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Houses

European Union, France
Steve Madden 'dupes' case heads to EU court of justice

Louis Vuitton launched legal proceedings in France against the fast-fashion brand known for its cheap copies of designer goods. But given Steve Madden operates throughout Europe, a French judge has referred the matter to the EU's top court to determine jurisdiction.

Free access Running story - The geopolitics of fake goods 20.03.2025

France
LVMH continues security heads overhaul

After appointing a group-level security chief, the luxury giant is now moving to replace the security heads of its key maisons, which operate with considerable autonomy.

Subscribers only 20.03.2025

France, UAE
Sisley poised to end partnership with Chalhoub Group

The luxury cosmetics group owned by the D'Ornano family is in the process of terminating its partnership with its Middle East distributor.

Subscribers only 13.03.2025

As Fendi prepares to celebrate its centenary in style, a major reshuffle is underway behind the scenes. © Studio Pachamama

Spotlight | Italy
Fendi celebrates its centenary with changes at the top

The LVMH-owned Roman brand is currently putting the finishing touches on an extravagant show to mark its 100th anniversary at Milan Fashion Week. Behind the scenes, Fendi is planning a major overhaul to both its management and creative teams.

Subscribers only 20.02.2025

Italy, United States
Fendi's paparazzi ads come back to bite the brand

Two well-known American paparazzi have filed lawsuits in New York, accusing the luxury label of illegally using their photos of Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez.

Free access 13.03.2025

France
Moynat makes radical accounting move to cover losses

The French luxury leather goods maker Moynat has in recent years racked up losses of over €30m. Its owner, the Arnault family, is trying a radical accounting solution to resolve the problem.

Subscribers only 13.03.2025

France
After Kering and Valentino, the Beaux-Arts opens its doors to LVMH

On 10 March, Loewe hosted a prestigious dinner at the Beaux-Arts de Paris for its wealthiest clients. After Valentino and Alexander McQueen, it is the third couture house to take over the venue in recent months.

Subscribers only Houses 13.03.2025

France, Sweden
Acne Studios settles French tax bill

After an unsuccessful appeal, the French branch of Acne Studios has finally cleared its tax bill.

Subscribers only Houses 13.03.2025

Italy
Prada bets big on cashmere

In the race to buy Versace, Prada invested several million euros last year in the cashmere group Fedeli. It hopes to emulate the success of houses like Loro Piana (LVMH) or Barrie (Chanel) that offer items in this fabric.

Subscribers only Houses 06.03.2025

France
Hermès scores small victory in battle against scarf knock-offs

The brand's iconic silk scarves are much easier and cheaper to replicate than its Birkin and Kelly bags and are thus frequently copied.

Subscribers only Houses 06.03.2025

France, Italy
Salary, dress code and company perks: Paris court case reveals the life of a Prada shop manager

The Paris court of appeal has ordered Prada to pay several hundred thousand euros to a former employee. The case shone a spotlight on the daily life of a boutique manager for the Milanese fashion house.

Subscribers only Houses 06.03.2025

France
L'Oréal loses fight with taxman over foreign dividends

A French court recently rejected L'Oréal's legal challenge concerning the taxation of foreign dividends.

Subscribers only Houses 06.03.2025

China, France
When Shein and Chanel share a designer

The Chinese fast fashion giant allows young designers to market their creations on its platform in exchange for a generous commission. Some designers combine this with more prestigious work for luxury houses.

Free access Houses 27.02.2025

United States
Hermès ramps up its defences as copycat bags continue to crop up stateside

A few months after Walmart released its 'Wirkin' bag, Hermès is seeking to counterattack in the US.

Subscribers only Houses 27.02.2025

France
At Kering, the fight against money laundering falls to sales staff

Sales staff at Kering's stable of luxury brands are responsible for identifying buyers with potentially problematic revenue sources. They do so with a client monitoring app provided by the group.

Subscribers only Houses 27.02.2025

France, West Africa
Berluti cashes in on African dignitary market

Senior African politicians used to frequent a select group of independent European tailors. Now they are buying more from the menswear houses of major luxury groups, particularly LVMH.

