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Anthony Vaccarello has officially departed Saint Laurent after a decade as creative director. Kering confirmed the split on October 9, 2026, stating the move is driven by long-term strategic goals rather than recent financial performance. Chemena Kamali, currently leading Chloé, is widely expected to succeed him.
Demna presented his third Gucci collection, titled 'The Store Show,' at Milan Fashion Week, staging the runway inside a mockup of a future boutique to signal a shift toward visible luxury. The collection, which featured approximately 80 models, divided into men’s and women’s segments, emphasizing a blend of bourgeois elegance and eccentric pop culture. Key looks included equestrian-inspired tailoring, rugby shirts, and 'nocturnal glamour' evening wear. While critics noted the novelty of the retail-themed set, opinions diverged on whether Demna has fully mastered the brand’s complex identity, with some praising the balance and others questioning the depth of the women’s lineup.
Demna Gvasalia delivered a provocative Gucci show in Milan, leaning into energy, sex appeal and underground culture to reboot the brand after a safer era; the collection mixed skimpy silhouettes with disco-ball sequins and sharp tailoring in a bid to reassert Gucci’s cultural relevance and drive sales, a move that helped lift Kering’s stock despite ongoing questions about Demna’s long-term impact and past controversy at Balenciaga.
Kering is selling its beauty division to L’Oreal for €4 billion as part of a strategic move to boost growth and address challenges like declining Chinese demand and high debt, marking the first major step under CEO Luca de Meo.
Kering and L’Oréal have announced a strategic partnership involving the acquisition of Creed by L’Oréal, licensing agreements for Gucci, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga, and a joint venture exploring wellness and longevity, valued at €4 billion, to enhance growth and innovation in luxury beauty and wellness sectors.
Kering is close to selling its beauty division, including fragrance brand Creed and rights to develop products for its fashion labels, to L'Oreal for around $4 billion, as part of its strategy to reduce debt and revitalize sales amid challenging market conditions.
Kering is nearing a $4 billion sale of its beauty division, including the fragrance brand Creed and rights to develop products for fashion labels like Gucci and Balenciaga, to L'Oreal, as part of its strategy to reduce debt and revitalize sales under new CEO Luca De Meo.
Kering is nearing a €4 billion deal to sell its beauty division to L’Oréal, indicating a significant strategic move in the cosmetics industry.
Renault CEO Luca de Meo is resigning to take a new role outside the auto industry, reportedly becoming the CEO of luxury conglomerate Kering, which owns Gucci. His departure marks a significant leadership change for both companies amid Kering's struggles to revitalize Gucci and manage debt, while Renault has seen a successful turnaround under de Meo's leadership. De Meo will leave Renault in mid-July, and his move signals a notable shift in the European corporate landscape.
Luxury stocks in Europe, including Kering, LVMH, and Richemont, slumped after a profit warning from the owner of Gucci revealed a significant decline in high-end goods demand, particularly in China. Kering reported a nearly 20% year-on-year sales drop at Gucci in the first quarter, largely due to a steep decline in the Asia-Pacific region, raising concerns about consumer spending and China's economy. The company is focusing on reviving Gucci's fortunes with a new collection, as luxury goods companies grapple with weaker demand in one of their biggest markets.
Kering SA shares plunged after the French luxury group warned that sales at its Gucci brand have fallen about 20% in the first quarter as its brash look loses favor with Chinese shoppers, wiping more than €7.2 billion euros ($7.9 billion) from Kering’s market value.
Kering, the owner of Gucci, saw its shares plummet 14% after issuing a rare profit warning, citing an expected 20% decline in Gucci sales in the first quarter of 2024, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. This forecasted drop in revenue sets Kering apart from other luxury brands like LVMH and Hermes, which have shown resilience in the face of economic challenges. The slowdown is primarily attributed to Asia, especially China, and Kering is set to release its first-quarter revenue data on April 23. The company's struggles come after Gucci's strong performance in 2021, and Kering has been investing in its brands despite lower margins.
Kering, the owner of luxury fashion brand Gucci, has issued a rare profit warning for the luxury sector, citing concerns about the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The company's warning reflects broader challenges facing the fashion industry as consumer behavior continues to be affected by the global health crisis.
Kering, the owner of luxury fashion brand Gucci, has been unable to reverse a decline in sales. The company's financial performance has been impacted by the ongoing challenges in the luxury fashion industry, including a slowdown in demand from Chinese consumers and a shift towards online shopping.
Gucci's parent company, Kering, has purchased a prime Fifth Avenue retail property for nearly $1 billion, signaling a potential relocation for rival fashion house Armani from its flagship location. The purchase reflects a trend of major retailers acquiring Midtown Fifth Avenue properties for their own use, with foreign companies showing interest in securing long-term interests in retail properties. The impact of the sale on Armani's current lease at the location remains uncertain, while Gucci's owner sees the acquisition as a strategic move to secure highly desirable locations for its luxury fashion houses.