Independent watch brand Audemars Piguet announced on Monday the appointment of Ilaria Resta as chief executive officer.

Barely six months after Ludovic de Saint Sernin was appointed creative director of Ann Demeulemeester the house has announced the departure of the designer. No successor has been named.

Giorgio Armani will stage his latest One Night Only fashion and soirée event in September in Venice amidst the celebrations for the lagoon city’s annual film festival, its 80th edition.

​Farfetch’s Q1 was an underlying story of progress with talk of a return to profits soon. But it also suffered from the negative impact of currency exchange and a tough backdrop meant more red ink in the accounts.

Online fashion giant Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) has named Celine Lefebvre as its General Manager for the Middle East, effective 23 May.

Longchamp is reopening its store on Amsterdam's prestigious P.C. Hooftstraat, unveiling its new global design concept.

Harrods MD Michael Ward has said it's time for the government "to wake up and smell the coffee” after a minister said retail needs to provide evidence for its claims about the benefits of VAT-free tourist shopping.

​A Q4 and end-of-year update for Watches of Switzerland Group has shown that the period to the end of April continued to be strong and that it's entering FY24 "significantly ahead" of its long-range plan.

With sparkling lights and beating drums, Italian luxury label Gucci took over a 14th century Seoul Palace to showcase its cruise collection, blending Korean heritage and modern fashion.

​It may not come as a surprise, but research seems to have confirmed that the highest value e-shoppers are the most sustainability-focused in a world of consumers who are generally prioritising eco-awareness more often.

Adeju Thompson, founder of Nigeria-based Lagos Space Programme, has won the International Woolmark Prize for 2023, nabbing first place in the oldest and most esteemed fashion award.

​Richemont’s full-year results on Friday saw the luxury group reporting sales and operating profit “at an all-time high” as all regions proved profitable and its fashion businesses continued to do well.

Tapestry Inc raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday, betting that price increases, strong demand for its Coach handbags and a sharp rebound in China would shield it from a wider slowdown in U.S. luxury purchases.

Montblanc's new campaign stars James Norton, Karen Elson, and Arthur Gosse and spotlights London. It’s the next chapter of a strand that "explores how The Library Spirit transforms through different cities”.

People in China splashed out on dining, travel and luxury goods after emerging from three years of pandemic restrictions but are still not spending freely on routine consumer items. 

​Luxury e-tailer Mytheresa on Wednesday reported close to 18% general merchandise volume (GMV) growth for Q1 and “continued Adjusted EBITDA profitability”.