On November 1, it was announced that Rohit Bal, one of India’s most iconic fashion designers, passed away at 63.
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On October 30, Hermès opened a new boutique in Atlanta, Georgia.
Italian luxury brand Valentino has entered a new partnership with Dover Street Market (DSM), founded by Rei Kawakubo and Adrian Joffe, to mark the release of Alessandro Michele’s first cruise collection, “Avant Les Débuts.”
On October 30, 2024, Prada Group, based in Milan, announced it had achieved a remarkable 18% year-over-year increase in net revenue for the nine months ending September 30, defying the prevailing downturn in the luxury market.
On October 28, the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards, presented by Amazon Fashion, took place at the American Museum of Natural History.
CLO Virtual Fashion Inc., a leader in the fashion technology industry, has launched its new dedicated learning platform, “CLO Academy,” specifically designed for digital fashion design.
The American luxury brand industry was shaken on October 24 as the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York halted Tapestry, Inc.’s ambitious $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings Limited.
On October 25, TFG London, the South Africa-based fashion retail giant, acquired the British fashion and lifestyle brand White Stuff.
Hermès announced on October 24th in its third-quarter earnings report that sales increased by 11.3% compared to the same period last year.
On October 23, French luxury conglomerate Kering announced that its third-quarter revenue amounted to €3.78 billion (approximately $4.08 billion), a 16% decline compared to the same period last year.