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Miles Socha

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CEO TALKS: Iguatemi’s Ciro Neto on Brazil’s Retail Renaissance

"At our flagship properties, gastronomy, beauty and culture have become major traffic drivers," according to…

EXCLUSIVE: This Joopiter Auction Highlights Karl Lagerfeld’s ‘Cultural Force’ — and Generosity

Sébastien Jondeau, the late designer's longtime personal assistant and bodyguard, is parting ways with select…

EXCLUSIVE: Balenciaga Has 11 New Faces — Make That ‘Human Beings’

Creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli said he recruited individuals "marked by experience, vulnerability and…

EXCLUSIVE: Loewe’s New Design Duo Unveil Their First Campaign

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez described the imagery as "confident, playful, sunlit and positive."

The In-demand Choreographer Turning Motion Into Story

It's a breakout year for Kiani del Valle, whose growing reputation has propelled her all the way to Paris…

LVMH Has Named a New President in South, Southeast Asia

François Kohler has worked at the French luxury group since 2008, most recently at Loro Piana.

Meet the Tony Paris Street Welcoming Three U.S. Fashion Brands

Frame, James Perse, and Veronica Beard are all readying boutiques on the Rue François 1er, a bag charm's…

Balenciaga Appoints New Global Communications Director

Francesca Nardi previously worked for many years at Valentino, and also Burberry.

Optimism Is Building Around a Gucci ‘Comeback’

Equity analysts say prospects are looking good, with fragrance sales growing tenfold "not outside the realm…

EXCLUSIVE: Maison Margiela Will Show in Shanghai

The runway spectacle on April 1 kicks off a full-court press and major "brand moment" in China, spanning four…

EXCLUSIVE: Actress Isla Johnston Is Loewe’s New Brand Ambassador

The 18-year-old, selected for the lead role in Baz Luhrmann's upcoming Joan of Arc biopic, has already…

Handbag Wiz Johnny Coca Is Working for Saint Laurent: Sources

The prominent design talent has worked at Louis Vuitton, Celine and Mulberry, where he was creative director…

EXCLUSIVE: Loewe Has a New Chief Marketing Officer

Thierry Conrad Reutenauer, who joined the brand as global communications director last October, has been…

Why Chanel and Schiaparelli Are Dressing Top Male Celebrities

According to Launchmetrics, "male celebrities command huge cultural attention" and could help brands "stand…

EXCLUSIVE: Demna Is Advising Kering’s New Creative Residency Initiative

Gucci's artistic director is among 12 members of a new advisory board for CRAFT, which stands for Creative…