Fursac Creative Director Gauthier Borsarello to Depart
PARIS — Fursac creative director Gauthier Borsarello is exiting the menswear label after three years at the helm, revealing his departure Friday night in a post on Instagram. “It has been…
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Lazard Frères to Lead Sales Process for SMCP
PARIS – Three key shareholders of French fashion group SMCP have hired investment bank Lazard Frères to sell up to 51.2 percent of its share capital. The parent company of the Sandro,…
Brand Ambition: French Contemporary Labels Push Toward Prestige
PARIS — Contemporary presentations for spring 2026 took a more elevated step. Take French brand Sandro, which staged its event at the Bibliothèque Nationale Richelieu, a venue previously…
Maje Embarks on New Chapter in Canada With Holt Renfrew Partnership
PARIS — French contemporary label Maje is partnering with Holt Renfrew in Canada to open three new boutiques over the next two weeks. It’s a fresh start for the accessible luxury brand…
SMCP Secures Singapore Court Victory in Battle Over Disputed Share Transfer
PARIS – SMCP will get its shares back. The Singapore High Court has ruled that Dynamic Treasure Group must return the 15.5 percent stake it holds to European TopSoho, the parent company of…
SMCP Sales Gain 2.6% in Q1 Amid Strategic Shift Away from China
PARIS – SMCP’s plan to decrease dependence on China is paying off, with first-quarter sales at the parent of Sandro and Maje rising 2.6 percent to 287 million euros at constant exchange…
EXCLUSIVE: French Fashion Brand Iro Names First Artistic Director
PARIS — French fashion brand Iro has named its first artistic director as the company seeks to reinforce its style credentials amid ongoing turbulence in the accessible luxury segment.…