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Miles Socha

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Slimane Speaks Out on Split with Dior Homme

PARIS – Breaking his silence about the split with Dior Homme, designer Hedi Slimane said he walked away…

Dior Homme Plans Accessories Growth

Fueled by a "fresh point of view," courtesy of designer Kris Van Assche, Dior Homme plans to continue its…

Pucci Appoints Drouet New GM

Emilio Pucci has a new general manager: Didier Drouet, who joins the LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned…

The Hedi Days Are Over: LVMH Dumps Slimane, Van Assche Deal Near

Dior Homme is bidding adieu to Hedi Slimane and is close to replacing him with Kris Van Assche.

Dior Homme to Explore New Territory

Fueled by a “fresh point of view,” courtesy of designer Kris Van Assche, Dior Homme plans to continue its…

Dior, Slimane Still at Contract Impasse

Speculation is building here that Christian Dior will part ways with its men's wear star Hedi Slimane.

Sale of Camera Firm Lifts Hermes Net

Aided by an expanded retail network, Hermes Inter­national said net profits climbed 8.7 percent last year to…

Hermès Profits Increase 8.7 Percent

PARIS – Aided by an enlarged retail network, Hermès International said net profits climbed 8.7 percent last…

Showcase for Gaultier’s “Magic”

Wooden shoes and sky-high platforms are hardly ideal for dancing. Nor is a sweater dress sprouting giant…

Swatch Profits Surge in ’06

Signaling more good times ahead for the luxury watch and jewelry sector, Swatch Group AG said 2006 net…

Swatch Group Net Soars 33.7 Percent in 2006

PARIS – Signaling more good times ahead for the luxury watch and jewelry sector, Swatch Group said 2006 net…

MaxMara’s Latest on Display in Paris

With a spotlight on accessories and fresh-from-the-runway styles, MaxMara's new flagship here opened over the…

Standing on Two Legs: Luxury and Retail Drive PPR Net Up 28 Percent

PPR still loves both its children. Despite speculation that the group would trim its retail operations in…

PPR Bests Expectations with Profits Up 28%

PARIS – Powered by a buoyant luxury sector and improvements at its retail division, PPR saw net profits…

PPR Bests Expectations with Profits Up 28%

Powered by a buoyant luxury sector and improvements at its retail division, PPR saw net profits rocket 28.0…