Fashion · Partnership
According to WWD, Lacoste is reportedly preparing with British chain The Hoxton a seven-piece capsule collection signed by artist Michael McGregor, reserved for guests of the group's hotels.
Business · Results
Harvey Nichols' main trading company owes £270.5 million to unsecured creditors, including several luxury houses. FTI Consulting's administrators anticipate only a partial repayment.
Business · Partnership
The Japanese brand will outfit the padel tournament to be held from 6 to 13 September 2026 at Roland-Garros, down to the ball boys and event staff.
Business · Distribution
The French flash-sales platform has handed its top management role to Emilie de Fautereau, former head of Aliive Groupe, tasked with steering its next growth phase.
Retail · Distribution · Brief
L'expérience beauty retailer would launch on 19 September an experience called Sephora Drop Shop, with exclusive monthly product drops broadcast first on the social platform.
Business · Distribution
The former head of Skall Studio and By Malene Birger takes over as chief executive of the Danish house this month, succeeding Teis Werring Bruun after nine years in the role.
Beauty · Launch
According to Cosmetics Business, Hailey Bieber's brand, owned by e.l.f. Beauty, would launch online and in most Sephora stores across 19 European countries in late September, following a well-received debut in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.
Business · Collections
The house has put the Shark Pinch boot on sale on its website, a reworked version by Sarah Burton already worn by several celebrities, according to Footwear News.
Fashion · Acquisition · Brief
Inspired by the Adventure Water Moc from the early 2000s, the new sneaker from the Virginia line will be available Saturday in three colourways, via the Confirmed app and select retailers.
Business · Distribution
The luxury group has finalised the sale of the New York-based house for approximately $925 million, WWD reveals. Marc Jacobs, co-founder in 1984, remains creative director of the brand acquired by LVMH in 1997.
Retail · Acquisition
The two groups announced on 31 August the signing of a letter of intent to explore an alliance based on Decathlon taking a stake in Sport 2000 France's purchasing arm.
Business · Results
According to FashionUnited France, Kering would put Charlotte Fournet in charge of Pomellato and Krizia Cucurachi in charge of DoDo, as the group's jewellery division posts double-digit growth over the first six months of the year.
Business · Appointment
According to WWD, Sabina Belli would become president of Kering Italia effective September 15, while retaining oversight of a program dedicated to Italian craftsmanship. Two successions have been announced at Pomellato and DoDo.
