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Thursday, September 03

Designer and Luxury

Brunello Cucinelli Is Ready for His Big Paris Moment

He is inaugurating his new Paris flagship and screening his autobiographical documentary — plus it's his birthday.

Financial

Victoria’s Secret Sales Jump 10% in Q2, Giving the Brand Momentum Ahead of Runway Show

CEO Hillary Super said the company has plenty more room to grow as it builds back.

Fashion Features

Gloria Steinem, Who Moved Feminism Into a Major National Movement and Founded Ms. Magazine, Dies at 92

A journalist, political activist and founder of Ms. Magazine, Steinem became a symbol of modern feminism.

Financial

PVH Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates, but Sees Heavy Impairment Charges

CEO Stefan Larsson said both Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein are seeing the right kinds of momentum.

Human Resources

Former Alexander McQueen CEO Lands at Bang & Olufsen

Gianfilippo Testa, who exited as president and CEO of the London fashion house, has taken up the management helm of the Danish consumer electronics maker.

Financial

Ermenegildo Zegna’s H1 Operating Profit Boosted by Zegna Brand’s Margins

During the first half, Zegna reported increased foot traffic into its stores and higher revenues per square meter.

Retail

China’s Luxury Revival Loses Momentum as Tax Scrutiny Weighs on High-end Consumers

Sales at luxury shopping malls across mainland China declined 12 percent in July, based on high-frequency data collected by Bernstein and Mertico.