MBS Intelligence

Category: Fashion & Luxury

As Bella Hadid walked down the runway at Yves Saint Laurent on Wednesday, it marked not only the close of Paris Fashion Week, but the

As we explored in our column last week, the luxury market in India is a space full of opportunity, as international fashion houses have been

Earlier this year, Elliott and I had the privilege of being shown around Bourdon House, dunhill’s flagship store in Mayfair. It has been the brand’s

In recent years, our luxury team at The MBS Group has done as much work in interiors and homewares as it has in apparel and

Fashion has always been a key driver of culture, simultaneously reflecting and steering societal changes. In the summer of 2020, we saw the fashion industry

Diversity and Inclusion in Fashion, produced in partnership with British Fashion Council, looks in depth at how diverse our sector’s leadership teams are in 2023,

Latest News

Stoney Clover Lane and Roller Rabbit unveil swimwear in latest partnership. The limited-edition capsule features 29 pieces for both women and kids that includes apparel, accessories and swimwear. This is the first time Roller Rabbit has had a swimwear collaboration. The collection launches this week.
Kering buys lens maker Lenti in eyewear push. The French luxury group has acquired Italian lens manufacturer Lenti as part of its strategy to expand its high-end eyewear industrial platform. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. This follows Kering’s recent moves in the eyewear sector.
Farfetch pushes into South Korea. Farfetch is expanding into South Korea by integrating with Coupang’s luxury platform, R.Lux. This move will give Farfetch’s brand and boutique partners access to millions of South Korean customers, tapping into one of the world’s top 10 luxury markets.
Fortnum & Mason launches ‘Friends of Fortnum’s’ membership programme. Fortnum & Mason has launched a £100-a-year membership offering personalised gifts, free next-day UK delivery, and exclusive events. The scheme aims to enhance customer engagement and the luxury shopping experience.
Lululemon records solid revenue growth in Q1. The sportswear retailer reported solid revenue growth in Q1 of its 2025/26 financial year but experienced a slight decline in profits. As a result, the company lowered its earnings forecast. The results were broadly in line with analysts’ expectations.
Rag & Bone acquisition boosts Guess Q1 revenue. Guess posted mixed results for the first quarter ended 3 May, with total revenue up 9% to $647.8m, driven by strong wholesale performance in Europe and the Americas and the successful integration of Rag & Bone. However, the company posted a GAAP net loss.

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