Jacqueline Chelliah

Burberry has posted an encouraging first quarter, with a 5 per cent rise in sales and retail turnover of £455 million. This is the British group’s best quarterly performance in three years, driven by a transformation strategy launched by its chief executive, Joshua Schulman.

Whether established or emerging, exhibiting at Art Basel can change not only an artist’s fate, but also that of a gallery. For its 56th edition, the world’s leading art fair continues to surprise with breathtaking installations, ranging from those by renowned Japanese visual artist Tadashi Kawamata (Ruinart Art Lounge) to the young Swiss painter Marius Steiger.

Kylian Mbappé is currently at the peak of his career. The player’s image is at the heart of a business model that earns him millions of euros a year off the field. The 2026 World Cup and the American public’s enthusiasm for the French international could pay off big for him.

Indulge in the 2026 World Cup Final in some of the most exclusive settings in the world? A New York hotel has made this a reality for guests willing to shell out a million dollars.

Rabanne, part of the Puig Group, has announced the appointment of French designer Olivier Rousteing as the brand’s creative director. This marks a new chapter for the man who was at the helm of Balmain for fourteen years.

Art Basel is back. By invitation only from today, 16 June, and open to the general public from 18 to 21 June 2026. This latest edition brings together 290 galleries from 43 countries, showcasing works by over 4,000 artists. An overview of a booming market.

Axiom Space and Prada have unveiled the new suit that astronauts will wear for NASA’s Artemis IV mission to the moon, scheduled for 2028.

Bolstered by the global growth of the Uniqlo brand, the Japanese group Fast Retailing has posted record results for the first nine months of the year. In France, the CFDT trade union used this announcement as an opportunity to denounce the deterioration in working conditions for employees of the ready-to-wear giant, leading to a wave of strikes across the country.

Philippe Stern, Honorary President of Patek Philippe, passed away on Sunday 14 June at the age of 88. He was regarded as one of the most influential figures in the watchmaking industry, notably for launching the Nautilus watch.

The Kering Group has announced the appointment of Gianfranco D’Attis as CEO of McQueen. The brand is under pressure due to heavy losses.