Andrea Felsted

It must have been hurtful for the house of Hermes when Emily Oberg, founder of cult label Sporty & Rich, which styles its streetwear with gold Cartier watches and 1980s Porsches, declared that carrying a regular leather Birkin was akin to toting a Coach bag.

IT MUST have been hurtful for the house of Hermès when Emily Oberg, founder of cult label Sporty & Rich, which styles its streetwear with gold Cartier watches and 1980s Porsches, declared that carrying a regular leather Birkin was akin to toting a Coach bag.

Elliott Hill didn’t clear the decks enough when he became chief executive officer of Nike Inc. two years ago. So on Thursday, Hill, accompanied by new Chief Financial Officer David Denton, slashed sales and profit forecasts.

Stefano Pessina, the Italian entrepreneur behind British drugstore chain Boots, is the consummate dealmaker. He hasn’t lost his touch.

Starbucks Corp. has reportedly explored a takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. in what would be the biggest restaurant deal of all time. It’s unclear whether Starbucks is still pursuing a tie-up, or if it has dropped the idea. It should do the latter and avoid creating a slop bowl with a side of cold brew.

Big bling’s big comeback has proved to be very short-lived.

The stock market is finally reflecting what fashionistas have been saying for months: It is now uncool to wear sneakers in the office.

There are car crash interviews, and then there is Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio’s podcast appearance this week.

There are car crash interviews, and then there is Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio's podcast appearance this week.

Luca de Meo’s honeymoon at Kering SA is over.