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Building an Autumn Capsule Wardrobe: Key Pieces for 2026
What Is an Autumn Capsule Wardrobe? An autumn capsule wardrobe is a deliberately small set…
How to Style a Tote Bag: 5 Quiet-Luxury Looks
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How to Style a Crossbody Bag: 5 Quiet-Luxury Looks
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How to Choose a Designer Tote Bag: A Buyer’s Guide
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Kering’s Plan to Double Bottega Veneta’s Non-Leather Business — And What It Reveals About the Craft Economy
Kering plans to double Bottega Veneta's non-leather revenue by 2030. But the move raises a harder question: when a brand is built entirely on craft specificity, what happens when you try to scale beyond it?
Kering’s ‘ReconKering’: CEO Pledges to More Than Double Profit Margin by 2030
Kering CEO Luca de Meo set out an ambitious 'ReconKering' plan to more than double the group's operating profit margin by 2030, with Gucci's revival at the centre. Markets were unimpressed: shares fell 3.9%.
Hermès Opens 25th Leather Workshop — Why the Industry’s Most Profitable Brand Still Makes by Hand
Hermès opened its 25th leather workshop in France in March 2026, with three more under construction to 2030. The production network is the structural foundation behind leather goods growing 9.4% in Q1 — and why owned craft is a business model, not just a brand story.
Hermès Q1 2026: Leather Goods Up 9% as Americas Lead Global Recovery
Hermès Q1 revenues reached €4.1bn, up 6% at constant exchange rates. Leather goods led all divisions at +9.4%, driven by new introductions and strong Americas demand — while Middle East disruptions and currency headwinds clouded the overall picture.