The Louis Vuitton fashion show on the Pont-Neuf in Paris on Tuesday is causing a stir among the mayor's left-wing majority, with the ecologists denouncing a "privatisation of public space".

Pietro Beccari's fifth-floor office overlooks Pont Neuf, where we met the Louis Vuitton CEO before Pharrell Williams’ debut show to consider picking talent, briefing the Grammy winner, and needing a thick skin. 

​Christopher Kane’s company has filed a notice of its intention to appoint an administrator just a few years after buying back Kering’s 51% stake in the business.

​UK inflation is proving more stubborn than expected and despite widespread predictions of a fall in May, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that hope to be wide of the mark.

​E-tailer and tech specialist THG issued a trading update on Wednesday and said it’s seeing “strong profitability progression with cash generation ahead of expectations in H1 2023”.

Pharrell Williams took over the center of Paris Tuesday evening for his debut runway show for Louis Vuitton, staged open air on Pont Neuf painted gold damier for one night.

Kick off the Paris Fashion Week menswear season with tonight’s livestream debut of Pharrell Williams at Louis Vuitton at 9.30 PM CET on FashionNetwork.com.

We’re hearing a lot about artificial intelligence at the moment and the stories seem to veer from the end of the world as we know it to a boon for humankind. And the latest is definitely on the gloomy side.

​K-Pop stars are the hottest properties at present and brands are rushing to sign them up as their influence on the consumer market in Asia and beyond is huge.

​Harrods is spending heavily on refurbishing its womenswear spaces, focusing on boosting the luxury experience and discovery process. The first phase has seen it unveiling a new area for lingerie, lounge and sleepwear.

​Kurt Geiger is to continue its international expansion after securing a new funding deal that has seen it refinancing its debt. The footwear retailer currently operates 70 standalone stores and 100+ concessions.

​High-profile pre-owned designer fashion retailer Loop Generation has extended its reach to the kidswear sector with the opening of its second store.

​Luxury e-tailer Net-A-Porter is to partner with London’s Victoria and Albert Museum as lead supporter of a new exhibition, Diva, celebrating “the power of iconic performers to transform and inspire”. 

Luxury fashion footwear brand Manolo Blahnik has opened its first ever men’s pop-up store at Harrods in Knightsbridge, in partnership with shoe and accessories retailer Kurt Geiger.

Paris Men's Fashion Week from June 20 to 25 promises to be exciting. Opening with the eagerly-awaited first show by the American star at Louis Vuitton, and new names Koché and Burc Akyol.

During Paris Men's Fashion Week, Adidas Originals is set to celebrate its iconic Samba shoe model by taking over the concept store The Broken Arm.