Carven

Under Matthieu Blazy, the Italian leather goods label was a bright spot in Kering’s portfolio. Louise Trotter, who will leave Carven in late January, is set to replace him.

After a brief lull in activity, Chinese investors could help drive next year’s M&A frenzy. But if past performance is anything to go by, there are reasons to exercise caution before signing on the dotted line.

This week, Farfetch announces a number of executive appointments, including chief brand officer and its first chief digital officer, while Frederick Lukoff leaves Stella McCartney.

Chinese backers have snapped up distressed European fashion labels hoping to tap the country’s millions of heritage-hungry millennials. But things haven’t always gone to plan.

The creative director of the French fashion label is stepping down after just three seasons.

Icicle Fashion Group has acquired the Parisian fashion label, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.

The French fashion house, which has been falling on hard times, is filing for bankruptcy protection.

This week, Serge Ruffieux has been named creative director at Carven, Reed Krakoff has joined Tiffany & Co, and Condé Nast has made promotions to strengthen its leadership team.

This week, co-artistic directors Alexis Martial and Adrien Caillaudaud have parted ways with Carven, and Balenciaga has appointed Cédric Charbit as chief executive officer.

Adrien Caillaudaud and Alexis Martial tried to connect the flirtatious Carven girl of today with the label’s more modest, mid-century past, but the result was slightly schizophrenic.