New location, new concept: Trade show Panorama is set to return next January with a renewed strategy and vision, after announcing its move to Tempelhof in Berlin.

Kering led a luxury goods share rally on Friday after its star fashion label Gucci posted stronger-than-expected sales, demonstrating how some brands have so far managed to counter the hit from protests in Hong Kong.

The documentary, which chronicles Ralph Lauren’s life from his childhood days in the Bronx to opening stand-alone stores worldwide, made its debut at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on Wednesday

Located at 225 West 57th Street at the base of Central Park Tower, the mega 320,000 square-foot store offers seven levels of retail space and will play host to a series of exclusive releases and collaborations. 

The Italian executive, who joined the luxury house in 2015, has occupied the position of executive vice president for merchandising and global markets since 2018, playing a central role at the company.

Luxury retailer Barneys New York is close to being sold to licensing firm Authentic Brands Group after a competing bid from a trade show executive failed to qualify for a bankruptcy auction, sources have told Reuters.

Sales growth at Kering slowed slightly in the third quarter, in line with expectations, as the luxury group offset some of the hit from turmoil in Hong Kong with strong spending by shoppers in other Asian markets.

A concept that bridges e-tail and retail and gives shoppers faster access to the clothes they've ordered as well as the ability to send them back quicker is a new initiative from landlord Grosvenor in Sweden.

The new, five-year licence deal between the Italian eyewear group and the French luxury label will start on January 1 2020 and end on December 31 2024, with the option of a 3-year extension until December 2027.

After specialising in luxury, the pre-owned fashion e-tailer is re-focusing on affordable luxury brands, while adapting its purchasing options and commissions to the mid-market segment, and eyeing global expansion.

The Ikea-Virgil Abloh collaboration launches next month and seems set for sell-out status with tickets for the first days already sold out in the UK and interest high internationally.

Selfridges is doubling down on its sustainability commitments and has launched a number of new labelling categories across its fashion, beauty and interiors offer. 

In order to win over younger consumers, the luxury industry should focus on emotion and transparency, while giving new importance to products and stores, according to a new study from consultancy firm Bain & Company. 

The Toronto-based outerwear brand is tapping into the growing personalization trend, revealing a new service offering consumers four different hood customization options on six parkas.

The British Fashion Council has released the shortlist for this year’s Fashion Awards, with Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Loewe leading the way with four nominations each. Winners will be announced on 2 December.