Kering Quashes Talk of Moncler Acquisition

“There is nothing on the table," said Kering chairman and chief executive officer François-Henri Pinault.

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The Media Carousel: Vogue’s New Jewelry Editor And Other Media Comings And Goings

A roundup of who’s been hired, fired or maybe just jumped ship in media land over the past couple of weeks.

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The London Fashion Week Showcase Behind Britain’s Emerging Brands

After 20 years, Fashion East remains one of the engines at the heart of London fashion.

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Gucci, with Beverly Hills store revamp, opens first restaurant in US

Italian fashion brand Gucci has renovated and expanded its flagship retail store in Beverly Hills, but the pièce de resistance is set to be its first restaurant in the United States.

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Snapchat’s new mental health tool will offer helpful intervention

Here For You will surface content from mental health experts.

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Samsung’s New Foldable Galaxy Z Flip Will Arrive On February 14th For $1,380 19

Samsung is using foldable glass and some cover display tricks.

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David Hockney's The Splash Sold For More Than £23m

The painting depicts the moment after a diver hits the water in a swimming pool

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Pomellato, Vestiaire Collective strike circularity deal for pre-owned jewelry

Customers can sell Pomellato jewelry on Vestiaire Collective, and get a 10 percent discount per item for a new piece from the jeweler.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 12, 2020February

Six Chinese Brands Cancel Paris Shows Due to Coronavirus

Masha Ma, Shiatzy Chen, Uma Wang, Jarel Zhang, Calvin Luo and Maison Mai have pulled out of Paris Fashion Week.

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YNAP Among Partners of ‘Homo Faber’ Exhibit to Bow in Venice

The group’s Modern Artisan project in partnership with Prince Charles’ foundation will be part of the exhibition dedicated to arts and crafts.

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Permira To Acquire Golden Goose

The private equity fund has secured the Italian brand for 1.28 billion euros, WWD has learned.

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Fashion brands turn to hackathons to crack sustainability strategies

Companies like LVMH and Kering are turning to the problem-solving method as pressure to be more sustainable mounts.

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Luxury Goods Will Test Investors’ Immunity To Coronavirus

Stocks like LVMH and Burberry remain expensive despite their heavy exposure to the growing outbreak.

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Global Warming Threatens Luxury Lifestyles Of The Rich

As London Fashion Week approaches this weekend, luxury brands talk about sustainability as if it were going out of fashion. But do their buyers really care?

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Cyber-Luxury: A.I. is Disrupting Luxury

The term “cyber” is derived from “cybernetic,” and its original Greek meaning describes someone skilled in steering or governing.

NewsRhodri JonesFebruary 11, 2020February

Net-A-Porter’s Vanguard Program For Emerging Designers Identifies Four More

Online retailer Net-A-Porter welcomed four emerging fashion designers to The Vanguard, the Richemont-owned company’s emerging designer showcase that recognizes unique design aesthetic and visual perspective.

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