sculptural Haute Couture Dresses in Paris After Taylor Swift Win

Riding high ‌after securing the bridal commission of the year — designing pop megastar Taylor Swift’s wedding dress — Dior creative director Jonathan…

Fashion Japan's Naomi Osaka, known for her flamboyant outfits, arrived on Monday in a kimono-inspired white dress. Henry NICHOLLS / AFP

Wimbledon Clings onto Fashion Traditions, with a Twist

Amid fast-changing fashion trends, Wimbledon has remained a bastion of "classy" style, with players and attendees donning their finest whites at the London…

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Fashion Naomi Osaka of Japan arrives in court for her Women's Singles second round match against Anastasia Gasanova of Russia at the Wimbledon Championships in London, Britain, 01 July 2026. (EPA)

Naomi Osaka Shows off Another Fashion Creation Before Reaching 3rd Round at Wimbledon

Naomi Osaka had a new look to show off before winning her second-round match at Wimbledon. Osaka, whose fashion reveals have become an event of their own at…

Fashion World Cup uniform kits designed by Nike are displayed at its headquarters in Beaverton, Ore., on June 22, 2026. (AP)

Nike Stumbles as China Woes, Cautious Outlook Temper Turnaround Hopes

Nike shares fell ‌3.5% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after its latest quarterly results failed to revive investor hopes of a swift turnaround under…