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Louis Vuitton taking next cruise show to New York

Louis Vuitton is heading to the Big Apple. The house's creative director Nicolas Ghesquière has decided to stage its next cruise show in New York on May 8, 2019, continuing his peripatetic voyage of the globe.

Myntra-Jabong CEO Ananth Narayanan denies he is quitting

The chief of Flipkart Group’s Myntra-Jabong fashion business on Friday denied a media report that he will quit after a reshuffle in the ranks following the ouster of group CEO Binny Bansal.

Modest fashion the new growth driver for luxury labels

The luxury industry needs to broaden its scope to grow further, adapting to the needs of new generations and targeting sub-cultures and minorities, according to Altagamma and Bain & Co.

Clarks account loss drives Bell Shoes under
Losing a Clarks contract has dealt a death blow to a shoe firm based in Buxton in Derbyshire, with around half of Bells Shoes’ £18 million turnover having been accounted for by the large shoe chain.

1:30 PM | Fashion | Business

Clarks account loss drives Bell Shoes under
Local council moves to protect small Soho shops
The local council in Soho, London wants to halt the expansion of giant property projects that could swamp the area and make it less attractive for its millions of tourists and the small fashion stores that operate there.

1:02 PM | Fashion | Retail

Local council moves to protect small Soho shops
Google-Temasek study sees $240 billion Southeast Asia internet economy by 2025
Southeast Asia's internet economy is expected to exceed $240 billion by 2025, a joint study by Google and Temasek Holdings showed, more than previously estimated, as more consumers use their smartphones to go online.

8:33 AM | Fashion | Media

Google-Temasek study sees $240 billion Southeast Asia internet economy by 2025
ASEAN ministers sign agreement on e-commerce
Member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) recently agreed to a cooperation framework to support the development of a digital economy through e-commerce schemes.

4:56 AM | Fashion | Industry

ASEAN ministers sign agreement on e-commerce
Myer Holdings Q1 sales fall 4.8 pct on year
Top Aussie department store chain Myer Holdings Ltd said on Friday its total sales fell in the first quarter but online sales advanced.

4:53 AM | Fashion | Business

Myer Holdings Q1 sales fall 4.8 pct on year
"Representative" retailer Dia & Co raises $70 million in new funding
Plus-size retailer Dia & Co has raised $40 million in Series C funding, which joins the $30 million the company quietly raised in 2017.

11/17/18 | Fashion | Business

"Representative" retailer Dia & Co raises $70 million in new funding
Rue21 names Michael Appel as permanent CEO
After only five months, Laurie Van Brunt has stepped down from her role as CEO of the casual apparel retailer, leading the company to appoint former interim CEO Michael C. Appel to the position on a permanent basis.

11/17/18 | Fashion | Appointments

Rue21 names Michael Appel as permanent CEO
Beautycon launches month-long experiential pop-up in Los Angeles
Beautycon, the festival for beauty enthusiasts known for its principles of inclusivity and diversity, has launched its first experiential pop-up in Los Angeles. Beautycon Pop will run through December 16.

11/17/18 | Beauty | Retail

Beautycon launches month-long experiential pop-up in Los Angeles
Paul-Henri Cécillon comes to the rescue of New Look France
The turnaround specialist, best known for his work at Sinéquanone, is stepping in to lead New Look's French subsidiary, which is planning widespread store closures and layoffs, FashionNetwork.com has learnt.

11/17/18 | Fashion | Business

Paul-Henri Cécillon comes to the rescue of New Look France
Trump appoints handbag designer as U.S. ambassador to South Africa
President Donald Trump has nominated South Florida-based designer Lana Marks as the new U.S. ambassador to South Africa. The White House made the official announcement on Wednesday.

11/17/18 | Luxury | Appointments

Trump appoints handbag designer as U.S. ambassador to South Africa