Luxury Headlines – 09/02/2026
Luxury Headlines – 09/02/2026
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Four Seasons Names Angélic Vendette as Chief Marketing Officer
Four Seasons Yachts has appointed Angélic Vendette as Chief Marketing Officer, drawing on her 20 years of luxury and fashion experience at Farfetch and Alo Yoga. This move aligns with an industry-wide trend of hospitality brands recruiting fashion executives to enhance storytelling and cultural relevance. Vendette will direct global brand strategy and marketing for the company’s vessel launches and long-term yachting expansion.
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Prada Group Taps Pieter Mulier as Creative Director of Versace
Prada Group has appointed Pieter Mulier as the new Creative Director of Versace, effective July 1. Mulier, a veteran deputy of Raf Simons and former Creative Director of Alaïa, succeeds Dario Vitale. He will report to Executive Chairman Lorenzo Bertelli, who identified Mulier as the ideal candidate during Prada’s €1.25 billion acquisition of the brand from Capri Holdings. The transition follows a period of declining performance, with Versace’s revenue dropping from $539 million in late 2023 to $386 million in 2025. Management aims to leverage Prada’s infrastructure to restore growth while maintaining Versace's distinct aesthetic identity.
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Tapestry Posts Strong Q2 Fiscal 2026 Results
For Q2 2026, Tapestry posted $2.5 billion in revenue, representing a +18% year-over-year increase in revenue and a 34% in EPS (earnings per share). Geographically, China led with a +34% increase driven by broad-based channel gains. Europe followed with +22%, and North America with +17%, anchored by Coach. Performance across other Asian markets grew by +12% and declined by -6% in Japan, an anticipated outcome resulting from a strategic reduction in promotional activities to maintain brand positioning. By brand, Coach revenue grew +25%, with 2.9 million new customers acquired globally, while Kate Spade revenue decreased -14%, a planned result of a strategic reset. Tapestry raised its fiscal 2026 outlook to over $7.75 billion in revenue, representing 11% growth.
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Canada Goose Delivers Robust Q3 FY2026 Results
Canada Goose recorded $694.5 million in revenue for Q3 FY2026, a +14.2% increase (+13.2% at constant exchange rates) driven by a 14.1% rise in DTC sales to $591.0 million. Wholesale revenue grew 16.6% to $88.3 million due to shipment timing, while other revenue reached $15.2 million. Operating income stood at $200.2 million, with an adjusted EBIT of $203.7 million and a 29.3% margin. Geographically, performance was led by the US with +23.3% growth, followed by Canada at +14.1% and Greater China at +13.1%. Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China) grew by +6.3%, while the EMEA region experienced a revenue decline of -3.3%.
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Ralph Lauren Results Beat Consensus for Q3 FY2026
Ralph Lauren Corporation delivered better than expected results for Q3 FY2026, with total revenue reaching $2.4 billion, a +12% increase on a reported basis (+10% on constant exchange rates). Global growth was broad-based across all channels. Wholesale revenue delivered double-digit growth, while DTC comparable sales rose in the high single digits. The brand successfully attracted 2.1 million new consumers to its DTC business, specifically expanding its reach among younger demographics and next-generation luxury shoppers. Asia led with +22% growth to $620 million, driven by a +30% increase in China. Europe rose +12% to $676 million, while North America grew +8% to $1.1 billion. The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to high-single to low-double-digit growth, more than offsetting anticipated tariff headwinds
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RH Partners with International Designers for 2026 Outdoor Sourcebook
RH is launching its 2026 Outdoor Sourcebook, featuring 40 exclusive collections developed with international designers like Arthur Gentil and Mario Ruiz. This publication is central to the brand’s strategy of collaborating with global creators to solidify its position in the luxury market. While RH reported $3.03 billion in 2024 sales, it recently adjusted its 2025 revenue outlook downward due to international expansion costs and tariff impacts. Despite these financial shifts, the company continues its global physical expansion, recently opening a Paris gallery and planning a Milan debut in April 2026.
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LVMH’s Belmond Partners with Rubelli and Luke Edward Hall
Heritage textile manufacturer Rubelli has collaborated with artist Luke Edward Hall to design the interiors for Belmond’s Britannic Explorer, a luxury sleeper train owned by LVMH. The project features bespoke fabrics and digital patterns inspired by British landscapes and flora. This partnership is part of Rubelli’s broader strategy to modernize its legacy brand and engage younger consumers through contemporary creative direction. By integrating Hall’s signature hand-drawn aesthetic into high-end transport, the collaboration highlights a growing intersection between traditional craftsmanship, artistic storytelling, and the luxury travel sector in England and Wales.
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