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1 stage, 1 city, 1 week: Chanel brings together 5 NYC dance companies for the BAAND Together Festival. Published 9 hours ago Being in Europe for the summer is undeniably chic, but nothing compares to New York City during the warm-weather season. The energy is unmatched - there's always something to do, somewhere to explore, and a new reason to fall in love with it. Whether you live in or are visiting NYC, one happening that deserves a spot on your calendar is the BAAND Together Dance Festival. This event brings together five of the city's premier dance companies: Ballet Hispánico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem. Together, this group will showcase a series of performances through a variety of dance forms from July 28 to August 1 at the David H. Koch Theater as part of Lincoln Center's Summer for the City series. And it's all made possible by the one and only Chanel. While Chanel and dance might not seem like an obvious combination, the brand actually has an enduring relationship with the art form. Among Gabrielle Chanel's core inspirations was flexibility of movement - an influence she expressed throughout all her creations, including her collaborations with legendary choreographers during her lifetime. So, Chanel's support and partnership with the BAAND Together Dance Festival since its inception in 2021 is very meaningful. It highlights the brand's long-standing connection to and patronage within the world of dance, a legacy that has continued for over a century. That said, grab a ticket, put on an elegant ballet-approved ensemble and spend an evening basking in the art of dance. Associate Fashion Editor Nikki Chwatt is an associate fashion editor based in New York City. She joined Who What Wear in 2024 after writing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content for WWD, Well+Good, Editorialist, and more. With a passion for personal style and the creativity that comes with it, one of Chwatt's goals is to help others understand that there is no such thing as a "good" or "bad" style; it's just about putting an outfit together that makes you feel confident in yourself.

LVMH fashion unit's return to growth held back by Iran war. 28 Jul 2026, 09:06 am Updated - 28 Jul 2026 06:17 pm The window display of a Louis Vuitton store in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. (July 28): LVMH's biggest unit, home to Louis Vuitton and Dior, posted sales growth last quarter for the first time in two years even as the conflict in the Middle East deterred wealthy shoppers. Organic sales at the division, the French luxury group's most profitable unit, rose 1%, the company said on Monday, just below the estimate of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. First-half profit from recurring operations exceeded estimates, underpinning margins. The luxury industry has been mired in a slump, first as Chinese shoppers - long a source of growth - curbed purchases, and more recently as the war sapped demand in Middle Eastern shopping hubs like Dubai. If not for the conflict, LVMH's quarterly sales would have grown by 4% instead of 3% at the group level, it said. An evolving and critical industry The Malaysian Gas Association (MGA), celebrating its 40th anniversary, highlights the role of natural gas as a clean energy source for Malaysia's low-carbon transition, emphasizing collaboration between policymakers, regulators, infrastructure players, investors, and industry stakeholders. With the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and National Gas Roadmap (NGR) in place, MGA aims to navigate challenges such as decarbonisation needs, declining local gas reserves, and increased LNG imports while ensuring reliability, affordability, and long-term sustainability. A stabilisation in earnings in recent quarters together with resilient sales outside the Middle East, "supports our view that LVMH has reached an inflection point in sales momentum and profitability", Citigroup analyst Thomas Chauvet said in a note. LVMH shares rose as much as 3.1% in early Paris trading, leaving the stock down 26% so far this year. "While continuing to pay very close attention to margins, we are entering the second half of the year with renewed confidence," chief executive officer Bernard Arnault said in the statement. US organic sales rose 6% in the quarter, while Europe was flat. Japan and Asia excluding Japan climbed 14% and 4% respectively. Jewellery demand. Jewellery has been an industry bright spot, as well-heeled shoppers snap up gold rings and bracelets. LVMH's watches and jewellery unit - which includes Tiffany & Co and Bulgari - posted an 11% jump in sales in the second quarter, well ahead of estimates. Rival Richemont posted surging sales during the same period, helped by demand for its Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery brands. In fashion and leather goods, Arnault cited the success of artistic director Jonathan Anderson's first designs for Christian Dior Couture as a growth driver last quarter. Yet the brand, led by Arnault's daughter Delphine, is facing strong competition from Chanel, whose designer Matthieu Blazy put out popular collections earlier this year. While Chanel is privately-held and doesn't have to disclose quarterly results like LVMH, top executives said in May the brand known for its tweed jackets was seeing signs of "very good" early demand from clients. In a note earlier this year, Morgan Stanley estimated that Chanel could capture about 30% of industry growth in 2026, at the expense of competing brands, including Dior. Dior's growth in the second quarter was "a bit above" the fashion unit's average, LVMH chief financial officer Cecile Cabanis said, while Louis Vuitton's was in line with the division. Other ready-to-wear companies such as Burberry Group plc and Moncler SpA recently posted disappointing sales, showing consumers are being selective about their luxury splurges. Gucci owner Kering SA publishes results on Tuesday and Hermes International SCA reports on Wednesday. Uploaded by Tham Yek Lee

Hélène de Tissot joins Chanel as chief financial officer. Jul 24, 2026 Automated translation Read the original in French Chanel is reorganising its finance department. According to information from Fashionnetwork, Hélène de Tissot has been appointed chief financial officer. She brings to this strategic role extensive expertise gained outside the fashion and apparel sector. Formerly the chief financial officer of the spirits group Pernod Ricard, Hélène de Tissot will join Chanel Ltd. in October 2026. She will officially assume her operational duties as chief financial officer in London from January 2027. In her new role, she will report directly to Leena Nair, the current CEO of the house. Hélène de Tissot succeeds Philippe Blondiaux, who announced his departure last week on LinkedIn: "This week, I announced my decision to retire from Chanel, effective December 31, 2026, thus ending a 40-year executive career that has taken me all over the world - from Burkina Faso to London, via Pakistan, Russia, Switzerland, the US and many other countries." Last May, Chanel announced increased results and confirmed it had maintained a sustained level of investment. The house, owned by the Wertheimer family, recorded a turnover of 19.3 billion dollars in 2025. Hélène de Tissot