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Wednesday, October 22

Handbags

EXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami Reunite for Artycapucines Handbag Line

The 11-piece collection was unveiled at Art Basel Paris.

Financial

Hermès Fashion Success Spurs Steady Q3 Growth Ahead of Grace Wales Bonner Designer Changeover

“She'll be bringing her own signature to a new chapter for men's ready-to-wear,” said executive vice president Eric du Halgouët.

Fashion Features

Why the L'Oréal-Kering Tie-in Could Change the Playbook for Armani

Their partnering to invest in the Armani Group would have numerous upsides.

Beauty Features

L'Oréal Stock Takes a Hit After Q3 Results Release

The company’s like-for-like sales growth for the three months ended Sept. 30 missed analysts’ consensus.

Retail

CEO Talks: Chalhoub Group's Michael Chalhoub on Cornering Saudi Arabia's Untapped Potential

The Chalhoub Group executive and new, third-generation leader of the family-run company, told WWD that the group is on track to post positive single-digit growth this year overall.

Business Features

Brands Beat Out Governments, Institutions in Consumers' Trust Ladder: Deloitte

According to a consumer insight report by consultancy Deloitte, brands have an opportunity to forge ahead.

Business Features

Elite World Group Adds Licenses as Modeling Business Grows

After a first foray into apparel with Freddy, the fashion talent management leader is launching eyewear, fragrances, beauty and tech gadgets, boosting its lifestyle dimension.