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Luxist (Free subscription) | 25/07/2008
A few months ago I mentioned that Gucci sales fell 3.3% in the first quarter. Well, we've got some better news for the Italian brand today. Bloomberg reports that Gucci, which is the biggest money maker for Paris-based retailer PPR SA, reported an 11 percent increase in second-quarter sales. Like other companies who have reported lately, Gucci is still vulnerable. Some say that Gucci has lost its...
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Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 23/07/2008
Luxury retailer PPR SA said Wednesday that its sales rose 4.5 percent in the second quarter thanks to strong demand for Gucci frocks and handbags and Puma sportswear.
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Seeking Alpha (Free subscription) | 25/04/2008
Imran Amed submits: News flashes have been coming in today from investment analysts covering PPR S.A. (PPRUF.PK), which reported its 1Q08 results earlier today. The news is not good for the Gucci (GUCG.PK) brand, but Bottega Veneta has managed to beat market expectations, even in this downbeat economic environment. Complete Story »
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MacDailyNews (Free subscription) | 04/03/2008
PPR SA's electronics retail chain Fnac is in discussions to distribute Apple Inc.'s iPhone handset in France...
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Market Watch (Free subscription) | 27/02/2008
Retail-to-luxury company PPR SA Wednesday reported a 35% rise in 2007 net profit, as fast sales growth in its luxury and African retail divisions combined with the boost from its newly-acquired sportswear business Puma. PPR, which sells products straddling both mass-market and high-end ranges, said net profit for 2007 was EUR922 million, compared to EUR685 million a year ago. The performance beat...
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A Socialite's Life (Free subscription) | 27/10/2007
The Fashion Group International decided to honor a few of the fashion rebels, or rule breakers, as the called them at this years Night of Stars gala in NYC. Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Jean-Paul Gaultier, were honored last night for their cutting edge designs and taking things to the next level. Gaultier, who was given the "Superstar" award, stood alongside his date for the evening, Lauren...
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Snitch (Free subscription) | 27/10/2007
Jennifer Hudson, Linda Evangelista and Kerry Washington were just a few of the fashionistas that celebrated at the Fashion Group International's Night of Stars in NYC on Thursday night. The theme of the night was "The Rule Breakers" and the event honored designers that included Jean Paul Gaultier. He described it best when he said , "[The rules] are only the reflection of what's happening in life,...
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Snitch (Free subscription) | 05/10/2007
Paris Fashion week is well underway and all the designers are unveiling their Spring '08 collection but we have one question in mind after seeing some of the collections, what were they thinking? Jean Paul Gaultier Designer Jean Paul Gaultier ...
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The Bag Lady (Free subscription) | 04/10/2007
Jean Paul Gaultier is always a highlight of Paris fashion week. The media love him because he always does something slightly controversial and fashionistas (I know, I hate that word too) love him because it's always so...
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Women's Wear Daily (Free subscription) | 04/10/2007
Designers such as Valentino and Karl Lagerfeld stuck to real clothes for real women (for Val, the socialite version), while Jean Paul Gaultier created an over-the-top ode to "The Pirates of the Caribbean."
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TREND HUNTER Magazine (Free subscription) | 04/10/2007
( TrendHunter.com ) In the spring we featured an article on the dominance of pirate- and nautical- inspired fashions. Today, we have photos fresh off Jean Paul Gaultier's runway, where again, the pirate look dominated the collection. The show, part of Paris Fashion Week, featured elaborate captain-esque hats, an array …
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Second City Style (Free subscription) | 03/10/2007
Come on, you couldn't buy a better metaphor. You know, modern women as pirates out and conquering the world until they walk the plank and take the final plunge into marriage. Or maybe it was a commentary on all the...
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Bridalwave (Free subscription) | 03/10/2007
Jean Paul Gaultier isn't one of the bigger names in bridal fashion, but he sent a handful of wedding dresses down the runway at Paris Fashion Week
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Catwalk Queen (Free subscription) | 03/10/2007
It was a swashbuckling adventure at yesterday's Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer '08 show with models including Lily Cole (above, middle) swaggering down the catwalk in Captain Jack Sparrow-inspired creations...
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The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 03/10/2007
View the Jean Paul Gaultier spring/summer 2008 collection at Paris fashion week.
