Gucci, Saint Laurent and Other Houses all posted encouraging revenue growth for Kering Luxury Group

  Kering luxury group reports good performance in the first quarter of the year. The luxury group announced it has delivered remarkable growth in consolidated revenue in the first quarter of 2019, up 21.9% as reported and 17.5% on a comparable basis to €3,785.3 million. Online sales continued to climb, and revenue from the wholesale … Read more

Kering luxury group sold its US sports and lifestyle brand Volcom

  Volcom, the skate, swim, and snowboarding lifestyle brand that creates durable, stylish clothing and accessories, was sold to Authentic Brands Group (ABG). Kering luxury group, the owner of some of the biggest luxury powerhouses such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Ulysse Nardin, sold its US sports and lifestyle brand Volcom. The lifestyle … Read more

Virginie Viard: Karl Lagerfeld’s trusted collaborator takes the spotlight

The late fashion designer has kept Viard at his side for decades. Now, it appears she has been tasked with keeping his legacy going

Gucci and Saint Laurent continue to deliver growth for Kering luxury group

  2018 was an excellent year for Kering and its Houses especially for Gucci and Saint Laurent. The luxury group also announced a strong momentum at Kering’s Other Houses (up 32.1% on a comparable basis), powered by Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen. Consolidated 2018 revenue amounted to €13,665.2 million, up 26.3% as reported and 29.4% on a … Read more

First look inside Dior at the V&A: haute couture with a very British twist

Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri talks about aligning the fashion house with modern feminism ahead of the exhibition opening