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Tuesday, June 02

Financial

Victoria's Secret Sales Jump 15% as Hillary Super's Turnaround Continues

The CEO said the company's efforts to turn on the brand heat are working.

Designer and Luxury

Balenciaga, Jean Paul Gaultier and a Few Debuts Among Highlights of Paris' July Couture Schedule

Indian couturier Manish Malhotra and Standing Ground, which won the Savoir-faire gong at the 2024 LVMH Prize, will join the 30 houses showing their fall 2026 collections from July 6 to 9.

Beauty Features

Lauder CEO Addresses Disbanded Puig Deal

Stéphane de La Favorie told the Deutsche Bank conference that price was the sticking point in company merger talks.

Designer and Luxury

Why Luxury Brands Are Grappling With the Price-value Equation

Experts recommend a return to the fundamentals of luxury — genuine craftsmanship, authenticity, quality and durability.

Sportswear

Marine Serre, Under Armour Partner on Limited-edition Capsule

The collection is based on the baselayer and features apparel and one updated sneaker design.

Beauty Features

Olive Young's U.S. Debut Draws Overnight Line and a Weekend Crowd of 6,000

The South Korean beauty retailer opened its first American store in Pasadena, Calif., and plans a second Los Angeles location at Westfield Century City.

Shoe Industry News

Steph Curry Finds New Home at Li-Ning Months After Surprise Under Armour Split

Curry's Under Armour split was first announced in November.