Kim Jones steps down as artistic director at Fendi to concentrate on his role at Dior Men's
Read full article: Kim Jones steps down as artistic director at Fendi to concentrate on his role at Dior Men'sBritish designer Kim Jones is stepping down from his role as artistic director of womenswear and couture at Fendi, parent group LVMH announced.
A pioneering bill to slow fast fashion gets approval from France's lower house. Next stop the Senate
Read full article: A pioneering bill to slow fast fashion gets approval from France's lower house. Next stop the SenateFrance's lower house of Parliament has unanimously approved a pioneering bill to curb the environmental impact of fast fashion, marking a significant step towards sustainability in the global fashion industry.
Paris Olympic organizing head says budget 'under control' a year ahead of 2024 Games
Read full article: Paris Olympic organizing head says budget 'under control' a year ahead of 2024 GamesThe president of the Paris Olympic organizing committee says the operating budget for the 2024 Games is โunder control.โ.
Emotions high at French protests over Macron's pension plan
Read full article: Emotions high at French protests over Macron's pension planProtesters opposed to President Emmanuel Macronโs unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 have marched in cities and towns around France, in a final show of anger before a decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standards.
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Tod's shares soar on $90.5m deal with French group LVMH
Read full article: Tod's shares soar on $90.5m deal with French group LVMHLVMH CEO Bernard Arnault and Todโs founder Diego Dalle Valle are further cementing their 20-year friendship with a deal for the French group to increase its stake in the Italian luxury goods maker.
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Largest luxury deal back on, Tiffany agrees to lower price
Read full article: Largest luxury deal back on, Tiffany agrees to lower priceNEW YORK โ The largest deal in luxury is back on after New York's famed jeweler Tiffany agreed to a slightly reduced offering price from LVMH in Paris. LVMH will now pay $131.50 for each Tiffany share putting the total price tag at $15.8 billion, down from the $16.2 billion that was first offered earlier this year. Rumors that the two luxury companies had rekindled talks began to surface in recent days. โWe are as convinced as ever of the formidable potential of the Tiffany brand and believe that LVMH is the right home for Tiffany," LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said in a prepared statement Thursday. LVMH, led by billionaire Arnault, a consumate dealmaker, believes Tiffany will strengthen its position in high-end jewelry and in the U.S. market.

Tiffany & Co. working to attract millennials
Read full article: Tiffany & Co. working to attract millennialsTiffany & Co. has been working hard to change its stodgy image to court Millennials over the past few years. (CNN) - Tiffany & Co. has been working hard to change its stodgy image to court millennials over the past few years. The market was intrigued by the offer, with Tiffany shares jumping 31%, closing at $129.72 on Monday. Sales have been up since Tiffany unveiled its digital campaign "Believe in Dreams," aimed at younger audiences last year. But Chen sees an upside for Tiffany being acquired by LVMH, which has its own, more prominent, contemporary branding profile.

Louis Vuitton owner eyes jewelry icon Tiffany & Co
Read full article: Louis Vuitton owner eyes jewelry icon Tiffany & CoGetty ImagesNEW YORK - French luxury goods giant LVMH is eyeing a takeover of Tiffany & Co., the iconic New York jeweler known for its little blue boxes. Shares of Tiffany skyrocketed nearly 20% in premarket trading Monday, while LVMH stock was up 0.4% in Paris. "A takeover of Tiffany could make a lot of sense," analysts at Bernstein wrote in a research note. While Tiffany is one of the world's best-known luxury brands, the analysts said it still has room to grow, particularly in jewelry and watches. It would also bolster the French company's jewelry and wristwatch lineup, which include European legacy brands such as Bulgari, Hublot and TAG Heuer.
