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Joelle Diderich

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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.

Scandinavian Standoff

With the upcoming royal wedding of Crown Princess Victoria, all eyes are on Stockholm, Sweden. See how the…

Karl Lagerfeld’s Surprise Party

A coterie of fashion folk headed to the presidential palace to watch Karl Lagerfeld receive the Legion of…

Theory Links with Olivier Theyskens

Olivier Theyskens, the raven-haired designer of lavishly sculpted evening gowns, and Andrew Rosen at Theory…

French Contemporary Brands Step Up Expansion

Paris-based brands Sandro, Maje, Zadig & Voltaire and The Kooples jump ahead of the pack.