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Miles Socha

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Lacroix’s Happy Days at Pucci

While Christian Lacroix seems as if he can’t wait to divorce himself from LVMH, his position as Pucci's…

McArthurGlen Names Radice

PARIS — A gust of innovation is bound to blow through designer outlet malls in Europe soon.

WWD has learned…

Hermes Sales Gain 6.9% in 4th Quarter

PARIS — After a wobbly fall season, Hermès International resumed full gallop in the fourth quarter, with…

Taking the Driver’s Seat: Francois-Henri Pinault Claims CEO Slot at PPR

Francois-Henri Pinault is assuming the helm of PPR, the $30 billion retail and fashion giant controlled by…

Helmut’s Dramatic Exit: Bottom-Line Focus Drives Out Lang

More malaise between the suits and the studio: Prada Group said Helmut Lang has resigned as creative director…

Dior’s Income on the Rise

Demonstrating accelerating profitability, Christian Dior said Friday its 2004 operating income is forecast to…

Vuitton Bullish as Sales Rise 2.2%

LVMH posted a strong finish to a banner year, achieving a 2.2 percent increase in fourth-quarter sales to…

Sparring Over Strategy: Tensions Said Building Between Lang and Prada

Speculation is rife in Europe that tensions between Helmut Lang and the Prada Group are mounting and may be…

Louis Vuitton Builds on Watch Line

PARIS — It’s hip to be square, no matter the time zone, chez Louis Vuitton.

That’s because the French luxury…

Darré: ‘Radical Change’ at Ungaro

Vincent Darré, the new artistic director of Emanuel Ungaro, said radical changes are in store at the French…

LVMH Nears Lacroix Sale

Christian Lacroix confirmed that LVMH, which has backed Lacroix's couture house since 1987, is in talks to…

Hermann Exit Confirmed, Toledano Acting Successor

Sidney Toledano, chief executive officer of Christian Dior, is expected to also become acting president of…

Inn the Mood

The 17-room inn decorated by Christian Lacroix opening in Paris this week oozes the couturier's colorful joie…

Questions Still Abound Over Multibrand Strategy

Ongoing troubles at Jil Sander, Givenchy, Helmut Lang and Yves Saint Laurent have renewed debate over the…

Switching Luxe Camps: Dior’s Hermann Moving To Gucci as CEO of YSL

Gucci Group has raided LVMH for the new head of its Yves Saint Laurent division and is set to name Valerie…