Coty to Acquire Chanel Beauty In a surprising move, Coty Inc. has announced plans to acquire Chanel Beauty from Bourjois in a deal worth an estimated $239 million. The move gives the French luxury house a 4.2 percent stake in Coty. “I’m not surprised that Coty made an acquisition, as it’s always on the hunt for …
Tommy Hilfiger Partners With Naomi Watts Actress Naomi Watts is the latest global ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger’s limited-edition handbag for Breast Health International. Priced at $299, the bag will be available at tommy.com starting September 25th and in Tommy Hilfiger stores October 1st. $100 from each handbag sold will benefit BHI’s Fund for Living program. …
Coach Gets $5.5M in Fakes Case Settlement While anti-counterfeiting is a tireless fight for many brands, Coach Inc. scored a $5.5 million win last month by settling with the owner of a well-known Fort Lauderdale, Fla., flea market that was selling fake Coach goods.The news also comes at a time when designers and major brands …
Tommy Hilfiger could be headed to the courthouse soon, because Audemars Piguet is suing the brand on its watch designs. The watch line is accusing the notable label and its licensing partner, Movado Group, of “imitating” its Royal Oak watch. It filed a lawsuit last Tuesday, citing trade dress and trademark infringement. Noting Hilfiger’s Eton watch …
Chicago’s biggest fashion show finally arrived Friday night! Macy’s Passport Presents hosted Glamorama 2013 in Millennium Park at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance on Friday, August 8th. With Cirque du Soleil and nine-time Grammy-award winning Sheryl Crow closing out the show, no one could help but stand up and cheer. Macy’s Glamorama is …
