Maker of Birkin bags reports slower growth than expected as sector braces itself for impact of trade war
The maker of Birkin bags is now the world’s most valuable luxury company, as investors bet on continued struggles at LVMH
US-China tariffs look set to condemn industry to another difficult year
Corporate cosplay at Comme des Garçons, Balenciaga and Valentino . . . and investment pieces at Hermès
Maker of Birkin bags continues to exceed expectations in challenging luxury market
Billionaire to give evidence as witness in illegal surveillance and influence peddling trial that has gripped France
While owner of Gucci and YSL brands is spluttering, Hermès has defied slowdown
Paris house posts solid growth in contrast to rivals Kering and LVMH
There are signs that the sector’s post-pandemic price rises have dented its appeal
Axel Dumas says group is still planning to expand in China, where others are hurting
Birkin bag maker remains one of the industry’s strongest performers
The two houses have been praised for their horological creativity in a market many critics say is lacking that
The post-pandemic spending surge appears to be over
Quarterly sales at the two groups and market leader LVMH show the winning brands are those targeting the very wealthy
Hermès’s revenue growth in high-margin leather goods shows why the group leads the luxury sector on valuation
Maker of Birkin bags beats expectations with strong demand for leather goods and jewellery as it defies luxury slump
The new Cut model is a push into the mainstream aimed at replicating the success of the H08 men’s piece
Robust results push shares of the Paris-based maker of Birkin bags to an all-time high
Analysts expect the gap between strongest and weakest players to grow wider
The house’s latest Hors-Série collection reuses deadstock fabrics and champions traditional craft
Tightly controlled production and premium positioning are helping maker of Birkin and Kelly bags outshine rivals
Maker of Birkin bags benefits from high-end positioning in tougher market
French group helped by strong performance in North America in contrast with rival LVMH
The late singer dressed with an enduring simplicity
Cac 40 surges to series of all-time highs and outperforms peers after Beijing reopens its economy
