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Burberry CFO Kate Ferry takes short leave of absence

Burberry Group’s chief financial officer Kate Ferry will be taking a short leave of absence after undergoing unscheduled surgery. The company said in an announcement that Ferry is expected to resume her normal duties in June 2024. Ferry joined Burberry last year. She is responsible for finance and business services functions reporting to chief...

Business

Burberry wins trademark infringement case in China

British heritage fashion house Burberry has been awarded six million renminbi (675,668 pounds) in damages in a Chinese trademark infringement case. Lusheng, a Chinese law firm and patent agency specialising in multinational intellectual property, helped Burberry win the significant trademark infringement case against Chinese company Xinboli...

Culture

Burberry sponsors British Pavilion at 60th Venice Biennale

Burberry is the headline sponsor of the British Pavilion at this year's 60th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia. The Pavilion, which opened on Saturday and will remain open until November 24th at the Giardini do Castello, marks Burberry's second consecutive year sponsoring British arts and culture. Commissioned by the British...

People

Burberry non-executive director Debra Lee to retire in July

Burberry Group has announced that Debra L Lee, independent non-executive director, has decided to retire with effect from the conclusion of the company's annual general meeting in July 2024 in order to concentrate on her personal media interests in the US where she is based. Commenting on the development, Gerry Murphy, Burberry’s chair, said in...

Fashion |In Pictures

In Pictures: Burberry introduces Burberry Classics line

A fresh yet recognisable new line has been unveiled at Burberry, which has returned to its own foundations to reimagine classic codes in a rejuvenated manner. The line, dubbed ‘Burberry Classics’, features a selection of wardrobe staples and essentials, each elevated through a slanted iteration of the British house’s signature Burberry Check....

Retail |In Pictures

In Pictures: A look into Burberry’s new Paris store

British luxury brand Burberry has unveiled a new store location in Paris that looks to reflect the label’s refreshed creative vision under the direction of Daniel Lee. Spanning two floors, the store houses a selection of pieces from Burberry’s spring/summer 2024 collections, including both menswear and womenswear as well as a number of...

Fashion Featured

Burberry's cloth has always weathered storms, but can the brand rise to the challenge?

A cadre of British models graced the Burberry runway on Monday evening, with Agyness Deyn opening the show, fresh out of fashion retirement. Ms. Deyn, an embodiment of British cool in the late 2000s, adorned numerous covers with her iconic blonde pixie hair. This era coincided with Burberry's creative direction under Christopher Bailey, where...

Fashion |In Pictures Featured

Burberry closes out LFW AW24

British heritage brand Burberry closed out the autumn/winter 2024 season of London Fashion Week with an outdoorsy catwalk showcase in a giant circus-like tent in Victoria Park, East London. For AW24, creative director Daniel Lee continued to lean into Burberry’s outdoor and nature connections, as well as the landscapes and people of the UK and...

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Video: Burberry FW24

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Burberry turns Harrods “Knight Blue”

Burberry has unveiled a takeover at Harrods in London, transforming the luxury department store “Knight Blue,” the new signature colour of the British fashion house introduced by chief creative officer Daniel Lee. The activation, which will run until February 29, is in celebration of Burberry’s “storied heritage” of exploration and the outdoors,...

Fashion |In Pictures Featured

In Pictures: 11 Brands getting fired up for Lunar New Year

As the Year of the Dragon looms, luxury and premium brands from around the globe are banking on specialised Lunar New Year collections to draw in their desired consumer. Alongside the exclusive lines, such labels are also feeding buyers with standout campaigns, each designed to encapsulate the seasonal holiday and its deeply historic traditions....

Business

Burberry lowers full year outlook

Burberry’s retail revenues reached 706 million pounds, down 7 percent reported and down 2 percent at current exchange rates, while comparable store sales declined 4 percent during the period under review. Lowering its outlook for the year ahead, the company said it now expects adjusted operating profit for the financial year ended 30 March 2024...