PARIS, France — L’Oréal’s Chairman and Chief Executive Jean-Paul Agon said on Tuesday he expected the cosmetic group’s nominations committee to propose a candidate to succeed him by the autumn as his mandate expires. Agon told a shareholder meeting that the board of the French group, which is behind brands including Garnier and Lancôme, had […]
Why Luxury Brands Aren't Giving Up on Fashion Month
PARIS, France — Cancelling live events far in advance — particularly those that rely on an international crowd — has been the norm since the coronavirus and lockdown measures to contain it rolled across the world this spring, with happenings scrapped or postponed as far out as next January’s Golden Globes. But heavy hitters in the […]
London and Paris Men’s and Couture Fashion Weeks Cancelled, Milan Men’s Week Postponed
PARIS, France — With no clear end in sight to the quarantine measures now in place in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the industry’s summer fashion weeks in Paris, Milan and London have been cancelled or postponed. The Board of Directors of the Fédération de la haute couture et de la Mode announced Friday that […]
Kering to Provide 3 Million Surgical Masks to France, Gucci Prepping to Make 1.1 Million For Italy
A worker packs protective facemasks at a production facility | Source: Getty Images PARIS, France — French luxury group Kering is purchasing three million surgical masks from China to donate to the French health service, which is running low on some critical medical supplies in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Kering-owned Gucci is also […]
LVMH to Supply France With 40 Million Surgical Masks to Tackle Shortage
PARIS, France — Luxury conglomerate LVMH said it will supply 40 million masks to France, which is facing a shortage during the coronavirus pandemic. The group has secured 10 million masks from a Chinese distributor, which will be arriving in France over the next few days, according to a release. There will be seven million […]