New year, old controversy
Fashion, especially during show time, is not politically correct. This we know. It is, despite momentary urges to prove itself otherwise, sexist (when it comes to models, there's a big gender imbalance...
View ArticleHells Angels vs Alexander McQueen: Trick or treat?
For once, the trademark violation shoe is on the other foot when it comes to luxury. The Hells Angels are mad at Alexander McQueen (the brand, not the man) and they aren't going to take it anymore. Or,...
View ArticleThe HBC/Saks deal: Canada’s sneaking domination of global luxury retail
News that the Hudsons Bay Company is buying Saks Fifth Avenue for $2.9 billion may take many by surprise (recent rumours focused on Neiman Marcus and NY real estate mogul Barry Sternlicht), but it also...
View ArticleThe Harrods-isation of Saks: a new general in the department store wars
The news yesterday that Marigay McKee (left, with Michael Kors), former Chief Merchant of Harrod’s, was moving to New York to become President of Saks was interesting -- but not as interesting as the...
View ArticleDepartment store wars 2: Harvey Nichols and the rise of the female executive
My favourite rumour of the day comes courtesy of WWD, which suggests that ex-Burberry CFO Stacey Cartwright, beloved of the City and regarded as a key player in that brand’s financial success, may find...
View ArticleWhat to watch for in luxury 2014
As this is my last post of the year I thought I’d leave you with a few ideas about the five main thing I’m going to be watching in 2014, and where the action might be (aside from the already...
View ArticleStacey Cartwright to Harvey Nichols: two industry trends at one blow
So the rumours were true, and Stacey Cartwright, the ex-Burberry CFO who left that brand last February, has landed at Harvey Nichols as CEO. She’ll start next month. Goody. After all, Ms Cartwright’s...
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