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Monday, December 01

Retail

Black Friday Weekend Wrap: Retailers Give a Thumbs-up

While the level of footfall and transactions proved to be good on Black Friday and Saturday, retailers are of two minds — they're optimistic yet uncertain about how the holiday season could play …

Designer and Luxury

Why Are All the Big Destination Fashion Shows Converging on the U.S.?

That Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Moncler all have shows coming up Stateside suggests European luxury firms are keen to cultivate a promising, still underdeveloped market.

Fashion Scoops

Sources: Fendi Appoints Francesca Leoni Global Chief Communication Officer

Joining Fendi from Michael Kors, Leoni succeeds Cristiana Monfardini, who is exiting the brand after 20 years.

Eyewear

Rocco Basilico to Exit EssilorLuxottica, Marks Leadership Change in Wearables Segment

The group’s chief wearables officer and president of Oliver Peoples, and the son of the late Luxottica founder Leonardo Del Vecchio, will exit in January.

Markets

Khaite and Yagi Tsusho Form Joint Venture for Japan

Yagi Tsusho will formally launch Khaite into Japan with the fall season next year.

Retail

Polène Launches First China Store at Sanlitun Beijing

The store pays homage to local craftsmanship and features leather bricks made from 12 tons of leather scraps.

Fashion Scoops

EXCLUSIVE: Dior Names U.S. Rapper 070 Shake as Brand Ambassador

The “Escapism” singer joins the roster of faces representing creative director Jonathan Anderson’s collections.