The former Lancel ceo is charged with developing the omnichannel offer, strengthening brand partnerships and boosting its private labels.

Independent brands are starting a new chapter as the big groups streamline their portfolios.

The sale comes on the heels of Richemont’s acquisition of watchfinder.co.uk, which was announced on Friday.

The big groups are buying factories, courting artisans and pumping up their accessories offers.

There was no update by the Italian accessories and luggage company on the acquisition of Lancel from Compagnie Financière Richemont.

The market may be awash in liquidity, but not all companies will swim in the riches.

Piquadro confirmed the talks in a statement issued to the Milan stock exchange.

The interior designer has created a range of leather goods in her signature colors for the historic French brand.

Annabelle Belmondo, Karin Viard and Doria Tillier attended a tropical housewarming party for the store on Thursday night.

The French leather goods-maker is also releasing an anniversary book that delves into the house’s past, present and future.

Luxury giant starts new fiscal year with double-digit declines in sales.

The French leather goods maker is also celebrating its 140th anniversary with a road movie, an exhibition and a new book.

The French leather goods brand has teamed with photographer David Sims, models Vivien Solari and Andrew Cooper.

Christophe Mayer joins the leather goods maker from Publicis.