Subscribers only Houses 27.02.2025

France
After Balenciaga scandal, Kering faces fresh PR headache

Kering is facing a new controversy, three years after a scandal sparked by a Balenciaga ad featuring children. A victim of a French paedophile writer Gabriel Matzneff has taken to social media with a string of posts on his links with former Kering executives.

Subscribers only Houses 27.02.2025

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Houses

European Union, France
Steve Madden 'dupes' case heads to EU court of justice

France
LVMH continues security heads overhaul

France, UAE
Sisley poised to end partnership with Chalhoub Group

Spotlight | Italy
Fendi celebrates its centenary with changes at the top

Italy, United States
Fendi's paparazzi ads come back to bite the brand

France
Moynat makes radical accounting move to cover losses

France
After Kering and Valentino, the Beaux-Arts opens its doors to LVMH

France, Sweden
Acne Studios settles French tax bill

Italy
Prada bets big on cashmere

France
Hermès scores small victory in battle against scarf knock-offs

France, Italy
Salary, dress code and company perks: Paris court case reveals the life of a Prada shop manager

France
L'Oréal loses fight with taxman over foreign dividends

China, France
When Shein and Chanel share a designer

United States
Hermès ramps up its defences as copycat bags continue to crop up stateside

France
At Kering, the fight against money laundering falls to sales staff

France, West Africa
Berluti cashes in on African dignitary market

France
After Balenciaga scandal, Kering faces fresh PR headache

United Kingdom
Burberry sounds out Kim Jones

France, Italy
Fendi ruffles feathers at French auditors court

Italy
Loro Piana caught out by its own 'no-logo' strategy

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The geopolitics of fake goods

The Ritz after Al-Fayed

Karl Lagerfeld's long-time mansion, a luxury playground in Paris

Houses

European Union, France Steve Madden 'dupes' case heads to EU court of justice

France LVMH continues security heads overhaul

France, UAE Sisley poised to end partnership with Chalhoub Group

Spotlight | Italy Fendi celebrates its centenary with changes at the top

Italy, United States Fendi's paparazzi ads come back to bite the brand

France Moynat makes radical accounting move to cover losses

France After Kering and Valentino, the Beaux-Arts opens its doors to LVMH

France, Sweden Acne Studios settles French tax bill

Italy Prada bets big on cashmere

France Hermès scores small victory in battle against scarf knock-offs

France, Italy Salary, dress code and company perks: Paris court case reveals the life of a Prada shop manager

France L'Oréal loses fight with taxman over foreign dividends

China, France When Shein and Chanel share a designer

United States Hermès ramps up its defences as copycat bags continue to crop up stateside

France At Kering, the fight against money laundering falls to sales staff

France, West Africa Berluti cashes in on African dignitary market

France After Balenciaga scandal, Kering faces fresh PR headache

United Kingdom Burberry sounds out Kim Jones

France, Italy Fendi ruffles feathers at French auditors court

Italy Loro Piana caught out by its own 'no-logo' strategy

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European Union, France
Steve Madden 'dupes' case heads to EU court of justice

France
LVMH continues security heads overhaul

France, UAE
Sisley poised to end partnership with Chalhoub Group

Spotlight | Italy
Fendi celebrates its centenary with changes at the top

Italy, United States
Fendi's paparazzi ads come back to bite the brand

France
Moynat makes radical accounting move to cover losses

France
After Kering and Valentino, the Beaux-Arts opens its doors to LVMH

France, Sweden
Acne Studios settles French tax bill

Italy
Prada bets big on cashmere

France
Hermès scores small victory in battle against scarf knock-offs

France, Italy
Salary, dress code and company perks: Paris court case reveals the life of a Prada shop manager

France
L'Oréal loses fight with taxman over foreign dividends

China, France
When Shein and Chanel share a designer

United States
Hermès ramps up its defences as copycat bags continue to crop up stateside

France
At Kering, the fight against money laundering falls to sales staff

France, West Africa
Berluti cashes in on African dignitary market

France
After Balenciaga scandal, Kering faces fresh PR headache

United Kingdom
Burberry sounds out Kim Jones

France, Italy
Fendi ruffles feathers at French auditors court

Italy
Loro Piana caught out by its own 'no-logo' strategy