Fashion

UPDATE 2-Hugo Boss benefits from U.S. demand, tight stock management

* Q2 core profit 102 mln euros vs I/B/E/S forecast 95 mln eur

Hugo Boss sales rise on strong U.S. demand

FRANKFURT - German fashion house Hugo Boss joined luxury rivals in reporting a rise in second-quarter sales as shoppers in the United States and Japan helped to offset what it termed a still challenging market in mainland China.

31 Jul 2013

LVMH shares jump as Louis Vuitton calms worries

PARIS - Shares in LVMH soared on Friday after the luxury group reassured investors about margins and sales growth at its star brand Louis Vuitton and joined rival Kering in pointing to an uptick in sales in the second quarter.

Gold-tiled pool and frescoes: inside Versace's former Miami mansion

MIAMI BEACH, Florida - Walking into the opulent, Mediterranean-style mansion once owned by innovative fashion designer Gianni Versace is a step back into the early 1990s when energy and money began pouring into the renaissance of Miami's South Beach.

27 Jul 2013

LVMH shares jump as Louis Vuitton calms worries

PARIS - Shares in LVMH soared on Friday after the luxury group reassured investors about margins and sales growth at its star brand Louis Vuitton and joined rival Kering in pointing to an uptick in sales in the second quarter.

LVMH, Kering point to second-quarter uptick in luxury sales

PARIS - French luxury groups LVMH and Kering on Thursday reported a pick-up in second-quarter sales, partly due to improved demand in Europe and solid growth in Japan.

25 Jul 2013

WRAPUP 2-LVMH, Kering point to 2nd-qtr uptick in luxury sales

* LVMH fashion like-for-like sales up 5 pct in H1 vs 3 pct in Q1

25 Jul 2013

CORRECTED-Qatar Luxury Group to launch first boutique

(Removes reference to statement saying Qela had hired designer Stephane Rolland to help create the brand)

25 Jul 2013

Dolce & Gabbana shut shops to protest public criticism

MILAN - Italian fashion designers Dolce & Gabbana closed their Milan stores for three days on Friday in protest at being "pilloried" over their convictions for tax evasion in June, which they say they will appeal.

Entertainment, Italy 19 Jul 2013

Dolce & Gabbana shut shops to protest public criticism

* Designers close nine shops in protest at being "pilloried"

19 Jul 2013