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Thursday, October 23

Financial

Prada Group (PRDSY) Tops 4B Euros in 9M Sales

Miu Miu continued to outperform, contributing to the 19th consecutive quarter of growth for the Italian fashion group.

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.

Business Features

EXCLUSIVE: McQueen Launches Strategic Review, With Layoffs Planned in London Headquarters

The Kering-owned McQueen is taking a holistic look at the business and restrategizing with around 20 percent of jobs in the London head office at risk.

People

Stylist Melanie Ward Dies After Battle With Cancer

"As a creative, she inspired a generation without pretension, without ego, just with hard work and a dedication to her craft," said Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou of 10 Magazine.

Retail

Former LVMH Exec Gena Smith to Head HR at J.Crew Group

Smith has more than two decades of experience in human capital strategy, executive recruitment and organizational development in the fashion and retail industries.

Fashion Scoops

Thierry Conrad Reutenauer Has Joined Loewe

The communications veteran previously worked at Bottega Veneta in Milan and Chloé in Paris.

Fashion Features

EXCLUSIVE: Style Icon Farida Khelfa to Auction Her Fashion Treasures

The muse to designers including Azzedine Alaïa and Jean Paul Gaultier is preparing to sell 200 items from her personal wardrobe.