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Dior's Chiuri creates elemental show for what could be her last

Dior womenswear chief designer Maria Grazia Chiuri gave little clue about her future Tuesday as she presented what could be her last collection at Paris Fashion Week, structured around the elements earth, air, ice and fire. Chiuri was inscrutable at the end of the 25-minute mega show in the Tuileries Gardens, briefly acknowledging applause from...

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Milan court lifts Dior Italian unit judicial administration

A Milan court on Friday freed Dior Srl from judicial administration, praising the fashion company for the way it reacted to accusations regarding subcontractors who violated labour law. This measure was lifted before the initial twelve-month deadline due to the "virtuous path taken by the company following the court's instructions", the court...

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Haute Couture SS25: A return to the tried and tested and a debut at Valentino

In Paris this week, fashion houses relied on proven formulas, striving for light, feminine collections. Brands like Chanel emphasised their visual codes, while others, such as Dior and Schiaparelli, also played with classic silhouettes. Only the Couture Week debutantes dared to experiment. Established codes As the oldest, still active couture...

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Lyst’s Index and the LVMH paradox

The latest Lyst Index for Q4 continues to solidify its role as a barometer of brand desirability. With Miu Miu, Saint Laurent and Prada rounding out the top three, the data-driven ranking, which aggregates online shopping behavior, social media engagement, and search volume, has become a credible measure of a brand’s heat. Yet, in a surprising...

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Kim Jones leaves Dior Men

Kim Jones is departing Dior Men. The British designer, who has overseen the fashion house's menswear collections since 2018, is stepping down from his role. This was reported by Vogue Business. FashionUnited has contacted Dior for further comment. Jones’ most recent show for Dior Men was just a week ago during Paris Fashion Week. Following the...

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LVMH shares fall as 2024 results fail to impress investors

LVMH shares dropped on Wednesday as investors were not too impressed with the results posted by the luxury giant. LVMH: Annual revenue declines by two percent The French luxury group reported revenues of 84.68 billion euros for 2024, exceeding the 84.38 billion euros forecast by LSEG analysts. However, according to Reuters, LVMH performance...

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Christian Dior reports revenue growth despite economic headwinds

French luxury group Christian Dior recorded revenue of 84.7 billion euros in 2024, up 1 percent on an organic basis. In the fourth quarter, organic revenue growth was 1 percent, accelerating with respect to the third quarter. The company said in a statement that the result was achieved despite a challenging economic and geopolitical environment,...

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Dior designer Kim Jones knighted in France

Kim Jones, the British designer and creative director of Dior Men, will be awarded the French Légion d'Honneur on Friday, January 24. During a ceremony following the Dior Men's winter 2025 show in Paris, he will receive the title of Knight, the highest civilian honour in France. The Légion d'Honneur honours individuals for their contributions to...

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In Pictures: Brands slithering into the Lunar New Year of the Snake

Lunar New Year is almost upon us, and with it comes the Year of the Snake. In the zodiac, the reptilian animal is believed to be known for its intelligence, communication, perceptiveness and elegance. Ahead of the beginning of the new lunar calendar, January 29, FashionUnited looks at some of the most notable campaigns and collections helping to...

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Dior to hold autumn 2025 show in Kyoto, Japan

French luxury house Dior has revealed Kyoto, Japan, to be the location of its next destination show. The city’s garden of Toji will be host to the event, which is scheduled to take place April 15, 2025. Intended as a celebration of the house’s “strong ties with Japan”, the runway will be a showcase of Dior’s autumn 2025 collection by creative...

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Proenza Schouler founders exit namesake label. Is Loewe their next stop?

Proenza Schouler, the New York-based luxury fashion house, announced that founders Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez will step down as creative directors effective January 31st. While the fashion industry has been speculating the designer duo is headed to Loewe, with LVMH rumoured to announce Jonathan Anderson is moving to Dior, the news of...

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Will luxury's musical chairs continue in 2025?

The luxury industry is in flux, grappling with shifting consumer preferences, economic pressures, and a pronounced slowdown in growth. For many houses, 2024 is not ending on a high note. Sales growth, once propelled by logo-laden accessories and high-visibility branding, is losing momentum as younger, more discerning shoppers increasingly favour...