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Joelle Diderich

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Cacharel Sells Outlets, Men’s Division

As a result of these moves, the French fashion house has raised 9.2 million euros, or $11.6 million.

Roxane Mesquida’s Quirky Career

The French It girl and actress Roxane Mesquida has won over the fashion industry even if her acting choices…

Desigual Eyes Expansion

Having almost doubled its revenues in 2009, Spanish fashion brand Desigual is launching online sales in…

Swatch Names Nayla Hayek as Chairwoman

Swatch, the world’s largest watchmaker, will remain family run. Nayla Hayek to succeed her late father…

Swatch Group Co-founder Dies

Nicolas Hayek, co-founder of The Swatch Group and billionaire businessman, died of heart failure on Monday at…

H&M Profits Up 24 Percent in Second Quarter

Swedish retailer’s spring sales disappoint due to cold weather.

Swiss Watch Exports Rise 13 Percent

Asian markets drive growth in May, while Europe remains sluggish.

Sonia Rykiel Takes Aim at U.S. Market

French fashion house Sonia Rykiel appoints Caroline Dumiel director of international sales.

Inditex Net Jumps 63% in Quarter

Sales rose 14 percent to 2.66 billion euros, or $3.61 billion.

Hermès Sees Growth Slowing in Second Half

Luxury firm Hermès has forecast a sales bump of at least 5 percent for the full year.

Paris Nixes Sunday Store Openings

Paris department stores Printemps and Galeries Lafayette expressed disappointment after City Hall rejected…

Gucci Launches iPad Bag as PPR Ups Green Initiatives

Frida Giannini, one of the first designers to fashion a silver-etched iPod case, has now turned her focus to…

Jennifer Hudson’s New Tune

The Oscar winner plays the lead role in a biopic about Winnie Mandela.

Pony Pony Run Run Ready for Takeover

On tour and set to release their debut album soon, the boys of French synth-pop band Pony Pony Run Run reveal…

A Look at the House Museums of Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Gucci

A selection of special orders is on display at the fashion houses' private museums.