The French label has paid €300 million to buy the walls of its store on Paris’ Rive Gauche, according to CFNews Immo. The 1,300-square-metre premises used to house the pool of the Lutetia Hotel.

Sabato De Sarno called his latest Gucci collection 'Casual Grandeur', and it certainly felt like that from first to last, in a packed-out high voltage show in a steamy Milan Friday.

Italian brands have been riding out the downturn by concentrating on classic ideas, playing with their archives, but updating subtly. Three good examples on Friday in Milan: Tod’s, Loro Piana, and Valextra.

As jewellery played an integral role in defining Vivienne Westwood’s look, fans of her work will be able to visit a retrospective of the late British designer’s love of the art, entitled Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery.

​British luxury outerwear brand Marfa Stance has made its official, albeit temporary, return to New York City, opening two pop-up stores in the city.  

Nike Inc. spent nearly $104 million on pay and benefits for John Donahoe during his near five-year tenure atop the sneaker-maker, before replacing the former Bain & Co. executive in a bid to revive the brand.